FL Studio Easy BEGINNER Tutorial (Make Your First Beat)

In today’s video, you will learn HOW TO MAKE YOUR FIRST BEAT using FL Studio. A producer (preston s.), will teach you how to make your first beat with easy to follow steps. This video is intended for complete beginners who are just starting to use FL Studio for the first time. Learn the basics of FL Studio 20 and make a full beat from scratch!
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-Iann Dior Type Beat-
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-Make Easy Chords-
• Tricks To Make Your Ch...
-(More Advanced) Kid LAROI Type Beat-
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-Personal Links (socials/stream my songs)-
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-Get a 7% discount on your Distrokid Membership (put your music on streaming services)-
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-Bio-
For preston s. (a teenager born and raised in Iowa) music began at a young age. Preston’s music career kicked off as he began learning instruments like the guitar and piano. His love for artists like Juice WRLD, along with his experience of video editing, Preston began creating covers for his KZbin channel. His premiere cover of “Lucid Dreams” would cause Preston to dive headfirst into making music. Preston’s EP “Legacy,” covering the topics of heartbreak, personal growth, and dedication, marks the beginning of a new era of music. On another note, Preston's hit song "Fever Dream" will send chills down your spine! With a music video directed by Zach Hancock, this song is sure to scare. This young singer, songwriter, and producer has many gifts to share through his wonderful talent of music.

[@angelplaysyt3095]

Also you're the only one I've found who's mentioned the ctrl+mouse to zoom, I've been trying to figure it out. Thank you.😊

[@directedbypreston]

Thanks for mentioning that!

[@mixinmaster1465]

If anyone still watchin this after you make the melody with the piano u can open up flex and replace it with another instrument for a better sound

[@bal_main]

this genuinely should have more than 10k views this was so fantastically articulated i wish you success in the future and will push your vids for the algorithm

[@directedbypreston]

Thank you I’m glad it helped!!

[@izzyzzty6769]

When I seen the length and low view count I knew it had to be something

[@directedbypreston]

Thanks for the support let me know if you have any questions

[@Wakrar]

This is legit an absurd quality conten. It's a shame it doesn't have more views. I'm glad I've found your channel, as thanks to you I've just made my first beat

[@directedbypreston]

I’m glad it helped and you made your first beat, keep making music!!

[@yunogreg]

Dude you explain so well and make it easy to understand, thank you for putting in the time and the work to help us beginner producers out here. I can tell you're gonna go far in life, you've got your head on your shoulders. Good luck on your journey!

[@directedbypreston]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the kind words and well wishes! I remember what it was like starting out, having to scour KZbin trying to teach myself, so I’m glad I could put it all in one place! I’ve transitioned out of music and into film but will always be telling stories in some way!

[@anshukun]

bro hands up this is the best fl studio beginners tutorial ive ever seen, like ive been trying to learn it for like 1 year but ive tried many tutorials from busy work beats, in the mix, freecodecamp and many others but all of them start explaining alot of stuff(not saying they are bad or anything) rather than just getting to making a beat, thanx man, watching you i made my first ever beat

[@doare88]

if i could i would give you 1M views because you helped me so much and finally i can do 808 without thinking it’s so off. thank you so much and keep it up! just made my first beat thanks to you !!:)

[@directedbypreston]

I’m glad the video helped, 808s are super difficult and super satisfying once you figure it out!

[@leovazquez9219]

Idk if you're amazing at dumbing things down or if I just got less dumb, but damn i remember when I first wanted to make beats around 3 years ago just looking at a DAW overwhelmed me and now that I've seen this video i feel extremely confident about FL Studio. I feel like other channels are either painfully boring or expect you to have a lot of prior knowledge but you really stripped it down to the basics. I salute you.

[@directedbypreston]

Thank you for your comment! I really wanted to make a video that I wish I could’ve seen when I started because what you said is true, the other videos are too complicated. Glad I could break it down for you, drop any questions you have here

[@Deadmisterdavis]

bro you helped so much ! thank you for real ! 3 years later and its still an amazing video ! 🔥🔥🔥

[@directedbypreston]

Thank you glad I could help!

[@lukeduncan7220]

Really wanna say thank you fam had massive troubles getting into the wave / feel for things with your help i was able to finish my first beat massive blesses fam keep up the grind.

[@directedbypreston]

I’m glad I could be a part of your journey! Any questions you’ve got about making music, let me know!

[@Juniorr999]

one of the best tutorials iv ever seen. good job

[@directedbypreston]

Thanks!!!! I’m glad it could help I hated the tutorials that really over complicated everything when I began

[@memyself-jt6tp]

What a really cool beginner friendly video. Thank you for taking the time to teach us music production, it means a lot !

[@directedbypreston]

I’m glad I could help you out!

[@dashonracks]

Thank you so much !!! I'm new to FL and I've tried so many videos but this ones been the best so far !! Preciate u dawg

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help you!

[@bigteddy4447]

you a goat bro keep going ! 🔥🐐

[@allaergator7332]

great vid super helpful for me since im completely brand new, works great three years later lmao

[@directedbypreston]

Haha glad I’m still able to help others after all this time

[@jedrekwrzosek6918]

Wow. You are AMAZING. Now, I understand how to make beats. Thank you that means a ton for me. I have learnt so much from this video.

[@directedbypreston]

I’m glad I could break it down for you and make it easier! Enjoy producing and come back and drop a comment if you have any questions!

[@jcurdi]

dude I aint even finish the video yet and you are explaining everything so well and your explaining it as if you were in our shoes.you got my like.thank you for your service

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help!

[@SOK677]

Bro What an Amazing Tutorial Wow Easy and So understandable Keep Doing What You Doin You Got A New Fan on KZbin. Thankyou Bro

[@directedbypreston]

Glad you liked it!

[@cheesr2k282]

Super simple thank you so much brother very helpful

[@rndm00]

holy shit u helped so much. u r the best. u deserve way more views etc than this. thanks alot

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help!!

[@simpleboy5131]

Your video is dope man, you have a amazing didactics, help me a lot, God bless you.

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help you out God bless you too!

[@bodaahmed8470]

Thank you for this video, i've learned a lot❤❤

[@batout_pubgm7334]

for real its after 3 years now i did my first beat while following you thank you so much for this pretty tutorial

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help! Keep creating!

[@AIzaraki]

Meat of your beat 🤣 great vid man

[@directedbypreston]

You already know😭😂

[@kauezero]

bro I died 💀

[@felixronnoh]

We need more videos like this from you. This was cool.

[@directedbypreston]

Glad it helped!! Thank you

[@prodmonstah]

Thanks to you i can now start beatmaking

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help!

[@keru.makesmusic]

made my first beat fammm helped a lot thankssssss

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help!!

[@vecmy6187]

Great job explaining, you really helped me a lot.

[@directedbypreston]

Glad it worked, let me know if you need help with anything else!

[@c7ffss]

lets go ! just finished my first ever beat thanks to this video appreciate you man❤the 808s still confuse me lol

[@directedbypreston]

Yay! haha 808s will be tricky for a while, but then you'll get it!

[@lazx3]

cant thank you enough man i will subscribe

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help!

[@Ikozepandagamer]

Thank you fam!

[@toluonilede7938]

I did it! I finished the beat, this is a great tutorial for someone who has never opened FL Studio

[@directedbypreston]

So happy for the progress you have made! Keep making great art!

[@NineteenEighty8]

Thanks man. This helped ALOTTTT.

[@directedbypreston]

Glad it helped!!

[@hertzfennec]

Thank you, I've always felt very intimidated by FL Studio and other music production software for a very long time and the concepts behind music production, which made it very hard to get into music production because I have no clue where to start. This video broke down some of those barriers and made it feel less intimidating, and it was easy and enjoyable to follow along, I even felt comfortable enough at certain parts to kinda do my own thing! I think I'm gonna try and continue to learn how to produce my own music, I don't want to make hip-hop or trap but this definitely taught me some fundamentals. This is a great gateway into the world of music production, and I think I'm gonna keep exploring....

[@directedbypreston]

I'm glad I could help explain it well! Keep me updated on your journey!

[@Wahiworld]

Js started couldn’t make fully like urs but it helped a lot thank u!

[@directedbypreston]

Of course! No problem, let me know if any questions come up

[@Rekcah98]

Appreciate it man, just got fl studios today and im keen to try these methods, anyway you find all your shortcuts easily? I have trouble remember all of them? cheers!

[@directedbypreston]

It’s hard to remember them so don’t be too hard on yourself! Look up FL Studio Shortcut chart and that should help you, have a good day!

[@Ashentom]

Thank you for all the tips, the feeling I got from completing my first beat just now... incredible. So hyped to learn more. Love

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help you bro!

[@patypotato5522]

bro your first beat is so catchy i actually like it

[@directedbypreston]

Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@patypotato5522]

@@directedbypreston it was a really good tutorial and right after copying the beat from it I went straight to make my own and for someone who has never made a beat before your tutorial its pretty fire >:3

[@directedbypreston]

Happy for you!!

[@patypotato5522]

@@directedbypreston I've made a third now which makes me feel good. I feel like I need more of your tutorials >:3. Don't stop making them!

[@mohamedkamara7701]

just wanted to thank you help undestand this more

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help

[@mohamedkamara7701]

@@directedbypreston np do you have drum toutrail because i don,t understand them that well

[@directedbypreston]

@@mohamedkamara7701 I don't but looking on reddit for drum kits is a great way to find free sounds you like

[@eemilparhiala8314]

sick video, help me alot!

[@directedbypreston]

Glad it helped!

[@LilLoba]

I love u so much bro God bless u thx fr

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help!

[@SOK677]

Bro Please Make More Tutorials Like This.💥💥

[@directedbypreston]

Glad it helped!

[@kiefer7even963]

Thanks for this video, really went a long way even tho 1:49 was sus af 😅

[@scalex1882]

Great video! You don't have to excuse yourself with "I know this is confusing right now" so often. If you feel you're explaining something in a way your audience can't follow, take a breath and try to elaboprate. Why wouldn't we understand what you're saying? You're doing a great job, thanks for creating that video!

[@directedbypreston]

I’m glad this was helpful and made it easy for you, I wanted to make something that thoroughly explained because it was hard to find this when I started!

[@CovertRiot]

Excellent tutorial! Appreciate ya!

[@directedbypreston]

Glad it helped!

[@34perelli]

you did GODS WORK with this video 💯

[@directedbypreston]

Took Gods patience to learn all this so glad it helped

[@matt928]

awesome video, thanks dude!

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help!

[@tommi199191991999199]

thank you man just finished my first beat, a lot of good tips in there

[@directedbypreston]

Glad the video could help

[@Mystic_hidden]

Bro keep doing wht u r doing, this really helped alot , its understandable and way too easy , thanks g

[@directedbypreston]

Glad it helped you! Keep making great art

[@Vantefromthehillz]

Thank you this tutorial helped me out so much. I was stuck and wanted to give up

[@directedbypreston]

Glad you kept going and figured it out!

[@TalonsAU]

Starting the hobby myself, thanks for the informative video!

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I was able to help! Reply here if you have any other questions, it can be overwhelming in the start but figuring it out makes it worth it!

[@TalonsAU]

@@directedbyprestonOh man I've got like a billion, and I'll be sure to take you up on that offer when the time comes, thank you!

[@directedbypreston]

@TalonsAU great!

[@itscdburn]

thank you so much

[@directedbypreston]

you're welcome

[@margretmauno1285]

A BIIG FAAT THANK YOU FROM ME TO YOU... WISHING YOU MAJOR BLESSINGS ON BLESSINGS

[@directedbypreston]

I’m glad this helped you, drop any future ones you got

[@nestertr1]

Helpful, need more of this.

[@defthawk3495]

you are super helpful and this vid was great, are you okay with people using your tutorial kit pack and posting the song?

[@directedbypreston]

Yes go ahead!! If you wanna share your song here do so, if not no worries! Have fun

[@BruhRlyy]

Holy shit I love you

[@directedbypreston]

Glad the video helped!

[@ste1258]

Nice video kid. A lot of useful info thanks

[@directedbypreston]

Glad it could help you!

[@FernandoFlores-xt7mr]

You're goated for this

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help!

[@mixinmaster1465]

one of the best first beat tutorials fsho

[@directedbypreston]

Appreciate it! Really hated the other tutorials when I started that made it complicated

[@rrruuby]

@@directedbyprestonliterally bro i watched all the other vids and they skip a lot of what u had mentioned that really helped me out.

[@damanislive1959]

You are Amazing!! Thank you!!!!

[@directedbypreston]

Thanks! Glad I could help

[@MrWilloch1]

This is way to underrated.

[@MrWilloch1]

Been singing and rapping for 3 years. Never thought making beats would been so mutch fun! Thank you man:)

[@directedbypreston]

Glad this video helped!!!

[@anthonyadame8249]

How do you get the side options where you know the kits are at but all the other ones because there not popping up? if you can help I will appreciate it.

[@directedbypreston]

Try sliding the thin grey bar on the left side of the screen over or double clicking it

[@likeimskyaddict]

thank you

[@directedbypreston]

You're welcome

[@ColinMemes]

I love notifications!

[@directedbypreston]

#notificationgang!!

[@LAnunu323]

The most helpful video ever

[@directedbypreston]

Glad it helped!

[@omeevlr9520]

I'm interested in lrecording custom sounds through an audio interface., like for example playing an electtric guitar but having some kind effect to make it sound like an acoustic in the recording. Do you know how to do this?

[@vardhan3884]

How long did it actually took to make your first beat and first good beat how do you decide which sound goes with what? Since there are so many sounds how do you know which sounds to use?

[@directedbypreston]

It took about an hour to make my first one. I used a video on “how to make a Drake type beat.” There are a lot of sounds and as you get better you will know which to do for whatever type of beat you need to make. For now, stick to the ones that you like the most, that’s how you find your unique style; whatever resonates with you!

[@brendanshakeshaft3058]

Just made my first beat - thank you bro!

[@directedbypreston]

That’s great!! Glad I could help!!

[@user-is4mr2bt9n]

great video tyty

[@directedbypreston]

Thank you, glad I could help!

[@izzeddinaqel1039]

That’s a very good video thank you

[@directedbypreston]

Glad it helped!!

[@prod.lilnicky2203]

Nice vid btw

[@swapy855]

good video helped me a lot

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help!

[@abl2527]

THABKJ YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help!

[@beyondthedarknesspodcast]

appreciate the help OG

[@directedbypreston]

Of course! Drop any questions about being a producer here

[@its_henlxy333]

The BEST tutorial ❤

[@directedbypreston]

Ayyy I appreciate it, let me know if you got any questions

[@its_henlxy333]

@prestons just more tutorials please, and ones that will help.us go out on our own to make beats. Vocal chains and advice too would be good

[@directedbypreston]

@its_henlxy333 Great! I don’t make music anymore but any specific questions you have drop them here!

[@_misty.eyed.]

Thank you so so much!

[@directedbypreston]

I'm glad it helped!

[@Ily_mg]

Knew ts was gon be solid cause when I clicked on he already had fl open no bs and he was talking at a normal pace

[@directedbypreston]

Tryna make it as easy to follow as possible!

[@Ggottlose]

Thank you man!

[@directedbypreston]

Of course thanks for watching!

[@Ggottlose]

@@directedbypreston and bro can you make another tutorial on this type of beat kzbin.info/www/bejne/boKni5R3e9ybd6c&ab_channel=Septfree appreciate it!

[@nadielcortes]

guys, this really works...

[@directedbypreston]

Glad it helped!

[@sascha.widmer]

Yo, first of all, thanks for the video, it really helped me. Then, quick question for the piano roll. I probably changed some color settings, but I don't know how to change it back. The problem is that I don't have horizontal separation with a light and darker gray for the white and black keys. Do you know how I can change that back ?

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help! Try going to the “View” tab and messing with the different scale highlighting or key view settings. Let me know if that works!

[@sascha.widmer]

@@directedbypreston I just reopened fl and its good now didn't had to do anything thanks tho.

[@directedbypreston]

@sascha.widmer glad it worked! Let me know if you have any other questions

[@JoeToof]

I noticed that my duration or whatever is just set at 1.01 so that it stretches past the bar and I have to manually reset it if I want it to line up. Do you have any advice on how to fix this

[@hireshsiddan7623]

tips for making it better / more variation?

[@directedbypreston]

Listen to how some of your favorite songs introduce different sections. Look up how to make a “delayed drop,” mess with hi hat patterns, strum mode on chords, etc.

[@J_Nazmusic]

Hey, I am doing everything correct as you say but when I put on the channel rack the kick, the whole beat mutes and I cannot fix it I tried everything I dont know if it is kick's problem or it's something else. Please help it has happened so many times...

[@J_Nazmusic]

Edit: I deleted the kick and it's still muted. It says the beat is playing but I can't see the green line or hear anything

[@directedbypreston]

Try adjusting the button at the top where it says “pattern” by the play button. If that doesn’t work, let me know and I will help you!

[@prod.lilnicky2203]

Do u just use stock 808s? Cuz I recommend downloading separate 808s and kicks from sample packs and stuff

[@directedbypreston]

I use samples yeah but I’m always looking for better packs I would get the Nick Mira one but I don’t have the budget

[@gcurriinahuri5039]

@@directedbypreston crack it

[@Oracle_PR]

can you explain the horseshoe in the playlist ? i didn't quite get it , amazing vid btw thanks in advance

[@directedbypreston]

The notes will snap onto how ever many you divided the measure into if you have the snap to grid feature enabled

[@nah7612]

how do i sperate things ? like i have some chords and then a main melody both done on fl keys it just links them all together, its separated on the pattern track but i cant sperate it on the mixer

[@directedbypreston]

The “- -“ or number next to the pattern track shows which channel on the mixer the pattern will be sent to. Send them to different numbers!

[@nah7612]

@@directedbypreston nah bro i mean theres only one fl key thing on there so your saying put 2 fl keys on the pattern track 1 for the main melody one for chords ???

[@directedbypreston]

If you want to, I don’t remember how I did it in the video but you can do it any way that you want. If that doesn’t answer your question let me know I’m here to help

[@nah7612]

@@directedbypreston thanks bro, I’ll do some research part of me is thinking maybe u can’t it has to be to different plugins idk I’ll try find out, great video btw underrated as hell

[@directedbypreston]

Of course bro anything you need, just comment or hmu on IG @preston_s_

[@angelplaysyt3095]

The silence of realization after the words, "meat of your beats", and backing up to reword things. 😂 Thank you for the video, I appreciate the information 😊 ❤

[@directedbypreston]

Glad you enjoyed!!

[@-brxken-7094]

6:30 "Horse Shoe"

[@directedbypreston]

Magnet 🧲

[@-brxken-7094]

@@directedbypreston ik

[@mere2sleepy]

how do you put the kit into fl

[@directedbypreston]

Drop your questions here and I WILL reply!

[@edwardpulido8254]

Hey bro how do i even upload your sample drumkit to FL studios?

[@directedbypreston]

First, download it from the description. Then, just drag each sound into the sequencer. Let me know if you any further questions!

[@edwardpulido8254]

@preston s. thank you bro, finally making this come true with your help 💯💯💯💯

[@directedbypreston]

@@edwardpulido8254 glad i get to be a apart of it

[@jonnyvandepol]

why do i only see C cords in piano??

[@Jduos333]

Currently learning FL and I happen to stumble upon this.. not even subbed to ur channel for some reason

[@directedbypreston]

Hope the video helped!!

[@ryanfujimura8742]

Mine doesn’t work the same unfortunately. I click control and shift but when I go to drag it just changes the cords back green. It doesn’t drag out. This is beyond confusing. I’ll literally pay someone $1000 to teach me how to use this. I’m getting very frustrated

[@fasihali9470]

Feels like i can finally talk

[@directedbypreston]

Glad I could help!

[@ZINFM]

i dont have kits folder, how do I get it?

[@directedbypreston]

You can download the folder in the description. Once it’s downloaded right click on it and click extract all. Once you have your new folder, go to FL studio and click options > file settings. Click a folder icon and find the kits file. Let me know if that works

[@ZINFM]

@@directedbypreston thank you so much

[@plat4891]

pause.. 1:47

[@trippie3268]

I don’t have the option “kits” in my side bar how can I fix this?

[@directedbypreston]

If you would like to add a shortcut go to "options" then click "file settings" and click the folder icon to select the folder you would like to make a shortcut for. You can shortcut your own kit folder or the one in the description.

[@Benji-RR]

GG

[@TeamProU]

Hello, what other resources should I use for my first beat? I want simple explanations of drum patterns etc, or is it best to just watch a variety of beat videos?

[@directedbypreston]

The best way to learn is by searching “how to make ____ type beats fl studio” and fill the blank in with an artist you are trying to emulate

[@biggymotor1683]

Which app should one download

[@directedbypreston]

I used FL Studio for this tutorial, the free demo version.

[@ITNZeak]

the meat of your beat LMAOOOO