FL Studio Know-How: The Piano Roll
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1:22 Introduction
Get an overview of the course and what will be covered regarding the powerful Piano Roll found in FL Studio.
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2:46 Operation & Navigation Pt. 1
Start your journey through all of the most common operations done within the Piano Roll! Tyler begins with the Piano Roll's layout and some of the basics of using it.
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6:08 Operation & Navigation Pt. 2
Here, we start to dig into some of the more detailed navigation techniques and the several tools for placing and editing notes.
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5:49 Operation & Navigation Pt. 3
In this video, we look at note properties and how we can use them to control multiple aspects of each note in great detail.
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5:25 Operation & Navigation Pt. 4
Discover how the stamping and grouping tools work, and a few possibilities of how and when they can be useful for your productivity.
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4:41 The Articulator
Now we'll cover using some of the more advanced editing tools, starting with the Articulator.
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5:05 Snapping & Quantizing
In this video, see the different options available for note snapping and how to automatically align unruly notes by quantization.
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3:45 Chopping & Gluing
Explore how you can cut your notes into different sized segments to change rhythms, or how you can piece them together by gluing.
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12:30 Miscellaneous Tools
In this video, we'll cover a group of tools that fall in a miscellaneous category, including the Arpeggiator, Strum, Flam, Claw Machine, Limit, Flip, and Randomizer!
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4:25 Editing Levels
See how the Scale Levels and LFO tools are used for drawing or modifying parameter controls over time to create interesting movements and effects.
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8:04 The Riff Machine
See the tools we've previously covered in action, and develop some cool ideas either by input of criteria or random generation with the amazing Riff Machine!
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11:07 Helpers & Tips
Explore different ways you can make the Piano Roll work more effectively, such as different shortcuts, views, and helpers. We'll also reveal a few extra tips and tricks that the Piano Roll has up its sleeve.
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10:31 Final Overview & Demonstration
Get a recap and cement your knowledges of the Piano Roll by watching Tyler create in real production situation, by making a quick melody using the various features and functions shown throughout the series.
Product Overview
FL Studio expert Tyler Coffin reveals everything you need to know about FL’s all-mighty Piano Roll editor. Discover things you may not have known that will make working in FL faster and more creative!
Tyler starts by welcoming you and going over exactly what you’ll be learning in the series, then jumps right in with videos on operating and navigating the Piano Roll.
Next, you’ll discover the Articulator Tool, how to Snap and Quantize notes, chopping and glueing tools and techniques, and miscellaneous tools like Arpeggiator, Strum, Flam, Claw Machine, Limit, Flip, and Randomizer.
Tyler then reveals how to edit levels, use the amazing Riff Machine, and then gives you tons of tips, tricks and helpers on ways to effectively use the Piano Roll, including a video on creating a melody using everything you learned in the series.
See the individual tutorial descriptions below for more info. If you use FL Studio, knowing the Piano Roll inside and out is key to working quickly and creatively in FL Studio. So pull up a seat and watch “FL Studio Know-How: The Piano Roll” today!
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Reviews
Submitted 1 month ago
very helpful, repeat
This was really helpful. By now I thought I knew a lot in piano roll, I guess I was wrong. Highly recommended.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 months ago
Awesome teacher. Thank you
Very easy to understand. Makes sense with every video and lesson
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 11 months ago
Straight to the point
Good for a refresher or someone new to FL Studio. Good tips and well explained
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Extremely helpful!
I am brand new to FL Studio and had no idea how to even get started using any of the features. These Groove3 tutorials are awesome!
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Awesome explantion of FL's Piano Roll
Tyler sure has an awesome gift of explaining how things work within Fl Studio. Look forward to his other videos and I hope he continues to make more. Thanks Dave
I am a: Semi-Pro
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
very useful and educational
still working on it
I am a: Semi-Pro, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase, Pro Tools, Reason, Samplitude
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
pianorol happyness
these vids have taken me further into the complexity the piano rol has to offer,and in a way thats very comprehensive and clear,i hope that more features will come with new updates of the program like a native BRSO articulate,that would be awsome
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Sound Designer, FL Studio
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Useful and Clearly Explained
I found the series beneficial and enlightening. Cleared my understanding of the Piano Roll tools and functions that I had difficulty gleaning from the manual.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Very Helpful for beginners!
Shows everything a beginner needs to know.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, FL Studio
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Very Complete
same as his other tutorials very complete and easy to follow
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, FL Studio
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 1 month ago
very helpful, repeat
This was really helpful. By now I thought I knew a lot in piano roll, I guess I was wrong. Highly recommended.
Submitted 2 months ago
Awesome teacher. Thank you
Very easy to understand. Makes sense with every video and lesson
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer
Submitted 11 months ago
Straight to the point
Good for a refresher or someone new to FL Studio. Good tips and well explained
Submitted 2 years ago
Extremely helpful!
I am brand new to FL Studio and had no idea how to even get started using any of the features. These Groove3 tutorials are awesome!
Submitted 2 years ago
Awesome explantion of FL's Piano Roll
Tyler sure has an awesome gift of explaining how things work within Fl Studio. Look forward to his other videos and I hope he continues to make more. Thanks Dave
I am a: Semi-Pro
Submitted 2 years ago
very useful and educational
still working on it
I am a: Semi-Pro, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase, Pro Tools, Reason, Samplitude
Submitted 2 years ago
pianorol happyness
these vids have taken me further into the complexity the piano rol has to offer,and in a way thats very comprehensive and clear,i hope that more features will come with new updates of the program like a native BRSO articulate,that would be awsome
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Sound Designer, FL Studio
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Useful and Clearly Explained
I found the series beneficial and enlightening. Cleared my understanding of the Piano Roll tools and functions that I had difficulty gleaning from the manual.
Submitted 3 years ago
Very Helpful for beginners!
Shows everything a beginner needs to know.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, FL Studio
Submitted 3 years ago
Very Complete
same as his other tutorials very complete and easy to follow
I am a: Hobbyist, Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Beat Maker, Audio Engineer, Sound Designer, FL Studio
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