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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: FL Studio 8.0.2
Pros: It's very easy to use.
Professional DJ-s use this software.
Cons: Not free.
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1 out of 2 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: FL Studio 8.0.2
Pros: It seems as if every kid owns a bootleg copy of FL Studio. It has become so common that people feel FL Studio is just a toy. However, this software is far from being a toy. It is a professional and complex tool for audio production. This software will take a very long time to master. I personally use it as my main drum machine and prefer it over my AKAI MPC. You can perform miracles with this software. It's worth every penny.
Cons: The library that FL Studio comes with isn't enough. You really need to expand it to get some real use out of FL Studio. This software is quite difficult to master as well.
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
3 stars
Version: FL Studio 8.0.2
Pros: I can get going to create minimalistic beat (basic drums only) but anything else is very complicated. I don't have midi and don't want midi, just want to use computer to compose music.
Cons: old PCs don't like it. Many options and this is supposed to be the simpler one? just to make a simple composition it is very complicated.
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4 stars
Version: FL Studio 8.0.2
"Sharp learning curve, but well worth it"
Pros: This is the most all-around complete music creation production program for such a relatively low price. Other music programs that are equal to FL easily cost much more.
The absolute control you're given over the entire music making process can't be touched. You can create virtually any kind of music you please, and then tweak it in ways you didn't think were necessary until you tried it.
The sheer vastness of things you can do to your music are a perfectionist's dream come true. I can't even begin to go into detail here. It's that expansive.
Cons: On the other hand, I did say it has a sharp learning curve. If you are not prepared to spend a lot of time learning how a real music studio works, then don't bother. The only help you'll get is from online tutorials. There is no 'easy' mode, no cut-and-paste instant-music here, jack. This is real music making, and if total immersion isn't your thing, this program isn't for you. Otherwise, don't be scared off by the trial-and-error process. It is well worth going through.
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful
5 stars
Version: FL Studio 8.0.2
Pros: best software out there...and ITS FREE (well i downloaded from somewhere)
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