Re: (idm) how to write an idm song using fruityloops

From TheevilD
Sent Wed, Aug 11th 1999, 21:39

Totally agree about the program: its a must have. Everyone should try it.

A few top tips:
program everything at double the tempo that you actually want, to get rolls 
in properly.

don't stick to obvious drum combinations: try using seven snares and a 
cowbell.

write melodies by using the graph editor to stick all of the resonances at 
max and then use cutoff level to tweak the pitch.

if yr beat sounds a bit weak, try putting global cutoff and resonance both to 
about 80 percent.

the heaviest kick sound i can get is by sticking loads of amp and distortion 
and a bit of decay on one of the bass samples from the DS folders.

If anyone has any loops (playlisted: im too boring to control it live) id 
love to hear them

tanks

jorkens