
Clone “String Solo” by right-clicking its rectangle in the Channel Rack and selecting “Clone” on its menu. You must add another “String Solo” track for this instrument, even though you already have one.

There are low strings in “Still D.R.E,” playing the same notes as the bass (which we’ll later get into). Once it’s there, add a new pattern and compose this in the Piano Roll of “String Solo.” There are two string tracks in “Still D.R.E.” One is higher pitched than the other.įor this higher pitched string sound, we’ll need to select “ packs > instrumentals > orchestral > string solo” and drag it from the left menu to the Channel Rack. This gives the illusion of playing actual piano chords. Make sure the top notes in your chords are slightly delayed past the middle notes, and the middle notes are also further out than the bottoms, like so. When FL Keys is in your Channel Rack, add a new pattern, go to the Piano Roll of “FL Keys,” and compose this. Select “FL Keys” on that menu so it snaps to the Channel Rack. You’ll find it when you go to the top of your screen, select “ADD,” and the drop down menu appears. “Still D.R.E” contains a two-bar loop of piano chords stretched throughout the whole song.Īdd “FL Keys” to your Channel Rack.

Dre’s classic, “ Still D.R.E,” with FL Studio 12.īefore beginning with the steps in this article, make sure you followed my instructions on producing the drumbeat for this song. In a series of beat breakdowns and tutorials, I will be teaching you, with this article, how to re-produce the melody of Dr.
