Use a two-step hi-hat pattern with occasional rolls and an open hat for bounce. 3. Recommended Free Resources

Making a "Rage" type beat in the style of Playboi Carti's "Stop Breathing" requires a focus on raw energy, distorted textures, and aggressive 808s. Produced by F1lthy , this specific track is characterized by a "pummeling" sound with almost no build-up, favoring instant impact. 1. Essential Elements of the "Stop Breathing" Sound

The core of the beat is a "super fat" and often distorted 808 . Use a typical Spins 808 and layer sounds for maximum impact. Snare hits typically land on the 3rd and 7th beats . 2. Step-by-Step Production Guide

Your 808 should follow the root notes of your chords. Apply a soft clipper to the master channel to achieve that signature "blown out" distortion without clipping your actual output.

Set your BPM between 140 and 160 , with 155 BPM being a sweet spot for this specific style.

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Use aggressive, "spooky" plucks and digital leads. Often, producers use VSTs like Serum to recreate the fat bass and clean leads found in the original.

Add a simple, repetitive melody using a lead sound that cuts through the mix.