Creating the Perfect Rising White Noise in FL Studio

When it comes to adding tension and excitement to your music, a rising white noise effect can be the perfect ingredient. Whether you're working on an EDM track or just need a little something to spice up a transition, FL Studio has everything you need to create a professional-sounding white noise effect. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of creating a rising white noise effect in FL Studio so you can elevate your music production game.

Step 1: Open the 3xOSC Generator
To create a white noise effect, we'll first need to generate white noise. Thankfully, FL Studio comes with a built-in generator: the 3xOSC. To open this, navigate to the Channel Rack, click the plus '+' icon, and choose '3xOSC' from the list of available plugins.

Step 2: Customize the 3xOSC Settings
To create the white noise effect, we need to turn off all oscillators except the third. To do this, set the 'Crs' and 'Fine' values for oscillators 1 and 2 to '0'. Next, set the 'PW' value of oscillator 3 to '50%' so it creates a noise sound. Finally, turn the 'Volume' of oscillators 1 and 2 all the way down while setting the 'Volume' of oscillator 3 to the desired level.

Step 3: Add a Filter
Adding a filter can help shape the sound and create the rising effect of the white noise. Select the 'Filter' tab on the 3xOSC plugin, and choose a 'Low Pass' filter. This allows the low frequencies to pass through while attenuating the higher frequencies.

Step 4: Automate the Cutoff Frequency
The key to creating the rising effect is automating the filter's cutoff frequency. In FL Studio, this can be accomplished with an automation clip. To create an automation clip for the cutoff frequency, right-click on the 'Cut' knob under the 'Filter' tab in the 3xOSC plugin and click 'Create automation clip.' This will add an automation clip to the playlist, which can be adjusted in the same way you would adjust any audio or MIDI clip.

Step 5: Shape the Rising Effect
Now that you have an automation clip, you can shape the rising effect of the white noise. Click on the automation clip in the playlist and adjust the curve to your desired shape. An upward curve will create a more gradual rise in the cutoff frequency, while a steeper curve will create a faster rise. Experiment with different curves and lengths to find the perfect rising white noise effect for your track.

And that's it! You now have a professional-sounding rising white noise effect in FL Studio. With a little practice and experimentation, you can easily use this technique to enhance your own music productions.