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FL Studio Cookbook

By : Chris Rena
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FL Studio Cookbook

By: Chris Rena

Overview of this book

Whether it's overcoming creative blocks, troubleshooting technical issues, or refining your workflow, every budding producer faces challenges. The FL Studio Cookbook is here to provide practical solutions to common problems, empowering you to navigate any obstacle with ease by exploring one of the most renowned, industry-standard DAWs. The recipe-based approach of this book means that you’ll unlock the secrets of crafting captivating melodies and learn the art of composition with practical, step-by-step instructions, discovering how to construct melodies that evoke emotion and leave a lasting impression. From chord progressions to counterpoint, you’ll get actionable insights to help you compose music that resonates with your audience. You’ll also master the intricacies of mixing and mastering, by familiarizing yourself with the entire process from balancing levels and sculpting sounds to applying effects. You’ll also explore the endless possibilities of sculpting sound from scratch, whether you're crafting custom synths, designing unique textures, or layering effects to create otherworldly sounds. By the end of this book, you'll have acquired the skills to confidently craft professional-quality lofi, retrowave, and horror music tracks, gaining the expertise to express your musical vision and take your music production to new heights.
Table of Contents (15 chapters)

Embracing retro effects and processing

To truly capture the nostalgic essence of retrowave/synthwave music in your FL Studio compositions, it’s crucial to embrace vintage-inspired effects and processing techniques. In this recipe, we’ll explore how to infuse your tracks with that coveted retro character by using effects such as tape saturation, chorus, reverb, and delay. These effects will add warmth, modulation, and spaciousness, elevating your music to an authentic 1980s level.

Getting ready

  • FL Studio software
  • Retro synthesizer sounds from the Designing retro synth sounds recipe in this chapter
  • Compositions from the Composing melodies and chord progressions recipe in this chapter
  • Vintage-inspired effects plugins (for example, tape saturation, chorus, reverb, and delay)
  • A keen ear for subtlety

How to do it

  1. Prepare your effects: Ensure that you have vintage-inspired effects plugins ready in your FL Studio project. These should...