How to Make Techno Music in FL Studio

Techno music has been around for a long time and is still going strong. If you’re thinking about making your own techno music, here’s a guide on how to do it in FL Studio.

Introduction

Techno is a genre of electronic dance music that emerged in the late 1980s. It is characterized by a repetitive four on the floor beat and often contai
ns elements of industrial music. technomusic is often created with synthesizers and drum machines, and is generally produced for use in a nightclub setting or as a form of DJing.

If you’re interested in making techno music, one of the best ways to do so is with FL Studio. FL Studio is a digital audio workstation that allows for a great deal of flexibility and creativity when it comes to making music. In this article, we’ll give you an overview of how to make techno music in FL Studio.

Step 1: Get the Right Software

You can’t make techno music without the right software. There are a few options out there, but for this guide, we’ll be using FL Studio. It’s affordable, user-friendly, and has everything you need to get started. Once you have FL Studio installed on your computer, open it up and let’s get started!

Step 2: Choose Your Samples

Now that you’ve got your drum machine set up, it’s time to choose your samples. For techno, you’ll want to use a variety of dark, ominous sounds to create a sense of unease and suspense. You can find plenty of free samples online, or you can create your own by recording sounds from around the house. Once you’ve got your samples, load them into your drum machine and start Experimenting with different patterns and combinations.

Step 3: Layer Your Samples

Now that you have your percussion and drum patterns programmed, it’s time to start layering in some samples. Samples can be anything from pad sounds to vocal snippets, but for our purposes we’ll focus on pads and melodies.

First, find a sound or sample that you want to use as your main pad sound. This should be a sound that sustains for a long time, and has a bit of low end to it. A good place to start is with a sawtooth or square wave synth. Once you’ve found your pad sound, program a four-bar loop with it. If your DAW has an arpeggiator plugin, this is a good opportunity to use it. Set the arpeggiator plugin to generate random notes in whatever scale you’re working in, and let it run for the four bars while you edit other parts of your song.

Step 4: Create a Bassline

In this step, you will create a bassline for your techno track using the FL Studio piano roll. A bassline is a vital element in techno music, and can be created using a variety of different sounds. For this tutorial, we will be using the default FL Studio sound bank.

First, open the piano roll by clicking on the ‘P’ button in the main toolbar. This will open up a new window where you can input notes. In order to create a bassline, we need to select a sound that we want to use. For this example, we will be using the ‘FM synth’ sound. To do this, click on the dropdown menu in the top left corner of the piano roll window and select ‘FM synth’.

Now that we have our sound selected, let’s start creating our bassline. We want our bassline to be fairly simple, so we’ll just use a few notes. In the key of C, our bassline will be made up of the notes C, E, and G. To input these notes into the piano roll, simply click on the corresponding keys on your computer keyboard. You can change the length of each note by clicking and dragging on the right side of each note block.

Once you have your notes inputted into the piano roll, it’s time to add some variation. To do this, we’ll add some slides between certain notes. A slide is when you play one note and then quickly slide up or down to another note. To add a slide in FL Studio, simply hold down SHIFT while clicking and dragging between two notes. You can hear an example of what this sounds like in the video below.

Step 5: Add Drums

The next step is to add drums. In Techno, the drums are often simple and repetitive, so don’t overthink this part. Start with a basic drum loop and build from there. You can find plenty of free drum loops online, or you can create your own with a drum machine orsampler. Once you have your basic loop, you can add variations and fills to keep things interesting. Again, less is more in Techno, so don’t go overboard.

Step 6: Create a Melody

Now that you have a beat, it’s time to create a melody. In FL Studio, this is done by adding a MIDI keyboard and playing the notes in.

If you don’t have a MIDI keyboard, you can use your computer keyboard instead. Just click on the ” piano roll” button in the top toolbar (it looks like a grand piano). Then, use your mouse to click on the little white squares on the grid. Each square represents a different note.

Experiment with different combinations of notes to create your melody. Once you have something you like, you can record it by clicking on the ” record” button (it looks like a circle with a dot in the middle).

Remember, there are no wrong notes when it comes to making techno music! So don’t be afraid to experiment.

Step 7: Arrange Your Track

Now that you have all of your elements, it’s time to start putting them together into a cohesive track. This is called “arranging.”

There are a few different ways to approach arranging a techno track. One way is to start with the drums, and then add in the other elements one at a time. Another way is to start with a simple melody or bassline, and then build the track up around it.

Whichever method you choose, the important thing is to keep it simple. Techno tracks are usually quite minimalistic, so don’t try to cram too much into your arrangement. Pick the essential elements that will make up your track, and leave everything else out.

Here are a few tips for arranging your techno track:

– Start with a simple idea, and then build upon it.
– Keep it minimalistic – less is more in techno.
– Make sure each element can be heard clearly.
– Arrange your track in sections, such as intro, verse, chorus, etc.
– Add variety by changing up the elements in each section.
– Make sure your transitions are smooth – this will help your track flow better.

Step 8: Mix and Master Your Track

After you’ve finished composing and recording your techno track, it’s time to mix and master it. This involves adjusting the levels of each track, adding effects, and making sure the overall sound is balanced and polished.

Here are some tips for mixing and mastering your techno track:

-Start by soloing each track one at a time and setting the levels so they sound good on their own. Then start mixing them together, slowly bringing up the volumes of each track until they’re all at a good level.
-Pay attention to the lows, mids, and highs of each track. Make sure the low end is tight and punchy, the mids are clear and defined, and the highs are bright but not too harsh. EQ can be helpful for fine-tuning the frequencies of each track.
-Add effects such as reverb, delay, and sidechain compression to taste. Be careful not to overdo it – too much of these effects can make a track sound muddy or cluttered.
-Render your final mix to a WAV file at 24-bit 44100 Hz quality. Now is also a good time to add any ID3 tags (artist name, song title, etc.) to the file.

If you want your techno track to sound professional, it’s important to take the time to mix and master it properly. With a little practice, you’ll be able to get great results!

Conclusion

Now that you know the basics of how to make techno music in FL Studio, you can start experimenting and creating your own tracks. Remember to keep your compositions simple, as too many elements can make it sound cluttered and muddy. Most importantly, have fun and enjoy yourself!