Automating volume and panning in Mixer

In this recipe, we’ll delve into the world of automating volume and panning parameters in FL Studio’s Mixer. By learning how to manipulate these essential elements, you’ll gain the ability to infuse your tracks with dynamic movement, create smooth fades, build tension and release, and achieve immersive stereo imaging. As you follow along, you’ll uncover techniques that bring an added layer of expressiveness and depth to your music.

Getting ready

• A project in FL Studio with audio or instrument tracks
• Mixer channels assigned to individual tracks
• An understanding of mix dynamics and stereo imaging

How to do it

1. Load tracks into Mixer channels:
   1. Open your project in FL Studio.
   2. Assign each audio or instrument track to a separate Mixer channel. This separation is crucial for precise control of volume and panning.
2. Automate volume:
   1. Right-click on the volume knob of the Mixer channel you wish...