In this live FL Studio cookup, I build a melodic piano type beat from scratch and show you exactly how I get that moody, darker R&B vibe. I start by locking in the key (D minor) and getting the chords right first—because that’s the real cheat code. Then I chop the chords up with the slice tool at random spots, listen back, undo what’s ugly, and keep what’s spicy. Once the piano feels right, I throw Arcade on top for that extra texture, and I’m already hearing artists on it—Drake/Bryson type vibes, Travis could float, and Don Toliver would rip it. After the melody is set, I build the drums and talk through why I don’t just slap any regular clap on certain beats—you gotta pick sounds that fit the pocket. I also break down my arrangement process: I’ll duplicate all the instruments (Ctrl+B), then delete certain layers so the drop hits harder. I add subtle percs, a riser, and then I mess around with ShaperBox/Gross Beat-style presets for an intro idea. I also keep it real about loops and MIDI kits—loops can cost you splits, so I avoid them when I can, but MIDI is easier to tweak and make your own.