FL Studio 21: How to correctly use audio clip fades

Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial on the new feature "Audio Clip Fades" in FL Studio 21. In this tutorial, I will show you how to effectively manipulate your audioclips directly from the Playlist. These new tools allow you to creatively and flexibly edit your music projects. Get ready to expand your knowledge and elevate your audio manipulation to the next level!

Main Insights

• With the Audio Clip Fades in FL Studio 21, you can easily fade audio clips in and out.
• The new tools offer you the ability to dynamically adjust volume levels and create crossfades between clips.
• You can reset the settings at any time to restore the original volume levels.

Getting Started with Audio Clip Fades

To start using the Audio Clip Fades, you need to open FL Studio 21 and insert an audio file into your Playlist. I recommend using an acapella or a similar audio clip to take full advantage of the new features.

With the audio file in the Playlist, you can now use the specially developed fade tools. These are located in the corners of the clips and are marked with small triangles. These tools allow you to quickly fade the sound in or out.

Volume Adjustment and Fade-In/Fade-Out Effects

You can trim an audio file in the Playlist to have it in three parts, and edit each part individually. When you select one of the parts, you will see the volume control on the right side of the clip. With this knob, you can increase or decrease the volume.

To change the volume level, simply drag the slider up to make the sound louder or down to make it quieter. Make sure to pay attention to the audio waveforms visible directly on the track, showing real-time changes.

If you're not satisfied with the volume control at 0 dB, you can easily hold the Alt key and then click on the volume control with the left mouse button to reset the value to the starting point. This function can be applied simultaneously to all controls within FL Studio.

Creating Crossfades

One of the most exciting new features in FL Studio 21 are the crossfades. To create a crossfade, simply drag the clip over the next clip. At the point where the clips overlap, a volume level indicator will appear, resulting in a smooth transition between the two sounds.

If you want to adjust the crossfade, you can drag the small knob at the overlap point up or down with the left mouse button. This gives you the opportunity to further refine the crossfade effect.

Note that you can also edit the clips independently when cutting them. This allows you more flexibility and variation in your projects.

Increasing Clarity

If you have made multiple volume changes and want to improve the clarity of your clips, you can adjust the view. Navigate to the small switch next to the magnet tool and click on "View".

From there, you can disable the "Volume Preview" option. This will give you a clearer view of your clips without being distracted by the volume changes.

If you ever need a clear view of the shape of your clips, simply hold down the Alt key while hovering over the track in question. This will display the original clip shape to you.

Disabling Crossfades

If you do not want to use crossfades, you can easily disable this function. Simply click on the X symbol located within your tab. This will remove all crossfades from the project.

If you wish to deactivate this option entirely, go to "Options" and then to "General Project Settings." There you will find the option to enable or disable automatic crossfades.

Summary

In this tutorial, you have learned how to effectively use the new Audio Clip Fades in FL Studio 21. You can now dynamically fade audio clips in and out, adjust volumes, and create crossfades between two sounds. These creative tools allow you to further manipulate your music projects with a user-friendly interface.