FL Studio

[IronJesus]

Hey, I just got the FL Studio demo after hearing some music DJ Mamu made and I am having trouble using it. I can't figure it out and I am getting frustrated. Does anyone have any tips or can someone send me a tutorial?

[T0rajir0u]

It should come with a tutorial, shouldn't it? Or there should be one on the official website.

[thetaikamiya]

The tuts are for buyers only I think, never really checked it out...basically for quickstart use the left panel (channel presets > 3x osc > stuff like fat string) to rightclick and send the sounds to a channel (selected by clicking the buttons like kick and clap that open by default), and open piano roll to place notes. Make sure that the "pat" button is clicked and not song when you press play. The sounds it comes with are more or less crap, but you can change that too by importing more or by making your own. Do some research and experimentation ~_~

[IronJesus]

Ah, thx alot. I tried and it messed me up. :0

[Pyroshock]

I'll try and help you with just the very basics with a screen shot.



1. Opens the playlist, which you use to lay down patterns. You'll use this a lot.
2. Opens the step sequencer.
2b. This is the step sequencer. You click on the boxes next to a channel to put a note. You'll mostly use this for drums, maybe instruments.
3. Opens the piano roll, which you'll use to put down different notes for an intstrument. You'll use this a ton.
4. Opens the sound browser.
4b. The sound browser. Use it to look around for sounds and presets. Don't use too many of the default presets and souns in the sound browser, though.
5. Opens the FX window. This is what'll mainly keep your music from sounding like it came from FL.

That's all I'm telling you for now. You should be able to figure things out.

[IronJesus]

That helps a lot thx.

Originally Posted by IronJesus

"Catmaun, why do you defy me?"

[sleeplessdragn]

I actually don't use the left sided browser, at all. I think it just takes up space. If I learned to use it, it would probably save me a bit of time.

[Garbanian]

I never understood this stupid thing at all, no help form the included 1 time tut. that comes from the first install >.<

[IronJesus]

Use the tutorial at top, it helps.

[Garbanian]

I have, but im not exaclty....smart LoL Doesnt help me AT ALL....o wellss...

[IronJesus]

I know what you mean. I am still trying to completely utilize it. I don't want to buy it and find out I can't use it or I don't like it. I am wondering if I can make music like Alpha Helix and other good songs like that.

[Garbanian]

no i mean...i dont get it at all. I start it up...thats as far as i go..

[IronJesus]

Yeah, me too. I only managed to play some songs they made with the program. They are some awsome songs. I just wish I could make some.
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[Garbanian]

dittooooo If i had a keyboard in front of me it would be easier....*is to poor to buy one*

[IronJesus]

lol, dude keyboards are like $20.

[saijusx]

No worries on FL bro, ill show you the basics and advanced stuff when i get the chance, for now, ill not be able to, mom jus got out of surgeory, gonna be out for 2 weeks oh joy (Not gonna be able to do that thing on saturday btw, gotta be here incase anything needs doing), if i can get Kell to let me install on that one pc, ill be able to give you a clear view on how to do most of the stuff, and utilize the Keyboard (PC Keyboard that acts like a real keyboard if you know you to use it right)

[IronJesus]

Okay, srry about your mom dude. Will you be in school or out of everything? Don't worry about the Saturday thing, dude. It's all good. We will have another one next week and the next week. It's all good.

[Garbanian]

no keyboard like....musical keyboard...like one that makes music >.<

[IronJesus]

Ahh, I wish I had one too, but it is like 3000 for the one I want. I have a friend who is really good with FL Studio and he will help me. I will try see if I can help you when I learn better.

[bones0052004]

i nee fl studio i only have the demo and i cant save