Features
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License:
Free to try; $99.00 to buy
- Editor's Rating:
- Average User Rating:
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Downloads:
2,846,051
- Requirements:
Windows Me/2000/XP/Vista
- Limitations:
Save to FLP format disabled
- Date Added:
September 30, 2008
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Publisher's description of FL Studio
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. You'll also get support for VST plug-ins, as well as individual panning, volume, pitch, mix, resonance, and cutoff on each note.
Version 8.0.2 adds Slicex, FL Synthmaker, Enhanced Edison WAV editor/recorder and Love Philter.
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Editor's review of FL Studio
4.0 stars
- "Nothing fruity about FL Studio"
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.
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User reviews
- Average user rating: 4.3 stars out of 148 votes
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Version: FL Studio 8.0.2
"fl studio is amazin mostly hip hop beat makin software"
Pros: first of all, you can do just about everything--looping.... over hundreds of instruments.... DJing, speech, tempo and more- AMAZINGG!!!
Cons: only 1 thing, its kinda complicated.. but only a lil if u know this stuff pretty well
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Version: FL Studio 8.0.2
"I have bought FL Studio 8 Producer Edition"
Pros: One word.....Amazing
Cons: Another word.....Hard
Summary: BEWARE!!! FL Studio is not, and i say again, IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS. It takes awhile to find out everything about it, if you are not up to it then dont bother with it, Some youtube videos will help you find out about some stuff but other then that..... read more >>
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Version: FL Studio 8.0.2
"Fl Studio's has always been a great software!"
Pros: Mixing is fun and the cost is well worth this product! Have been a user for over a decade!
Cons: No con's it just keeps getting better!
Summary: If you like music and want to learn how to put everything together I suggest this product big time!
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Version: FL Studio 8.0.2
"Your imagination is the only limit"
Pros: Rich feature set. Spend the extra and buy the Producer edition a this includes the Play List, allowing clips and automation. I'd also recommend some extra plugins such as Morphine, Toxic and Poizone.. these all have someexcellent off-the-peg sounds
Cons: Steep learning curve, esp if you are new to synths. However, this is mitigated by some very good online help and (on the website) video training guides.
Summary: I started out as a complete newbie in the synth world. I found I could get some good results from FL Studio in just a couple of hours. However, making the leap to fully-fledged songs does take a lot more time and experience. The example songs are... read more >>
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Version: FL Studio 8.0.2
"the product is a great way to get started."
Pros: the product is easy to use
Cons: the product cost to much to buy
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