Reverse effects in FL Studio are a staple technique in EDM production. By playing audio backward, you can create fantastical, distinctive sounds that can't be heard in nature. The most famous example is the "reverse cymbal," made by reversing a cymbal, and it's easy to do by simply turning on the "Reverse" button in the waveform editor. Applying it to all kinds of material such as guitar, rhythm and vocals gives interesting effects like tape played backward, greatly expanding the expressiveness of your tracks.
A Staple Technique Used Heavily in EDM and More
Reverse is a technique of playing audio backward.
Of course, it's a sound you can't hear in nature, so it can create fantastical effects.
A famous example is the "reverse cymbal," made by reversing a "cymbal".
This time, let's create this reversed sound.
How to Create a Reverse Cymbal
Reversing is very simple.
Click the target channel and open the editor.
Select the waveform icon and turn on "Reverse," outlined in red.
That alone reverses the sound.
"Sound before reversing"
"Sound after reversing"
We used a "cymbal" as the example this time,
but if you apply it to all kinds of sounds such as guitar, rhythm and vocals,
you'll get interesting results, for example like tape played backward.
Try it with various materials and aim for distinctive effects.
Arrangement Techniques Using Reverse
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What are the steps for creating a reverse effect in FL Studio?
Just click the target channel to open the editor, select the waveform icon, and turn on the "Reverse" button. No complicated settings are needed, so even beginners can do it easily.
Q2. What kinds of sources can the reverse effect be applied to?
It can be applied to any source material, such as cymbals, guitar, drums, vocals and rhythm. Each material gives a different effect, so we recommend experimenting with various sources.
Q3. Specifically, what does a reverse cymbal sound like?
It has a distinctive texture like tape played backward, and it's a fantastical sound used heavily in EDM production for build-ups and transitions. Its effect, impossible to reproduce in nature, adds character and depth to a song.
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