Fruity Loops, or FL Studio, is a simple program that will take your musical creations to the next level. To learn how to use Fruity Loops, find out how to create a simple rhythm by following this guide.
Steps
Step 1. Open FL Studio
You will see a vertical menu on your left and two rectangles, the largest is the playlist, while the smallest is the sequencer. From this menu, look for the “Packs” tab and open it. From here, you can select samples to build your rhythm on. Each package contains different instrumental samples, choose the one that suits you best.
Step 2. Choose the sample
Click on the samples to listen to them. A good idea for creating a simple rhythm would be to start with simple percussion like a kick drum, hi-hat, and snare drum. Choose as many as you want and drag them into the sequencer “sample” slot.
Step 3. Create the rhythm
You will notice, in the sequencer, that each slot is represented by four sets of four boxes, which alternate between black and red. Each block of four boxes represents a pulse, while the individual boxes represent fractions of the pulse. Check the individual boxes by clicking on them. The sample will be played in sequence in the selected boxes. To deselect a box simply click on it with the right mouse button.
Step 4. Create a practice rhythm
Create your own pace. As an indication, remember that most Rock and Hip Hop music is 4/4. To create a simple 4/4 rhythm, select boxes 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13 and 15 in the hi-hat channel; 5 and 13 on the snare drum channel and 1, 11 and 13 on the bass drum channel.
Step 5. Listen to the rhythm
Select “pattern mode” and press play. This way, what you have composed will be played repeatedly. If it sounds good, move on to the next step. If you want to make changes, all you have to do is repeat step 3 until your rhythm sounds good.
Step 6. Arrange the samples
In the playlist, select the brush tool and draw the pattern of the sample in the space next to “Track 1”. Draw as many lines for how many times you want the sample to play.
Step 7. Play your own beat
Make sure the play mode has changed from “pattern” to “song” and press the play button. Your sample will thus be played many times depending on what you ordered from the program through the previous step. You can change the speed by clicking on the time number at the top of the screen and sliding it up to increase the speed or down to decrease it.
Step 8. Save the rhythm
In the “File” menu, click on “Save”. Give the file a name and click on the "Save" button. Thus, you will be able to use the rhythm you have created in future projects.
Step 9. Export the rhythm
To be able to play it on an iPod or CD you will need to export it in.mp3 format by clicking on "Export" in the "File" menu, then select ".mp3" and save it on your computer.
