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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)

Creating a nice sidechain effect

In this recipe, we will delve into the popular sidechain effect, a hallmark of modern electronic music production. The sidechain effect creates a signature pumping sound by rhythmically lowering the volume of one sound source in response to another, typically the kick drum. By exploring techniques for routing and triggering volume automation, you will learn how to achieve a smooth and impactful sidechain effect in your tracks using FL Studio. Let’s dive in and unlock the secrets to making a nice sidechain effect!

Getting ready

  • A well-structured project with drums and other sound elements

How to do it

  1. Setting up sidechain compression:
    1. Selecting the sidechain source: Identify the sound element that will trigger the sidechain effect, usually the kick drum. Make sure that the kick drum and the sound element to be side chained, such as a bassline or synth, are on separate mixer tracks. One of the best third-party plugins for...