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FL Studio Cookbook

You're reading from  FL Studio Cookbook

Product type Book
Published in Apr 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781803245799
Pages 298 pages
Edition 1st Edition
Languages
Author (1):
Chris Rena Chris Rena
Profile icon Chris Rena

Table of Contents (15) Chapters

Preface 1. Chapter 1: Cooking Music with FL Studio 2. Chapter 2: Creating a Catchy Melody 3. Chapter 3: Working with Samples 4. Chapter 4: Mixing Your Track 5. Chapter 5: Using Plugins 6. Chapter 6: Creating Automation with FL Studio 7. Chapter 7: Mastering Your Track 8. Chapter 8: Tips and Tricks for Music Distribution 9. Chapter 9: Making Horror Music with FL Studio 10. Chapter 10: Making Retrowave/Synthwave Music with FL Studio 11. Chapter 11: Making Lofi Music with FL Studio 12. Chapter 12: Troubleshooting and Optimization in FL Studio 13. Index 14. Other Books You May Enjoy

Using automation in arrangement and song structures

In this recipe, we’ll explore the transformative role of automation in shaping the overall structure and mood of your compositions in FL Studio. By strategically implementing automation techniques, you’ll learn how to craft engaging musical journeys that captivate your listeners from start to finish. As you follow these steps, you’ll gain the skills to seamlessly integrate automation into your arrangement, creating dynamic changes, intricate transitions, and evolving effects that add depth and interest to your music.

Getting ready

  • A project in FL Studio with multiple tracks and sections
  • A thorough understanding of your composition’s structure and desired mood

How to do it

  1. Divide your arrangement into sections:
    1. Open your project in FL Studio and analyze its structure.
    2. Identify different sections such as verses, choruses, bridges, and breakdowns.
  2. Identify key moments for automation...
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