Fl Studio: Creating Automation Clips

Demo summary
The instructor demonstrates how to automate an EQ high-cut filter and reverb wetness over time in the Playlist.
Step-by-step
- Apply an EQ or effect to a mixer track.
- Identify the specific knob or fader you wish to automate.
- Right-click the knob and select 'Create automation clip', or go to Tools > Last tweaked > Create automation clip.
- Locate the clip in the Playlist and move it to the desired track.
- Right-click on the automation line to create new points.
- Drag points up or down to set the parameter value, or left and right to set the timing.
- Extend the automation clip to the beginning of the song to ensure the initial state is correctly set.
Options
- Create automation via the 'Last tweaked' parameter in the Tools menu
- Enable 'Detached' mode on plugins to view the effect movement while editing the Playlist
- Adjust the steepness or resonance of EQ bands before automating
Watch out for
- Automation clips may not apply correctly before their start point due to specific FL Studio settings; you must extend the clip to the start of the song as a workaround.
Tips
- Automate the high-cut filter from bottom to top to create movement before a drop.
- Automate the 'Wet' fader on a Reverb plugin to create a 'wash out' effect.
- Set the automation to finish or reset exactly when the drop hits for maximum impact.
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