How to use Riff Machine

Generate instant melodies and riffs with FL Studio's Riff Machine. Discover how to create unique musical ideas effortlessly.

MIDI & Instruments · intermediate level

Steps

  1. Open the Piano Roll for a Channel

    Right-click on an instrument channel in the Channel Rack and select 'Piano roll' from the context menu. You can also open the Piano Roll and place a single note.

  2. Launch Riff Machine

    Click the 'Tools' menu icon (wrench) located in the top-left corner of the Piano Roll. Select 'Riff Machine' from the dropdown menu.

  3. Generate Riff Sections

    In the Riff Machine window, click the 'Next' button repeatedly under the 'Sequence,' 'Chord,' 'Arp,' and 'Mirror' tabs to generate new patterns and ideas. Each click creates a new iteration.

  4. Tweak and Refine

    Utilize the specific controls within each tab (e.g., 'Time' and 'Level' in the 'Sequence' tab, 'Arp range' in the 'Arp' tab) to further customize the generated riff. Listen to the changes as you adjust.

  5. Accept the Riff

    Once you are satisfied with a generated riff, click the 'Accept' button at the bottom of the Riff Machine window. The generated MIDI notes will be placed directly into the Piano Roll.

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