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Course — Seattle

FL Studio Class | Seattle

FL Studio Course

Build Beats. Shape Sound. Finish Tracks.

FL Studio has become a go-to DAW for electronic music producers and beat-makers around the world—but whatever your genre, if FL is your weapon of choice, and you want your name on this list of notable users, this course will give you the tools and confidence to have the best chance.

Whether you're a complete beginner or already making tracks in FL, this 36-hour course delivers deep, structured training in music production, beat-making, and engineering. We cover every major element in detail, packed with real-world tips and techniques that even experienced users find game-changing. You’ll leave with a solid workflow, polished production skills, and a competitive edge over anyone stuck in YouTube rabbit holes.

Classes are live and interactive—in-person or live online—so you can ask questions and get feedback in the momentwhen you're inspired... or confused. It’s this kind of immediate, practical support that makes in-person learning so effective.

Main Menu Bar

  • File Menu
  • Edit Menu
  • Add Menu
  • Patterns Menu
  • View Menu
  • Options Menu
  • Tools Menu
  • Help Menu

Toolbar

  • Editing the Toolbar
  • Main Menu
  • Title & Hint Panel
  • Transport Panel
  • CPU & Memory Panel
  • Global Snap Panel
  • Output Panel
  • Online Panel
  • Pattern Panel
  • Shortcut Icons
  • Time Panel
  • Multilink Controllers Icon
  • Main Volume & Pitch Panel
  • Window Controls

File Browser

  • Plugin Database
  • Project Browser
  • Advanced folder stuff

Channel Rack & Step Sequencer

→ Channel Button Menu

Channel Settings

  • Main Control
  • Sampler Setting
  • Instrument Setting
  • Miscellaneous Setting
  • Automation Clip Setting
  • Layer Setting
  • Plugin Window Setting

Piano Roll

  • Piano Roll Arpeggiator
  • Piano Roll Articulator
  • Piano Roll Chopper
  • Piano Roll Claw Machine
  • Piano Roll Flam Tool
  • Piano Roll Flip Tool
  • Piano Roll LFO Tool
  • Piano Roll Key Limiter Tool
  • Piano Roll Menu
  • Import MIDI Data Dialog
  • Piano Roll Quantizer
  • Piano Roll Randomizer
  • Riff Machine
  • Piano Roll Scale Level Tool
  • Piano Roll Strum Tool

Playlist

  • Patterns
  • Audio Clips
  • Automation Clips
  • Performance Mode

Instrument / Generator Plugins

→ We explore all the instruments FL studio has to offer, which are too many to list here!

Mixer & Mixing

→ We dive deep into the vast mixing tools that come with FL Studio, which are too many to list here!

Installing & Using VST / AU Plugins

Recording: Audio, Notes & Automation

  • Audio Recording
  • Audio Interfaces (USB Microphones)
  • Note Recording
  • Note Step Entry
  • Automation Recording
  • Linking USB/MIDI Controllers
  • MIDI Scripting
  • Preconfigured Controllers (USB/MIDI)
  • Linking Internal Controller Plugins
  • Mapping Formula
  • Automation Clips
  • Automation Event Editor
  • LFO Tool
  • Scale Levels Tool
  • Import MIDI Data Tool

Edison Wave Editor & Recorder

  • Edison: Sample Properties
  • Edison: Amp Tool
  • Edison: Blur Tool
  • Edison: Convolution / Reverb Tool
  • Edison: Claw Machine Tool
  • Edison: Drum Tool
  • Edison: Equalize Tool
  • Edison: Noise Removal Tool
  • Edison: Script Tool
  • Edison: Time Stretch / Pitch Shift Tool
  • Edison: Tune Loop Tool

ReWire Support

  • Client Mode
  • Host Mode

Installing & Using VST / AU Plugins

→ FL Studio as a Plugin (VST / AU)

Testimonials

What our students say.

It’s a great school and have great teachers. Some schools care only about fancy gear in the classroom and forget about the essential: the teachers!

João Gama

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

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