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FL Studio
FL Studio (previously known as FruityLoops) is a digital audio workstation used to arrange, compose, edit, record, mix, and master music. Questions about this program and how to use it belong here.
178 Questions
Do you need internet access to use fl studio 8?
No, FL Studio will work fine without internet access, although you can not use the internet specific features like Collab (used to share music made in FL) and you can't go to the FL Studio forum or upgrade the software. Pretty much like any other software.
How do you get your mic to work in FL Studio?
If you want to record directly into FL Studio, use the Edison plugin where you can record, edit and save the audio file before FL automatically adds it to the project. Alternatively, you can downmix your project without the vocals and play it somewhere else so you can perform live.
You can buy FL Studio from their official website as a download or you can buy the boxed version in music specialty stores.
If you buy it online, you get free lifetime updates, plus you can get a 10% discount with this promotional link: https://support.image-line.com/jshop/shop.php?offer=Default&promo=EDAJCI416
How do you get an fl studio registration code?
Go to the URL below and enter your email and password. If you don't have one, sign up and get a password. You will have to buy the serial number, it is not free. Once you have it, follow the instructions on the website.
http://support.image-line.com/login/login.php?r=/member/profile.php
What is the best recording mic?
There is no definitive 'best recording microphone'. Perhaps a more valid question would be what is the best microphone for a particular situation taking into account the sound sources involved, accoustic environment, desired quality of the recorded sound and your budget.
Research into the characteristics of the various types of microphones (eg: condenser, dynamic, ribbon etc.) and the various attributes of different mics (eg: polar patterns, frequency response etc) if you haven't already done so and then research opinions and reviews of particular model(s) you may have your eye on to help conclude whether the desired mic(s) are suitable for your needs. For an introduction to microphone technology I think the page below is a good start.
It's important to note that although particular mics may be deemed 'good' or 'bad', no one microphone can be considered a 'catch all' solution.
How do you make a grime beat on fruity loops 8?
Open your version of FL Studio and select the step sequencer in the upper right toolbar if it's not opened automatically (it's the box with 16-squares). By default there should be four samples already loaded into the step sequencer; Kick, Clap, Hat and Snare. If there isn't, you can find free drum samples online at Musicradar or FreeDrumKits and load them into FL Studio's step sequencer simply by dragging and dropping them from their folder and into the FL Studio window, over the sequencer.
From here you can program the samples into a beat by clicking the step-buttons in the sequencer and creating patterns. You can do this in real-time by pressing the Play button (or space bar). To make a simple 4/4 beat, right-click the Kick sample and select 'Fill each 4 steps', then right-click the Hat sample and select 'Fill each 2 steps' and finally right-click the Snare sample and select 'Fill each 8 steps'.
In the step sequencer you can adjust the pattern length (number of beats) and Swing as well as select the pattern you're on and edit with the graph/keyboard editor. For more information, click the Help button in the FL Studio toolbar and read the contents in 'Channel Window & Step Sequencer'.
Where can you download FL Studio 10?
The only legal way of downloading it is by buying it of the FL Studio Website. Or you can pirate it at your own risk.
Hope I answered your question :)
Does fruity loops already have sounds on the demo?
Every version of FL, more so with the later versions, including the demo version, come packed with synths, drum machines and effects as well as sample packs, demos and hundreds of user definable presets for each module. You get groove packs so automatically add drum groves and fill ins, preset chord generators, mastering rack... just to name a mere few, so there is no shortage of stuff to use to make a few hundred songs of different genres before you get bored. The only difference is that the demo is save disabled, but if you are willing to risk a few hours of hard work (and that's being generous for people who already know how to use it well), then you can export your final song to an MP3 or OGG file. The only thing is that you can not sell it, because you do not have the source files, nor can you sell of individual parts to DJ's to make remixes of your work.
Why does it say 71 percent when you click on piano roll in fl studio?
This probably refers to the velocity of the selected note or the name of the track you have selected.
You can make music. Please don't post questions you already know the answer to.
When using samples using the fruity loops software do you need to copyright your music?
If the samples you are using are royalty free and you want to copyright your own stuff, simply keep the FL project saved and the project data, FL Studio and plugins used need to be registered to your name if you want the credit. You can not use already copyright material without permission to sell or even broadcast your work. You can also not claim any part of your work as solely your instrumental interlude if FL Studio was your host application, especially if you used legit plugins used by professionals that are often made to emulate their work as a plugin for DAW hosts.
Use the creative commons practices and save your money on copyright as it does not seem to protect anybody much nowadays. Create a very high quality downmix of your final work and do not change a thing, then present it to someone you completely trust as a "gift" with the date on it. This is a legal backup loophole to prevent anybody stealing your work. In a court of copyright law, you can produce the project files, the project itself, the registration and ownership of equipment and software (FL conveniently records time spent on projects, check project setting to see), and finally the high quality downmix your trusted friend has as evidence.
What is the contact number for fruity loops company directly?
The Image-Line commercial office is in Belgium. So you'll need international calling provided in your service plan if you live outside of the country.
Commercial office phone number:
+32 9 281 15 33
If you don't have international calling and/or want to reach their headquarters directly, you can send a letter to:
Franklin Rooseveltlaan 348 D
B-9000 Gent
Belgium
How do you fix crackling noise in FL Studio?
Polymphony but you really need a better processor
Polyphony in FL Studio is not a problem if your processor can handle 64 notes per channel. Most computers are capable of this nowadays, even low-end, but if you are hearing a crackling, there are 2 possibilities:
- There is too much distortion caused by overpeaked synthesis or sample data. To stop this from happening, either use the software buffer of the plugin causing the crackling if hardware can not cope or get a better plugin.
- The buffer length is too low and cannot handle the sync timing. This is easily fixed and the most common crackling issue. Open audio settings and increase buffer length until there are fewer to no safe overruns.
Can you use loops to make instrumental beats and then sell them?
1) Get Your Beat Right
You might be able to get away with average sounding beats, but the better sounding your beats are, the more they'll be in demand, you can charge a more premium price and your popularity will increase.
Assuming that you already know how to make beats in your chosen genre, whether you're making rap beatsor making Dubstep, you need to get it sounding great by mixing the track correctly and using properly mastered sounds.
If you purchase sound kits and samples from a reputable source, the sounds will already be mastered to the highest quality, but sounds you find elsewhere may not be, so bear this in mind.
2) Sorting Out Copyright IssuesThe last thing you want is to spend hours upon hours making a hot beat, only to find out that you're unable to sell it because of copyright issues.
First things first, make sure that the samples you use are royalty free. This applies to creative content (melodies, vocals, sounds etc.) you take from movies, TV shows and other songs.
3) Market YourselfIt doesn't matter if you make the sickest beats in the world, if hardly anyone can find you, then you have little chance to move many units. There's a tonne of competition online so you need to separate yourself from the rest by offering something different.
This is where good marketing comes in. You don't need to have a huge marketing budget to push your name out there, because you can still build a good momentum without it.
A few ideas include:
- Build a website to showcase who you are and your music. This is a must for this day and age. One of the best and easiest web building platforms is WordPress (which is what I used to build this site!).
- Create a brand around your music and be consistent with the theme. This allows people to easily identify who you are.
- Upload your music to Youtube, which is a huge platform for people to hear your stuff. It's a good idea to overlap your beat with some repeating vocals stating your brand. For example, "Make Beats Forever, the best guide to making the hottest beats!". This way, people cannot steal your instrumental.
We often hear stories about great marketing strategies that barely cost any money to produce, yet they still create a huge buzz. This goes to show that a little creativity can go a long way.
If you want to find out step-by-step how to market your music production brand online to make more money, I highly recommend you to check out the How To Sell Beats Online Like A Pro course (read my full review here).
4) List Your Beats
If you have your own website (which I highly recommend), you can sell your beats on there. All you need is an online shopping cart installed and an online payment processer such as Paypal, then you're in business. The great thing about selling beats on your own website is that you have full control over how it's all presented and there are no commission fees.
Another option is to use other online platforms to sell your beats such as SoundClick.com (probably the largest community),BeatBrokerz.com, BeatStars.com and RocBattle.com.
They all have different commission structures and presentations so you should visit as many as you can and list down the most suitable for you. You should list your beats on as many suitable platforms as possible to increase your chances of selling more.
5) Decide Between Lease & ExclusiveWhen you start selling your beats, you'll come across two methods of selling them - Lease and exclusive.
- Lease: Loan your beat out to music artists as many times as you want for a low price.
- Exclusive: Sell your beat once to a single artist for a premium price.
In the world selling beats online, leasing your beats is far more effective than selling it exclusively. This is because someone is far likelier to purchase a beat he just heard for $20 rather than for $200.
Plus, when you lease your beat, you can sell the same beat 10+ times at $20 a pop and make $200+ anyway. Combine this with the fact that you can cross over different platforms and sell the same beat, this equals to a lot of money in your wallet.
6) Give Away Free BeatsYou may want to consider giving away some of your beats for free if it means that you'll gain more exposure. For example, a prominent rapper or DJ may listen and like one of your beats, so you can strike a deal with them. In exchange for them using your beat, you have to be credited and/or given a shout out on the track.
You can also create a list of free beats and market those. You'll find that many artists will jump on the track and do a freestyle over them, and if you're fortunate, a well-known artist may just end up using them also.
7) Build Long Term RelationshipsYou need to network effectively if you want be successful at selling beats online. Use social mediaplatforms such as Youtube, Facebook, Reddit, Google+ and Twitter to really get your name out there and start building long-term relationships.
The more people who know and recognize your work, the better your business will be. You can then sell your beats directly to different music artists for a higher price, and perhaps even work together with them to produce a track.
It's all fine and dandy selling your beats on beat selling websites solely for making a bit of money, but if you really want repeat customers and build your brand, then you need to think of building a clientele of artists to work with.
There is no way to produce sound of this frequency that you will be able to hear. Human ears have a high frequency limit of approx. 20,000 Hz. This decreases with age to around 16,000 for many people. You propose to create a air pressure wave of 1,605,000 Hz. There is no earphone on earth capable of creating that pressure wave, nor any ear capable of listening to it. Ultrasonic frequencies in this range are used for medical diagnostics and industrial design and testing.
How do you use your keyboard sounds in FL Studio?
If you mean your PC keyboard as a musical device, then Q and Z are upper and lower octave C respectively, working your way up if you understand the piano keys.
If you mean how to use a MIDI keyboard, you can only plug it in and use it as a controller. FL can not control your keyboard. The MIDI device can be programmed to control FL Studio. If you want to record the sound from your keyboard device, you need to use the Edison plugin or a better external audio application and record the sound live. Use the saved recording as an audio clip in FL Studio.
How do you install FL Studio on Ubuntu?
You will first need to install Wine. You can do this from Synaptic, or from the command line (sudo apt-get install wine). Next, you need to run the installer. Right-click the installer, select "Open with", and enter "wine." Or, from the command line, enter
wine setup.exe
After the installer has run, you can run the program in much the same way.
What is a serial number for Fruity Loops?
The serial number would either be on the back of the CD case or within the documentation that came with your software when you purchased it. You will know it is the serial number because it is a mix of numbers and/or letters separated by dashes, usually 20 characters long. You can't install this software without the serial number. Follow the on screen instructions during installation. One of the instructions will come up asking you to enter the serial number - put it into the white boxes - and the installation will continue. You can't use the software without installing it. Contact costumer services at Fruity Loops (by mail, email, or phone). They will probably need proof of purchase such as original receipt, bar code on package, or some other form of identification. They will instruct you on what is needed and will then give you a new serial number if necessary. Downloading proprietary software is illegal (except for trials). This is called piracy. Using serial numbers that you did not purchase is also illegal, even if you purchased the software and lost your serial number (see above for obtaining a new one in this case). It is also illegal to use key generators (keygens) which provide serial numbers as well as cracks to bypass expired time trials or entering a serial number and no-CD cracks which enable you to use the software without the original purchased CD for the software.
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Can you use Fruity Loops Extension with with Fruity Loops 8?
The latest plug-ins require the latest version of FL Studio. Image Line offers free upgrades for life for FL Studio, so you should login to your Image Line account and get up to date with Version 11 for free.
What parts do you need to make runaway in fl studio?
To make almost any song in FL Studio, you can use the built in packs. For most songs done in the early ages, you can use FPC for the drums, Sytrus or Harmless for a basic and versatile synth and some acoustic sounding plugins for the various instruments. Like FL Keys for piano and FL Slayer for guitar or bass. Sytrus and Harmless contain many presets for strings and brass and you can make any song with these without the need of mixer effects.
If you want to make more hip-hop, techno or dubstep type of songs, then FL Studio has many plugins and presets for those too, such as Fruity Kick, Fruity Scratcher, Gross Beat, Toxic Biohazzard and Piozone.
How do you change the tempo of a .flp file in FL Studio 12?
First open the program on your desktop. Next locate the folder you saved the fruity loops project file to and open the file. Finally adjust the tempo to your liking with the tempo meter.
Is a fl studio from a shop just like the fl studio from internet?
No, the boxed version comes with 1900 extra sounds, a sample CD and a $49.00 virtual cash card for products on the FL Studio website.
The downloaded version, however, offers free lifetime upgrades (free upgrade to FL Studio 10, 11, 12.....)
Is there a tutorial on how to make halo rock theme on FL studio 9.1?
As of this writing, there does not appear to be an actual tutorial for this particular song.
Alternatively, you might consider viewing other tutorials on YouTube and reaching out to your favorite tutors requesting a tutorial. Even better, after gaining some knowledge from the tutorials, you can find the sheet music fairly easily online and transcribe it into the FL Studio piano roll.
Note, however, that FL Studio is now in pre-release beta for version 12, so most new tutorials will be for newer versions. Image Line (the makers of FL Studio) will always allow you to upgrade to the newest version for free.
