It’s no exaggeration to say that without FL Studio, genres like Dubstep and Trap may never have come to fruition (pardon the pun).Īs the music created in FL Studio developed, so did the software itself, and it now boasts an impressive array of in-built VST plugins, excellent MIDI compatibility and enough power to host some serious 3rd-party plugins.Īdam Hignell takes a look at some VST Plugins every FL Studio Producer should lust after.įabFilter have become one of the most heralded name in VST Plugins.
Unencumbered by over-reliance on deep technical know-how, these young producers found FL Studio the perfect platform for adventurous experimentation. Yet, its highly visual and simple-to-operate workflow attracted increasing numbers of young, hungry producers. Initially launched in 1998, and known as ‘Fruity Loops’ until 2003, it was considered more of a toy than a serious workstation.
In competition with legendary names like Cubase, Ableton and Logic, that’s no mean feat. There are some great YouTube channels for learning FL Studio where you'll find many videos about loops.FL Studio is a serious player in the DAW scene, evidenced by MusicRadar crowning it the number 1 DAW in the world for 2020.
Since music production is a complex endeavor with near-infinite possibilities, this is barely scratching the surface of ways you can get the most out of your loops. Things like adding effects, time-stretching, or even changing the pitch of the loop, can all help you get the most out of a loop and keep your track sounding varied. Lastly, manipulating the loop at certain points in the song can help keep it feeling "fresh" in different sections of the track and improve how it sounds to the listener. There are lots of resources online to help you create a counter-melody.
Secondly, creating a counter-melody to a loop you've found is a great way to ensure your track has some variation, preventing the loop from getting stale to the listener. For instance, if you're using a loop in C major, using instruments and sounds in A minor would complement the loop while providing enough variation to prevent the track from sounding dull. You'll also want to use sounds and instruments that complement the key of the loop. Once you've found a loop, you want to match its BPM to your FL Studio project's BPM.
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