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FL Studio for Windows

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Key Details of FL Studio

  • Create drum or audio loops and play sample files and MIDI instruments
  • Last updated on 04/13/20
  • There has been 1 update within the past 6 months
  • Also available on iOS
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Editors’ Review

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With a new name and a new interface, FL Studio is reestablishing its place as a full-featured and affordable audio-production program. Competition in the world of all-in-one music-creation suites has grown considerably since Fruity Loops first started breaking beats.

Many music creators choose FL Studio to turn their musical ideas into reality every day. The software comes in several versions, each designed to meet different needs. It includes over 100 instruments and effects, such as Patcher and Harmor, giving you all you need to craft unique sounds. One of the best perks is that FL Studio provides free lifetime updates. Once you buy it, you get all future updates without any extra cost. It works on both Windows and macOS and supports multiple languages including Spanish and French.

Here’s what each version of FL Studio offers to help you pick the right one:

  • Fruity Edition: Ideal for beginners, it includes basic tools to start making music.
    • Features: 84 instruments and effects, limited playlist options
    • Limits: No options for audio recording or splitting tracks
  • Producer Edition: Great for those who need more advanced features.
    • Features: 94 instruments and effects, allows audio recording and track splitting
  • Signature Bundle: Best for professional users who need more creative tools.
    • Features: 103 tools, unlimited audio clips
  • All Plugins Edition: This version includes every tool and feature for top-level mixing and recording.
    • Features: 115 tools, full playlist options, includes every plugin

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.

Bottom Line

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.

What’s new in version 20.6.2

  • We added the warning when the user data folder is set to an invalid location. 
  • Also was added "BPM step" option to ImageMashup effect.
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GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
20.6.2
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8
Additional Requirements
None
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Developer’s Description

By Image Line Software
Create drum or audio loops and play sample files and MIDI instruments.
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.
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