You're reading from A Power User's Guide to FL Studio 21 Master the art of music production and advanced mixing techniques to create Billboard-charting records

Product type Paperback

Published in Oct 2023

Publisher Packt

ISBN-13 9781803234380

Length 334 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Tools

FL Studio

Concepts

Music Production

Author (1):

Chris Noxx

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Table of Contents (14) Chapters

Preface

1. Part 1:Understanding the Basics

2. Chapter 1: Delving into the FL Studio Mindset and Workflow FREE CHAPTER

3. Part 2:Creating Music with FL Studio

4. Chapter 2: From the Piano Roll to the Billboard Charts

5. Chapter 3: Creating Your Signature Sound

6. Chapter 4: Working through Drum Programming and Arrangements

7. Chapter 5: Approaching Melody and Composition Theory

8. Chapter 6: A Billboard-Ready Production Arrangement

9. Part 3: Best Techniques and How to Appear on the Billboard Charts

10. Chapter 7: Chart-Topping Mixing Techniques

11. Chapter 8: How to Get Records Placed So They Land on Billboard Charts

12. Index

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To get the most out of this book

To get the most out of this book, having a solid foundation in FL Studio and music production will be beneficial. Familiarity with the software’s interface and basic functionalities will allow you to grasp the concepts more effectively. Additionally, possessing an “ear” for music—a keen ability to perceive and appreciate musical nuances—will further enhance your learning experience.

Software/hardware covered in the book	Operating system requirements
FL Studio 20 or 21	Windows or Mac OS

For optimal performance and a seamless experience using FL Studio, it is advised to have a computer with at least 8 GB of RAM and a minimum of 250 GB of hard drive space. However, to ensure smoother operation, especially when working on larger and more complex projects, I recommend starting with 16 GB of RAM and a hard drive capacity of at least 500 GB. This will allow you to work with larger sample libraries and multiple plugins and handle resource-intensive tasks without encountering performance bottlenecks.