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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

Summary

In conclusion, the melody is a crucial part of music structure that has the power to enhance or undermine a song’s impact. Having a solid understanding of melody theory and how to apply it in FL Studio will greatly enhance your ability to produce catchy and memorable music. You can find your own sound and write songs that connect with your audience by experimenting with various melodies, chord progressions, and rhythms. Do not be afraid to experiment and try new things when composing melodies, as there are no absolute rules. You can master melody with time, effort, and practice, and your music will soar to new heights.

By taking the time to compose your tracks with intention and creativity using the frameworks in this chapter, you’ll be able to create a musical journey that will captivate your listeners from beginning to end. Whether you want to build tension and excitement or create a sense of calm and introspection, FL Studio’s Piano Roll gives you...