Remove the drums and leave only the loop with a filtered "underwater" effect (Low Pass Filter) to create tension before the final drop. 5. Mixing and Effects
Add subtle instruments like a pizzicato string or a whistle to create variation between the chorus and verse. 4. Arrangement and Structure
Afrobeat loops usually thrive in a specific tempo range. For this type of loop, set your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) to .
Use plugins like Fruity Stereo Shaper or a widener to make the loop feel "bigger" in the mix.