AUTOMATION CLIPS: FL Studio 20 Essentials

In this FL Studio tutorial I introduce automation and show you some useful tips for applying it to your mixes and masters. This is a continuation of my “FL Studio Basics” playlist on YouTube.

► Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
0:25 - What is automation?
1:10 - Creating an automation clip
1:45 - Control points
3:05 - Deleting clips
3:40 - 3rd Party Plugins
4:15 - Cutting and Joining Clips
5:25 - Smoothing Automation
6:25 - Range Limiting (My Favourite Tip)
8:45 - Thanks for watching

In this video I am wearing DT1990Pro headphones.

[inthemix]

This is my last video in this studio space. Next week will be in my new studio. I’ve been here since the start of the lockdown in Scotland (in March). Stay tuned for my future videos to see the new studio space I’m making :)
Michael

[devorshichatterjee]

When someone asks me how did u learn to produce music I say - “Michael taught me”
Michael u have no idea how many people u have helped to walk in the music industry...
Hats off to you my friend 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[michaelhalyk]

15 years with FL for me.. and that ‘delete initial value’ tip just changed my life

[CyberEditing]

One extra tip: highlight a section (x axis), then create the automation clip & it will be only for that length, not the entire production. 👍😎👍

[LarryMonteforte]

Been producing in FL for a long time, but never knew about that slide toggle. So helpful.

[thaDjMauz]

Jesus I've been using FL studio for 14 years now and I am still learning a ton of tips and tricks that I just never figured out as a young lad. Bless you Michael <3

[mhhollomon]

Thank you for the "Delete Initial Value" tip. I hit that about a month ago and wound up having to reroute to a new insert to get around it.

[sadwolf]

You know the person who programmed FL Studio I appreciate you man

[SudhanshuSinghMusic]

"4.9 is close enough!"
- Michael (2021)

[DJ-TimeShift]

I've been using FL studio for years, but its always nice to check out beginner/introduction videos to certain aspects. These ALWAYS contain nuggets of information you previously didn't know. Very helpful. What a time to be alive. 10 years ago you could only dream of channels and tutorials like these.

[StarbreakMusic]

Dude, I've already been making music for a little less than two years and I learned a lot from this. These tutorials are amazing help. ^-^

[jayviperdj]

As a complete noob to FL studio your no nonsense clearly explained tutorials are priceless. Thank you very much indeed.

[garfieldismylove]

i was literally just thinking about looking for a tutorial for automations and i saw this in my subscriptions

[YXMATU]

After watching this video I'm having a feeling that Michael is gonna reveal all the pro tips and tricks of fl studio in 2021...and I'm so excited for that!!

[Deletedchannel...]

I'm few months into production and Autiomation are things I am struggling with, well not anymore after watching this! Thank you dude

[snowy_sends_it]

Thank you, I left the slide on and it was taking me forever to figure out how to lock the automation points in place. The simplest solutions cause the biggest delays in my progression to being a great producer. 🙇🙌

[Alaguapatos]

This is Michael. 2:30 minutes in and already solved the single most annoying default feature found in FL Studio.
Thank you kind sir.
Now will continue watching the video :)

[plutooliver]

As a newbie, I'm just super grateful to get the chance to express myself with music, let alone receive your help❤ thank you for sharing your wisdom !!

[Lu_Cidtrip]

I watch a ton of FL youtube producers. You are one of the best. Your videos are an insta-click. Thanks for dropping the knowledge!

[LupinArt]

Hey guys.
in case your version of FL studio doesn't have the option to "delete initial value" within the right-click window, you should go in your browser (which is usually in your left), open "Current project" and find "Initialized controls". You can delete it from there.
Thanks for the tutorial, Michael. Awesome job as always.
Love from Brazil,
Lucas