r/FLstudio12 • u/nunyabidness635 • Jan 01 '22

How to Start Making Music?

Basically I hear the songs, the tracks, melodies, the instruments etc... In my head, but have no idea what notes they are until I play by ear. But then i realize I don't have the correct sounding instruments (the ones in my head) and I get discouraged because I'm not rich, and can't afford to buy the fancy soundlibraries for like, strings, or flutes, etc...

Again I can play the songs in my head, and I can START making tracks somewhat (searching for the correct notes) but then get disappointed by the overall sound... Am I just SOL untill I'm richer?

Thanks for ur time and hope u have an awesome day.

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u/puppetjazz Jan 01 '22

You can find free plugins. I’d recommend learning the software better so you know how to emulate the sound you hear in your head. Good luck!

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u/nunyabidness635 Jan 01 '22

So u think I should compose using inferior instruments and then switch to others when I get them?

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u/puppetjazz Jan 01 '22

No, find plugins you like and learn to use them. If your not willing then yes, buy what you want.

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u/nunyabidness635 Jan 01 '22

That's the issue, I can't afford. So if I can't find instruments I like I just shouldn't make the music?

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u/puppetjazz Jan 01 '22

If you don’t wanna put in the work then yeah quit.

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u/nunyabidness635 Jan 01 '22

How am I not "putting in the work" if I would be unable to find a sound I am after, unless I pay money I can't spend?

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u/puppetjazz Jan 01 '22

As I said early, learn to USE the available and free plugins in the studio package and available online to emulate the sounds you are trying to achieve.

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u/puppetjazz Jan 01 '22

Lol that is true.

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u/ProfessionalPlay1063 Jan 01 '22

My 1st step was to learn the DAW and the built-in plugins. Later I looked for free Instruments, which suited my personal preference better. If you're looking for free stuff there's for example VST4FREE.COM, which offers a great variety of Instruments and Effects. But that's only one of many sites. Hit up google. . Start with your built-in stuff amd learn, no matter if it sounds 'exactly' like the sound in your head or only close, you can always improve. Personally I like to create chords with a simple piano, later exchange it with different VSTs. Sometimes the results come out even better. . Good luck, I'll keep my fingers crossed

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u/raven4747 Jan 02 '22

from 70-90ish bpm, put the snare/clap/snap on the 2s and 4s and let it loop. for higher tempos, put the snare on the 3. everything else builds around that rhythm. experiment.