: SRX Keyboards ("Sparkly" preset), Addictive Keys (horror sounds), and Serum.
The melodic selection heavily favors virtual instruments (VSTs) like Serum, Omnisphere, and Purity. Producers utilize: Glitchy, 8-bit chiptune arpeggios Ambient, ethereal synthetic pads
What defines Natecxo's sound is its eclecticism and high-concept execution. A prime example of his style is the song "Blac Chyna". The beat is a precise balancing act, creating a "perfect balance between hard trap beats and melodic rhythm that perfectly complements Che's unique style". However, his production is not limited to just trap; he is a master of genre-blurring, often re-contextualizing samples from unexpected sources. His discography reveals a diverse taste in sampled material, pulling from mainstream pop (Mike WiLL Made-It's "23"), dream pop (Beach House), IDM (Greenhouse), and even a 1971 Quincy Jones score ("Ironside").
If you are a producer trying to cook up a beat in this style, or a rapper trying to understand the pocket of the track, here is the technical formula behind the magic: The Melodic Loop (The Visual Matrix)
To make a beat that fits all four, you need to average their extremes. Here is your sound design checklist.
: In the second part of a chorus, shift the bass to the sixth note of the scale to build tension before dropping back.
Starts with the primary melody or a slowed-down version, often filtered (low-pass) with heavy reverb, building anticipation.
Drop out the heavy lead synth and the kick drum. Keep the 808 and the hi-hats rolling. Halfway through the verse, drop the 808 entirely for 2 bars to create a "fake-out" before slamming back into the rhythm.