Hard Work, Persistence and Passion . . . .
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These are both great compact keyboards for FL Studio but I thought it might be useful taking a look at what differentiates them as well as what makes them similar to each other as this might help others decide which one is the most appropriate for their particular scenario. Bullet Point Summary: If size is... Continue Reading →
So I was looking at the stats of this blog which frequently highlights opportunities with FL Studio and I just compared the viewing stats with my corresponding videos on YouTube and I had to ask myself this question: Is YouTube taking over? Blogs and YouTube are two different mediums that serve different purposes. While blogs... Continue Reading →
The CPS started as a bit of an experiment withing the Image Line scripting forum for FL Studio. When the original plugin python script ("native_pot_parameters.py") for the Novation FLkey & 37 was starting to get a little "out of control" after being modified by multiple people. It was recognised that there would be a significant... Continue Reading →
We now have this enhanced support for over 200 third party plugins all of which map to a standardised set of parameters so that you intuitively know what each knob on your controller is going to do before you even reach for it! https://youtu.be/VtGvQybtRXA How the parameter mapping works and typical setup experience Below is... Continue Reading →
A quick rundown through the years showing "unique features" that the manufacturer (supposedly) thought they were introducing into the market with their product in that year. It is amazing to think that in the last 20 years, the Mackie MCU standard has remained the DeFacto industry standard and that the original product (the first Control... Continue Reading →
The Basics As you might expect from a pedigree that dates back decades there is a lot to consider when using the UC-1. To make things simple and for the purposes of brevity I have included links that explain some of the technical terminology that has grown up around the naming of the knobs (highlighted... Continue Reading →
The following is a growing list of third-party instrument plugins that have "automagic" mapping to the VPOTS on the Novation FLKey and Arturia Gen3 series of keyboards for FL Studio (There are now over 100!) What's so great about it?You don't need to tell your keyboard which plugin you are using - it already knows,... Continue Reading →
I was only 14 when this was released in 1974 so, like many of us, it completely passed me by. But now, with the release of this "official" plugin I have had the chance to explore it and also to set up permanent (default) links for Novations FLKey series of keyboards for FL Studio which... Continue Reading →
What is this post about? Ever wanted your plugins to automagically map to those vpots (knobs) on your keyboard midi comtroller? Well now you can have your wish! The Monolit is a great addition to the wealth of third party plugins that now work in this way using the python additions to the core scripts... Continue Reading →
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 →
Hard Work, Persistence and Passion . . . . 