Overview
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Learn music production fundamentals in a comprehensive 35-minute tutorial that guides beginners through FL Studio 21's essential features and workflows. Master the interface layout, explore instrument and sample integration, and develop skills in composition, arrangement, and mixing. Progress from understanding basic navigation to creating complete tracks while learning crucial techniques like piano roll editing, pattern sequencing, chord composition, drum programming, MIDI recording, vocal tracking, and mixing fundamentals. Discover how to use samplers, synthesizers, effects processing, and proper channel routing to achieve professional-sounding results. Perfect for aspiring music producers with no prior experience who want to transform their musical ideas into fully realized songs. Follow along with detailed demonstrations of the software's key features, including tempo adjustment, various play modes, brush tools, and final export procedures.
Syllabus
Introduction
Get FL Studio
Main interface
Channel rack & add instrument
Piano roll basics
Write a melody
Adjust tempo
Patterns & arrangement
Add chords
Play modes
Change instrument
Add drums
Paint brush
Using samples & send to channel
Add bass
Record MIDI keyboard
Record vocals
Route channels to mixer
Rename inserts
Mixing
Add effects
Mute & solo tracks
Export song
Listen to song
Wrap up
Taught by
Kevin Stratvert