Learn How To Sample in 13 Mins

The "Learn How To Sample in 13 Mins | Tutorial for FL Studio" video offers a thorough and approachable guide for music producers looking to incorporate samples into their projects using FL Studio. The video starts with a brief overview of what sampling is and why it’s a crucial skill for modern music production. The instructor highlights the importance of sourcing samples responsibly, recommending royalty-free libraries to avoid legal issues.

The first major step covered is importing samples into FL Studio. The instructor demonstrates using Edison, a powerful audio editor within FL Studio, to load and edit the chosen sample. This part of the tutorial focuses on finding the perfect section of the sample that can loop seamlessly. The instructor explains how to highlight the desired portion of the waveform and send it to the Playlist, a central feature in FL Studio where the arrangement of the track takes place. This step is essential for ensuring that the loop fits well within the project’s overall tempo and structure.

Once the sample is in the Playlist, the video covers tempo matching, a crucial step for ensuring that the sample syncs correctly with the project. The instructor explains two methods for finding the sample's tempo: manually adjusting the project tempo to match the sample and using FL Studio’s tempo detection feature. The manual method involves aligning the sample with the project’s grid and adjusting the tempo until the sample loops correctly. For those who prefer a more automated approach, the tempo detection feature can provide a quick estimation of the sample’s BPM. This part of the tutorial ensures that users can maintain rhythmic coherence in their tracks, a fundamental aspect of professional music production.

Finally, the tutorial delves into creative ways to use the sampled loop. It discusses the option of using the loop as a foundation for the beat, allowing it to run through the track, or chopping the sample into smaller pieces using tools like Fruity Slicer. Chopping samples allows producers to create new, unique patterns from the original loop, adding variety and complexity to the music. The instructor also touches on the importance of using EQ and other effects to blend the sample seamlessly with other elements of the track. By the end of the video, viewers have a clear understanding of the entire sampling process in FL Studio, from importing and editing to creatively integrating samples into their music.