In this video I explain the basics of compression; threshold, ratio, attack, release and gain. I also show compression at work using the Fruity Limiter.
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Category: FL Studio
Articles about and guides for the FL Studio DAW from Image Line
FL Studio – Basic Mastering with Maximus [VIDEO]
In this tutorial I show you how to use Maximus for basic mastering purposes.
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FL Studio – Introduction to FPC part 3 [VIDEO]
The FPC (Fruity Pad Controller) plugin in FL Studio is a self-contained multi-layer/velocity drum machine that makes it easy to create, edit and swap drum kits on the fly. FPC supports 16 multi-layered patches for banks A and B.
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FL Studio – Introduction to FPC part 2 [VIDEO]
The FPC (Fruity Pad Controller) plugin in FL Studio is a self-contained multi-layer/velocity drum machine that makes it easy to create, edit and swap drum kits on the fly. FPC supports 16 multi-layered patches for banks A and B.
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FL Studio – Introduction to FPC part 1 [VIDEO]
The FPC (Fruity Pad Controller) plugin in FL Studio is a self-contained multi-layer/velocity drum machine that makes it easy to create, edit and swap drum kits on the fly. FPC supports 16 multi-layered patches for banks A and B.
Read MoreFL Studio – Creating and Using Send FX Channels [VIDEO]
Send FX Channels are channels which contain effects plugins which you can route other audio to. They are very useful for a number of reasons; they allow you to save CPU by only using one instance of a plugin for multiple signals, they allow you to process the effects separately to the original signal and they […]
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FL Studio – How to Create a Sweep Effect Generator [VIDEO]
In this video I show you how to create a sweep effect generator in FL Studio using the Patcher, SimSynth and Fruity Parametric EQ. I’d recommend watching full screen at 1080 resolution.
Read MoreFL Studio – Introduction to MID/SIDE Processing [VIDEO]
In this video I show you how to split a stereo signal into MID and SIDE in FL Studio using the Fruity Stereo Shaper and a couple of applications of this process. I’d recommend watching full screen at 1080 resolution.
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6 Reasons to Buy FL Studio (And not Steal it)
FL Studio is a hugely popular DAW, and rightly so. It’s my DAW of choice for a number of reasons. It’s also, however, a very popular DAW to crack and it’s sadly all too easy to get your hands on a dodgy (read ‘illegal’) copy…
Read MoreFL Studio – Basic Sidechain Compression using Fruity Limiter [VIDEO]
In this video I show you how to quickly set up basic sidechain compression in FL Studio using the Fruity Limiter. I’d recommend watching full screen at 1080 resolution.
Read MoreDiary of a New Song – Part 1
I’m currently in Hungary staying with my wife’s side of the family for a short holiday. Naturally I brought the laptop with me so I could work on some music and keep updating the site. 🙂 Anyway… I’ve started a new tune and thought maybe it would be interesting for you to see an example […]
Read MoreFL Studio – Recording Automation from an External MIDI Controller [VIDEO]
In this video I show you how to record automation from an external MIDI controller. I also inadvertently show you what happens when you max out your CPU whilst using FL Studio. 🙂
Read MoreFL Studio – Linking a MIDI Controller to any Parameter [VIDEO]
In this tutorial I explain how to set up a new MIDI controller device and quickly link it to any available parameter in FL Studio 12. I’d recommend watching full screen at 1080 resolution. There is a written guide below the video in this post.
Read MoreFL Studio – Fruity Parametric EQ 2
An equaliser is probably the most fundamentally important tool you need when producing and mixing music. It allows you to increase or decrease the volume of specific frequencies in a variety of ways. This can drastically or very subtly affect the tone of any audio signal and is essential when mixing to ensure every element is in […]
Read MoreMy Top Facebook FL Studio Groups
Let’s face it. Pretty much everyone’s on Facebook these days. Even my mum (though not my Dad, admittedly, luddite that he is!). This unfortunately means there’s also a tonne of rubbish on there; people arguing about the new Batman movie, people arguing about politics, cats, baby photos, more cats, photos of your lunch, people arguing about […]
Read MoreFL Studio – my DAW of Choice
One of the very first decisions you have to make if you want to build any kind of home-recording setup these days is which Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) you are going to use.
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