A Great Reverb Trick for Positioning Instruments Visually in FL Studio (X-Y-Z Controller)

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  • čas přidán 10. 09. 2024
  • Let's talk about my X-Y-Z Controller Reverb trick and how to set it up in FL Studio to enhance your mixing sessions.
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    - STRINGS: Metropolis Ark 1 & 3, Nucleus, Cinematic Studio Strings, Fluid Shorts, Cinematic Strings 2, Jaeger
    - BRASS: Metropolis Ark 1 & 3, JXL Brass, Nucleus, Twelve Horn Ensemble, CineBrass CORE, Century Brass, Jaeger, Angry Brass
    - CHOIR: Oceania, Metropolis Ark 1, Stormchoir 2
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    - HYBRID PERCS & LOOPS: Damage, PercX, Decimator Drums, Cerberus
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    - SYNTHS: Juggernaut, Serum, Harmor, Jaeger, Evolution Atlantica,
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    - SOLO STRINGS: Tina Guo Solo Cello, Solos of the Sea, Cinematic Studio Strings Solo
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    - REVERB: ValhallaRoom, ValhallaShimmer
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    Libraries I use most:
    - Strings: Metropolis Ark 1, Cinematic Strings 2, Fluid Shorts, Jaeger
    - Brass: Metropolis Ark 1, Century Brass, Jaeger
    - Percussion: Damage, Rhapsody Orchestral Percussion
    - Choir: Metropolis Ark 1, Oceania
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    - Mixing & Mastering: iZotope Ozone, ValhallaRoom, ValhallaShimmer, FL Studio Plugins
    - DAW: FL Studio 20

Komentáře • 82

  • @nannak007
    @nannak007 Před 5 lety +15

    Great tutorial thanks alex.....btw we can also use a plugin called virtual sound stage to position the instruments of orchestra.

    • @AlexMoukala
      @AlexMoukala  Před 5 lety +6

      Thanks for mentioning that! I forgot to name it.
      That plugin was actually the inspiration behind that trick, and can be used in any DAW I think.

    • @nannak007
      @nannak007 Před 5 lety +2

      Yes it works on all daws ! That company also provides demo of the pro version for free(settings won't be saved) people can try it and consider buying it if it feels worthy!

    • @PaulCassidyOrchestrations
      @PaulCassidyOrchestrations Před 5 lety +2

      That's not entirely true, Cody. I use Virtual Sound Stage on some instruments, with mixed results. It does have an option to pre-listen, and auto-detect, which puts whichever sample you put though it to a centralised position on the soundstage. From this central position, then you can start moving it around the stage to wherever you want to place it. So it does actually allow for the fact that different libraries are pre-panned differently.

    • @lifewhyz
      @lifewhyz Před 5 lety +1

      @@PaulCassidyOrchestrations It sounds like it gives you _more_ control. Who makes this plugin?
      I have Logic Pro X, so the XY isn't really an option for me. I could rig something similar up in SmartTools but it would be a pain and it wouldn't have quite the same effect. Makes me nostalgic for the old day of Frooty Loops. I really might have to pick up FL20 soon.
      *[EDIT]* I just checked out the company who made this plugin. Parallax Audio. It looks good. Worth a try, anyway. Looks like they offer a demo of the full Pro Version of the software, but you can't save your settings.
      It's the only thing they sell, and it has a Lite and Pro version with an upgrade option to Pro. While the price isn't bad, I'm currently in the process of purchasing a new iMac to replace my dying MBP (notorious late-2011 model) _and_ I just blew money on Black Friday deals that I probably didn't _need._ So I can't really can't justify _another_ plugin right now. But maybe soon...
      www.parallax-audio.com

    • @PaulCassidyOrchestrations
      @PaulCassidyOrchestrations Před 5 lety +2

      Yeah definitely give it a shot. Bear in mind it is not an actual reverb, it only gives you early reflections, so you will still need to add your own reverb tail. But it puts the intruments in a virtual space very well, with a combination of ER's and EQ cuts to control Z-depth as you move it around the stage. I only have the lite version and it is more than enough for my needs. I don't use it on percussion instruments as it gives a strange "slap-back" artifact effect that I don't like, but it works well on all other instruments. For percussion I use a great free plugin called Panagement.
      www.auburnsounds.com/products/Panagement.html
      This is in quite similar to VSS2, except it doesn't give you ER's so you'd have to add your own, but it controls Z-depth and panning superbly in a similar way that VSS2 does. The downside is the interface is very small so you have to take your time to get accurate results but it's one of the best freebies out there. I would give that a shot with your own reverb setup as well. Because if I'd discovered this before I bought VSS2, I probably would have gone with it and not paid out for VSS2. It's all down to your personal preference.
      One more option worth trying is EAReveb2, which I also use. I think it's the same price as VSS2, but this one has a stage positioner AND also it's own reverb. It's like a poor man's MIR PRO, but it's still a great product worth trying, if you are considering stage positioning software. I thought I'd throw this one in the mix as one of my tracks is featured on their website using their stage positioning feaure. :P
      www.eareckon.com/en/products/eareverb2-reverb-plug-in.html
      Best of luck.

  • @Drumvicious_
    @Drumvicious_ Před 5 lety +16

    As soon as I saw that abstract art on the arrangement view I subbed, like this guy knows FL more than Image Line

  • @willemojnr
    @willemojnr Před 4 lety +13

    The more I learn about FL Studio, the more I realize I don't know anything yet. Very cool.

  • @dustwavethemusic
    @dustwavethemusic Před 5 lety +13

    I'm always blown away by your skill, knowledge, and willingness to share your knowledge! Thanks Alex!

  • @Diego0wnz
    @Diego0wnz Před rokem +2

    After thorough testing, I found these values to perform quite realistic reverb:
    dry: 0.9 - input * 0.5
    wet: 0.35 + input * 0.25

  • @cresa7752
    @cresa7752 Před 2 lety +1

    My friend, you just answered a question I have had for the longest time. How to position the tracks and have full control over them throughout the song. I never would have thought of using XYZ, until now. This is a game changer for me since I would do everything manually by automating before.
    Thank you!

  • @ComplexSkepsisvehementalbeats

    Ive never seen a build like this.... Im impressed and curious... this is really something...

  • @PaulCassidyOrchestrations

    That's a brilliant tip Alex! That's a great use for the X-Y-Z plug, I've always wondered what it was for. And the fact that the whole setup is visual is a massive plus point! Thank you!

  • @FMaple
    @FMaple Před 5 lety +1

    OMG another tutorial video! You complete me, Alex.
    Your tutorial teach me a lot and now I finally can make my own music. Seriously these videos deserve more attention.

  • @AlEx-ro7kd
    @AlEx-ro7kd Před 5 lety +2

    I learnt this from your other tutorial and this is so useful. I use it for other genres too it's very versatile

  • @viralgosar157
    @viralgosar157 Před 5 lety +2

    I was searching for this only whole day and you made my day Alex

  • @tomschlaiss5735
    @tomschlaiss5735 Před 5 měsíci

    Informative video, cheers from Germany

  • @VibrantDesigns
    @VibrantDesigns Před 2 lety

    I realized this tool can be so OP, for example you could map Valhalla super massive and EQ to create instant pads from any sounds, bassy or noisy, wet or dry, I am going to make some cool stuff with that

  • @marcofranco42
    @marcofranco42 Před měsícem

    Bro, you are awesome in FL

  • @Nitrosetheprodigy
    @Nitrosetheprodigy Před 4 lety

    Melody out of this world

  • @TransverseAudio
    @TransverseAudio Před 5 lety +1

    Great tutorial, Alex. I never really took advantage of the X-Y-Z Controller and I really should start using it.

  • @MauriceWilliams
    @MauriceWilliams Před 3 lety

    Thanks my brother for your help.

  • @przemekbodziio4631
    @przemekbodziio4631 Před 3 lety

    You are the best!! I love showing your work and yours tutorials ♥️♥️

  • @Evangelionism
    @Evangelionism Před 5 lety +5

    * Lays my body to sleep for the night after switching off the lights.*
    * Closes eyes with blanket snug over me.*
    * Finds comfortable position.*
    * 50 minutes pass*
    * EYES OPEN VIOLENTLY - "WAIT!"*
    * Gets up*
    * Heads to computer*
    * Opens CZcams*
    *"A-l-e-x-M-o-u-k-a-l-a"*
    * Triple-checks for new uploads*
    "Ah, okay. I didn't miss any videos after all. Good, good."
    * Returns to bed to rest the night before exams tomorrow.*
    * Sleeps well knowing the most important event in his entire existence was not missed out on.*

  • @yuulian4776
    @yuulian4776 Před 4 lety

    Man i learned so much from you! I will buy the evenant course in December ! I can't wait. You are awesome sir, thank you so much brother!

  • @deekay2724
    @deekay2724 Před 5 lety

    Man, this tutorial is just INSANE... Thx for the tip Alex!

  • @warphalak
    @warphalak Před 2 lety

    Wow... crap! My mixing process got a boost! Thank you for this!

  • @akshaydalal3176
    @akshaydalal3176 Před 3 lety

    youre so goated wtf. This tutorial is crucial.

  • @varunm.s5597
    @varunm.s5597 Před 5 lety

    most awaited tutorial for me.i badly needed to learn this.Thanks man

  • @aosorioferrer98
    @aosorioferrer98 Před měsícem

    Fantastic

  • @emreteselli6020
    @emreteselli6020 Před rokem

    Damn sir thanks, you helped me a lot :)

  • @FredTRZ
    @FredTRZ Před 5 lety +1

    Man this is genius ! Thx !

  • @LiminalStvte
    @LiminalStvte Před rokem

    should connect a low pass filter also to send it backwards in the mix. just to cut the highs a bit

  • @M-KodeOfficial
    @M-KodeOfficial Před 5 lety

    Thank you! Been trying to find a way to do this for ages. This is super helpful! Thanks again :D

  • @azakitakanashi8168
    @azakitakanashi8168 Před 5 lety

    Finally.... ive struggled with this controller and how to map it to many vsts....tnx man :p

  • @anandabadudu__
    @anandabadudu__ Před 4 lety

    thanks for sharing this knowledge alex

  • @aadhashorts
    @aadhashorts Před 4 měsíci

    Lovely 😊

  • @PaleAle91
    @PaleAle91 Před 5 lety

    You are the bext Alex, thanks so much!

  • @18CC
    @18CC Před 3 lety

    Nice trick.

  • @ayanansari880
    @ayanansari880 Před 5 lety

    Another amazing tutorial ♥️

  • @vaultcry
    @vaultcry Před 5 lety

    U are best! Thnx a lot for this, realy.

  • @sinaruden9280
    @sinaruden9280 Před 5 lety

    0:43 ahahaahahahahahaha his face. thanks for the great educational content man

  • @ep1cn3ss2
    @ep1cn3ss2 Před 3 lety +2

    Your newsletter template link is not working :(

  • @MrSwarup3
    @MrSwarup3 Před 5 lety

    Aswome Tricks ... thanks Alex

  • @siddhantpetkar9728
    @siddhantpetkar9728 Před 4 lety

    I love you man ❤️

  • @NoobdaProducer
    @NoobdaProducer Před rokem

    I'm trying to use but I don't know why I'm my fl studio it's not working. Means when I'm trying to make it left or right sound is not panning in left or right

  • @dantesdjay2068
    @dantesdjay2068 Před 5 lety +1

    How can I make something similar to this work in Cubase? Is there a plug-in I can insert on my group tracks to control the 2 sends to the dry and wet ?

  • @Flux_One
    @Flux_One Před 4 lety +1

    There is no subscribe button on the page you linked to. It looks like the link's broken: [chimpy_form forms="3"]

  • @lukeluca2666
    @lukeluca2666 Před 4 lety

    THIS IS HUGE

  • @Deeznutsflyhighintheair

    U can use Patcher to streamline

  • @darrenelkins5923
    @darrenelkins5923 Před 11 měsíci

    great stuff. what are the lines all over your playlist? thanks

  • @Bee_Mavrick
    @Bee_Mavrick Před 5 lety

    Damn. This is going to help alot. It's going to help ease my mind since I can actually see it and I'm not trying to commit to memory. But I'd like to know if this works in FL studio mobile.

  • @johndove343
    @johndove343 Před 5 lety

    I tried to use the blank template that you sent out and when I opened it up, kontact wouldn't open a library, it will just permanently load with metropolis and with other plug ins it will load but not allow me to use them, as in no noise can be made. I contacted native instruments and they weren't sure what to do. Any idea what could be causing this? thanks for the great videos

  • @savielhell33
    @savielhell33 Před 5 lety

    legend :D

  • @neverlow777
    @neverlow777 Před rokem

    Do you have this soundtrack on live stream tutorial? Its fire

  • @meshkasound485
    @meshkasound485 Před 3 lety

    Hey, is there any chance to fix your page with orchestral template?

  • @MCGIMMICKTV
    @MCGIMMICKTV Před 5 lety

    Great tutorial again! I'm just a bit confused...and not quite sure I'm doing it right.
    You link your main instrument groups (like Strings) to the reverb but do you also link the subgroups (basses, cello's etc) by itself?

  • @Gregory-ud6zq
    @Gregory-ud6zq Před 3 lety

    Dude looked like he was about to fall asleep at the beginning hahahahahaha

  • @fa-oj5dh
    @fa-oj5dh Před 5 lety

    why not work for me ? :( keeping move the dot around and the sound Positioning not change

  • @Michael-cd9qh
    @Michael-cd9qh Před 4 lety +1

    So if you're not using the Z, why not use Fruity X-Y Controller? Why do you use Fruity X-Y-Z?

  • @ConnorEllisMusic
    @ConnorEllisMusic Před 5 lety +1

    Please bear in mind, if you use EastWest, the sound is already panned/positioned.

    • @nilstarlight
      @nilstarlight Před 5 lety +3

      Please listen to what he says in the video :D

  • @overloaded808
    @overloaded808 Před rokem

    no more orchestral FL template?

  • @tinyboy662
    @tinyboy662 Před 5 lety

    I love you , love you so much , tks you so much , you are cute the best in the world

  • @PRODRANE
    @PRODRANE Před 5 lety

    what are that vertical lines on pattern?

  • @stephenchristoph30
    @stephenchristoph30 Před 5 lety

    is there something like this for ableton?

  • @patsony
    @patsony Před 5 lety

    you add me future

  • @elijahjflowers
    @elijahjflowers Před 4 lety

    5:03 comments about the formula input process.

  • @LevellerBeats
    @LevellerBeats Před 5 lety +3

    • @Evangelionism
      @Evangelionism Před 5 lety +2

      I don't want to die.
      And no, I'm not sure, man. Sorry.

    • @TransverseAudio
      @TransverseAudio Před 5 lety

      @@Evangelionism Hey J, nice seeing you here!

  • @sasufreqchann
    @sasufreqchann Před 5 lety

    FL STUDIOO

  • @thimovijfschaft3271
    @thimovijfschaft3271 Před 5 lety

    I wish Reaper had this

  • @riOdariot
    @riOdariot Před 2 lety

    Nice one. You sound so east european... 🤔🤔

  • @cardonblue6907
    @cardonblue6907 Před 2 lety

    I've simulated your steps, but it doesn't work. I don't know the reason.

  • @migats2160
    @migats2160 Před 3 lety

    Although my sound position controller is better, it generates delay depending on how far it is, your position controller is more useful.

  • @Vincent-uf7eh
    @Vincent-uf7eh Před 3 lety +1

    look at this face while he moves the marker around at the very beginning
    *dead inside*

  • @hodshonf
    @hodshonf Před 5 lety

    EAReverb

  • @DubbleVisions
    @DubbleVisions Před 3 lety

    YOU MIC IS VERY LOUD