If you just close the window, your selection will not be applied and will result to the default you started with. AcceptĪlways select 'Accept' when you find the option that you like. Each option has a varying degree of fluctuation. Once you select an option you will notice the velocity (indicated below each note) has changed. Feel free to try any sound that you like. To start out I placed a couple standard hi-hats. This trick will help give any aspect of your track a more dynamic sound. Once you take a look at the menu you will see options by instrument and genre. This is a feature that is not limited to drums. If you just close the window, your selection will not be applied and will default back to what you started with. (Optional) Using the “Fit” tab will allow you to take the existing “riff” and put it into a specific key.

All you have to do is place a note in the piano roll to get started.

It offers options such as chords, arps, grooves, and for some off the wall randomness, try 'art'. It will generate a variety of different patterns. If you ever find yourself stuck or lacking an idea. To find some good options to go along with each chord, you can do the same function with scales, in the same menu as chords. If you are ready to do this, open up the Piano Roll. There is an option inside the piano roll that will help take your one-note melody and transform it into brilliant chords.

These are “quick” tips, so let’s open up FL Studio and get to it. These quick tips can generate chords, inspire your leads, and make your beats sound a little less robotic.

We’re going to take a look at a couple of piano roll options you may have not used before.

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