INSTRUMENTS & EFFECTS

FL SynthMaker

FL SynthMaker is an audio programming application that is used to create virtual instruments and effects without the need to write basic code. The instruments and effects you create in SynthMaker can be used in FL Studio as 'native' plugins and shared with other SynthMaker users.

Using FL SynthMaker

FL SynthMaker is a self-contained audio plugin construction tool that is beyond the scope of this manual. The links below in the 'Detailed Help?' section can be used to download the .pdf manuals direct from the SynthMaker Website. FL SynthMaker differs from the commercial version in that you can't compile VSTs of your FL SynthMaker creations. FL SynthMaker is treated by FL Studio as a plugin instrument/effect and will save/open along with your projects. While FL SynthMaker project files can be shared with other FL Studio or SynthMaker users, if you want to compile VST instruments you will need to purchase the commercial version.

• To load FL SynthMaker - Instrument - Use the main Menu > Channels > Add one > SynthMaker. Effect - Select from the Effect pop-up menu > SynthMaker.
  • Channel vs Effect - When you add a FL SynthMaker channel in the Channel Window you will get the Instrument version, when you add SynthMaker into an FX channel in the Mixer you?ll get the Effect version. FL SynthMaker loads up with a default schematic. The Generator has a basic single oscillator synth and the Effect has a simple echo delay. These are provided to help you see how a schematic is constructed.
  • From the Browser - FL SynthMaker instrument and effects have an '.osm' extension. Simply drag a .osm file from the Browser to a channel/effects-slot to open an instrument/effect.
• Show panel - Clicking the 'Show panel' switch will hide the workspace and show only the plugin interface, this is the usual mode for using a FL SynthMaker plugin. Click it again to return to the workspace view.
• Library - Click here to open the Content Library to access more FL SynthMaker instruments and effects on the Image-Line servers.

Video Tutorials

There are several video tutorials available:

• Create an effect
• Create an instrument

Detailed Help?

FL SynthMaker is a complex program and has its own help. Download this from the SynthMaker website -

FL Studio SynthMaker Guide.

SynthMaker User Guide.

SynthMaker Tutorial Guide.

The guides are in PDF format. Download the latest version of Adobe Reader Here.

Upgrade to export VST format

While FL SynthMaker allows you to create and share instruments and effects within the FL Studio environment, if you want to take pity on people without FL Studio (or even sell VST plugins to people), using other DAW software, you can upgrade to SynthMaker Pro and export your projects to VST format. FL Studio Producer Edition (or higher) customers can get discount upgrade pricing in our shop.

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