FL Studio 20 is a powerful music production software, but to get the most out of it, you need to be familiar with its shortcut keys. In this video, we’ll be covering the most important and useful shortcut keys in FL Studio 20.
F1 Key: Your One-Stop-Shop for FL Studio Help
The first and probably the most important shortcut key is F1. Pressing the F1 key will open the Image Line manual, which is an excellent resource for all things FL Studio. If you’re looking for information about a specific feature, you can use the manual to search for it, and you’ll get a comprehensive breakdown of how to use it.
Maximizing Screen Space with F5-F12 Shortcuts
The next set of shortcut keys are on the F keys, and they’ll come in handy if you’re working on a laptop or a small screen. For example, F5 collapses and expands the playlist, F6 turns the channel rack on and off, F7 opens the piano roll, F9 opens and closes the mixer, and F12 closes everything. Additionally, the F8 key opens the plug-in picker, which shows all the plugins you have installed, and you can drag and drop them into your project.
Playlist Power: Mastering the Draw, Paint, and Delete Tools
The playlist is one of the most important parts of FL Studio, and there are several shortcut keys that will help you navigate and manipulate it. For example, P is the draw tool, B is the paint tool, D is the delete tool, T is the mute tool, S is the slip tool, and C is the slice tool. By using these shortcuts, you can perform actions quickly and efficiently, without having to navigate the top bar.
Streamline Your Workflow with Copy and Consolidate Shortcuts
Another useful feature in FL Studio 20 is the ability to select audio. The E key is an easy way to select audio, but if you hold Ctrl and left-click and drag, it will have the same effect as the Select tool. Additionally, if you want to copy and paste audio, you can use Ctrl + C and Ctrl + V, or Ctrl + B to copy it to the next available slot. To consolidate audio, you can select it, then press Ctrl + Shift + Alt + C, and it will open the render panel.
In conclusion, knowing the FL Studio 20 shortcut keys will significantly improve your workflow and make you feel more comfortable using the software. Whether you’re working on a laptop or a desktop, these shortcuts will help you navigate and manipulate the software efficiently.