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- Price: Free to try (Load/save-disabled); $99.00 to buy
- Operating system: Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7
- Date added: December 07, 2009
- Total Downloads: 4,261,512
- Downloads last week: 27,003
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- CNET editors' rating: stars
- Average user rating: stars out of 207 votes
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CNET editors' review
Reviewed by: CNET Staff
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, formerly known as FruityLoops, is a fully featured, open-architecture music creation and production environment for PC. No extra software is required to produce any style of music, as the complete set of instrument and studio tools is included in the cost of the package. With the included plugins, sounds and tools the user can create complete songs, as well as backing tracks, loops and sizzling beats. Completed songs can be saved to WAV, MP3 or MIDI or .ZIP or native project formats (.FLP).FL Studio utilizes MIDI and DirectSound (internal mixing), 16-bit 44KHz stereo output, and 32-bit floating-point internal mixing.
CNET Editor's Note: This is a very large (187MB) file and may take several hours to download via dial-up modem.
What's new in this version:
Version 9.0.3 may include unspecified updates, enhancements, or bug fixes.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.4 stars out of 207 votes
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Version: FL Studio 9.0.3
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Pros: top quality for low quality price!
Cons: none! this product is absolutly perfect for music production!
Summary: get it! FREE UPDATES FOR LIFE!
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Version: FL Studio 9.0.3
"User-Friendly, Pro Software, Great for beginners"
Pros: This program is easy to use, has 64 channels to work with, limitless loop channels, great automation features, and is just plain fun to operate.
Cons: It's a great program, but you'd better have a good computer to work with. Something along the lines of an "average" computer, and you'll be having issues after the eighth channel with effects. Slower computer problems consists of cracking sound,ect
Summary: I've been using this program for about two years now. When I started, I had zero knowledge of music production, or any music programs for that matter. I had a little knowledge of keyboards, piano, and guitar; and that was it. In about an hour I h... read more >>
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Version: FL Studio 9.0.3
"the FL Studio 9.0.3 is an absolutli great programm"
Pros: you can make everyting wat you want
Cons: there is nothing i like this product.
Summary:
"the FL Studio 9.0.3 is an absolutel great programm"
Updated on Dec 15, 2009
Updated on Dec 15, 2009"Great program." -
Version: FL Studio 9.0.3
"Worlds Most Under-Appreciated DAW"
Pros: Modular digital audio app. Stable. Flexible environment, allowing extensive automation. Dual playlist-entry methods (both have their own advantages, and both can be used at once). Lifetime free updates (paid version). Price.
Cons: Slightly drab interface. It's undeserved reputation of being a "less serious" (than Logic, Live, Reason, etc) music making app. Somewhat steep learning curve in some aspects. Smoothest workflow, arguably, requires learning keyboard-shortcuts.
Summary: FL Studio is a highly under-valued music making application. In it's 9th version, FL is a stable, mature app, and at $99 to start is an excellent value for the money. I've been using FL Studio for nearly 10 years, and I've tried Reason, Live, and ... read more >>
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Version: FL Studio 9.0.3
Pros: Easier than others, looks sweet.
Cons: Nothing horrible that I found.
Summary: If you are a beginner, then it's for you.
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