Fl Studio: Creating automation clips

Demo summary
The creator demonstrates right-clicking a volume knob to create an automation clip and drawing the curve in the playlist.
Step-by-step
- Locate the knob or value you want to automate
- Right-click the knob
- Select Create automation clip
- Right-click in the playlist to draw the automation curve points
Tips
- Use volume automation to stagger the entry of different elements
- Automate volume to create space for the 808s to stand out
- Use automation to make the beat ride in better by gradually increasing volume
Highlights
“I just think it just makes the beat ride in a bit better. Yeah. Feels good.”
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