Music Production Made Simple

Should you upgrade to FL Studio 21? With the announcement of the FL Studio 21.1 Beta, I'm very excited for the maturity of FL 21, as well as improvements to its MIDI Scripting API (M-Audio Oxygen Pro users will benefit from this as I update the Oxygen Pro Premium Template for FL Studio). By the way.. FL Studio 21.1 has a new plugin called "Hyper Chorus". You can learn more here: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/s3e18-should-you-upgrade-to-fl-studio-21/ 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

This episode talks about my new premium video Sound Selection Tutorial "Sound Selection in Beats Course". You are taught many of the secrets revealed about how to select sounds in your beats which you probably will never learn anywhere else! 🔥 SOUND SELECTION COURSE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/product/sound-selection-in-beats/ 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

Learn about online music distribution and getting your music on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon music in this podcast episode! 🔥 ONLINE MUSIC DISTRIBUTION COURSE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/product/online-music-distribution-course/ Digital Distribution (Music Distribution) is the process of submitting your music to one of the Best Music Distributors, where they then submit your music to Spotify and other music streaming services on your behalf. The process is pretty straightforward, but it's important you're organized and have all your music assets in order before moving forward. My Digital Music Distribution Course will teach you step-by-step how to prepare your music for online music distribution to get your music on Spotify: https://itsGratuiTous.com/product/online-music-distribution-course/ =========================== 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

When you are thinking of buying new music production equipment, we often think we should sell our old music gear. The real question is.. should you? Old equipment is often built better, and many times new equipment may have features REMOVED.. 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

This episode of Music Production Made Simple Podcast for Beatmakers and Producers talks about Taxes as a Musician, Producer (or Online Business). It's not as hard as you think.. but it's extremely important to be organized, and know how to set up a spreadsheet that works each year, that you actively input any income and expenses. BEAT TAPES By GratuiTous Vol. 10 is RELEASED!: https://itsGratuiTous.com/music/beat-tapes-by-gratuitous-vol-10/ 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

If you're a new producer wanting to start your online business, be very careful in the tools you are starting to use.. this includes your beatmaking plugins, and any online services you start using like Email Marketing, Website Hosting/Tools, and any other type of business tool that can lock you into that company's "ecosystem". The goal is to find affordable professional business tools that allow you to easily switch, and provide the most value to your customers. 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

See what's been going on behind the scenes over at itsGratuiTous.com .. and some real examples of life as a music producer where curve balls come, and you have to be ready for them. 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

In this episode we talk about mastering tips to achieve a loud master which still has "dynamics", and how only .1dB was the difference between hearing distortion when mastering a song on BEAT TAPES By GratuiTous Vol. 10 When mastering music, there is a sweet spot to give your music the most excitement and energy.. go too loud, you're wrecking your music.. not loud enough, your music will be lacking! 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

The two ways to make a beat are Original Compositions and Sampling. Both of these take immense skill and talent. Make sure you're practicing to become a better producer so you can truly be proud of your musical works. 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

With Vol. 10 of BEAT TAPES By GratuiTous soon releasing, I'm currently in the final listening stage for audio translation.. in this episode I talk to you about HARSH and PLEASING speakers.. and how they are both beneficial to listen to your music before final release. Also, thanks for those who took part in the survey for the next beatmaking course to the platform.. Serum was the clear winner, so the new course will be Serum for Beatmakers Course :) 📘 FREE 5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BEAT Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

VST3 vs. VST2 Plugins.. What Should You Use? In short, use VST3 for best future-proofing of your music projects... however, there may be times where your software does not support VST3, and that's where you'll have to fallback to the VST2 version of that plugin. As an end user, we really don't see too many benefits of VST2 vs. VST3, as it's mainly developers who gain more features and functionality that we end users get to use when making our music. (The main benefits of VST3 would be usually a resizable GUI, and in FL Studio, we can often right-click in VST3 third-party plugins!) As a bonus, we cover how to buy plugins for music production, and being careful about the best VSTs for beatmaking when they are subscription plugins. 📘 FREE 5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BEAT Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

Did you know that you as the music producer have more control than mixing and mastering engineers? Because music producers work with VSTi's, and have the RAW MIDI Files, we have customizability that no one else has! Take advantage of this to fix problems that audio tools like EQ, Compression, and Gates cannot! 📘 FREE 5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BEAT Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

Today we talk about the whole process of music production TARGETED FROM A BEATMAKER'S POINT OF VIEW. You must understand that being the music producer who makes the beat, you want to be in full control of the song. And in order to do this, it's very important to understand each step of the music production process. We cover the BEATMAKING, ARRANGEMENT, MIXING, MASTERING and AUDIO PAINTING stages of the music production process, and explain that SOUND DESIGN is actually a separate industry! Visit the Website: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ 🔥 TRY MY FREE FL STUDIO TRAINING: https://itsGratuiTous.com/flstudio/ =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

As you've probably realized during your life.. expensive doesn't always mean better. This episode be a nice refresher to understand WORKFLOW is the most important thing to desire. 📘 FREE FL STUDIO TRAINING!: https://itsGratuiTous.com =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

After 12 years of teaching 50,000+ students beatmaking with FL Studio, I've seen common patterns of music production educators.. very often these students end up coming to my platform explaining their journey, or I'm able to see their screen via a FL Studio lesson.. I see exactly where they are at, and what types of videos they've been watching (and sometimes got tricked into purchasing certain products). Learn the 3 Types of Music Production Educators (and red flags to avoid) in this episode. Be sure to visit the home page here: https://itsGratuiTous.com/ =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

Once you learn to make a decent quality beat, the next step people look towards is "how to make it in the music industry", which often includes how to sell beats. Sadly, selling beats does not mean one is a good producer, but that they are very good at marketing. This episode will be very encouraging to those who want to learn to make beats in FL Studio, but get discouraged when comparing them self to others within the industry.. Want a pro-tip? Don't compare yourself to others. 🙂 📘 FREE 5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BEAT Book: https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

When you're new to the music industry, the world of contracts awaits.. Are you ready for them? I was an electrician for 10 years collecting a "regular pay check", just like many of you who want to start making money in the music industry. This FL Studio Podcast Episode on Music Production Made Simple covers Never Selling Yourself Short to learn how to negotiate contracts that are FAIR for both parties involved. 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 Join FL Studio Training Platform: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/ 📘 FREE Beatmaking Book "5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BEAT": https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys

Welcome back to SEASON 3 of Music Production Made Simple with GratuiTous, who is a Recognized FL Studio Trainer! This episode talks about "Digital Spring Cleaning". Making sure you're organized for a fast and efficient workflow in the future, all from a MUSIC PRODUCER'S PROSPECTIVE, of course 🙂 =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/ 🎓 Join FL Studio Training Platform: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/ 📘 FREE Beatmaking Book "5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BEAT": https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys

Collaborating can bring tremendous success and growth to you as a producer making beats.. but are you aware of the cons of collaborating as a beatmaker? =========================== GET THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/s2e33-is-collaborating-hurting-you/ =========================== 📘 Try my FREE Book "5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BEAT": https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys 👍 Watch My FL Studio Courses: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/

The Music Industry is a Long-Term Game.. and Many People Want to RUSH IT.. It takes Time, Patience, Practice, and A LOT of Skill to Succeed.. Are You Ready for It? =========================== GET THIS EPISODE'S RESOURCES: https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/s2e32-music-is-a-long-term-game/ =========================== 📘 Try my FREE Book "5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BEAT": https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys 👍 Watch My FL Studio Courses: https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/