How do you use the mixer track icons and colors to organize and identify your tracks in FL Studio?

1 Why use icons and colors?

Icons and colors are not just aesthetic features, they are also functional. They can assist you in quickly finding the track you want to edit or solo, as well as grouping similar tracks together by genre, instrument, or function. They can be used to visually separate different sections of your song, like the intro, verse, and chorus. Additionally, icons and colors can help identify the roles and functions of your tracks, such as lead, bass, drums, and vocals. Finally, they can be used to add some personality and flair to your project.

2 How to change icons and colors?

To change the icon and color of a mixer track, you must first select it by clicking on its name or number. Then, right-click on the track name or number and choose one of the options from the menu. You can type a new name for the track and select a color from a palette or a color picker, or use the shortcut F2 to rename and color a track. You can also choose an icon from a list of predefined categories, such as instruments, genres, effects, etc., or use the shortcut Alt+I to set an icon for a track. Additionally, you can assign a random color to the track with the shortcut R. You can also change the icons and colors of multiple tracks at once by selecting them with Ctrl+click or Shift+click and then right-clicking on any of the selected tracks.

3 How to use icons and colors effectively?

When using icons and colors in your mixer, there are numerous tips and best practices to consider. To create consistency, use the same icon and color for all your drum tracks, or use different icons and colors for different genres or instruments. Additionally, use contrasting and complementary colors for your tracks, such as warm colors for your leads and cool colors for your pads. You can also use icons and colors to highlight important tracks or sections, such as bright colors or distinctive icons for your main melody or chorus. Lastly, use icons and colors to create a visual hierarchy and structure, such as larger icons or bold colors for your master track or bus tracks.

4 How to customize icons and colors?

If you are not satisfied with the default icons and colors in FL Studio, you can also create your own. To do this, you need to access the folder where FL Studio stores its mixer track icons and colors. You can find this folder by going to Options > File settings > Browser extra search folders and clicking on the folder icon next to Mixer track icons. This will open the folder in your file explorer.

In this folder, you will see two subfolders: Icons and Colors. The Icons folder contains PNG files that represent the icons for each category. The Colors folder contains TXT files that define the color palettes for each category. You can edit these files with any image or text editor, or create new ones with your own icons and colors. Just make sure to follow the same format and size as the original files.

To use your custom icons and colors in FL Studio, you need to restart the program and then select them from the menu as usual.

5 How to reset icons and colors?

If you want to revert your mixer tracks to their original icons and colors, you can do so by right-clicking on the track name or number and choosing Reset from the menu. This will reset the track to its default icon and color, which is usually a gray square. You can also use the shortcut Alt+R to reset a track.

You can also reset all the mixer tracks at once by right-clicking on the master track and choosing Reset all from the menu. This will reset all the tracks to their default icons and colors.