Creating a 'swag' genre beat in FL Studio
Fl StudioDemo summary
The creator demonstrates building a track in FL Studio by selecting synths, pitching up leads, mixing melodies, and arranging drum patterns with an 808 bassline.
Step-by-step
- Load the selected synth sounds into the project
- Create a pad melody using a simple chord style
- Increase the project BPM
- Add a lead synth and pitch it up an octave
- Layer a long-lasting lead with delay to add texture
- Program the drum patterns
- Copy the kick pattern to the 808 track and pitch the notes to match the chords
- Arrange the patterns and add a riser transition
- Export the final beat
Options
- Alter synths to sound more ethereal or stick to a simple style
Tips
- Pitch leads up an octave to help them stand out in the mix
- Use a long-lasting lead with delay to provide more texture to the melody
- Copy the kick pattern to the 808 to ensure the low-end rhythm is locked in
Highlights
“definitely not the best, but not the worst, I suppose.”
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