FL Studio 9 is the latest version of the popular audio/MIDI workstation. Version 9 introduces exciting new features and numerous bug fixes. These new features continue FL Studio's assault on the domination of applications such as ProTools and Logic. In this VTC course, author Sam McGuire helps FL Studio users navigate the FL Studio application, focusing on the new features in FL Studio XXL Bundle. The course is based on work flows you would find in the real world and not simply a list of definitions of tools and functions. Using FL Studio to create music is the goal, and this course helps users create a seamless and transparent environment. Continuing on the FL Studio 8 course, this new material is designed to sharpen your skills and provide the means to be a master user of the software. Work Files are included. To begin learning FL Studio 9 today, simply click on one of the movie links.
Introduction
Introduction to FL Studio 9 New Features
New Features in 9 New Generators in 9 New Effects in 9 Windows 7
Transitioning to Windows 7 Optimizing
Creative Process
Writing Music
Starting with Drums
Starting with Melody
Writing Aids
Mockups
Making a 1st Draft
Arranging in the Playlist
Saving Alternate Takes for Later
Finding the Key Elements
Restructuring
Replacing MIDI with Audio
Replacing Loops with Other Parts
Finalizing the Song Form
Working on the Mix
Mixer Features
MIDI Versus Mixing
EQ2
EQ2 in Use
Multiband Compressor
Delay Bank
Reverb
Stereo Enhancer
Panning
Working in Mono
Advanced Mixing
How to Make a Good Mix Great
Mixing as a Form of Arranging
What to Listen For
Example pt. 1
Example pt. 2
Creative Recording
Microphone Technique
Portable Room Treatments
Getting Good Results Anywhere
Editing Audio
Review of the Edison Editor
Advanced Editing
Creative Editing
Stutter and Reverse Effects
Vocodex
What is a Vocoder?
Using Vocodex
Vocodex in Your Mix
Example
Voice Example
Stereo Shaper
Stereo Shaper Theory
Using the Shaper in Your Mix
Using the Shaper in Mastering
Example
Maximus
Maximus Theory
Using Maximus on Tracks
Using Maximus for Mastering
Example pt. 1
Example pt. 2
Hardcore
Hardcore in Use
Comparing Hardcore
Getting Good Guitar Tones
Example pt. 1
Example pt. 2
Directwave Sampler
Sampling Principles
Using Sampled Instruments
Recording Samples
Editing Samples
Mapping Samples
Mapping Examples
Art of Looping
Auto Sampling Other Instruments
Third Party Instruments
Using Other Instruments
EWQL Symphonic Orchestra
Native Instruments
Miscellaneous
FL Studio Plugin
Using FL Studio Inside Sonar
Installing FL Plugins for Use
Managing Sync
Demos
Sakura
Gross Beat
Ogun
Performing Live
Setting Up for Live Performance
Typical Live Protocol
Recording Your Performance
Advanced MIDI
Interfaces
Riff Machine
Mastering Quantization
Continuous Controllers
Additional Content
Navigating the Browser
Using .EXS Instruments
Finding Content Online
Finishing Your Project
Mastering the Mix
Exporting the Mix
Archiving the Project
Compatibility
Using FL Studio with ProTools
Using FL Studio with Sonar
Using FL Studio with Logic
Conclusion
Wrap Up
Credits
Author Bio