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Naming Patterns In FL

i notice when i do remixes of other people who are using fruity loops studio, they dont name their patterns.. for example "Kick1, kick 2, clap 1, clap2 etc.." i think it makes the producing so much easier if you do name them..

just a suggestion.

My flow just developed without them. I know what my patterns do, so I don't need to name them.

Of course, if someone wanted to do a remix, I'd go through and organize the requested flp for their sake.

NAME THEM !

I find not naming things is bad practice, if there is an option to name things you are using, name them

Heh, yeah I've noticed this too sometimes... And a whole lot of things thrown here and there.

Mostly I like to work really organized. It always helps me later as well in case I'd like to look something up.

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Originally posted by Icone Heh, yeah I've noticed this too sometimes... And a whole lot of things thrown here and there. Mostly I like to work really organized. It always helps me later as well in case I'd like to look something up.

x1.

Good organizing is the key

Yes absolutely name them.
I don't only name my patterns but I make sure they're all color coded.

All the lower frequency sounds get dark colors and the brighter higher synths get lighters shades. I can't understand how people mix w/out naming patterns. A solid track for me can have up to 70 patterns and if they're not named I'll waste too much time searching for them.
Also it helps to have a default rack with reserved patterns (kick, percussion, pad, synth, etc) and I'll keep them empty for new songs to make things easier.

I name everything. Also I name a pattern into a blank, by pushing a spacebar for its name, for a nice separator to keep things tidy. Never got into color coding though.

Also I order everything. The channels, patterns, and mixer inserts are all in the same order so I know exactly where everything is.

Hijack: does anyone know if they are planning on giving FL proper dual/quad core support in FL 8? Can someone check on looptalk for me?

Thanks.

I have proper dual support in FL 7 and it works exactly like it should cutting cpu loads in half. Let me know if you have any questions.
-Rox

My experience with FL7 has been less than stellar. I usually only use 3-4 instruments per track, so the overwhelming majority of the CPU load goes to effects. Effects cannot be run in multiple cores, only instruments, so one of my cores sits on 10-15% while the other happily goes up to 70% or more. I can deal with it at the moment, but if they're not going to fix it soon, they are a sinking ship.

If someone can check if Imageline intends on giving FL 8 proper multi core support, it would be much appreciated.

I never name any tracks, my arrangements are a complete mess and my filenames never match the track. I can never find anything...

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Originally posted by echosystm My experience with FL7 has been less than stellar. I usually only use 3-4 instruments per track, so the overwhelming majority of the CPU load goes to effects. Effects cannot be run in multiple cores, only instruments, so one of my cores sits on 10-15% while the other happily goes up to 70% or more. I can deal with it at the moment, but if they're not going to fix it soon, they are a sinking ship. If someone can check if Imageline intends on giving FL 8 proper multi core support, it would be much appreciated.

Hmm, thats interesting. Even with my slow computer I can have a track with like 20 reverbs and delays and the strain on my cpu is minimal at most. Prob not even 5% of the tracks cpu combined.
I'm wont even recommend bouncing to audio cause Im sure you've thought of that but next time I'm on the site or in looptalk I'll ask for yah.

makes things easier for you. organizes everything especially if you have a lot of elements in your track. it's just good practice.

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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery I never name any tracks, my arrangements are a complete mess and my filenames never match the track. I can never find anything...

lmao Start naming them then!

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Originally posted by echosystm My experience with FL7 has been less than stellar. I usually only use 3-4 instruments per track, so the overwhelming majority of the CPU load goes to effects. Effects cannot be run in multiple cores, only instruments, so one of my cores sits on 10-15% while the other happily goes up to 70% or more. I can deal with it at the moment, but if they're not going to fix it soon, they are a sinking ship. If someone can check if Imageline intends on giving FL 8 proper multi core support, it would be much appreciated.

Same here echo.... vast majority of processing power goes to effects on the mixer.

Anyone know if Ableton's got *real* dualcore support? For both instruments and effects and everything?

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Originally posted by lenieNt Force lmao Start naming them then!

No, dammit! I want my life to be awkward and needlessly complicated.

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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery No, dammit! I want my life to be awkward and needlessly complicated.

I see... Are u the person on the picture?

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Originally posted by echosystm My experience with FL7 has been less than stellar. I usually only use 3-4 instruments per track, so the overwhelming majority of the CPU load goes to effects. Effects cannot be run in multiple cores, only instruments, If someone can check if Imageline intends on giving FL 8 proper multi core support, it would be much appreciated.

How is this mate?? I have what i consider a fairly powerful comp and i get the same problem, looking at getting some UAD cards and Liquid Mix

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Originally posted by lenieNt Force I see... Are u the person on the picture?

Sure, why not.

haha

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Originally posted by lenieNt Force Anyone know if Ableton's got *real* dualcore support? For both instruments and effects and everything?

yeah, ableton does. i'm probably going to start using ableton now. cubase has never been stable since i bought it, fl has crap multicore support, reaper is too young and has vst problems and sonar has the worst ui i've ever seen. ableton uses a fuckload of ram, but i can deal with that.

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Originally posted by Ry Thomas How is this mate?? I have what i consider a fairly powerful comp and i get the same problem, looking at getting some UAD cards and Liquid Mix

Time for a change man , buy lenses and name patterns :P

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Originally posted by Mr.Mystery I never name any tracks, my arrangements are a complete mess and my filenames never match the track. I can never find anything...

I personally don't color-code them... I've seen it being done, but it kinda hurts my eyes

I usually start to but then dont get around to naming them all, as you can probably tell Riny lolol

Ah well.

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