Building tension and suspense with arrangement techniques

Creating tension and suspense is a crucial element in horror music composition. In this recipe, we’ll delve into the world of arrangement techniques within FL Studio, focusing on modulation effects, such as flanger, phaser, and chorus, as well as time-based processing techniques to add movement, interest, and depth to your horror tracks. These techniques will help you manipulate your soundscape, keeping your audience on the edge of their seats:

Getting ready

• Modulation effects: Modulation effects introduce dynamic changes to your sounds by altering parameters over time. In FL Studio, you have access to various modulation effects, including flanger, phaser, and chorus.
• Time-based processing: Time-based processing techniques manipulate the timing and spatial characteristics of your audio. This can include delay, reverb, and echo effects, all of which can contribute to the eerie and unsettling nature of your...