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A Power User's Guide to FL Studio 21

By : Chris Noxx
Book Image

A Power User's Guide to FL Studio 21

By: Chris Noxx

Overview of this book

A digital audio workstation empowering both aspiring and seasoned producers to create original music compositions, FL Studio has not only advanced the culture of collaboration across several genres but has provided a creative outlet for up-and-coming artists worldwide. Achieving professional production prowess takes practice, market insight, and mentorship. This book explains how the author used FL Studio as a creative palette to build a successful career as a record producer, using specific techniques and workflow processes that only FL Studio can accommodate. You’ll develop a Power User's mindset, create signature sounds using stock FL Studio One Shots, create top-level drum loops, learn about FL Studio's VST’s, and approach arrangements from a practical and pop music perspective. This comprehensive guide covers everything from crafting and adding hypnotic melodies and chords, to mixing and mastering productions, and promoting those records to artists and companies, to take your career to the next level. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to create original productions from scratch using FL Studio’s virtual instruments and sound kits, mix and master the finished production, and arrange it using the Billboard-charting formula.
Table of Contents (14 chapters)
1
Part 1:Understanding the Basics
3
Part 2:Creating Music with FL Studio
9
Part 3: Best Techniques and How to Appear on the Billboard Charts

Foundation steps – how to position yourself

Positioning yourself correctly is indeed a crucial factor in determining your success as a producer. While I can provide you with comprehensive steps and insights on how to engage with artists, labels, and companies, without a solid foundation, these efforts may yield limited results. It all begins with building a strong foundation for your character arc. Self-esteem plays a vital role in this process. Believing in yourself, having confidence in your abilities, and fostering a positive mindset are essential ingredients for success. Cultivate a genuine sense of belief that you can achieve your goals and turn your dreams into reality. Nurturing a strong self-belief system will empower you to overcome obstacles and persevere through challenges. Additionally, maintaining an unwavering work ethic is pivotal. Dedicate yourself wholeheartedly to your craft, investing the necessary time, energy, and effort to hone your skills and perfect your...