Lofi Flashcards
1
Q
What is lofi (broad summary)
A
Imperfections in the context of a recording or performance, often as a deliberate choice
2
Q
What happened in the 1980s
A
Logo became associated with DIY qualities present in music, often achieved in a home recording environment
3
Q
What is high fidelity and what is low fidelity
A
High fidelity is high quality reproduction of sound with little or no distortion, lofi is a lower quality reproduction of sound with distortion or unwanted noise present
4
Q
Key components of lofi music
A
Constricted frequency response
Tape clanging speed
Unwanted noise
Soft or hard clipping heard on tracks
Loose timing/ performance
Unusual/ hard panning of key elements
Attempts to emulate older recording techniques and equipment
