FL Studio Basics Tutorial
FL Studio Basics In this FL Studio basics tutorial, we’ll cover what FL Studio is, how it works, which parts do what, and how they all interact to help us make great music. But first, a few words… Getting Started: The Journey If you’re just starting your music production journey, it can be an extremely overwhelming experience. The amount of technical know-how that goes on behind the scenes is a real eye opener for many, and deters thousands of would-be musicians from chasing their dreams, forcing them to settle for the average life that so many people have already lived. […]
How to Use the FL Studio Mixer
How to Use the FL Studio Mixer The Mixer is one of FL Studio’s core components. It’s basically a virtual mixing console where the audio signals internally generated by VST instruments and samples in the Channel rack get routed to, and where we add Effects plugins like reverb and delay to each signal. Sidechaining, bussing, equalization, compression, distortion, mastering, and a bunch of other signal processing operations are all done here as well. In this tutorial, we’ll take a deep dive into the FL Studio Mixer and learn how to use it to mix like a pro. Let’s get started! […]
How to Import MP3 into FL Studio
How to Import MP3 into FL Studio As with many of the features and commands in the DAW, there are multiple ways to import MP3 into FL Studio. Keep in mind that these techniques will work with all audio files supported by FL Studio, not just MP3. Let’s take a look. Import MP3 into the Playlist The first spot we can import MP3 into within FL Studio is the Playlist. There are two similar way to do this: 1. Import Directly from File Manager Navigate to the folder on your computer that contains the MP3 that you want to import […]
How to Use the FL Studio Piano Roll
How to Use the FL Studio Piano Roll FL Studio is known for having one of the most user-friendly and intuitive scoring systems. The FL Studio piano roll adds significantly to that reputation for a number of reasons. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use the FL Studio piano roll and it’s tools, including the Riff Machine. I’ve also included an FL Studio Piano Roll Shortcuts spreadsheet at the very end to streamline your production further. Let’s get started! Finding the FL Studio Piano Roll First, we need to know how to find the piano roll window. There are […]
How to Add Plugins to FL Studio
How to Add Plugins to FL Studio A VST plugin is a piece of 3rd party software that you can add to your DAW. They can be virtual synthesizers, effect modules, spectrum analyzers, and everything in between. We often see the letters “VST” tacked on. VST stands for Virtual Studio Technology, and it’s a plugin interface created by the German company Steinberg (the same company behind Cubase) that allows your plugin software to seamlessly integrate with your DAW. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add plugins to FL Studio. Let’s get crackin! Step 1: Download a Plugin There are […]
How to Use Automation Clips in FL Studio
Introducing FL Studio Automation FL Studio automation can be achieved by a number of different methods. One way is by using an automation clip. An automation clip (or envelope) can automatically control the behavior of a parameter or group of parameters in FL Studio. They are part of a larger group of features in FL Studio and many other DAWs that are formally known as internal controllers. This basically means they’re pieces of software code within FL Studio that can be linked to different buttons, sliders, knobs, etc. to vary the behavior of said button, slider, or knob, with time […]
How to Add/Import Samples to FL Studio
How to Import Samples into FL Studio FL Studio comes with a decent selection of stock drum, percussion, and SFX samples, but as you get more and more serious as a producer, you’ll soon find that these just won’t cut it. This quick tutorial will show you how to import/add samples to FL Studio. Find Your Sample Folders When you download and install FL Studio in Windows 10, the program will automatically create a set of folders on your hard drive where all of the stock plugins and samples will be stored. Samples are really nothing more than audio files stored […]