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MIDI Patterns vs Audio Clips – FL Studio 20 Basics

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Today we have another FL Studio basics video to add to the playlist – Midi Patterns vs Audio Clips.
In this video, I will show many of the different workflow options available in FL Studio 20 along with some shortcuts to help you too.

►Time Stamps

0:00 – Intro
1:20 – CPU and Ram Performance
2:20 – Are drums louder on the playlist?
4:30 – Issues when changing the key/pitch of the song
7:10 – Using loops for inspiration
8:50 – Finding the notes of a bass line
10:45 – Drum/sample transient aligning
13:50 – Peace of mind in your project
14:25 – Longer samples are better on the playlist
15:25 – Which sounds better when exported?

►Shortcuts Used
F4 = Create new pattern
F6 = Open Channel Rack
F7 = Open Piano Roll
Ctrl + B = Copy and Paste into next bar/step/selection
In the Piano Roll*
Ctrl + A = Select all notes
Shift + Up or Down Arrow Key = Move notes 1 semitone up or down

►Videos I Mentioned
“How to Convert Audio To Midi in FL Studio” https://youtu.be/kIXXv8oUqOc
“Sound Design and Synthesis Fundamentals” https://youtu.be/NJLIS2MkFe4

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