FL Studio 21 (Tutorial): new features & getting started with beat production

In this lesson you will get to know FL Studio 21 and learn what this software is all about and what you can do with it.

FL Studio 21 comes with many new functions. This lesson is a must for software connoisseurs. It contains everything you need to know about the new features that await you with the version jump from 20 to 21.

This new function allows you to manipulate your audio clips directly from the playlist. You can find out how to do this in this lesson.

With version 21, FL Studio offers you a new themes areathat allows you to color the interface to your liking. More details in this tutorial.

LuxeVerb, a new plugin that you get with FL Studio 21, offers you various interesting reverb effects. You can find out more about this in this lesson.

The Vintage Phaser offers you the opportunity to use phaser effects and much more. You can find out more about this in this tutorial.

Using multiband delay, you have the option of applying delays within the frequency spectrum. You can find out more about this in this lesson.

The VFX Sequencer allows you to influence your linear sounds using Patcherize.

Many other plugins have been improved. You can find out what these are in this lesson.

There are many other smaller innovations hidden under the hood of FL Studio 21. You can find out what these are in this tutorial.

Get to know the FL Studio 21 interface. Find out how the software is put together and how it can be operated.

There are a few settings to consider, which I will explain to you in this lesson.

Find out what's behind Step Sequencer and Playlist in FL Studio 21.

The Browser is an essential tool with which you should operate FL Studio 21. This lesson also explains how patterns work.

Edison is a sound editor that can be called up within the FL Studio 21 environment. Slicing describes a method used to cut music into parts. In this lesson you will also learn how a recording works.

The mixer allows you to mix individual channels and much more. You can find out how it works in this lesson.

How do I prepare myself properly? We get to the bottom of this question in this tutorial.

To get the beat right, you also need to arrange the drums, hi-hats, snares and percussion. This is exactly what we will do step by step in this lesson.

The next step is to compose a melody and arrange it in harmony with the drumsets.

In this lesson, we add two more arrangements to extend the depth of the track.

Automation clips are used to explain an effect and the volume by using envelopes.

The sidechain is a powerful tool, which in this case should give priority to the kick in the frequency spectrum. We will automate this in this lesson.

Finally, there are a few stumbling blocks to watch out for. The project should also be structured and saved.