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FL Studio Beginners Course [Learn FL Studio Basics]

Name: FL Studio Beginners Course [Learn FL Studio Basics]
Rating: 4.5 (333 reviews)

Learn how to create beats in FL Studio in this step-by-step course breaking down everything necessary to make beats.

Created byRiley Weller

Last updated 8/2024

English

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What you'll learn

Learn the basics of FL Studio and fundamentals
How to Produce Music on a Computer
How to create a beat from scratch in FL Studio
Learn the main windows and powerful keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow.
Get the best performance out of FL Studio (ASIO Drivers, and other settings)
How to add and use third-party sounds into FL Studio
How to use FL Studio's Step Sequencer
How to use the FL Studio Mixer (signal flow and audio signal routing)
Learn the absolute best way to use FL Studio in this course.
Edit MIDI notes and quantize for easy editing
Arrange and structure a song and tips to speed up your song building process

Course content

8 sections • 22 lectures • 4h 19m total length

FL Studio Beginner Course - Intro1:32
Learn FL Studio basics by exploring the step sequencer, playlist, mixer, and piano roll, plus shortcuts, settings, and a minimal setup to build a custom beat.
How to Ask Questions + Leave Review1:44
Ask questions using the question and answer tab and leave reviews on Udemy, with four stars if you wish, while the instructor actively responds.

Overview of How FL Studio Works16:06
Learn how FL Studio works by creating patterns, assembling them in the playlist, and arranging with the mixer and piano roll, including note nudging and sound routing.
Using FL Studio's Step Sequencer15:18
Organize your FL Studio workflow by disabling auto resize on the step sequencer, color coding instruments, panning hard left and right, and routing each sound to its own mixer insert.
Using FL Studio's Playlist15:01
Learn to navigate the playlist, add patterns, switch between pattern mode and song mode, and manage snap, audio clips, slicing, and quantizing for precise FL Studio workflow.
Using FL Studio's Piano Roll15:44
Learn to use FL Studio's piano roll, including access, snapping, quantization, editing velocity, panning, pitch, ghost notes, left-side resizing, and layering via automation and the step sequencer.
Using FL Studio's Mixer24:27
Learn FL Studio's mixer: route tracks with subgroups and sends, apply EQ and compression, and use dry/wet parallel processing with reverb for a polished mix.

Sounds (One-Shot Samples) vs. Instruments [VSTs]20:39
Learn to organize your FL Studio folder, back up sounds, and choose single-shot samples over construction kits, while managing VST instruments for scalable beat making.
How to Install Plugins in FL Studio [Plugin Database]12:19
Install and organize VST plugins in FL Studio via the plugin database, create custom folders for generators and effects, and manage 32-bit and 64-bit installers.
How to Back Up in FL Studio [Project Data Files + Proper Labeling]12:42
Master FL Studio backups by organizing each project in its own folder, exporting project data files with labeled sounds to prevent missing files, and maintaining a dedicated production folder.
Setting Up Snaps in FL Studio's Browser5:42
Set up the FL Studio browser snaps to stay minimal: create labeled snaps with icons and colors for drum kits, instruments, and effects, and show one folder at a time.
Setting Up a Template in FL Studio 2012:41
Set up a lightweight FL Studio 20 template to speed your production, with a final limiter, a meter, and reverb and delay saved for quick access.

Various FL Studio Tips [OVERVIEW]0:49
Discover the best ways to use automation clips in fl studio, with practical tips, copy and paste workflows, and a consolidated video section for easy learning.
How to Record a Microphone in FL Studio [and Use Edison]7:55
Record a microphone in FL Studio using a mono input and Edison for flexible takes. Save and label each take, manage latency with buffer settings, and explore Edison workflows.
How to Install a MIDI Controller/Keyboard in FL Studio2:25
Install the latest driver, plug in your MIDI controller, then enable it in FL Studio's MIDI tab and map transport controls for stop, play, and record.
Best Export Settings in FL Studio [Get the Best Render Quality!]6:51
Export high-quality audio in FL Studio by choosing wave for distribution and mp3 for sharing, selecting 16-bit at 44.1 kHz, and applying dithering and mastering for optimal render quality.
How to Use Automation Clips in FL Studio 2015:25
Learn to use automation clips in FL Studio 20 to shape volume, filters, and pan across tracks, using playlist, piano roll, and graph editor, with practical tips.
How to Use Copy and Paste in FL Studio [Very Useful Information!]7:29
Master copy and paste workflows in FL Studio, from the step sequencer and piano roll to automation and mixer tracks. Learn to transfer between projects using Project Bones.

Requirements

No prior knowledge of music production is required. This course teaches you FL Studio and music production from the beginning.
Must have the trial (free to download from Image-Line's website) or full version of FL Studio
Do not need to know any music theory. Everything is explained from a beginner's perspective.

Description

If you're looking for a course to teach you THE RIGHT WAY on how to use FL Studio, you've finally found it!

This is THE COURSE to take in regards to FL Studio Beginner Courses!

Hey! - I'm GratuiTous. I've been producing music for over 10 years, and have released over 150+ tutorials on YouTube about FL Studio and music production. (I've also released 16 premium FL Studio music courses!)

After teaching 13,000 students here on Udemy, and receiving AMAZING reviews, I am a very well-trusted source in regards to teaching FL Studio!

I have been actively involved in this music industry by writing TONS of audio articles, creating many videos, and answering thousands of students questions over the years.

Here's your opportunity to learn FL Studio with BEST PRACTICES!

Some of the most popular feedback I receive from students is that:

"My courses are so easy to understand. I'm able to break down complex topics to simple terminology!"

Are you ready to learn with a PRO?! (I've worked with a GRAMMY-Nominated artist!)

In this FL Studio Beginner Music Production Course we will be covering everything necessary to make high-quality beats and get you up-and-running as a producer.

I reveal TONS of shortcuts to speed you up and make editing MIDI notes, creating patterns, arranging your song, and mixing your music WAY FASTER!

So here's what we cover:

How use FL Studio, and how music production works in general (all DAWs are very similar - a DAW is your music program: Digital Audio Workstation.)
Setting Up FL Studio to get the BEST PERFORMANCE out of the software and your computer!
Getting the absolute BEST EXPORT SETTINGS out of FL Studio when exporting a .WAV or .MP3 to release to the world. (Or online distribution like Spotify, iTunes, etc!)
Learning an amazing workflow with the Step Sequencer, Playlist, Piano Roll, and Mixer (and secrets to set them up to be efficient)
Discovering the difference between Sounds vs. VSTs and why to NEVER buy construction kits.
How to organize your plugins with the plugin database and protect yourself from FL Studio updates overwriting your organization!
How to PROPERLY BACKUP your songs in FL Studio to keep your music safe for the long-term!
Setting up snaps within the FL Browser to keep your beatmaking workflow super minimal and organized!
Creating an FL Studio Template to speed up your productions every time you begin making a beat!
How to build a beat from the beginning to the end (step-by-step you see how I compose a beat with MIDI notes, editing, and a quick arrangement.)
How to record yourself with a microphone, or use Edison to record sound effects inside of FL Studio within the mixer.
Using automation clips to give your music life and control various parameters while your music plays such as filters (EQ), volume, panning, or various other types of parameters you can automate!
You'll also learn the best ways to copy and paste all throughout FL Studio. This VERY important information to know as it will speed up your beat creation!

We cover A LOT in this beginner music production course based on FL Studio.

Even though this course is for brand-new producers wanting to learn music production, intermediate producers will greatly value from this course as it will be a confirmation to clarify if what they are doing is correct, or they will discover shortcuts to complete certain tasks even faster.

I've been producing music for MANY years now, have worked with a GRAMMY-Nominated artist, and love teaching.

Enroll into this FL Studio Beginner Music Course and learn to create high-quality beats today!

Who this course is for:

Brand-new students wanting to learn FL Studio and get up and running
For producers who already have a little bit of a knowledge, but want to solidify the basics. (This course teaches you the right way.)
Producers who want to learn how to create a beat from beginning to end.

FL Studio Beginners Course [Learn FL Studio Basics]

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Course content

FL Studio Beginner Course - Introduction2 lectures • 3min

Before We Start Learning About FL Studio1 lecture • 3min

Setting Up FL Studio for Ultimate Performance1 lecture • 12min

How FL Studio Works + How to Use FL Studio5 lectures • 1hr 27min

Staying Organized Inside FL Studio [Work Fast and Prevent Missing Files!]5 lectures • 1hr 4min

How to Make a Beat from Beginning to End1 lecture • 49min

Various Other Tips and Tools Available in FL Studio6 lectures • 41min

FL Studio Music Production Beginner Course - OUTRO1 lecture • 2min

Requirements

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