Beat SchoolIn this "Music Theory Made Easy" tutorial, I introduce you to the VFX Key Mapper Plugin in FL Studio. This plugin allows you to map the input from your MIDI keyboard and FL Studio's piano roll to various MIDI note outputs.
Using these mappings can help you apply some basic concepts of music theory, such as sticking to your scale or writing chord progressions more easily.
Music Theory Made Easy in FL Studio: p2- VFX Key MapperBeat School2015-09-15 | In this "Music Theory Made Easy" tutorial, I introduce you to the VFX Key Mapper Plugin in FL Studio. This plugin allows you to map the input from your MIDI keyboard and FL Studio's piano roll to various MIDI note outputs.
Using these mappings can help you apply some basic concepts of music theory, such as sticking to your scale or writing chord progressions more easily.
Website: beatschool.ioHow could FL Studio do this to me? 😭Beat School2022-09-20 | Reviewing Image Line's latest glitch plugin, NewtimeFix Repetitive Melodies with this EASY Variation Technique (Using the Circle of Fifths)Beat School2022-08-30 | In this video I show you an easy way to add variation to make your melodies or loops less repetitive and more exciting using the Circle of Fifths.
0:00 Intro and Examples 1:40 Before Variation 2:16 Changing to a 5th 3:48 Better Transitions 5:04 Changing to a 4th 6:05 The Theory 8:29 If You Don’t Know the Key
#musictheory #musicproduction #flstudioLoFi Effect Preset For FL Studio Patcher (Free Download)Beat School2022-08-25 | I made a LoFi effect preset for Patcher in FL Studio. It's an easy way to make any sound LoFi
#lofi #flstudioLo-Fi Sound Design Tutorial (STOCK Effect Plugins - FL Studio)Beat School2022-07-21 | In this tutorial I show you how to make any sound lo-fi using only effect plugins that come with FL Studio.
The formula: 1-0.01*b-Cos((SongTime+a*2)*Pi*8*c)*0.01*(b)
00:00 Examples and Intro 00:37 What is lo-fi? 01:17 Tape Warble 02:44 Down Sampling (2 Types) 05:05 Aliasing and Bit Depth Reduction 06:12 Outro
Links: links.earinstructor.comFREE Chord Progression GeneratorBeat School2022-06-22 | In this video I show you how to use my free chord progression generator. Generate a random chord progression or create your own and download the MIDI.
0:00 Overview 0:33 Random Progression 0:58 Preview and Download 1:59 Create Your Own 3:19 Selecting Chords 5:04 Chord Properties 6:19 OutroFL Studios Patcher Tip: Using Formula Controller to Customize Patcher ControlsBeat School2016-05-10 | In this tutorial I show you how to adjust the range and direction of your control surface controls in Patcher using the Fruity Formula Controller.
In this tutorial I give you some tips to help improve your trap drum beats, especially if you are a beginner.FL Studio Chiptune Blip TutorialBeat School2016-04-26 | In this tutorial I show you how to make a chiptune blip sound in FL Studio using Sytrus for digital Lo-Fi beats or video game vibes
This trap sound kit contains over 400 high quality presets and samples made specifically for use in FL Studio. It has huge 808 bass kicks, fat drum samples, classic TR-808 drums, vocal shouts, crazy synth sounds, and more!
The 808-style kicks are custom processed and layered for maximum power. There's even a preset that allows you to make your own 808 kicks with plenty of options for customization. Most of the synths have some great customization and automation capabilities as well.
You can listen to the demos in this video to get an idea of what can be made with the sounds in this pack. These demos only contain a small selection of sounds, so this pack offers much more than what you hear. You will need FL Studio 11.1.1 (or newer) Producer Edition or better to use all of the presets.Tips for Better Trap Beats: Snares and Hats (pt. 3)Beat School2016-04-19 | Download Trap Sounds for FL Studio: beatschool.io/product/fl-studio-trap
In this tutorial I give you some tips to help improve your trap drum beats, especially if you are a beginner.
This trap sound kit contains over 400 high quality presets and samples made specifically for use in FL Studio. It has huge 808 bass kicks, fat drum samples, classic TR-808 drums, vocal shouts, crazy synth sounds, and more!
The 808-style kicks are custom processed and layered for maximum power. There's even a preset that allows you to make your own 808 kicks with plenty of options for customization. Most of the synths have some great customization and automation capabilities as well.
You can listen to the demos in the video to get an idea of what can be made with the sounds in this pack. These demos only contain a small selection of sounds, so this pack offers much more than what you hear. You will need FL Studio 11.1.1 (or newer) Producer Edition or better to use all of these presets.Tips for Better Trap Beats: Kicks and 808s (pt. 2)Beat School2016-04-12 | Download Trap Sounds for FL Studio: beatschool.io/product/fl-studio-trap
In this tutorial I give you some tips to help improve your trap drum beats, especially if you are a beginner.Sound Design Tip: How to Make Cool Textures With Granular SynthesisBeat School2016-04-05 | In this tutorial I introduce you to the idea of using granular synthesis to create cool textures. I use the Fruity Granulizer, but you can use whatever granular synthesizer you like.
Sample Packs: beatschool.ioTip: Using Open Chords for Euphoric Sounding ProgressionsBeat School2016-03-29 | In this tutorial I talk about how you can use open chords to make your progressions sound more uplifting/euphoric. This may not always be the answer to writing those uplifting chord progressions, but I do find it to help fairly often.
Sample Packs: beatschool.ioHow to Make a Tape Stop Effect in FL StudioBeat School2016-03-22 | In this tutorial I show you how to make your own tape stop effect in FL Studio using Gross Beat.
Website: beatschool.ioHow to Make Glass Bell Sounds in FL Studio and SytrusBeat School2016-03-15 | In this tutorial I show you an easy way to synthesize your own glass bell sounds using the additive harmonics editor in FL Studio's Sytrus.
Website: beatschool.ioMono Compatible Stereo Technique (FL Studio)Beat School2016-03-08 | In this tutorial I show you a technique for adding stereo width to a sound in a way that is 100% mono compatible. Keep in mind that there are many ways to achieve a good stereo image in your mixes, and you should always use the technique that sounds best.
Sample Packs: beatschool.ioTip: How To Make Your Own Risers In FL StudioBeat School2016-03-01 | In this tutorial I show you a quick and easy way to create your own risers or build up/transition effects in FL Studio. There are many ways to make your own risers, this is just an easy way that anyone should be able to do.
Website: beatschool.ioTip For Converting Stereo Sounds To Mono In FL StudioBeat School2016-02-23 | In this tutorial I show you how you can turn a stereo sound to mono by isolating either the left or right track. In some cases, this technique will result in a much better sound than merging to mono would, but other times it won't. Always do what sounds best.
Website: beatschool.ioFL Studio Tip: Quick Humanization Using Quantize TemplatesBeat School2016-02-16 | In this tutorial I show you how you can use Quantize templates in FL Studio to quickly get started with humanizing your patterns. Humanization can be very helpful in making your tracks sound a bit more natural and less robotic.
Website: beatschool.ioProduction Tip: Loudness Matching Using LUFSBeat School2016-02-09 | In this tutorial I show you a method for reliably matching the loudness levels of different audio tracks that is better than peak or RMS. This can be useful when comparing your mixes and masters to those of professional tracks.
Download the loudness meter (under the AC-R128 tab): https://www.audiocation.de/en/plugin
Website: beatschool.ioFL Studio Organization Tip: Using GroupsBeat School2016-02-02 | In this tutorial I show you how to use groups in FL Studio's playlist. These groups can be very helpful for staying organized in FL Studio. They also help to keep your playlist nice and compact.
Website: beatschool.ioFL Studio: WTF is Circular Panning Law?Beat School2015-10-01 | In this tutorial I explain what the circular panning law in FL Studio does, and whether it's best to have it on or off.
Website: beatschool.ioFL Studio Future Bass (Clip)Beat School2015-09-25 | A clip of the drop in a future bass track made with FL Studio.
Download the full project file: (coming soon)
Full track details:
Title: Someone Artist: IV: The Fourth
This Future Bass FLP was produced by electronic musician IV: The Fourth. It starts off slow and relaxed before building up to the main drop. This drop features many sounds and techniques commonly found in future bass tracks. These include fat drums, a nice, clean 808 bass, a jazzy rhythmic chord progression, big tom rolls, and a vocal-chop lead. This project file is a great learning tool for aspiring electronic artists who are interested in making future bass or love trap. You can listen to the full song by starting the playlist on the right.
Website: beatschool.ioMusic Theory Made Easy in FL Studio: p3- Ghost Channels and the Stamp ToolBeat School2015-09-22 | In this "Music Theory Made Easy" tutorial, I introduce the Ghost Channels helper and the Stamp Tool in FL Studio. Using these together can help you stay in key and build melodies/harmonies around chord progressions more easily.
Sample Packs: beatschool.ioMusic Theory Made Easy in FL Studio: p1- Typing Keyboard to Piano Keyboard MappingsBeat School2015-09-08 | In this "Music Theory Made Easy" tutorial, I introduce you to the different mappings that are available for the typing keyboard to piano keyboard tool in FL Studio. Using these mappings can help you apply some basic concepts of music theory, such as sticking to your scale or writing chord progressions more easily.
Website: beatschool.ioFL Studio Marching Snare Roll Tutorial (Trap)Beat School2015-09-01 | In this tutorial I show you how to make "marching band" snare rolls that are commonly head in trap and other genres of electronic music. This technique will help your snare rolls sound more natural/humanized and exciting when needed.
Download Trap sounds: beatschool.io/product/fl-studio-trapFL Studio Filter Sweeps Tutorial (Sytrus)Beat School2015-08-25 | In this tutorial I show you how to make your own white noise filter sweep transition effects in FL Studio using Sytrus. The information provided in this tutorial should translate and allow you to create filter sweeps using other software as well.
Sample Packs: beatschool.ioDeep House & Future House Bass Presets for FL Studio (download)Beat School2015-07-07 | Deep house and future house bass presets for FL Studio (Sytrus).
Download Link: beatschool.io/product/fl-studio-bass-stabsFuture Bass Chord Pad Synth Tutorial in FL StudioBeat School2015-07-02 | In this tutorial I show you how to make a nice pad synth for playing chords in future bass tracks using Sytrus in FL Studio.
Website: beatschool.ioVisual Mid Side EQ Preset for FL StudioBeat School2015-06-30 | In this video I introduce you to my new Patcher preset. It's another mid-side EQ, but this one shows a spectrum of the side signal in the EQ.
Website: beatschool.ioPatcher Mid Side EQ Tutorial (FL Studio)Beat School2015-06-25 | In this tutorial I show you how to make your own mid-side equalizer preset using FL Studio's Patcher and Fruity Parametric EQ 2.
Website: beatschool.ioFL Studio Future Bass Tutorial: Legato ChordsBeat School2015-06-23 | In this tutorial I show you how to create legato or slide chords in FL Studio. These are great for future bass, love trap, and other genres of chill electronic music.
Sample Packs: beatschool.ioLayered Trap 808 Tutorial in FL StudioBeat School2015-06-18 | In this tutorial I show you how to make a trap 808 bass from scratch and how to layer it with a kick using sidechaining in FL Studio.
In this tutorial I show you how to process 808 basses for trap music in FL Studio.Ear Training Tool for Audio Level: Patcher Preset (FL Studio)Beat School2015-06-11 | In this tutorial I show you how to use my new ear training preset for FL Studio's Patcher. This preset allows you to test and train your ability to accurately match the level of audio signals.
Website: beatschool.ioHouse Bass Stab Tutorial in FL StudioBeat School2015-06-09 | In this tutorial I show you how to make a simple house bass stab sound using Sytrus in FL Studio. These techniques can also be used when creating other sounds, such as basses for deep and future house music.
Download my House Bass Stab preset pack here: beatschool.io/product/fl-studio-bass-stabsCircle2 Giveaway & Mini ReviewBeat School2015-06-04 | Future Audio Workshop gave me a copy of their new softsynth, Circle2, which I am able to give away for free to one of you guys! Just comment on any videos posted in June 2015 by the Beat School YouTube channel, and you will have a chance to receive this free copy of Circle2.
Learn more about Circle2, or try out the free demo here: http://futureaudioworkshop.com/circleDeep House Bass Tutorial in FL StudioBeat School2015-06-02 | In this tutorial I show you how to make a classic deep house bass stab sound using Sytrus in FL Studio. These techniques can also be used when creating basses for future house music.
Download my House Bass Stab preset pack here: beatschool.io/product/fl-studio-bass-stabsFL Studio Effect Preset: The BuildupBeat School2015-05-17 | "The Buildup" is an effect preset for FL Studio's Patcher. It combines a number of effects that are commonly used during transitions in electronic music into a single interface.
Patcher Keys preset demo song for FL Studio. This preset is my take on an FM keys synthesizer that can create e. piano, bell, and mallet sounds.Patcher Keys Preset for FL Studio (e-piano, mallet, bells)Beat School2015-05-16 | In this video I demonstrate my Patcher Keys preset for FL Studio. This preset is my take on an FM keys synthesizer that can create e-piano, bell, and mallet sounds.
Bass Stab Presets for FL Studio. Great for Deep House, Future House, and other genres of electronic music. The FLP files for these projects are included.Patcher Bass Stab Presets for Fl Studio (How to Use)Beat School2015-05-15 | Download: beatschool.io/product/fl-studio-bass-stabs
Bass Stab Presets for FL Studio. Great for Deep House, Future House, and other genres of electronic music.Deep House and Future House Bass Presets for FL StudioBeat School2015-05-15 | Bass Stab Presets for FL Studio. Great for Deep House, Future House, and other genres of electronic music.
Download: beatschool.io/product/fl-studio-bass-stabsBass Stab Preset Pack for FL StudioBeat School2015-05-14 | Bass Stab Presets for FL Studio. Great for Deep House, Future House, and other genres of electronic music.
Demos & Download Link: beatschool.io/product/fl-studio-bass-stabsFL Studio 12 Tutorial: How to Install Sample Packs and Preset PacksBeat School2015-05-14 | In this video I show you how to install sample packs/preset packs in FL Studio 12.
WinZip: http://www.winzip.com/win/en/index.htmIntro to Mixing: Dynamic MixingBeat School2015-04-14 | In this tutorial I introduce the concept of dynamic mixing or automation of your mixing effects and explain why it can sometimes be helpful.
Watch the full "Intro to Mixing" Tutorial: beatschool.io/signup/?list=mixingmainIntro to Mixing: TimingBeat School2015-04-13 | In this tutorial I explain how timing can affect your mixing. Thinking about when certain sounds do or don't play together can help you achieve better mixes in some cases.