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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)

Crafting disturbing melodies and themes

In the realm of horror music, crafting disturbing melodies and themes is paramount to conveying fear, unease, and tension. In this recipe, we’ll explore techniques for composing haunting melodies and motifs using minor scales, dissonant intervals, unresolved progressions, and a unique approach involving finding four notes that reply to each other. These elements will allow you to evoke a chilling and unsettling atmosphere in your horror music compositions using FL Studio:

Getting ready

  • Minor scales: Begin by selecting a minor scale as the foundation for your melodies. The natural minor scale (Aeolian mode) is a popular choice due to its inherently somber and melancholic character. In FL Studio, you can use the piano roll to set your project to a minor key.
  • Dissonant intervals: Dissonant intervals such as minor seconds, major sevenths, tritones, and augmented fourths create tension and unease in your melodies. These intervals...