How to Make an R&B / PluggnB Beat
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PluggnB blends dreamy R&B chords with plugg drums. Here's how to make that lush, modern sound.
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1. Lush Rhodes or keys chords — the soul
Jazzy 7th and 9th chords on a Rhodes or soft piano set the whole mood.
2. Plugg drums — the modern edge
Stuttering hi-hats, punchy 808s and crisp claps over the smooth chords.
3. Pitched, melodic 808s — the glue
Slide and tune the 808 to the chords so bass and harmony move together.
4. Detune and reverb — the dream haze
Slight detune and lush reverb give PluggnB its hazy, emotional vibe.
5. Keep it spacious — the arrangement
Let the chords breathe - sparse drums make it hit harder.
FAQ
What is PluggnB?
R&B chords meeting plugg and trap drums - dreamy but hard-hitting.
What BPM?
Usually around 130-150 BPM with a half-time feel.
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