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Once the drum layer is established, the next step involves adding atmospheric elements. Vocal samples can serve as excellent background components, and in this case, a vocal from the free Cymatics sample pack Infinity Beta 2.0 was used, pitched up by five semitones to fit the desired tonal quality. Incorporating EQ to cut out lower frequencies and applying reverb can further enhance the depth of these ambient layers.
For pads, legendary hardware sounds like the Roland JV 1080 can effectively capture the essence of '90s and 2000s jungle tracks. A chord progression in D Major can be constructed using this synth, layering multiple pads to create a rich 16-bar loop.