FL Studio also categorizes synths and samplers to the left & effects, EQ’s & other mixing plugins to the right side of the screen. It is separated by various categories on the bottom so as to easily find the one which is needed for the project. Plugin Picker works in the same way as the Project Picker does, but instead gives you a visual chart of all the plugins installed & scanned by FL Studio. You can also view only the audio clips or patterns individually from the bottom filters (All, Patterns, Channels). Project Picker can ease your workflow by giving you visual access to all your audio clips as well as patterns used in the current project. Project & Plugin Picker can be quickly accessed by clicking the buttons in the ‘red box’ respectively in the image below. There are some other cool features for Quantization here too, but we’ll leave it to you to experiment & get to know it. You can record notes separately by having only ‘Notes’ ticked or you can draw ‘Automation’ along with your notes by ticking ‘Notes’ & ‘Automation’. It helps you select what you want to record & what’s not to be recorded. This little feature can be accessed by right-clicking the ‘red’ recording button near the BPM section. You’ll find a solution for your technical problems.Ī very essential feature whether you’re recording vocals, audio, MIDI or automation for your tracks. Next time when you’re stuck in a loop, try to scroll through the help index. It’s basically everything you need to learn the DAW. It covers the features, has tutorials, plugin information as well as how to use certain stock plugins, effects, etc. You can access it by clicking ‘HELP > Help Index’ from the main menu.Īs the name suggests, the Help Index is a complete guide to FL Studio. The Help Index is often underestimated in FL Studio. The output from FL Studio will come through the host & the overall tracks & playlists will remain synced. In this mode, you can load up FL Studio as a VST in any other host such as Ableton live, VCV Rack, and Logic Pro etc. These are tips that apply at a program-wide level, or are applicable to all of the different sections in FL Studio.įL Studio can be loaded and used as a VST instrument in Windows and macOS compatible hosts or in macOS hosts as an AU plugin. Our latest faculty member Ishan, aka, I7HVN has listed out 20 essential tips for FL Studio music producers.

Fl studio guide for beginners