How I Start Every Song - Free FLP Template

• Pre-loaded drum samples for various genres • Multiple bass instruments to get started • Sound effects including risers, followers, and white noises • Organized structure designed for maximum creativity

The template handles organization automatically so you can focus on being musical instead of worrying about staying organized and keeping everything neat.

The template file is available for free on Google Drive with a link provided in the video description.

Step-by-step instructions are written in the description, covering download, extraction, and proper installation into FL Studio's template folder.

Download the zipped folder from Google Drive and extract it to your system drive's Program Files folder at Program Files (x86) > Image Line > FL Studio 20 > data > templates.

• Once installed, select File > New from Template to load the In The Mix production template • The template becomes your default FL Studio starting point • You can switch back to basic templates anytime using the New from Template menu

Keep the original zipped folder for future use so you can reload the template whenever needed.

Navigate to Options > File Settings > Project tab to set a data folder where all samples and recorded sounds will be saved for this project.

• Select Track Inspector on the left side dropdown menu • Set mixer to Extra Large view for bigger faders and better effect visibility • Extra Large view provides more resolution and easier workflow

• Reference tracks at the top for comparing against other artists • Bass, Drums, Sound Effects, Vocals, and Vocal Effects groups included • Add more tracks by right-clicking and pressing I to insert new track

Right-click at the top of groups and select auto color to match instruments with channel rack colors for visual organization across the interface.

• All drum samples routed to drum bus for collective volume control • Individual mixer inserts for each sound with group buses for category control • This allows both individual and group-level volume management

• Drums displayed in gray color • Instruments in blue and purple • Sound effects in white • Access groups by pressing the designated button in channel rack

• Low-tempo hip-hop style drums with swing • Higher-tempo trap drums with solid fundamentals • Balanced drum set with professional sound quality

FPC included for finger drumming with space to add your own drum samples and melodic sounds.

All drums automatically routed to drum bus on mixer, with patterns already set up in the playlist for immediate use.

• Created using Fruity Three Oscillator (free FL Studio plugin) • Solid sub bass perfect for trap and track thickening • Routed to mixer for easy control

• Built on Harmless with integrated EQ and wave shaper • Experimental distortion capabilities • Classic analog-style bass that becomes a lead at higher octaves

• Created on Harmless synthesizer • Sounds full even with minimal note input • Expressive with mod wheel control and works well across different octaves

• Versatile for chord stacks across multiple octaves • Adjustable pluck dial for significant tonal changes • Sounds quality remains strong across different register ranges

All included sounds serve as starting points to be deleted, modified, or enhanced based on your preferences.

• Wide variety of risers and followers • Multiple crash and transition sounds • Varied textures for creative sound design

• Jupiter analog synth white noise • Prophet analog synth white noise • Both are legitimate captures from actual analog synthesizers

White noise tracks sent to dedicated noise channel with EQ for creating custom risers and followers by sweeping frequencies.

• Every sample and synth includes basic processing • Effects displayed beneath faders in Extra Large view • Click effects directly without navigating through channel effects chain

• Fruity Balance gain plugin at the end of each track channel • Allows fader to remain high while controlling final output level • Improves workflow visibility and ease of use

• Drums, Bass, Instruments, Vocals, and Vocal Effects each have dedicated buses • Pull down individual group bus to control all sounds in that category simultaneously • More efficient than adjusting individual track faders

Compact Plugin List view available through View menu for expanded effects visibility.

Add vocal recordings to the dedicated vocal track routed to track 28 with integrated effects capability.

• Fruity Send plugins for controlling delay and reverb amounts • Vocal effects routed to separate delay and reverb channels • Ability to automate send levels per word or phrase

Detailed vocal processing setup explained in depth in a separate video for those wanting to fully utilize this section.

Remove vocal processing section entirely by selecting tracks, holding Ctrl, right-clicking, and resetting to default if not needed.

Select an unused mixer track, hold Shift, use scroll wheel to drag it alongside existing tracks, then name and color it to match the template.

• Select multiple instruments in the channel rack while holding Shift • Press Alt + G to add a group name like Drums or Percussion • New group appears in the dropdown for easy organization

Match new track colors with their instrument function to maintain visual organization across channel rack, mixer, and playlist.

Template structure allows for any number of additional instruments and groups based on your specific project needs.

Metronome included but can feel harsh and difficult when recording to directly.

• Parametric EQ applied to control metronome frequencies • Delay effect added to soften the metronome sound • Creates musical and rhythmical feel instead of harsh clicking

Delay makes it easier to enter into a sense of rhythm when recording, especially for guitar and other instruments.

If you dislike recording to a metronome, adding delay and EQ can help you get into the rhythm better while keeping timing accurate.

The template is designed to accelerate the creative process by handling technical organization automatically.

All included sounds and settings are meant as starting points that should be customized to fit your specific musical vision.

• Delete sounds you don't use • Modify existing instruments to your liking • Add your own samples and effects • Adapt the template to your workflow

Download the template, experiment with it in your productions, and share feedback in the comments about your experience using it.