Fl Studio: Programming drums in the Channel Rack

Demo summary
The creator demonstrates building a drum pattern by clicking steps in the FL Studio channel rack grid.
Step-by-step
- Load the desired drum sounds into the Channel Rack
- Click on the grid steps to program the drum pattern
- Extend the pattern length if a longer beat is desired
- Use copy and duplicate functions to repeat sections
Tips
- Use the Channel Rack grid to quickly 'feel out' a drum beat
- Don't worry about the 'correct' way to program drums if the end result sounds good
Highlights
“Saves a lot of work.”
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