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/

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: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/?post_type=podcast_mpms&amp;p=89050" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/s3e18-should-you-upgrade-to-fl-studio-21/</a> 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/</a> 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E18 - Should You Upgrade to FL Studio 21

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/

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: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/product/sound-selection-in-beats/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/product/sound-selection-in-beats/</a> 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/</a> 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E17 - Sound Selection for Noobies

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/

Learn about online music distribution and getting your music on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon music in this podcast episode! 🔥 ONLINE MUSIC DISTRIBUTION COURSE: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/product/online-music-distribution-course/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/product/online-music-distribution-course/</a> 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: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/product/online-music-distribution-course/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/product/online-music-distribution-course/</a> =========================== 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/</a> 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E16 - How to Get Music On Spotify (Online Music Distribution)

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/

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: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/</a> 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E15 - Should You Sell Your Old Music Gear

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/

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!: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/music/beat-tapes-by-gratuitous-vol-10/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/music/beat-tapes-by-gratuitous-vol-10/</a> 🏡 VISIT WEBSITE: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/</a> 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E14 - Taxes for Producers

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/

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: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/</a> 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E13 - Business Tools vs. Personal Tools

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/

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

S3E12 - Sometimes You Gotta Wing It

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/

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: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/</a> 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E11 - .10dB Causes Distortion (Mastering)

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/

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: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/</a> 📘 FREE 5 KEYS Beatmaking Book: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> =========================== 🎤 Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E10 - Original Compositions vs. Sampling

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/

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: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E9 - Harsh vs. Pleasing Speakers

Music Production Made Simple is a podcast about making beats, hosted by Recognized FL Studio Trainer GratuiTous!  (GratuiTous is independent from FL Studio, and all opinions are his own).This podcast talks about beatmaking, arrangement, mixing, mastering, sound design, music production computers, organization, and business tools for music producers. By listening, you'll be updated when new beatmaking training and music production books by GratuiTous are released on his website!Learn Beatmaking with GratuiTous here:https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/# GratuiTous

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/

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: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E8 - Should You Use VST2 or VST3 Plugins

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/

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: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E7 - Music Producers Have Full Control

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/

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: <a href="http://itsgratuitous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/</a> 🔥 TRY MY FREE FL STUDIO TRAINING: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/flstudio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/flstudio/</a> =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E6 - The Process of Music Production

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/

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!: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com</a> =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E5 - Is Expensive Audio Gear Better

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/

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: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/</a> =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E4 - 3 Types of Music Production Educators

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/

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: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> =========================== 🎤 All Podcast Episode Resources: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 FL Studio Courses by GratuiTous: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S3E3 - Does Selling Beats Mean You're a Good Producer

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

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: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 Join FL Studio Training Platform: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a> 📘 FREE Beatmaking Book "5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BEAT": <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a>

S3E2 - Never Sell Yourself Short

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

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: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/</a> 🎓 Join FL Studio Training Platform: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a> 📘 FREE Beatmaking Book "5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BEAT": <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a>

S3E1 - Digital Spring Cleaning

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/

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: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/s2e33-is-collaborating-hurting-you/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/s2e33-is-collaborating-hurting-you/</a> =========================== 📘 Try my FREE Book "5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BEAT": <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> 👍 Watch My FL Studio Courses: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S2E33 - Is Collaborating Hurting You

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/

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: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/s2e32-music-is-a-long-term-game/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/s2e32-music-is-a-long-term-game/</a> =========================== 📘 Try my FREE Book "5 KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL BEAT": <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/5keys</a> 👍 Watch My FL Studio Courses: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a>

S2E32 - Music is a Long-Term Game

Only one episode in and I’ve already learned some new tricks. However, I’ve counted the word “ok” said over 80 times in episode 15 and it’s making it hard to focus

Hmmm

Music Production Made Simple is a podcast about making beats, hosted by Recognized FL Studio Trainer GratuiTous! (GratuiTous is independent from FL Studio, and all opinions are his own). This podcast talks about beatmaking, arrangement, mixing, mastering, sound design, music production computers, organization, and business tools for music producers. By listening, you'll be updated when new beatmaking training and music production books by GratuiTous are released on his website! Learn Beatmaking with GratuiTous here: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/courses/</a> # GratuiTous

Music Production Made Simple

Welcome to 'Music Production Made Simple'. This is the first episode in the podcast which introduces what to expect from future episodes, and also a brief background on GratuiTous and his approach to this music industry.  (Visit the episode page to watch a video of GratuiTous skateboarding!)https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/001-welcome-to-music-production-made-simple/ For more info on GratuiTous' FL Studio courses, books, studio gear, or 1-on-1 music production lessons, visit:https://itsGratuiTous.com/learning/ Get this episode's resources:https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/001-welcome-to-music-production-made-simple/

Welcome to 'Music Production Made Simple'. This is the first episode in the podcast which introduces what to expect from future episodes, and also a brief background on GratuiTous and his approach to this music industry. (Visit the episode page to watch a video of GratuiTous skateboarding!) <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/001-welcome-to-music-production-made-simple/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/001-welcome-to-music-production-made-simple/</a> For more info on GratuiTous' FL Studio courses, books, studio gear, or 1-on-1 music production lessons, visit: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/learning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/learning/</a> Get this episode's resources: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/001-welcome-to-music-production-made-simple/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/001-welcome-to-music-production-made-simple/</a>

S1E1 - Welcome to Music Production Made Simple

Some big news to celebrate.  The 10 Steps to Become an FL Studio Pro course is officially released.  To celebrate, you can use coupon 10STEPS at checkout to save 50% off the course! In this episode, we discuss some golden nuggets I've come across over the years in terms of mixing and mastering.  Level Matching A/B Comparison Mixing in Solo  We cover some audio examples, and some things to be careful of. Take heed to the advice to make more accurate judgement in your mixing/mastering! Get this episode's resources:https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/20-golden-rules-of-mixing-and-mastering/

Some big news to celebrate. The 10 Steps to Become an FL Studio Pro course is officially released. To celebrate, you can use coupon 10STEPS at checkout to save 50% off the course! In this episode, we discuss some golden nuggets I've come across over the years in terms of mixing and mastering. <ul> <li>Level Matching</li> <li>A/B Comparison</li> <li>Mixing in Solo</li> </ul> We cover some audio examples, and some things to be careful of. Take heed to the advice to make more accurate judgement in your mixing/mastering! Get this episode's resources: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/20-golden-rules-of-mixing-and-mastering/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/20-golden-rules-of-mixing-and-mastering/</a>

S1E20 - Golden Rules of Mixing and Mastering

Automation clips are how we producers allow our music to do things automatically.  However, we still have to set up them up manually, and tell the automation clip what to do. Then, the song will listen to us when we play the song! We can automate pretty much any parameter inside of FL Studio, so the sky truly is the limit! One thing to note which I forgot to mention in the episode.  VST 2 third-party VSTs cannot be right-clicked to create an automation clip.  You'll have to Tools -&gt; Last Tweaked to create an automation clip for those.  (VST3 plugins are fine here!) Get this episode's resources:https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/021-using-automation-clips-in-fl-studio/

Automation clips are how we producers allow our music to do things automatically. However, we still have to set up them up manually, and tell the automation clip what to do. Then, the song will listen to us when we play the song! We can automate pretty much any parameter inside of FL Studio, so the sky truly is the limit! One thing to note which I forgot to mention in the episode. VST 2 third-party VSTs cannot be right-clicked to create an automation clip. You'll have to Tools -&gt; Last Tweaked to create an automation clip for those. (VST3 plugins are fine here!) Get this episode's resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/021-using-automation-clips-in-fl-studio/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/021-using-automation-clips-in-fl-studio/</a>

S1E21 - Using Automation Clips in FL Studio

It's important to stay true to who you are as a music producer in this music industry.  It's easy to look at and compare yourself to others and fall into the same spiral. In this episode, I share various topics from my book 'Proper Producer Mindset', such as:  Pursuing Life as a Music Producer Actually Achieving these Goals to Make it in the Music Industry What (9-to-5) Jobs are Good to Have that Still Allow You to Work on Music Building Your Producer Name/Brand Being Aware of Your Actions and Not Following the Trends  For more info on GratuiTous' FL Studio courses, books, studio gear, or 1-on-1 music production lessons, visit:https://itsGratuiTous.com/learning/ Get this episode's resources:https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/002-proper-producer-mindset/

It's important to stay true to who you are as a music producer in this music industry. It's easy to look at and compare yourself to others and fall into the same spiral. In this episode, I share various topics from my book 'Proper Producer Mindset', such as: <ul> <li>Pursuing Life as a Music Producer</li> <li>Actually Achieving these Goals to Make it in the Music Industry</li> <li>What (9-to-5) Jobs are Good to Have that Still Allow You to Work on Music</li> <li>Building Your Producer Name/Brand</li> <li>Being Aware of Your Actions and Not Following the Trends</li> </ul> For more info on GratuiTous' FL Studio courses, books, studio gear, or 1-on-1 music production lessons, visit: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/learning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/learning/</a> Get this episode's resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/002-proper-producer-mindset/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/002-proper-producer-mindset/</a>

S1E2 - Proper Producer Mindset

Personally, I feel the division between an amateur to professional producer is in their arrangement. It's the patience they apply to their arrangement that constantly prepares and communicates with their listener. This episode not only talks about arrangement, but how to build your song so it flows naturally, and brings out your song's fullest emotion. Links to the book Audio Painting, the course Song Structure and Arrangement Music Course, and the new FL Studio Intermediate Course (releasing end of July 2019), will be in the episode resource links below. Get this episode's resources:https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/009-arranging-your-song-with-audio-painting/

Personally, I feel the division between an amateur to professional producer is in their arrangement. It's the patience they apply to their arrangement that constantly prepares and communicates with their listener. This episode not only talks about arrangement, but how to build your song so it flows naturally, and brings out your song's fullest emotion. Links to the book Audio Painting, the course Song Structure and Arrangement Music Course, and the new FL Studio Intermediate Course (releasing end of July 2019), will be in the episode resource links below. Get this episode's resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/009-arranging-your-song-with-audio-painting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/009-arranging-your-song-with-audio-painting/</a>

S1E9 - Arranging Your Song with Audio Painting

Here's a cool trick to get extra clarity out of your delays. Send the audio insert to a delay insert, apply sidechain compression on this delay insert whenever the audio insert plays. An audio example is provided in this episode! Get this episode's resources:https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/019-delay-with-sidechain-compression/

Here's a cool trick to get extra clarity out of your delays. Send the audio insert to a delay insert, apply sidechain compression on this delay insert whenever the audio insert plays. An audio example is provided in this episode! Get this episode's resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/019-delay-with-sidechain-compression/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/019-delay-with-sidechain-compression/</a>

S1E19 - Delay with Sidechain Compression

Welcome to SAFE SPOTS™. SAFE SPOTS™ is a term GratuiTous has coined over the years which reveals where you can place your sounds within your drum loop for them to sound good no matter what! In addition, you’ll also learn about the ORGANIC TOOLS available to you in your DAW (music program) to further enhance this drum loop. GratuiTous calls these tools ORGANIC because they’re absolutely FREE in any music production program. In addition, GratuiTous has also written a book on this SAFE SPOTS™ concept, which can be found on the episode's page below on his website. Get this episode's resources:https://itsGratuitous.com/podcast/007-safe-spots-create-amazing-drum-loops/

Welcome to SAFE SPOTS™. SAFE SPOTS™ is a term GratuiTous has coined over the years which reveals where you can place your sounds within your drum loop for them to sound good no matter what! In addition, you’ll also learn about the ORGANIC TOOLS available to you in your DAW (music program) to further enhance this drum loop. GratuiTous calls these tools ORGANIC because they’re absolutely FREE in any music production program. In addition, GratuiTous has also written a book on this SAFE SPOTS™ concept, which can be found on the episode's page below on his website. Get this episode's resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/007-safe-spots-create-amazing-drum-loops/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuitous.com/podcast/007-safe-spots-create-amazing-drum-loops/</a>

S1E7 - SAFE SPOTS: Create Amazing Drum Loops

This episode asks you an interesting question: "When making your beats, what do you first start with?  The Instruments, the Drum Loop, or do you create both at the same time?" It's an interesting topic for discussion, upon which GratuiTous gives his opinion.  It may spark some creativity for your own productions! In addition, we cover some popular courses within GratuiTous' music production membership, and how to overcome beat block/producer's block. Get this episode's resources:https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/006-different-approaches-to-making-a-beat/

This episode asks you an interesting question: "When making your beats, what do you first start with? The Instruments, the Drum Loop, or do you create both at the same time?" It's an interesting topic for discussion, upon which GratuiTous gives his opinion. It may spark some creativity for your own productions! In addition, we cover some popular courses within GratuiTous' music production membership, and how to overcome beat block/producer's block. Get this episode's resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/006-different-approaches-to-making-a-beat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/006-different-approaches-to-making-a-beat/</a>

S1E6 - Different Approaches to Making a Beat

What should be your goal when mixing a track? Should every instrument stand out with clarity?  How do you achieve balance? Do VSTs even compete with expensive analog gear? These are just some of the questions new and intermediate producers face when starting out. In this episode, we cover what your goal of mixing should be, and many helpful tips to improve your mixes so you can give your music a fair comparison when using effects like EQ and Compression. Get this episode's resources:https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/011-goal-of-mixing-the-analog-vs-digital-debate

What should be your goal when mixing a track? Should every instrument stand out with clarity? How do you achieve balance? Do VSTs even compete with expensive analog gear? These are just some of the questions new and intermediate producers face when starting out. In this episode, we cover what your goal of mixing should be, and many helpful tips to improve your mixes so you can give your music a fair comparison when using effects like EQ and Compression. Get this episode's resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/011-goal-of-mixing-the-analog-vs-digital-debate/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/011-goal-of-mixing-the-analog-vs-digital-debate</a>

S1E11 - Goal of Mixing - the Analog vs. Digital Debate

So you're wanting to get started in music production, eh? It all seems fun, until it starts getting serious.  It's at these times where you reflect on past decisions you've made and how you could of approached certain situations a little differently. That's what we cover in this episode. What to prepare BEFORE you release your brand and music.  Additionally, how to stay professional at all times, and always be aware of your decisions and the outcome those decisions can bring. If you want to be a professional music producer, you must be aware of your actions, and the image you are portraying to the world. For more info on GratuiTous' FL Studio courses, books, studio gear, or 1-on-1 music production lessons, visit:https://itsGratuiTous.com/learning/ Get this episode's resources:https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/010-before-releasing-your-music/

So you're wanting to get started in music production, eh? It all seems fun, until it starts getting serious. It's at these times where you reflect on past decisions you've made and how you could of approached certain situations a little differently. That's what we cover in this episode. What to prepare BEFORE you release your brand and music. Additionally, how to stay professional at all times, and always be aware of your decisions and the outcome those decisions can bring. If you want to be a professional music producer, you must be aware of your actions, and the image you are portraying to the world. For more info on GratuiTous' FL Studio courses, books, studio gear, or 1-on-1 music production lessons, visit: <a href="https://itsGratuiTous.com/learning/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/learning/</a> Get this episode's resources: <a href="https://itsgratuitous.com/podcast/010-before-releasing-your-music/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://itsGratuiTous.com/podcast/010-before-releasing-your-music/</a>

S1E10 - Before Releasing Your Music

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