FL Studio

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Using FL Skinner software, extract files, run the ‘flskinner.exe’ program, and use the ‘Change FL Studio Path’ option. Drag and drop downloaded skins into the open skins folder, and customize FL Studio look by changing the color of various elements. Also, set a custom background in FL Studio by going to the ‘View’ …

Step up your music production game with SoundFonts in FL Studio! Learn how to add and use SoundFonts, SF2 files, and the Fruity SoundFont Player.

Elevate your drum patterns with triplets in FL Studio. This tutorial shows you how to add syncopation to your Hip-Hop, Trap, Drum & Bass, and House beats.

In FL studio, you can use a synthesizer or a sample library to make a choir sound. You can also record your voice live and process it to sound more like a choir by doubling it and shifting the pitch of the doubled versions to create a chord.

A beginner’s guide on opening FLP files in FL Studio Demo. Learn the easy steps to import and edit your FLP files in the Demo version of FL Studio in no time.

Learn how to open an FL Studio project on an older version with this quick and easy guide. Follow step-by-step instructions to ensure smooth compatibility.

Learn how to prevent audio clipping in FL Studio with our pro mixing tips. Discover the causes of clipping and effective techniques to achieve a clean sound.

Are you tired of dealing with stuck notes in FL Studio? Discover why this issue occurs and how to fix it once and for all. Click now to learn more!

To change the MIDI note color, go to the drop-down arrow > Edit > Change Colour in the Piano Roll view. This will bring up the color wheel, allowing you to select any color for your notes. Pimp My DAW! Everyone loves to customize in music production and make things their own.  Whether you want …

The quickest method to free up RAM (Random Access Memory) for use in FL Studio is to close any background PC applications or to use the “Smart Disable For All Plugins” option under Tools > Macros > Smart Disable. This shuts off any plugins that aren’t currently being used. Quality Over Quantity, Or Is It …

The zoom function is a necessity for working efficiently in FL Studio. The most straightforward method to zoom in on your piano roll is to hold CTRL+Scroll (CMD+Scroll – MAC) with the mouse wheel. This is interchangeable with the playlist view as well. Zoom Zoom! Time and time again, hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts save time, …

Snapping to grid is a super handy tool for your workflow in that it allows you to swap grid sizes when working in different beat/time signatures. To change your grid window selection, look for the drop-down arrow usually labeled “none” in your top toolbar. Time Is Like A River… It ebbs and flows, just like …

There are a few ways to send FL Studio projects. The most commonly used is a Zipped Loop Package, which will contain all of the associated files, data, and VST info. Simply go to File > Export > Zipped Loop Package. Collaboration! One of my favorite things about being a music producer (and using FL …

Ultimately this is a process of elimination. While there are a few reasons you may have no sound when you export from FL Studio, the best method is to check that nothing anywhere is muted, that the “export entire project” button in export settings is checked, and that your plugins are not the culprit. The …

FL Studio channel rack not showing can be a real headache, but you can use your keyboard shortcut key (F6) to bring it into focus. If the rack doesn’t show immediately, close all open windows (F12) and then use F6 again.  It Was There Last Time… The channel rack is an essential part of your …

To manually tap tempo within FL Studio, locate the digital display of the current tempo of your project, right-click it and select Tap. You can now use your mouse or any key on your keyboard to tap along and set a new tempo. How Can This Help You? Have you ever listened to a recording, …

This issue or error is primarily related to problems with how FL Studio reads audio inputs and drivers. The most common workaround for an “access violation at address” is to go to options > audio settings > change your ASIO driver under the device drop-down. Why Me? What Is This Nonsense?!  Sometimes in life, things …

FL Studio has the ability to use your computer keyboard as a piano, and it acts similarly to a MIDI keyboard. If you try to play a note on your keyboard and it isn’t working, the piano typing keyboard function can be enabled by pressing CTRL+T (CMD+T on Mac). Same, But Different… If you haven’t …

When all else fails, FL Studio has a Diagnostic tool to help you recover lost projects, a file containing an error, or corrupted files associated with it. To access it, click Help > Diagnostics. However, please note that Diagnostics is only available with registered versions of FL Studio. FL Studio Diagnostics Have you spent hours, …

To reattach your browser menu to its default location on your screen, Left-click hold and drag from the top of its window and position it to either the far left or far right of your screen until a yellow box appears. This indicates it will now dock in that area. How Does The Browser Become …

You can adjust most window widths in FL Studio (including the playlist) by hovering your mouse cursor over the window’s edge and Left-Click + Dragging. Height can be adjusted by either holding CTRL+ scrolling your mouse wheel (recommended) or the size adjuster directly above the scroll bar on the far right of your screen. This …

You can affect a vocal sample on its own, record voice directly into FL Studio, or use voice changer plugins to manipulate the audio, such as “Vocodex” or “Edison.” Alternatively, the vocal can be manipulated within its sampler window using the pitch shifter and time-shifting or Edison’s many effects.  How Can I Use FL Studio …

The most straightforward method is to open your piano roll editor and navigate to the bottom of the window. MIDI notes will have a set of bars at the bottom of the screen indicating their velocity value. Left-click and hold, then drag the slider up or down to increase or decrease its velocity. Changing The …

Some of the most common causes of playback issues in FL Studio include incorrect input/output devices selected in the audio options, driver-based issues, or third-party applications interfering with FL Studio. In most cases, these issues can be fixed in the audio settings tab, or you can try using the diagnostic tool, which can be found …

To quickly preview a sound in FL Studio, you need to open up the desired sound file in the browser on the left of the DAW. Once opened, simply left-click on the sound to hear a preview of it.  Previewing Sounds In Fl Studio Previewing your downloaded samples in FL Studio quickly is an essential …

One of the most common causes for white noise in FL Studio is which audio device you have selected in the audio settings tab, found in the main options drop-down menu. Try using either the default FL Studio ASIO driver or your audio interface device, which should fix most noise issues.  Having Unwanted White Noise …

To quickly find the tempo of a sample or song in FL Studio, first, you will want to click on the small waveform icon at the top left of the clip in the playlist view. From the subsequent drop-down menu, select ‘detect tempo’ and choose the most accurate bpm ranges. Finding The BPM In FL …

To quickly lock any type of track in FL Studio, all you need to do is shift-click on the small green light on the desired track. Once done, you will notice a small lock icon appears in place of the light, which indicates that the track is locked in its current state.   Locking Tracks In …

Common fixes for MIDI recording issues in FL Studio can be ensuring you have your MIDI device set up and enabled in the MIDI settings tab. Another fix relating to incorrectly MIDI note placement after recording can be to enter the audio settings tab, change the playback tracking setting to the driver option and bring …

If you are trying to unmute clips within the playlist view, you can select the desired muted clips and then use the Alt+Shift+M keyboard shortcut to unmute them. Small green lights on both playlist and mixer tracks can also be clicked to mute/unmute them, respectively.  Unmuting In FL Studio For new music producers using FL …

Adding new presets to plugins can be a complicated process, as it varies significantly from plugin to plugin. In most cases, you will want to find the plugins preset folder on your computer, which is where you can add any new presets for the desired VST.  Adding Presets To FL Studio Having the option of …

To undo channel routing in FL Studio, you will want to first click on the channel being routed to another one. Once selected, you can find the channel it is being routed to and then click on the small arrow at the very bottom of the mixer channel. Undoing Channel Routing In FL Studio Channel …

To convert FL Studio Demo to the full version, download and install the application, create an account with Image-Line, and purchase the software license through the DAW or manufacturer’s website. Then enter your product license, and restart the Fruity Loops. You’re ready to rock! Converting FL Studio Demo To The Full Version Are you looking …

To quickly select and move a group of notes in the FL Studio piano roll, press ctrl+left click and drag over the desired notes. Once selected, you can move the notes by clicking and dragging them to a new position.  Moving A Group Of Notes In FL Studio Selecting and then moving groups of notes …

To quickly delete an automation clip, simply right-click on it within the playlist view, and it will disappear. To completely delete the automation, you can right-click on it from within the automation browser to the right of the playlist view and select delete.  Deleting Automation In FL Studio Automation clips are a great feature within …

Most sound issues in FL Studio can be fixed through the audio settings menu and ensuring that you have the correct input/output devices selected there. You may also want to double-check that your master audio track is routed to the correct audio output.  Sound Issues In FL Studio Having sound issues in FL Studio is …

Saving files in FL Studio Demo or Trial is quick and easy. Choose a File and then Save As. Re-opening the files with the Demo isn’t, however, possible. That’s ok because there are workarounds like exporting the stems from the song, creating a new project, and then dropping the stems in the new project.  Saving …

Unfortunately, you can not directly transfer FL Studio from one computer to another. However, you can download FL Studio on multiple systems as long as you are the only user of that license. Once you have done this, you can also transfer any samples or programs to the other computer.  Transfering FL Studio Trying to …

The key to working with OBS and FL Studio is getting the configuration and settings adjusted and working correctly. The most common issue is not recording the audio coming from FL Studio in OBS. Routing the audio properly is the trick to getting things working and running smoothly. Using OBS With FL Studio If you’re …

There are two methods you can stretch a sample within FL Studio. Firstly, you can use the stretch feature, which is accessed using Shift+M from within the playlist view and dragging the sample to stretch it. Alternatively, you can open the sampler window and access more detailed time stretch controls.  Sample Stretching In FL Studio …

To merge audio clips in FL Studio, arrange the audio clips on a single Track in the FL Studio Playlist. Then click the “Playlist Track Header, Right-Click Menu” and select Consolidate this track. Choose to consolidate from the very start of the Playlist or from the selection start. Merging Audio In FL Studio During the …

There are various ways in which you can chop a sample in FL Studio. Using native plugins such as Edison or Slicex is a great way to go. They are both designed to manipulate samples differently and make chopping samples very simple.  Chopping Samples In FL Studio The ability to chop samples is essential in …

Crossfading in FL Studio can be achieved in two different ways. You can either create a fade using the crossfade declicking mode in the sampler window. Alternatively, you can create volume automation of both sounds and make your crossfades manually.  Using Crossfades In FL Studio Creating crossfades can be a great way of seamlessly moving …

If you are looking to stop your FL Studio from lagging, one of the first things that you can do is to open up your audio settings and ensure that your buffer length is at the highest setting. In addition, you can try setting the priority to the highest option.   FL Studio Lag Putting up …

If you want to use the ‘Make Unique’ feature in fl studio, you can Simply Click open up the drop-down options for either an audio sample or MIDI clip in the playlist view, and then select the ‘make unique’ option from the list.  What Is Make Unique In FL Studio ‘Make Unique’ is a handy …

To mix in mono in FL Studio, you use the Track Separation Knobs on mixer channels. It’s recommended to periodically check the mix of a track in mono to ensure it sounds acceptable during the creation process. This prevents the song from sounding bad in other environments. Mixing In Mono One of the critical steps …

If you are looking to import an MP3 file type into FL Studio, the fastest way to do this is by simply clicking and dragging the MP3 file directly into FL Studio. You can drag the MP3 file either into the sequencer or directly into the playlist view.  Importing MP3s Into FL Studio Importing MP3 …

There are many ways you can create fades in FL Studio. Still, the simplest method involves creating and automating the volume of the desired sound. Using automation clips means you can have precise control over the volume over a period of time.  Using Fades In FL Studio Creating fades in is a vital skill for …

If you are looking to change the tempo of your project in FL Studio, you can edit this by increasing or decreasing the BPM indicator, which can be found on the righthand side of the record button on the top toolbar.  Changing The Tempo In FL Studio Knowing how to change the tempo is a …

To add drum kits to FL Studio, locate the drum kit directory on your computer and drag it into the FL Studio Browser. Alternatively, open the FL Studio Preferences or Options, select the File tab, and add the path to the drum kit’s directory. Drum Kits In Fl Studio Drum kits work as foundational jumping …