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Competition in the world of all-in-one music-creation suites has grown considerably since Fruity Loops first started breaking beats. With a new name and a new interface, FL Studio is reestablishing its place as a full-featured and affordable audio-production program.
The photo-realistic mixing-board interface, littered with small, unlabeled icons and burdened with a confusing file browser, makes the learning curve steeper than it should be. Once you clear that hurdle, though, this enjoyable product will have you making music in no time. The Fruityslicer makes short work of chopping up breaks, and the simple step-based drum machine lets you create your own. You can bind FL Studio to other programs via VSTi and DXi plug-ins. A full selection of software instruments is included so you can start playing immediately. All the usual suspects are there, from vintage, buzzy, analog imitators to wacky sound effects and generic voice samples.
FL Studio offers a tremendous value for what you get. Comparable products cost nearly twice as much. FL Studio's quirky sound generators and interoperability make it a great addition to any studio. Be warned, though: several versions of FL Studio are available, so more features are included as the price goes up.
Publisher's Description
From Image Line Software:
FL Studio is a music production system. All you need in one package to compose, arrange, record, edit, mix, and master professional quality music. Features includes audio editing and manipulation, interface and plug-in parameters automation, use in other DAWs, live performance, mix and remix audio, multi-track recording, record and play MIDI input, sequencing and arranging, synth and effect plug-in hosting. Other features include multi-touch support, play-list, linking includes MIDI input port, play-list and piano roll, right click data entry, plug-in picker, mixer, and play truncated notes in clips restores notes overlapping slice points in pattern clips.
What's new in this version: Version 11.0 supports multi-touch and links remember the MIDI input port used to avoid conflict between controllers.
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"Keeps Getting Better"
Version: FL Studio 11.0
Pros
Once you buy it, you get free updates for life so every time a new version comes out, you can upgrade for free. FL 11 has brand new features and plugins.
Also the price is good. You can get a 10% discount from the official site with promo link: https://support.image-line.com/jshop/shop.php?offer=Default&promo=EDAJCI416Cons
Not available for Mac yet.
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"Digital Audio Workstation including 10% discount"
Version: FL Studio 11.0
Pros
-light weight application, modest system requirements
-new customers are entitled to 10% discount with the following affiliate link:
http://affiliate.image-line.com/EFAGBJD483
-very stable
-well priced, different editions available
-intuitive interface - easy to learn
-can compose music of all generas
-unlimited free updates to all future versions.
-excellent user Forums with help and direct contact with the developers and programmersCons
-no Mac OS version
Summary
This Digital Audio Workstation is a very light application, when compared to other DAWs.
There is an affiliate discount of 10% for new users with the following link:
http://affiliate.image-line.com/EFAGBJD483
Depending on the bundle it contains well written sound effect plugins and well structured software synthesizers. The best part of FL Studio is that any updates are free. This means that if you have a version 10 and version 14 comes out, you get that for free.
The program itself is very solid, and stable. Software is provided with well written documentation for self learning along with very intuitive interface. It takes quick to learn and fast to lay down the music before you forget it.
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"awesome program for electronic music"
Version: FL Studio 11.0
Pros
-Easy to learn
-Fun to use
-Life-time free updates
-relatively cheaper than other programs
-Many featuresCons
none that I can think of at the moment
Summary
This program is really fun to use and easy to get the hang of after some tutorials or looking at the help guide. There are so many features that it offers. You also get all future versions for free when you buy it and register at the website.
It is cheaper than many other programs and NEW customers can get 10% off their purchase when you enter coupon code JIGCICD493
at checkout.
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