Best Ways to Customize FL Studio 12 - FL Studio Basics

[@JamesHarlan1]

I've known FL for 6 years, and only now learned the mixer has stereo separation dials. Fantastic.

[@greyscalesound837]

what the fuck lmao its ok i been using fl since 2013 and just started using those stereo seperation knobs also hahah

[@TheLilrappergurl]

lol I know right

[@claw6376]

lol i just keep tweaking and learning about random knobs and i learnt many things quickly tbh xD

[@407wrld3]

@@claw6376 the tutorials are just thousand times better than 6 years ago

[@Mentalolz]

Top Tip: Change grid colour to pink, change track colour to pink, change pattern colour to pink. There you go, your project has just improved in quality by about 500%

[@inthemix]

michael adams nobody listen to this joker 😂😂😂

[@Luckywynne]

michael adams On Wednesdays they also wear pink.

[@Mentalolz]

vivaLucci if you don't have style, neither will your music

[@7sanctuz]

To be honest though, a little bit of color psychology wouldn't hurt when it comes to customization! Maybe you can get a boost from using the right colors!

[@jhajhAbari]

IN MY OPINION YOU ARE ONE OF THE MOST PROFESSIONAL KZbin PRESENTER I'VE WATCH SO FAR, YOU SEEM TO BE VERY SERIOUS ABOUT WHATEVER YOU ARE PRESENTING INSTEAD OF SPENDING ALL YOUR TIME BEGGING PEOPLE TO SUBSCRIBE. I AM SAYING IF YOU SHIT IS GOOD PEOPLE WILL LIKE IT, KEEP DOING WHAT YOU ARE DOING, I FOR ONE APPRECIATE YOU FOR IT.

[@ytpbr9395]

Its weird to see Michael not speaking with his calm voice lol

[@Mista808]

In music you're basically having a conversation. There's a question; there's an answer. -Hans Zimmer

[@nimrodery]

The first phrase _did_ sound like a question, but the second phrase sounded like "I'll shut up now."

[@Mista808]

@@nimrodery incase you weren't aware I was simply mocking the ad that always pops up with Hans talking about music. It played before this video so in case you thought I was talking about the actual video itself or something I wasn't.

[@medalina4852]

@@Mista808 are u an idiot

[@Mista808]

@@medalina4852 Says the guy that's lazy enough to say u instead of just typing out you. /yawn Not worth my time Bobby! 🤣

[@xhackerethical200]

@@nimrodery jonas aden :)

[@verachi3765]

I like how you worded that, using the word energy. Thatès proper. Spiritual lad right here

[@itslavendare]

it is so perfect for me that you guys exist right now. i'm at the level where all your videos are totally relevant to me when you post them. suggestion for later tutorials: drum programming techniques and reverse engineering sounds

[@inthemix]

Darren Park excellent idea. That video will be coming. Thanks for the suggestion

[@user-hz4tc2pf3x]

How I can apply "colorfulness" to the playlist how you did in the mixer?

[@TheAceInfinity]

You can type in values from the right click menu too which makes it far more intentional as typically you'd want to adjust based on dB values in a few cases too rather than dealing with dials.

[@marekdomagaa9537]

Alt+G and turning knobs using CTRL are both very useful! Thanks! Nice video.

[@tonyatkinson4496]

I love the pace. Not too fast. Not too slow. Very concise.

[@SplotchTheCatThing]

Big thing I was quite surprised you didn't go into is time-markers on the playlist, which are very useful for keeping track of your song sections and fairly essential for writing anything with complex or changing meters... I'm pretty sure time signatures were available by the time this video would have come out because I remember what happened eight years ago that prompted Image-Line to very suddenly change their minds and add time signatures to the program; but even if they weren't, your basic time-markers have existed for at least as long as I've been using FL. My favourite thing about them is that setting any time signature resets the playlist's shading -- the grey and darker grey background that changes every four bars -- so even if you've got a whole track in 4/4, if you've got a transition that lasts two bars, or six, or ten, you can add another 4/4 time signature marker and keep that shading from going out of sync with your song structure. And as an extra bonus, you can double-click a time marker to automatically highlight the section between it and the next one, which lets you instantly loop a section for recording. What makes them hard to find is that although you can add them by right clicking on the measuring tape at the top of the playlist, you can only do that if at least one is already there. Your first time-marker always has to be added by going into the drop down menu left of the snapper magnet. And all of this is available in the piano roll too. ------------------------------------------------- Using the spraypaint approach to match the project's energy is an interesting idea that might be worth a try. I usually have nature photos -- usually not peaceful ones! :) -- on the background for similar purpose but they tend to get covered up by all the different windows. I usually use sections of palette to match to specific parts -- so like, if I look at a pattern in the playlist and it's in a specific colour I know that's a drum pattern. Or using muted and naturalistic hues on audio clips of real instruments and more vivid colours on audio from synths. Or just matching the instrument colour to my synaesthesia if I decide it doesn't matter :)

[@lofine_official788]

My god i've been looking this video for like 900 years ago😭😭😭 tq very much mike😭😭

[@MistaKay]

Ive used FL for 10+ years but sometimes you get stuck in your ways, there was a few things in this video I didn’t know that I’m now going to put into action. Thanks! 👊🏼

[@jeaangulo]

always enjoy your videos and warm demeanor

[@TheDude-vx6wn]

Hi, thank you for the great tutorial. Perhaps I missed it, but how do we change or adjust the intensity of the colors in the playlist? Thanks.

[@anthonysoriano-103]

I was watching his most previous videos. I can say his studio really improved a lot. It inspires me 😇

[@skywalker655]

Big fan of your workflow

[@ta1onthebeat878]

Never had any idea of the stereo separation in flstudio. Thanks

[@chamm0ns151]

lol been a subscriber for years but havent seen the bunkbeds. right on man youve been grinding forever. very inspiring, thanks man. @In The Mix

[@kpkp74]

very helpful video! i use fl for 6 months now and didnt knowany things you said in the video

[@srjoy101]

I want a video from you about making a song from scratch live on youtube with vocals and all . I want to learn but afraid I don't have a magic teacher who can teach me anything , anytime i want , answer my all questions about fl studio :xD . But watching all of your videos I'm getting confiused . omg sign of that magic teacher !! LOl and xD

[@Packman_r97]

that was instresting. a note for the mixer or other fades or knobs 1 quick tip . if u want to fine tune a pan knob to Righ -30% if u first L-click on the knob and DONT TOUCH ANYTHING as u go up to the top tool bar, beside ur timecode box to its left under the big midi sync button theres a small down arrow if u click that. it will give u a BIG knob with % or a fader x2. also works with vsts and everything. tip no2. the browser is moveable u can click on the empty area at the top and move around the screen. i like to have mine on the right hand side. hope that helps a bit

[@inthemix]

nathan sheeran That's a great tip, Thank you for sharing!

[@Packman_r97]

also. if u look under the buttons file/ Edit / add that box shows up info in % and other very useful tool info ☺

[@rxhx]

thanks for that trick to change colors more vivid! I always found the default ones a bit too dull/similar to each other.

[@blakkbee]

Hi, can you make a tutorial on how to make fl-studio templates? because having a template with all your tracks properly named and colored will save lots of time, you won't have to set colors every-time you start a new project! *Is it also possible to create a project folder on flstudio?

[@inthemix]

Black Bee Hi, it is indeed possible to make a project folder wherever you want for either all or just one specific project. it's also super easy to make templates so I will make a video about that. I will probably film it in the next two weeks because I have lots of videos already being made 😃

[@blakkbee]

Awesome!

[@caramelkurves6327]

In The Mix did you make that video ?

[@spaceschneider]

thanks a lot! for me it is really important to have an overall comfortable/my specifics surround, otherwise it won't find it's way into my sound-workflow in the middle run.. kind regards, sp

[@inthemix]

spaceschneider Exactly! Each producer has a certain workflow that suits them best and it really does feel wrong if it's not set up the way you like it

[@iamlarrylowe1294]

In The Mix how do u get the track numbers to show on the step sequencer(channel rack) all i see is the knobs

[@medtoumi2445]

hey Mike! i loooove ur videos and i'm very thankful 😁 can u please make a video on how to record vocals ?.. and the different stages of mixing them ..

[@lakhankumbar2318]

Hey man. Make tutorial on automation clips and how to use them,

[@jannisbmrt]

He uploaded today

[@mintfire5851]

I just checked out like 10 of your old videos searching for the workflow video just before realising that it hasn't come out yet.. 😁 So please

[@inthemix]

Mint Fire don't worry friend it is coming soon, there are lots fof exciting things planned for both of our channels, loads tutorials and loads more original songs 😃

[@7sanctuz]

Another awesome video. This was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@rcfanatic101]

I made mine have an orange and black color scheme using Wave Candy as the output monitors. Takes a little longer to open projects, but it looks good!

[@nakulgyani]

Hey Michael.. could you do some videos on how to select the appropriate sounds and also on how to make chords or melodies Would really appreciate if you do so.. Btw love your tutorials and your song SPARKS is LIT!!!

[@koala.justakoala4287]

How do you save all of that customization to stay every time you open fl studio?

[@thesauce7649]

Save as a template. You may have to save over an existing template. I will be releasing an ultimate guide to FL Studio in the next few weeks!

[@wavysoundz1]

@@thesauce7649 where’s the tutorial bro

[@theonly7340]

Thank you , really helped out alot really needed this video.

[@graw19]

Why my colors are sooo grey Even if I use like pure red it's like half red half grey :(

[@inthemix]

GRAW 19 You see when you select colours, beside the colour that is displayed (the largest square the same colour that you already have there is a thin grey box with a "+" in it (should be directly to the right of the colour box. Click it and it should open up a new panel that lets you choose absolutely any colour at all. From there you can pick the bright ones 😃 let me know if this was confusing or if you can't find the colours, I forgot to explain this detail in the video (oops)

[@graw19]

Hybrid Life Tutorials I made that I said even when i choose Pure red from this Windows color picker (or however it's called) it's still half grey

[@dickinthewind9006]

what version of fl are you using.. they made the non transparent colour additions within the past years updates. i think 12.3 patch?

[@graw19]

dickin thewind idk I will check

[@pianoplayer3002]

I have 12.3 and I still can't do it

[@truetech4158]

Be interested in your review opinion on Vocaloid5, maybe doing a tricks and tips video for it working with FL Studio. Just got it myself, and its kinda cool really. Could use a few more features that might show up in some updates. I want to teach it to swear with significance. lol

[@OloffMusic]

Just found this channel, really good stuff. Seems to come from a place of more genuine enthusiasm than other similar channels do.

[@EminoMeneko]

Cool. I changed my Playlist and Piano Roll background to bluish colour. That might be awful but the reason behind that is apparently blue is a colour that triggers creativity. Otherwise I think Grayish is classier. Regarding the meters on the mixer I had my waveform view period but i got back to classical ones. It depends on what you focus on I guess but since I experiment more on compressors lately I like the classic view.

[@jackaustin2487]

Great Viedo!!!!!It'S Helpful!Thanks!!!!

[@BrunoSilva-pz6yt]

great video bro, could u talk about the screen organization?

[@mathiastyner]

How do u change it back

[@samuellealconsulting]

In fl studio 20 we have the option "solid" in color behind the clips... ITS AWESOME

[@staysmuth]

Doing mine along to your video! (Btw, the FL 20 update to grouping automation tracks is so awesome 😍😫🤟)

[@NICKPAYNEMUSIC]

Thank you for this! You explained it perfectly!

[@Hritik1803]

You give a gradient effect too in the channel rack

[@verifiedcustomerid8046]

Awesome review thanks man!

[@medalina4852]

You are an inspiration to me 🙏

[@captainhammer8067]

Thanks for all the time and energy you put into these videos, they are very helpful. really excited for those vst tutorials a lot of those can be really confuaing and intimidating at first

[@inthemix]

cameron moret Thanks Cameron! I love making these video, I'm looking forward to some special videos we have planned, including a few giveaways soon 😃

[@LightBlazeMC]

wow even back then you had the camera quality !

[@mainuddinnayeem]

ur channel is gonna go far

[@samstound7909]

Nice, I love a clean workspace. Definitely helps workflow, great vid

[@pizzapie5688]

Thank you so much for the video!! Really easy to follow along with.

[@KarlGilbertOfficial]

would love some of you videos for a mac.

[@matiassiltamaki4023]

It would be awome to se a future video about How to install plugins in fl studio. Lol i know this can be the most simplest thing for some. But i struggle with it sometimes.

[@inthemix]

Matias siltamäki Thanks for the suggestion, I'm always looking for new ideas for videos. I shall put it on the list 😃

[@caner402]

How can you save the colors? So if close FL Studio and open it again the colors are still there.

[@Eurotool]

His voice sounds so different than today's

[@HoztileMANIkyn]

grouping tracks in the mixer, i do this for my drums, basses, synths, fx busses ect.

[@crissyevers4412]

I don't have "colorful mixer" in the settings :/ i have fl studio 12

[@edvardsandquist]

Criss Yevers you need to update your Fl!

[@friendlyfire9788]

Awesome tips

[@AndGoularttt]

hey mike thanks for everything

[@siddharthsparsh9612]

Can you please make a video on mixer works to get a final perfect output?? My audio sounds less amplified and many instruments doesn't sync with each other or sometimes vocals may be.. It doesn't sound like a professional song.. I personally use "audacity" to compress the audio output from fl studio 12 to get normalised sound

[@woshii1606]

Love your vids😁

[@Hardik_Patel1395]

You are awesome buddy❤❤ keep up the good work

[@TheSchomi]

Great Video! Could you maybe do a tutorial on how to create proper drums, which sound realistic? I'm working on a song and I'm sick of using just samples and simple kick patterns. It often sounds very similar. Maybe you can connect that to a making of or live session that you gonna do some day. Keep going, your videos are very helpful!

[@TheDude-vx6wn]

Awesome. Thanks!!!

[@kocho4242]

How did you apply color to patterns? Manually for each pattern, or there is an automate way of doing it? I can see they have the same color as each playlist track has. What you have looks like patterns color follows playlist track color.

[@tobibecker5723]

Very nice nd helpful Video👍

[@JACKHARKINS]

Is there a way to save all of these customizations so it is ready to go when you open fl?

[@rij2392]

Yeah save it as a template.

[@mediocreatbest_]

Fl-Chan for the win

[@sarath1323]

u can actually group a track to above one just by dragging it up from the bottom(alternative for right click+g)

[@inthemix]

Ti lT Thank you so much!

[@sarath1323]

In The Mix 😊 love ur vids!!

[@ReynaldoIvanPena]

My issue is with the channel rack’s colors. As I accumulate audio clips (for example, loops), I move them around throughout the playlist. I’m curious to know if I apply loops and colors to each track on the playlist, will these commands also apply onto the channel rack, as it pertains to colors with tracks and regions.

[@realreapecks]

hey can you teach me how you guys do the bass cutoff and layering melodies plus how to start a song with mid tempo lfo pads

[@Sarthak26j]

What headphones are you using in this video and for what purpose do you use them ?

[@khundrakpamshitaljit3469]

I'm learning so much from you ...thank you.

[@a1rrunn3r49]

can you make a video on how to make a future bass type song with stock plugins only from start to finish and from scratch? and mixing and mastering with stock plugins as well? That would be very helpful:). btw your channel is amazing and this video!

[@vlogswithankitnayakvlogs]

Please make video 3x osc and other synt plug in

[@zackedward9956]

Could You Please Make a Video for Explaining synth, Rhythm etc with examples?

[@imsarfraz786]

Hey brother you are really great.. I also love your all tutorials but this was amazing and. So cool.. YO YO 😋😋 n thanq so much for this simply tutorials n also I'm your big fan 😋

[@Brandonheat1]

respect bro good info

[@terminatedchannel1570]

How to change the color of notes

[@GaryY]

I know this is an old post. I am somewhat a newbie to FL studio. I noticed as you are changing the colors of the tracks, the colors of the patterns are changing with them as well. However, upon trying this, I was able to change the color of the tracks, but the patterns in the tracks remained the same color as the patterns in the channel rack. Is there a way to link these to where they will all change together?

[@MadiMakesVids1]

You are my HERO WOW

[@XanderRob]

hmmm this sounds good.... 👌👌👌

[@ceemor3404]

Does FL Studio have the option to highlight whichever section within the Playlist and color it?

[@gines6234]

I have seen many times that some producers separate playlist into two parts, the one on the is the one we usually see when we open the playlist but the one below is composed by small boxes. How can I put that view in fl studio? Thank you very much! you are amazing! :)

[@wowholadaw429]

gines6234 its nothing actually they keep the ones they like to show on the top and the other boxes (that's easy , if u take ur mouse to down side of the track u can resize it to make it look like a box that's it)

[@sebastianpuchta3707]

Great video

[@SAMUEL4MUSIC]

thanks again bro ! lots of love

[@ynotbeats8841]

dope bro!

[@blav]

helpful

[@mintfire5851]

epic channel I found today: this one. ;) keep on sharing tips

[@allurementbeats243]

Thanks for the help!!

[@salehalkwarit]

thanks alot bro

[@shakinhand2514]

Color and sound have had a weird neurological connection with some people for quite a long recorded history. Look into it. It might help you figure out how to use colors to your advantage while making music!

[@clanninjazjerk]

how do I change the actual notes or keys intro squares and not round on the ends????

[@trollingisasport]

I wish the frame of the day were black like studio one. Anyway to do that?

[@mikemade1211]

how come your step sequencer is way smaller but bigger than mine if you know what I mean? when I change resolution on my computer or fl studio it doesn't work

[@Mista808]

Bro is that a Shure KSM27? That looks just like my KSM27 and if so right on bro!

[@WarRoomConfidential]

how do I change the top of the pattern in the playlist like yours mine is gray even if i change the color

[@pogchamp6938]

Great video dude..if you can then make a tutorial on mastering vocals in fl studio..

[@RobertGunni]

couple of questions, first is, do you know where the channel rack is in mixcraft 6 (or if it has one) and if it doesn't have one is there a plug in that does the same basic idea. second thing, is basically the question above but for a side chaining cat plugin.

[@RobertGunni]

vst plugin, not cat plugin lol. autocorrect struck again and I didn't catch it lol

[@daandemandiealleskan]

Bobby Gunn yeah, at least for the sidechain there is kickstart, haven't started releasing yet but i use it in all of my drops...