The Ultimate Blueprint: 7 Steps To Make A Futuristic 'Mr. Inbetweenit' Type Beat Like Yeat

The futuristic, cinematic sound of Yeat's *2093* album has fundamentally shifted the landscape of digital hip-hop, and no track encapsulates this experimental shift better than "Mr. Inbetweenit." Released on February 17, 2024, as part of the highly-anticipated *2093* project, this track is a masterclass in atmospheric sound design, featuring a signature, dramatic beat switch that elevates the entire listening experience. This guide, updated for the current date of December 17, 2025, will break down the essential steps, VSTs, and mixing techniques used by the song's producers—including Omgzanoza, 730hahah, and Yeat himself—to help you recreate its unique, brutal, and futuristic vibe. The track’s foundation is a blend of traditional trap rhythm with highly processed, industrial-electronic melodies, creating a sense of dystopian grandeur. To make a beat in the style of "Mr. Inbetweenit," you must move beyond simple 808s and embrace complex sound synthesis and heavy, intentional distortion.

Yeat's "Mr. Inbetweenit" Production Profile and Credits

To achieve topical authority, it is crucial to understand the core technical specifications and the team behind the track. "Mr. Inbetweenit" is not a typical rage beat; it’s a piece of sound engineering that requires precision and a specific sonic palette.

• Song Title: Mr. Inbetweenit
• Album: 2093
• Release Date: February 17, 2024
• Key Producers: Omgzanoza, 730hahah, and Yeat (Noah Smith)
• Mixing Engineer: Noah Oliver Smith
• Mastering Engineer: Anthony Kilhoffer
• Key: A Major
• Tempo (BPM): 140 BPM
• Signature Element: A dramatic, cinematic beat switch in the middle section.

This track is an excellent example of the evolution of the "rage" sound, moving from simple, bright synth melodies to complex, textured soundscapes that feel more like a movie score than a traditional rap beat.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Craft the 'Mr. Inbetweenit' Sound

Creating a beat that captures the essence of "Mr. Inbetweenit" requires a meticulous approach to melody, rhythm, and effects. The goal is to blend melancholic atmosphere with brutal percussion.

1. Establish the Cinematic Foundation (Key and Tempo)

The first step is to set up your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)—whether it's FL Studio, Ableton, or Logic Pro X—with the correct parameters.

• Set the Tempo: Lock your project to 140 BPM. This speed is the sweet spot for the modern, high-energy, yet slightly melancholic electronic-trap fusion of *2093*.
• Set the Key: Use A Major for your melodies. This key provides a foundation that is often described as "melancholic" or "cinematic," perfectly fitting the track's mood.
• Melody Construction: Start with simple, blocky, and slightly dissonant chords. The complexity comes not from the chord progression itself, but from the sound design (the synth patch) and the effects applied to it. Think of a 4-bar loop that repeats with subtle variations.

2. The VSTs: Crafting the 'Digital Brutal' Synth Leads

Yeat's *2093* sound is defined by its synth work, which sounds simultaneously digital, distorted, and futuristic. You need powerful wavetable or analog-emulating synthesizers.

• Primary Synth (The Lead): The industry-standard choice for this sound is Xfer Serum or Vital. Look for presets that are "Anthem," "Rave," or "Digital Pluck" based. Key characteristics include:
  • Heavy Distortion/Saturation: Use the built-in distortion module in Serum or a dedicated saturation plugin like Softube Saturation Knob to give the synth its "dirty brutal" texture.
  • Wavetable Synthesis: Use aggressive, complex wavetables with a lot of high-frequency content.
  • LFO/Modulation: Apply a subtle, fast LFO to the pitch or filter cutoff for a slight, shimmering movement that makes the sound feel less static and more "digital."
• Atmospheric Pad/Bass: For the deeper, atmospheric elements, producers often turn to VSTs that excel at rich, analog-style textures, such as the Moog Mariana plugin. Use a low-passed pad to fill the background and add depth without cluttering the main melody.

3. The Percussion: Industrial and Bouncy Drums

The drums in "Mr. Inbetweenit" are a fusion of the classic trap sound with a more industrial, almost "rave" or "dance/electronic" bounce.

• The 808: Use a classic, heavily saturated Spinz 808 or similar deep, distorted sub-bass. The 808 should follow the root notes of your main melody, but with a slight delay or glide to create a unique, heavy drag.
• Claps and Snares: Layer a sharp, metallic snare with a bright, punchy clap. The combined sound should cut through the heavy synths.
• Hi-Hats: The hi-hat pattern should be fast and complex, but with an intentional "off-grid" feel. Use subtle velocity variations and frequent 1/32 or 1/64 note rolls to create the "bouncy" rhythm that is a hallmark of Yeat's style. Don't forget the "tubular bell sauce" sound for a unique rhythmic accent.
• Percussion/Fills: Incorporate industrial-sounding percussion—metallic hits, reversed cymbals, and heavily distorted open hats—to enhance the futuristic vibe.

The Master Stroke: Executing the Beat Switch and Mixing

The most memorable element of "Mr. Inbetweenit" is its dramatic transition. This is where the track moves from a dark, atmospheric intro to a high-energy, explosive second half, making it feel "incredibly cinematic."

4. Structuring the Dramatic Beat Switch

A beat switch is a transition to an entirely new section with a different melody, drum pattern, or even tempo/key (though "Mr. Inbetweenit" maintains the 140 BPM).

• The Build-Up: Before the switch, create tension. Use a long, filtered white noise riser, a reverse reverb on the main synth, or a dramatic, descending pitch-bent bass line to signal the change.
• The Switch: The new section should drop with a completely fresh, more aggressive melody. If the first half was atmospheric, the second half should be a full-on "rage" or "dance" beat. This is where you can introduce a new, brighter synth lead (perhaps a different Serum preset) and a more aggressive, four-on-the-floor-inspired kick pattern layered subtly beneath the main trap drums.
• The Payoff: The new section must sound louder, wider, and more impactful than the first, giving the listener a sense of release and cinematic scale.

5. Mixing and Mastering for '2093' Clarity

The final step is to achieve the signature loud, clean, yet heavily saturated mix. The work of mixing engineer Noah Oliver Smith and mastering engineer Anthony Kilhoffer is crucial here.

• Vocal Processing: Yeat’s vocals are heavily processed. Use Auto-Tune (or a similar pitch correction tool) for the signature polished sound. Apply heavy distortion or a subtle vocoder effect to the ad-libs to create a robotic, background texture.
• Saturation and Distortion: This is non-negotiable. Apply saturation to the main synth, the 808, and even the drum bus. This is what gives the *2093* sound its "dirty" and "brutal" character. Use plugins like Softube Saturation Knob or Decapitator.
• Wide Stereo Field: Use stereo widening plugins (like Delay or Chorus with wet/dry adjustments) on the synth leads and ambient pads to make the beat sound massive and fill the stereo space, creating a "cyberpunk" atmosphere.
• Clean Low-End: Despite the heavy distortion, the 808 and kick must be mono and perfectly side-chained to avoid clashing. Use EQ to carve out space for the sub-bass frequencies (below 60Hz) and high-pass filter everything else that doesn't need to be there.

By meticulously following these steps—from setting the precise 140 BPM and A Major key to crafting the digital synth textures with Serum and executing a dramatic beat switch—you will have a professional-grade "Mr. Inbetweenit" type beat that captures the fresh, experimental spirit of Yeat's *2093* sound.