This quick tutorial will show you exactly how to create pitch automation in FL Studio. We can use pitch automation to build tension just before a drop or transition and in snare risers. An instrument’s pitch is one of the more commonly used parameters for automation. Almost any knob, slider, button, or fader available in the user interface can be controlled and programmed to do things automatically without the user actively engaged. Step 4: Shape the Pitch Automation ClipįL Studio has a very versatile and intuitive automation system.Step 3: Create a Pitch Automation Clip in FL Studio.Step 1: Find Your Instrument’s Pitch Control Knob.