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Creating a Dreamy Fate Mink Beat

Apr 24, 2025

How to Make a Crazy Fate Mink Sample Type Beat

Introduction

  • Fate Mink: An emerging artist from the UK known for his unique style and frequent hits.
  • Sample Type: Ethereal, emotional, and dreamy samples are key.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Choosing the Sample

  • Sample Choice: Use songs like "Highway" by Elen, popular on TikTok.
  • Sample Selection: Pick bits from the sample you like.

Step 2: Chopping the Sample

  • Tools: Use tools like Fruity Slicer, Gross Beat, Shaper Box, or manual chopping.
  • Hidden Technique:
    • Use 'Chop Complex' and 'Beat Shuffle' for automatic sample chopping.
    • Adjust pitch as needed (e.g., up 300 cents).

Step 3: Refining the Sample

  • Adjusting Chops: Manually tweak chops for a better fit.
  • Listening: Focus on catchy, cool-sounding bits.

Step 4: Building the Beat

  • Elements:
    • A8s (crash outs)
    • Crash sound effects
    • Clap and Snare
    • Hi-hats
    • Kick

Step 5: Handling Drums

  • Kick and 808:
    • Avoid sound clashes by side-chaining the kick to the 808.
    • Using a Fruity Limiter on the 808 with compression settings.

Structuring the Beat

  • Arrangement:
    • Four-bar intro
    • Eight-bar pre-hook
    • Sixteen-bar hook
    • Sixteen-bar verse
    • Repeat pre-hook and hook
    • Eight-bar outro

Intro and Build-up

  • Intro: Use unchopped sample bits with risers for impact.
  • Pre-hook: Simplified with only A8 playing.
  • Hook: Add hi-hats and claps for more fullness.

Outro and Effects

  • Fade Out: Use Master track automation for fading effects.

Final Notes

  • Dynamic Variation: Keep the beat dynamic by alternating drum elements.
  • Beat Evaluation: Regularly listen and adjust based on the sound you want.

Conclusion

  • Engagement: Encourage viewers to like, subscribe, and follow on Instagram for more content.
  • Outro: Play the final beat for demonstration.