How to Make DARK Brent Faiyaz Type Beats in FL Studio (Using ONLY Stock Plugins)

Описание: Wanna cook up those dark, moody Brent Faiyaz vibes but only got FL Studio stock plugins? 👀
In this video I’ll show you how to build a full Brent-style R&B beat from scratch using ONLY stock sounds – from setting up your scale and jazzy 7th/9th chords, to creating atmospheric pads, minimal warm drums, and a simple R&B bassline that just glides.

No advanced music theory needed – I walk you through every step slowly so you can follow along in real time.

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⏰ Timestamps

0:00 – Intro / Dark R&B Brent Faiyaz vibe
0:12 – Setting the mood with chords (minor 7ths & 9ths)
0:37 – Choosing the key & scale (A minor in FL Studio)
1:02 – Using ghost notes & building chords from the scale
1:27 – My go-to R&B chord progression trick (1–6–7–5 style bass notes)
1:56 – Adjusting tempo for R&B (from 110 down to ~70 BPM)
2:20 – Stretching chords & finding a better bounce
3:00 – Adding rhythm & articulation to the chords
3:25 – Sound selection: choosing a smoother Rhodes in FLEX
4:03 – Adding an atmospheric pad (Cobra Pad in FLEX)
4:35 – Layering chords and pad together for R&B atmosphere
5:00 – Starting the drums (minimal R&B drum approach)
5:24 – Picking warm drum sounds & basic groove
6:00 – Adding extra percs & “weird” textures for bounce
6:40 – Laying down the bass with FLEX Electric Finger
7:10 – Following the root notes for a simple R&B bassline
7:40 – Adding a bass walk-up so it’s not too plain
8:05 – Adding another melodic layer (Blue Accordion in FLEX, pitched down)
8:40 – Final beat arrangement & quick listen
9:05 – Full finished Brent Faiyaz style beat playback
9:45 – Outro / Like, comment & subscribe

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🎧 What you’ll learn in this video:
• How to build dark R&B chords with 7ths & 9ths using the minor scale
• How to use ghost notes & scales in FL Studio to never hit wrong notes
• How to create Brent Faiyaz style atmosphere with pads & Rhodes
• How to program minimal, warm R&B drums
• How to make a simple but effective R&B bassline using stock FLEX sounds

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If this helped you cook up some Brent vibes, drop a comment and let me know what artist I should do next. 🙏🏾