Learn how to make a deep, groovy and emotional Afro & Melodic House track inspired by HotLap in this complete production tutorial.
This full-track breakdown shows how the drums, bass, melodies, vocals and FX work together to create a modern Afro & Melodic House production. Every sound and Serum 2 preset used comes from MAGNIFIED 2.
What you will learn
Build the drum groove
The track starts with a solid drum foundation using organic percussion and carefully layered rhythmic elements. The groove stays detailed and energetic without becoming crowded.
Shape the bassline
Next, we build the low end and make it work with the kick. The bass supplies weight and forward movement while leaving enough space for every drum hit to remain clear.
Develop emotional melodies
The melodic section combines leads, plucks and atmospheric layers. Each sound has a focused role, creating emotion and width while keeping the core idea easy to follow.
Add real vocals and transition FX
A professionally recorded singer adds a human focal point to the track. Impacts, risers, downlifters and fills then connect the arrangement, build tension and make every transition feel intentional.
Get the sounds and complete project
Every sound, loop and Serum 2 preset in the video comes from MAGNIFIED 2. This exact HotLap-inspired track is included as a full project file and construction kit for Ableton Live, FL Studio and Logic Pro.
Explore MAGNIFIED 2:
Inside MAGNIFIED 2
• 4 full project files for Ableton Live, FL Studio and Logic Pro
• 4 construction kits with stems, MIDI and Serum 2 presets
• 36 Serum 2 presets
• Bass and synth loops with MIDI
• Ambience and atmosphere loops
• Complete drum and percussion library
• Uplifters, risers, downlifters, impacts and fills
• 4 professionally studio-recorded vocal kits with dry and wet versions
Every full project uses only Serum 2 and stock plugins, making it easy to study the techniques and adapt them to your own music. Watch the full tutorial, open the project and rebuild each section at your own pace.