6 Steps for Better Beats in FL Studio

Oct 26, 2021 | 37,203 Views

Creating beats in FL Studio is easy. Making them stand out – not so easy. Learn simple tips to create better-sounding drill beats in FL Studio, with more energy and ear candy.

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0:30 Step 1: Real-to-sampled chords
2:22 Step 2: Dark trap/drill melody
5:24 Step 3: Distorted 808 slides
9:02 Step 4: Thick & punchy drums
13:04 Step 5: Vibey background pads
15:34 Step 6: Create your own vocal chants

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Hip Hop Mixing & Production

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