FL Studio Basics
FL Studio is one of the most powerful digital audio workstations (DAW) on the market today. This music software has come a long way since entering the market as “FruityLoops” at the turn of the century: It now has functions that can take your music project from a scratch track to a mastered mix, and even allows you to create visuals to accompany your audio. This course is designed to take you through the basics of using FL Studio and show you what makes it unique from other DAWs out there.
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- Duration 12 hours
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FL Studio is one of the most powerful digital audio workstations (DAW) on the market today. This music software has come a long way since entering the market as “FruityLoops” at the turn of the century: It now has functions that can take your music project from a scratch track to a mastered mix, and even allows you to create visuals to accompany your audio. This course is designed to take you through the basics of using FL Studio and show you what makes it unique from other DAWs out there. You will start by learning the primary windows and functions in FL Studio before practicing recording with audio and MIDI. Finally, we will broadly cover mixing and mastering a musical project. By the end of this course, you will be able to take your musical ideas from basic beginnings to a mastered final product.Modules
Welcome to the course!
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- What Are Your Goals?
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- Course Overview
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- Welcome!
- Connect with Your Classmates
- Earn A Course Certificate
- Submitting Your Projects
- Course Resources
Lesson 1: Sequencing in FL Studio
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- Lesson 1 Quiz
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- Step Sequencing or Piano Roll Editing?
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- What You'll Learn in Lesson 1
- Overview of the Interface
- Using the Channel Rack Step Sequencer
- Working with the Piano Roll
- Utilizing the Playlist
- Utilizing the Mixer
Lesson 1 Project
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- Self-Assessment: Project 1 Sequencing Drums
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- Project 1 Sequencing Drums
Lesson 2: Working with MIDI
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- Lesson 2 Quiz
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- Automation
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- What You'll Learn in Lesson 2
- Setting up a MIDI controller
- Recording MIDI in FL Studio
- MIDI Mapping and Control
- Creating Automation with Effects
- Creative Effects Processing
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- Sign up for the full experience!
Lesson 2 Project
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- Self-Assessment: Project 2 Musical Arrangement
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- Project 2 Musical Arrangement
Lesson 3: Working with Audio
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6
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- Lesson 3 Quiz
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- Sound Design
6
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- What You'll Learn in Lesson 3
- Setting up FL Studio for Recording with an Audio Interface
- Recording Audio into the Playlist
- Loop Audio Recording and Comping
- Sampling and Slicing
- Create Custom Sounds
Lesson 3 Project
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- Self-Assessment: Project 3 Using Audio in an Arrangement
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- Project 3 Using Audio in an Arrangement
Lesson 4: Mixing and Mastering
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- Lesson 4 Quiz
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- Mixing vs Mastering
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- What You'll Learn in Lesson 4
- Level and Stereo Balance
- Using an EQ for Mixing
- Using a Compressor for Mixing
- Mastering Fundamentals
- Equalization & Compression for Mastering
Lesson 4 Project
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- Self-Assessment: Project 4 Mixing and Mastering an Arrangement
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- Project 4 Mixing and Mastering an Arrangement
Congratulations and Next Steps
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- Congratulations!
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- Are you looking for more?
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Discover the essential foundations of one of the most powerful digital audio workstations with the "FL Studio Basics" course. Perfect for aspiring musicians and producers, this course offers a comprehensive introduction to FL Studio, guiding you from initial concepts to a polished final mix. You will explore the unique features of FL Studio, mastering its primary windows and functions, and gain hands-on experience in recording with both audio and MIDI. Additionally, the course covers crucial aspects of mixing and mastering, ensuring you can produce high-quality music projects. Ideal for those in the Arts & Humanities domain, this professional-level course is delivered by Coursera and spans 720 minutes of engaging content. Learners can choose from flexible subscription options, including Starter and Professional packages, to fit their needs. Whether you are new to digital audio workstations or looking to refine your skills, this course is designed to elevate your music production capabilities and bring your creative visions to life.
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