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Adding White Noise to Your Projects in FL Studio 12: A Step-by-Step Guide

May 17, 2024

If you're a music producer looking to add some texture to your tracks, white noise might be the perfect solution. White noise can be used as a background element, a transition effect, or even as part of a more complex sound design. In this article, we will show you how to easily add white noise to your projects in FL Studio 12.


Step 1: Choose a White Noise Generator Plugin
FL Studio 12 comes with several native plugins that can be used to generate white noise. The easiest option is the 3x OSC plugin, which has a dedicated white noise oscillator.


To add the 3x OSC plugin to your project, follow these steps:



  1. Open the Channel Rack by pressing F6 or clicking the channel rack button in the toolbar.

  2. Click on the + button at the bottom of the Channel Rack to open the plugin picker.

  3. Find the 3x OSC plugin in the list, and double-click it or drag it into the channel rack.


Step 2: Configure the 3x OSC Plugin
Now that you've added the 3x OSC plugin to your project, you need to configure it to generate white noise. To do this:



  1. Ensure that the 3x OSC plugin is selected in the channel rack.

  2. In the 3x OSC plugin window, turn off the first two oscillators by clicking on the oscillator 1 and oscillator 2 buttons so that they are grayed out.

  3. Click on the oscillator 3 button to activate it. Change the oscillator waveform to noise by clicking on the waveform button and selecting the noise option.


Step 3: Customize Your White Noise Sound
Now that your white noise is set up, you can customize the sound to suit your project. You might want to:



  1. Adjust the volume using the vol knob.

  2. Add filters, effects, or modulation using the FL Studio 12 Mixer or additional effects plugins on the 3x OSC channel.

  3. Automate the volume, filters, or any other parameter to create evolving or dynamic white noise sounds.


Step 4: Incorporate White Noise into Your Project
Once you've customized your white noise sound, you can incorporate it into your project by:



  1. Creating a new pattern for the white noise and adding it to the Playlist, or

  2. Adding the white noise directly to an existing pattern by drawing it into the Piano Roll.


Don't be afraid to experiment with white noise and other sound textures. They can add depth and interest to your music and help you create a unique sound signature.


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