This new script means that all "VPOTS" (knobs) on the FLKey keyboards are now "automagically" mapped to logical parameters within the plugins themselves (without requiring any user setup beyond the initial instalation) - now including the newly released "Lowdown": https://youtu.be/O94mOmoGlQE The "Lowdown" (Moog Taurus) The Lowdown Bass Synthesizer recreates the super-fat, room-rattling sounds of the most legendary... Continue Reading →
The impact of placement of your YouTube videos
While the figures are still very modest the graph above shows the difference of highlighting one of your YouTube videos to the relevent audience. Over the weekend the video which was about the automatic manipulation of Cherry Audio plugins with the Novation FLKey keyboards, which had previously only managed to attract 50 views, got a... Continue Reading →
Full List of Midi CC Codes
A full list of "standard" midi continous controller codes ... MIDI CCController NameComment0Bank SelectAllows user to switch bank for patch selection. Program change used with BankSelect. MIDI can access 16,384 patches per MIDI channel.1Modulation WheelGenerally this CC controls a vibrato effect (pitch, loudness, brightness). What is modulated is based on the patch.2Breath ControllerOften associated with... Continue Reading →
Mower Maintenance
... Just putting this here so I don't lose it, feel free to grab a copy 🙂 mower-maintenance-1Download
Automating Softube Plugin Instruments for the Novation FLKey series of keyboards
At the time of writing, Softube has two magnificent Plugin Instruments that were crying out to be added to the automatic automation that can be achieved using Python scripting in FL Studio for this set of keyboards. Model 72 (MiniMoog Model "D" from 1972) https://youtu.be/UPVMgBd8TK4 Quite possibly the best emulation of a MiniMoog which also... Continue Reading →
Novation FLkey – What are the free plugins like?
Having bought both the FLKey mini (for Laptop use) and FLkey 37 (Home Studio use) I finally got around to looking at the free instrument plugins! I was a little surprised that these plugins were not auto-linked up to the FLKey in the same way that the native instruments are but I have corrected that... Continue Reading →
Best Free Instrument Plugins from Computer Music (Part 2)
Featured plugins: UH-E BazilleDmitry Sches ThornCable Guys CurveSeaweed Audio Fathom Just to recap, Computer Music covers the setup and use of these plugins in the magazine (with some great free downloads and videos available as well) - this post then covers hardware-based control of these plugins which I hope is of use to some :-)... Continue Reading →
Computer Music – Free Plugin Library (Part 1)
One of the gems of this magazine is the great curated libraries of plugins that you get access to with every purchased magazine. The instruments are well-reviewed, both in the magazine and elsewhere on the web so I am not going to repeat that exercise (save for the odd comment that reflects my own experiences)... Continue Reading →
DAW Plugins and the Holy Grail of hardware controllers!
The holy grail for me in relation to managing plugins is to be able to change plugin parameters from my keyboard and/or control surface "automagically", that is to say, I have to do the absolute minimum to be presented with options to tweak the parameters using hardware-based knobs and dials. Back in the ages, Mackie... Continue Reading →
Which is the Best Laptop for Fl Studio?
The answer is probably the one you already have ;-). But if you are thinking of an upgrade perhaps you are on the lookout, as I was recently and wondered if there is any Laptop that stands out when used with FL Studio? Having used many PCs and Laptops, alongside Control Surfaces and other supporting... Continue Reading →