This article is all about the Fruity Convolver in FL Studio 20. We'll look at how this reverb tool can make your melodies sound more atmospheric and how to use its many presets. We'll also cover the important 'dry' and 'wet' controls and how to automate them for cool effects.
What Is The Fruity Convolver?
The Fruity Convolver is a reverb plugin in FL Studio 20. It's great for adding atmosphere to your sounds, especially melodies. When you use it, your sound will get louder and have an echo effect. It can make a track that's already atmospheric even more so.
Key Takeaways
- The Fruity Convolver is a reverb plugin.
- It's best used for melodies.
- It can make sounds more atmospheric.
- You'll want to turn down your melody a bit when using it.
Exploring Presets
The Convolver has a ton of presets. It can be a bit much at first, but there are many options to try. You can find presets that make your sound seem like it's in a bathroom, a warehouse, or even a dark, ancient place. The best way to start is to just flip through them until you find something you like.
Some interesting presets include:
- Bathroom
- Warehouse
- Hall
- Dark
- Shrine
Understanding Dry And Wet
The two most important controls on the Fruity Convolver are 'dry' and 'wet'.
- Wetness: This controls the echo. If you set it to zero, there's no echo.
- Dry: This controls how much of the original, uneffected sound comes through. You can use this to create fading effects, where the sound slowly disappears.
You can also automate these controls. This means you can make the dry or wet levels change over time in your song. For example, you could have the dry level go down to create a fade-out effect. This is a common technique in music production for transitions.
Other Things To Know
While there are other knobs and settings on the Convolver, you don't need to worry about them too much when you're starting out. The presets and the dry/wet controls are the main things to focus on. There's also a randomize function if you want to experiment with new sounds.
The Convolver is mostly for melodies. While you might use it on snares sometimes, it's primarily a tool for making your melodies sound bigger and more interesting. FL Studio has a lot of depth, and the Convolver is a good example of a powerful tool that many people might not even use.
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