
The Blog
How to Purchase Music Production Equipment
Learn how to buy music production equipment while selecting the right product filters like High-to-Low pricing, and setting a MAX Price.
How to Organize Files in FL Studio
How to backup your FL Studio Projects, organize your FL Studio files, and keep your VSTs and sounds safe!
How to Mix Kicks and 808s in FL Studio
Mixing kick drums and 808s for the best sound requires wise sound selection (short-tailed kicks), and often sidechain compression to reduce volume automatically, and avoid low-end frequency clashing.
How to Slide 808s in FL Studio
Learn how to slide 808s in FL Studio with slide notes, portamento and mono. Also known as gliding notes.. and popular with basslines and melodies, too!
S2E22 – The Secrets of 808s as a Beatmaker
Discover the secrets of using 808s in your beats.. An 808 is a hybrid between a kick drum and a bassline, and you must learn to use this instrument to truly excel as a producer!
S2E21 – Drum Loops or Melody First
Should producers start with drum loops or their melodies first? That’s what is answered in this episode..
How to Use 808’s for Beginners
An 808 is originally from a Roland TR-808 Drum Machine, but has evolved tremendously over the years. It is a hybrid of a kick drum and bassline in one sound, and is absolutely necessary to master to become a good beatmaker.
How to Become a Music Producer
Becoming a Music Producer is not for everyone, and requires much passion, focus, and a clear mindset. Never forget where you came from and how you got started!
S2E20 – Piano and Melodies for Music Producers
Creating melodies on a piano as a beatmaker using FL Studio is not as hard as you think. Yes, music theory is required, but it’s all about improvisation and catchy melodies!