18 FL Studio Tips You Need To Know

Hi I'm Michael Wynne, an FL Studio Power User and audio engineer. In this video, I hope to shed light on some of the lesser-known features and tools in FL Studio. Please feel free to use the chapter markers and links below to navigate the video and find out more about any of the tips mentioned!
These are some of the features and tools in FL Studio which I used to work faster and better.

▶Time Stamps

0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Function Keys Intro
0:40 - Crossfades
1:05 - Audio To Midi
1:45 - Never Lose an Idea
2:50 - Sample a Plugin (Save CPU)
3:35 - Better Layering
5:25 - Channel Groups
6:00 - Unused Channels
6:43 - Delete Unused Audio
7:00 - Smart Disable
7:24 - Stereo Waveforms
8:10 - Remove Noise
9:30 - Plugin Priority
10:17 - Copy and Paste Plugins
11:20 - Current Track Tip
12:20 - Mixer EQ
13:00 - Hidden Automation Tools
13:54 - Simple Song Metadata

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0:00 - Intro
0:15 - Function Keys Intro
0:40 - Crossfades
1:05 - Audio To Midi
1:45 - Never Lose an Idea
2:50 - Sample a Plugin (Save CPU)
3:35 - Better Layering
5:25 - Channel Groups
6:00 - Unused Channels
6:43 - Delete Unused Audio
7:00 - Smart Disable
7:24 - Stereo Waveforms
8:10 - Remove Noise
9:30 - Plugin Priority
10:17 - Copy and Paste Plugins
11:20 - Current Track Tip
12:20 - Mixer EQ
13:00 - Hidden Automation Tools
13:54 - Simple Song Metadata

[Speechrezz]

Another huge one: press F12 once in a while. F12 helps remove lag by closing all plugin windows, which are usually still open behind other windows. So if you feel like FL's interface is a bit laggy, press F12

[NightDocs]

I had NO IDEA about the background midi recording and I’ve been using FL since FL 6

[anurag]

Literally one of the best channel for both intermediate as well as beginners to learn music production

[unprofessionalcomment]

With "Ctrl+Alt+Z" you can do multiple undos... I've noticed a lot of people don't know that this exists.. So, dropping it here.

[OloffMusic]

Michael has to be one of the neatest people I've ever seen in my life. I bet his sock drawers look absolutely magical.

[OlbaidMusic]

0:40 Also helps to keep the "Z-Cross" button enabled (up-left in the playlist), that prevents pops and noises when cutting audio.
13:00 Also in automation clips, the "pan" and "vol" knobs in the channel rack turns into "min" and "max" so is like an offset but with more control over the full range of movement.

[TetoArusu]

Better workflow actually indirectly improves your song quality;
the longer you work on the same part to achieve a specific result, the less you will be inspired - thanks for the tips Michael! :)

[AundoMusic]

9:30 I just want to add that detaching windows also allows you to move the plugin or window to another monitor. I struggled with this for a long time and figured someone out there might be having the same problem.

[Packogualandrisofficial]

"Dump Score Log" is one of my most used discoveries these last 1-2 years, a real creativity saver! :-)

[NeverduskX]

That score logging feature just blew my mind and I've been using FL Studio for years.

[daniiel]

Wow!!! "Layer" and "Dump Score Log" have just changed my life. Thank you!

[TheDarkness]

I love the kind of professional and calm vibe these videos have!

[akzentprod]

Tip: Press F12 before closing your project file (do save after) to close all plugins. Makes the loading time of a work in progress project faster whenever u need to go back.

[stroob]

I just bought FL a few weeks ago, and you have essentially taught me everything I know about it. Love the information, and the way you present it. Easy to follow and just amazing! Nothing but love and respect to you sir.

[andrewhorka]

Audio to Midi, layering instruments and purging unused clips is something I wish I would know so much SOONER. What a dealbreaker, thank you very much!

[Nionom]

Wow... "Never losing an idea" is a LIFE-CHANGER for me! Thank you for sharing this!!

[xxCrimsonSpiritxx]

This channel is criminally underrated, guys please share this treasure of a content creator

[ricktherebel]

Wow.. Wow wow wow is all I can say... I've been watching your videos for a couple of months now, and I've seen what you have done for me personally in my production journey. I know I am extremely grateful to have the opportunity to watch your videos and grow as a producer, as well as probably tens of thousands of other producers and audio engineers who come across your videos.... I don't think I can thank you enough! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Absolutely amazing.

[leirerp]

Jesus I use FL for 5 years now and almost every tip just blew my mind, thank you so much!