HOW TO SIDE CHAIN IN FL STUDIO?

HOW TO SIDE CHAIN IN FL STUDIO?

Sidechaining in FL Studio is a technique used to create a pumping effect in your music by lowering the volume of one track when another track plays.

STEPS

Here are some steps to follow:

  1. Start by opening the mixer window in FL Studio.
  2. Select the channel you want to use as the trigger for the sidechain effect, typically a kick drum or bassline.
  3. Click on the arrow next to the track's name and select "Sidechain to this track."
  4. Select the channel you want to apply the sidechain effect to, for example, a pad or synth.
  5. Click on the arrow next to the track's name and select "Link to controller."
  6. In the pop-up window, select "Internal controller" and then "Peak Controller."
  7. Adjust the "Attack" and "Release" settings to your liking, and you should now hear the pumping effect.

SUMMARY

Sidechaining can add dynamic movement to your music, and it's a good technique used in many genres, from EDM to hip-hop.