Creating a White Noise Riser in FL Studio: Step-by-Step Guide

White noise risers are essential elements in various music genres, adding tension and excitement to builds and transitions. FL Studio, a popular digital audio workstation (DAW), allows musicians and producers to create their own white noise risers easily. In this article, we will guide you through the process of creating a white noise riser in FL Studio.

Step 1: Open FL Studio and create a new project.

Begin by opening FL Studio, navigate to 'New from template,' and select 'Minimal > Basic with limiter.'

Step 2: Add 3x Osc plugin.

Click on the '+' icon in the channel rack, then choose the 3x Osc plugin. This plugin generates simple waveforms, including white noise, which we will use for creating the riser.

Step 3: Configure 3x Osc settings.

In the 3x Osc interface, select the 'noise' waveform for Oscillator 1. Turn off Oscillator 2 and Oscillator 3 by clicking on the green LEDs next to them. This isolates the noise waveform.

Step 4: Adjusting the volume envelope.

Next, go to the 'envelope settings' in the 3x Osc plugin and select the 'volume' tab. Activate the envelope by clicking on the box next to 'Vol'. Adjust the envelope settings to shape the white noise riser as per your preference. A common riser shape has a slow attack, full sustain, and a fast release.

Step 5: Applying effects.

Direct the 3x Osc plugin to the mixer by assigning it to a free mixer insert. Click on it and select an insert in the mixer. After this, add a fruity reverb effect by selecting it from the available effects in the mixer insert. Adjust the settings of reverb, like size, decay, and wetness, until the desired ambiance is created.

Step 6: Automating the frequency cutoff.

To give the riser a sweeping sound, add a low-pass filter to the mixer insert that controls the frequency cutoff. Experiment with different filter plugins, such as Fruity Free Filter or Fruity Love Philter, and enable the low-pass filter option. Automate the filter's frequency cutoff and resonance using automation clips in FL Studio.

Step 7: Arrange the white noise riser.

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With these steps, you can create an engaging white noise riser in FL Studio. Customize the riser further with additional effects and automation to match your track's theme and style.