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Happy Friday! ..Much to do today before a fun weekend….beats, beats, and more beats..:)

I have everything connected to my pc now. All my hardware and software are synced fairly well. I am still fiddling with a few things. I have been using Native Instruments Maschine for 85% of my beats this year. I absolutely love it, and the work flow is a breeze. The thing is, I also love Fl Studio. The mixer in Fl Studio is my favorite. What I’d eventually like to do is use both Maschine and Fl Studio together. This way I can do a better mix of my Maschine beats using Fl Studio’s mixer.

The first problem I ran into was getting Fl Studio to detect Maschine as a plugin. On My Windows 7 system the file path to Fl Studio plugins looks like this:

C:\Program Files (x86)\Image-Line\FL Studio 10\Plugins\VST

I had to copy the Maschine.dll file into the Fl Studio 10\Plugins\VST Folder.(NOTE: I did not move the original Maschine.dll but I just made a COPY)

Once Fl Studio detected Maschine, I added a Machine Channel. I used the plug in wrapper to automap Maschine’s outputs. I got to Maschine’s wrapper by clicking the left hand menu and selecting “PROCESSING”;

Next I set up “Group A” outs from Maschine to 15 Fl Studio Mixer Channels.( NOTE:”OUT 1″ on Maschine will be assigned to Fl Studio’s Master Channel in the mixer)
This means I will have to assign my Maschine”outs” starting at “OUT 2″.

For example, in my Maschine Group A, I loaded the 808 Southern Kit. I send the 1st Instrument to “OUT 2″:

I continue to assign the other Maschine outs to 14 mixer channels in Fl Studio…Snare808= OUT 3…ClosedHH= OUT 4 and so on.

It took a few steps, and I’ve set up a template (.FLP file) if you’d like to have it:

Right Click to download:

Fl Studio Maschine Template Zip
Fl Studio Maschine 808kit Template

Keep in mind this is a basic template for 16 outs. I am still trying to figure out assigning channels manually. This way I’d be able to add more than one Maschine instance, which would allow more outs. (If you know how to do this please help …)

Happy Beat Making To All..
Pz Til Later!~

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Great morning to you…. feels like we skipped through the end of spring to summer…it’s code red heat on the east coast..wow..

I am in super beat mode this week. I have basically been real slow with adding new beats to the site. Mainly because I was having such a hard time mixing my tracks the way I like. Once projects got started, I found myself spending hours and hours just getting the kicks right. This was all due to new equipment and new mixers. Today I am so back in stride again. The set up I have now is perfect for me. I am still a newbie engineer, but the mixes are finally getting there.

I can say that the two years of mixing headaches helped me learn a lot. I know so much more about sound and frequencies. I understand what a compressor does, and most plugin effects as well. Sometimes you may not see the bigger picture, but hang in there when trying to get your sound correct. Keep creating and practicing the mix, good things will happen with your music.

I have all my software flowing smooth. Now it’s time for the final step of connecting all my hardware and syncing the midi. I am still trying to get the Mpc2500 to work as a Slave to my DAW. I don’t like sequencing on the Mpc. I figure I could use it as a module while running other hardware via “midi thru”, and recording the midi inside the DAW. I’m also revisiting a few videos that I posted about using Reason as a sound module in the mpc:
Using Reason As A Sound Module With Mpc

I am basically connecting everything to sync with one DAW. All hardware and all software to record inside Reaper or Studio One. After making a a beat yesterday with Fl Studio, I realized I’ve never tried to sync the mpc2500 to it at all. Since I am in tech mode, I figured I may as well give it a go…

Here is a quick video which is not high quality but gets straight to the point:
How to sync-up mpc 1000 and fl-studio bydirtydan0523

Official Akai instructions:
www.akaipro.com/syncfruity

Now I am off to work..enjoy your day

Happy Beat Making To All..
Pz Til Later!~

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Fl Studio 10 banner from http://www.image-line.com/documents/news.php?entry_id=1301017795

Okay Okay!! Image-line has released a powerful Fl Studio update. I think this is incredible. I know you’ve notice I have used tons of equipment over the years. No matter what I try, use, love, Fl Studio will forever be in my line up. I’ve been hooked since 2002, and it’s my go to program when I need to make extensive tracks inbox.
This update is packed with goodies. My list of favorites is huge; auto saving,larger mixer, and 64Bit plug in support were some at the top of my list.

Here are just a few more new features from www.image-line.com:

#64 Bit plugin wrapper - FL Studio now hosts 64 Bit VST plugins for access to unlimited memory.
# Autosave / Autobackup – Don’t lose a project or data again. (YYyESS!)
# Revised Playlist – Individually resizable tracks. Lock tracks to Clips. Live performance time Marker options (Jump to, Loop, Pause & Skip)
# Revised Mixer – Fully Automatic Plugin Delay Compensation (A-PDC). New waveform meter view.
# Revised Piano roll – Export as sheet music option. Vertical zoom with not properties view. Magic lasso selection & note-handle stretch. Edit ghost notes by double Right-click. Waveform view.
# Pattern Picker – opens from the Playlist, Piano roll or Step sequencer. Select Patterns & Channels.
# Patcher (free) - chain instruments & effects for easy saving of complete instrument & effect chains……

Big Ups to the developers! This is huge for Fl users. Check out the full official announcement:

Fl Studio 10 Release Documents

Remember this is the OFFICIAL VERSION 10 no beta here…does not expire and fully functional!!
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Extended Patterns On Two Screens

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My 1st beat idea…I made this yesterday, I haven’t finished the beat but you can see Fl Studio 10 in action. It also gave me a chance to practice a little video editing…the drums aren’t quantized and no mixing was done..but it’s a good start …

Fl Studio 10 Dirty South Beat Construction “Hot Off the Press”

Happy Beat Making To All..
Pz Til Later!~

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If you are a Fl Studio user I am sure you find new tips a treat Here are 11 tips geared toward the more advanced user. If you are a new user, you can book mark and return once you understand the program more.

Link to Article:
11 Secret Fl Studio Tips by www.musicradar.com

Here is a list of the tips included:

the secret volume control
split and merge patterns
dumping score log
Set snapshots in browser
scale automation clips
scale note properties
zoom in closer
slice up pattern clips
metronome customization
smooth event editing
snap to events
Enjoy and let me know your favorites from the list..

Happy Beat Making To All…
Pz Til Later!~

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Hey Hey all! It’s a beautiful morning. Rain is headed our way on the east coast over the next few days. I plan to get my errands done in a few. That way I can stay inside and create while it’s messy out.

It’s funny, I woke up this morning not knowing if I’d have time to post. Once I fed my puppies, I decided to do a Fl Studio article because I haven’t done one in a little while. To my surprise Imageline has released the New Fl Studio 9.6 Beta .. yaaay. Again the updates look wonderful. I’m downloading my copy now, ready to install and later try out the goodies …

Check out what’s been added and updated:
FL Studio 9.6 Beta – What’s New?

For all new users, you can purchase Fl Studio with MsTrisMusic.com 10% discount by clicking the ink below:

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**note the 9.6 beta version will expire Dec 1st. The 9.6 Beta installers are for those who purchased Fl Studio. Betas are sent to users to test products before final release. If you’d like to try the 9.6 Beta, you must first purchase the latest official release. **

Happy Beat Making To All..
Pz til Later!~

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Hey You! What’s happening? Hope all is well on your end. It’s Wednesday already, the week is rolling by fast. I woke up this morning wanting to play PS3. You know I can’t do that with all the beats I have to make lol…pressing on… pressing on ..

Woo Wee have I found a treasure for any Fl Studio users. ste1438 has taken tons of hours to create some of the most helpful Fl Studio videos I’ve seen on the net. There is something here for everyone as the title describes, Beginner To Pro!

I watched a couple, and although I consider myself an advanced Fl user, I learned something even in tutorial 1. They all are at least 20 minutes long. I bookmarked the page so I can go back when I have time. Here are the first and last that he’s posted so far:
Video 01 – FL Studio Tutorials Beginner to Pro

Video 05 – FL Studio Tutorials Beginner to Pro

Like going to Fl Studio classes … remember go back when you can, this is great stuff! enjoy… ste1438 tutorials on youtube

Happy Beat Making To All!
Pz Til Later!~

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WOW ..it’s so nice out today. I’m feeling very inspired. This is great because the sun won’t temp me to hit the streets lol..

I have been doing a lot more recording this year. Engineering is becoming more and more clear to me. Now that I can get some decent recordings done, I need to focus on vocal mixing. I’ve done so many post on mixing the beats, but not much on the other 50%, the vocals.

Here is a brand new Fl Studio Guru video which explains a few things about vocal mixing.
Fl Studio Guru: Voca lMixing (Compression and Eq)

If you don’t use Fl Studio, all the tips can be used in the DAW of your choice. Just use the plugins and editors you have to accomplish the same effects. It’s good to watch videos, and read post even if you don’t have the exact software. I’m always sharing “general techniques”, along with “unique to the software” specifics

Happy Mixing To All
Pz Til Later!

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