FL Studio

[DJPylot]

Hey!
I am new to hard.fm, I joined because maybe I could find some other Hardstyle producers on here.
I currently use FL Studio 8.
But I was wondering what do you think is easier? FL Studio 8 or 9? and why?

I had FL Studio 9, but didn't enjoy it, because I couldn't figure out how to use the play-list channels.

I also wanted to make a note that, I think I may have "Writers/Producers Block" as I can create perfectly "sick/sweet/nice" Hardstyle melodies, yet I can not surround that melody with a 3-5 minute song. I either end up using the same melody in all the things that surround it, I put the melody, into the bass so that it fits with the song, but don't do a change pitch. I put the same melody into the symbols, and the HiHat. Any suggestions on how I "Can Not" put the melody rhythm into all the song, I bet the most common answer will be "Just Simply Don't" but when I have that melody, I can't create other things that sound good with it. TIPS and HELP PLEASE !!!!!!!!! *sigh*

Feel free to add me on M.S.N. : zaakrogers31@hotmail.com

Some of the other VST's I use inside FL Studio are; ReFX Nexus, Junglist, Hydra, Vanguard, Ze+a and some of the stuff that came with FL Studio.

Tell me what you use, or if you recommend any other VST's for creating Hardstyle.
Also check me out on youtube, www.youtube.com/DJPylot
and if you listen to "Pylots Anthem" you will see what I mean by repetetive.


Thanks a lot, and I really hope I learn a hell of a lot from this post, as this is like the only radio station I love that is in English.

DJ Pylot,

[ShufflerAmethyst]

I make hardstyle songs using FL Studio 7, it has a lot more of a user friendly interface and its easier to use for me, maybe its just because I've been using it for years. Anyways, I reccomend you download bass and kick samples from websites and use them, thats what I do. I occasionally use 3x Osc but thats only good if you know how to use it and mix it.

Melody is hard to put into the song, I agree. The only thing I suppose you can do is experiment and see if it fits nicely with the bass, and if there isn't one, you've gotta come up with something in your mind.

[trippa_tj]

Personally I tend to work on my melody first (piano background). In a separate project I then work on a start, mid and final beat loop. Putting it all together and finalising the song is always a bit tricky. I have found that taking time off from one track and starting a completely different one can often give you ideas...

I currently use FL Studio 9 Producer Edition.

All the best with your music production mate!