FL Studio

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Simplified DAW for DJs and Producers

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Ngenge Valentine
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  • Industry: Music
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

It's the Key to My Creativity

Reviewed on 2024/03/08

It provides solutions to create beats, and produce vocals.

It provides solutions to create beats, and produce vocals.

Pros

Fruity Loop Studio helps to accelerate my music production process and keeps my work organized which tremendously increases my productivity rates. I use it for producing both instrumental beats and song recordings. It's a pretty nice and versatile music production software. It's easy to learn and provides a user-friendly workspace with advanced functionalities.

Cons

FL studio lacks advanced vocal editing capacities. I tried the Newton plugin a few times and couldn't get enough from it, unlike Cubase's built-in vocal editor (audioVari).

I think that if more advanced functionalities like pitch and timing editing of individual notes are added, It will be a big stress-relieve for some of us who are lazy and like to depend on just a single software.

Douarou
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  • Industry: Music
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10

Best reiview

Reviewed on 2024/10/07

Very best in the market for best recording

Very best in the market for best recording

Pros

Fast use and easy for create sound and share loop

Cons

Play istrument for best time use and produce the best work

Onuigbo
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  • Industry: Information Services
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for Free Trial
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

App is super powerful but hard to learn

Reviewed on 2022/07/04

Superb but not too superb lol...

Superb but not too superb lol...

Pros

The Power this app holds is unexplainable, I do use external plugins to mix and master my songs because the stock plugins sucks

Cons

the drum pack sucks, if m paying for this app I should get every high-quality drumkit and not generic ones

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Music
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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Is, FL Studio useful?

Reviewed on 2023/07/13

It has been great, Fl studio is a place where you can set free your imagination and create music...

It has been great, Fl studio is a place where you can set free your imagination and create music without losing time just setting up everything before even launch the program. If you have an idea how audio processing works, FL Studio is very intuitive, but for new users it may be a headache at the beginning. I've been using this program since the 11 version, I've seen how much it has changed and improved for good, now I can say its one of the best options you can use as a music artist.

Pros

- Graphic and dynamic workflow: Sometimes is hard figure it out "where that track is going?", "why this FX is not working?" I think Fl studio makes it feel easy, you can see how's everything working in your mixing process. Really helpful, even for experienced people.- Dual Monitor "Compatibility": It can sound weird, but it's a lot easier use any dual monitor setup than just a large screen. Fl Studio allows you to "detach" the mixing console, the sequencer, anything, and put it on your "favorite" monitor. I used other daws, and its really annoying the fact to reorganize everything each time you start the program, FL do a great job in this way.

Cons

STEMS exporting: Fl studio allows you to export in so many different ways, but the thing here is that theres no a option to export "raw stems" (no fx) without manually turning off all the fx buttons of your tracks. You can export every track individually on the export menu, but they will be taken from your mixing console, so if you want to export them you will have to set up everything on the sequencer. For me, it has been a feature with no so much attention on it.Live performace is kind of hard to understand: I will not compare FL Studio with other DAWS, but the way how you got to set up everything for a live performance gives me a headache. The loop feature is practicly imposible to use with any latency with real instruments (no vts, no midi), there's no way to automate a "hands free" looping session. Probably I haven's used it a lot, but its for the reason that I really want an easier way of looping and improvising.

Lucky
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  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great software of All times

Reviewed on 2024/05/21

As a producer I recommend upgrading a software when you have money. This application is completely...

As a producer I recommend upgrading a software when you have money. This application is completely capable of anything you want to make.

Pros

It's easy to use this is a creative way of composing good music I have used studio one mostly and I find fl studios very inspiring.

Cons

You can make a beat and record using fl studio only fully functioning for low cost included plugins and templates it works well with no problems.

Taras
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  • Industry: Architecture & Planning
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10

#1 loop mixing software

Reviewed on 2024/07/17

Good, but at certain times frustrating yet rewarding.

Good, but at certain times frustrating yet rewarding.

Pros

I love the capability of this program. It is not easy to learn all its features, but there's a lot of tutorials online and if you like making loops and editing them in sequence those programs for you. I feel like the previous versions allowed you to integrate things a lot easier and now it's all piece-mealed and priced out differently. But a lot of programs are putting things behind paywalls.

Cons

How certain features are put behind premium price plans. For a program that has a lot of features, it doesn't really make it simple to learn. There are other programs that are easier to learn, but this one is a solid program with a lot of in-depth customization once you really get to know how to use it. It's been around for a really long time and it will be around for a long time afterwards so it's a good program to sink your money into if you are looking for something long-term.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Music
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 3.0 /10

My opinion for fl studio

Reviewed on 2023/07/17

I can use any instrument machine in fl studio

I can use any instrument machine in fl studio

Pros

I use it for 3 years is easy to navigate and have many options for writing instrument mixing and mastering

Cons

If you can add a plugin db meter will be good

Lucky
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  • Industry: Entertainment
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Fruity loops Studio

Reviewed on 2024/06/29

When I was a beginner I couldn't mix the song well.until my experience get brought, fruity loops...

When I was a beginner I couldn't mix the song well.until my experience get brought, fruity loops its a tool for every producer and none producers.its great.

Pros

Is that in fruity loops u get to creat your own version on music

Cons

So far I haven't come across any did functional issue with it.

Ronald
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  • Industry: Design
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Music creation and editing

Reviewed on 2024/05/03

Pros

I love that they offer a free trial version. I used it for 10+ years before finally purchasing it. The program is very easy to use and get started with.

Cons

It's very easy to use compared to other programs, but I wish adding VSTs would be easier somehow.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Marketing & Advertising
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

My best proiduction program

Reviewed on 2023/07/10

Fast prouduction and and record

Fast prouduction and and record

Pros

Ilove it because its so fast basic also gives me a high Quality in record

Cons

Its keeps crush and support slow ihope to fix these problems

Davide
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  • Industry: Newspapers
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

An excellent software, no complaints

Reviewed on 2023/01/18

A breeze to use. It just works, and does perfectly what it’s supposed to do. The note editor for...

A breeze to use. It just works, and does perfectly what it’s supposed to do. The note editor for example is one of the best in town, the concept is the same as all but FL studio is somehow smoother and easier to use once you learn how to do it. There are better alternatives in theory, but it depends very much on your needs and commitment. Unless you have very specific needs not covered but FL Studio (unlikely), why go overboard with apps that are too complicated even to do the basic stuff when FL Studio just works?

Pros

FL Studio is quite easy to get started with, from deployment to basic config and the first note recorded it is much less overwhelming than other more complicated alternatives. This doesn’t mean that it lacks features, however, especially if you’re into certain kind of music (more towards electronic and such than symphonic or such). Yes, the interface is not perfect and there are alternatives even more powerful, but for the price and mellower learning curve I liked and still like it a lot

Cons

Nothing much really. It works, and is relatively simpler to use (a DAW is never easy though, even doing the basic stuff like recording or writing a note is usually more complicated that it seems). And it does not require the same amount of money or some alternatives to begin with

Alternatives Considered

Live and Logic Pro

Reasons for Switching to FL Studio

At the time it was cheaper and less overwhelming for a beginner, and after years of use I can confirm!
Anil
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  • Industry: Entertainment
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Creative Alliance Review

Reviewed on 2023/07/06

We have been enjoying making music in FL studio as it is easy to use and has a wide variety of...

We have been enjoying making music in FL studio as it is easy to use and has a wide variety of functions.

Pros

We can make music in a blink of an eye. We here at Creative Alliance use FL Studio to make non-copyrighted music and publish in our YouTube Channel CREATIVE ALLIANCE MUSIC. It has been very useful for us and helped us to create music and also using a guitar or a keyboard, connecting it with the software, has been very helpful.

Cons

The price of the software is the only issue we have as we feel it is very high. Some of the competitors have a little lower price.

Omar
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  • Industry: Music
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

FL Studio The Best DAW Yet?

Reviewed on 2023/04/05

Fl Studio is a great program excellent with wide range of features, very intuitive interface...

Fl Studio is a great program excellent with wide range of features, very intuitive interface perfect for creating professional- quality music.i use it for years now i have never had any problems with it and i have had a great experience with Fl Studio,

Pros

Mostly i like the powerful side of audio editing capabilities, the piano roll the features are fantastic ,its wide range of features makes everything ease it makes the process flow smooth.

Cons

well, if its your first time using fl studio it can be a little difficult, i found out from most people i recommend it takes a little practice and later it becomes easy to use, now its number one ,i had my times with fruity tracks so the process was easy for me i was already familiar with the program.you will need little practice for beginner

Rinzin
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  • Industry: Publishing
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Best Piano Roll Ever

Reviewed on 2023/05/09

I love using FL Studio. I tried to use other DAW, but FL Studio is more convenient. I recommend FL...

I love using FL Studio. I tried to use other DAW, but FL Studio is more convenient. I recommend FL users learn mixing and mastering. Moreover, FL Studio is the best DAW to originate a new sound.

Pros

FL Studio has several unique features, but Piano Roll is the most liked feature. I have been using FL Studio since 2013 and produced kinds of music. I did not use any external MIDI. Just by using Piano Roll, I make many kinds of music. Therefore, any new user doesn't have to learn external musical equipment such as Piano and Guitar, Piano Roll is more than enough.

Cons

The sound bank in FL Studio is good enough for professionals since they mix it and make it good. In contrast, beginners must look for better Plugins. However, the newer version of FL Studio has a better libraries.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Love it

Reviewed on 2023/06/05

Been using FL Studio for about 10 years.Produced music like EDM, Hip-Hop and House.Overall is a...

Been using FL Studio for about 10 years.Produced music like EDM, Hip-Hop and House.Overall is a great tool for beat making and music production and the user interface is so intuitive.The lifetime free updates makes the price feel like a bargain IMO.

Pros

Easy user interface, great improvements through years, lifetime free updates.

Cons

Samples stretching might need some improvements.

Brian
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Best music production software so far.

Reviewed on 2023/04/11

No better software for music production than FL Studio.

No better software for music production than FL Studio.

Pros

FL Studio is an old player in the game. This has made it to develop and enhance all old and new features. It supports most midi controllers, the user interface is very intuitive and it's easy to use even for large projects.

Cons

The interface seems to be dark mode only. Sometimes light mode could be good.

Cheikh
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  • Industry: Media Production
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Music Production Tool with Vast Virtual Instrument Options

Reviewed on 2023/05/04

Overall, my experience with FL Studio has been very positive. I have been able to create professiona...

Overall, my experience with FL Studio has been very positive. I have been able to create professional music tracks thanks to its wide variety of virtual instruments and plugins. Although automation management can be difficult to use, I found that the software was very powerful and its features were very useful for my projects.

Pros

What I like most about FL Studio is its wide variety of virtual instruments and plugins. You can find everything you need to create any type of music, whether it's synthesizers, pianos, string instruments, sound effects, etc. The sound quality is incredible, which allows for the production of professional tracks.

Cons

What I like least about FL Studio is the way it handles automations. It can be difficult to understand how to automate parameters on tracks and get the desired result. This can be frustrating when trying to create variations in a track or add effects precisely.

Balseca
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  • Industry: Music
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The best DAW for all producers.

Reviewed on 2023/02/13

Thanks to Fl studio, I was able to take my first steps in the world of music production. it is...

Thanks to Fl studio, I was able to take my first steps in the world of music production. it is affordable and offers all the tools imaginable for beatmakers and composers to improve their art.

Pros

The strong point which is particularly appreciable on FL studio is the ease with which the composition is feasible, thanks in particular to its beattrack, but also its PianoRoll which is undoubtedly the best on the market. but also the native composition plugins are excellent, namely Flex, Sytrus, Harmless, Toxic and others. It is a pleasure to work with Fl Studio in addition to the egornomic interface nicely adapted for comfortable and efficient use.

Cons

According to me Fl Studio is not powerful enough for professional mixing, the routing although effective does not allow very technical processing

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Automotive
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The best software if you are any Music Creator.

Reviewed on 2023/01/31

Pros

I really like lots of tools in this software. The interface is quite user-friendly with lots of plug-ins.Various virtual instruments are embedded to club and play around.You can record any instrument and add it to the song.Recorded music can be fine-tuned and filtered manually.Exporting is done with added advanced options that provide "Rich Music" in any format.I would really recommend using this.

Cons

Proper training is required.One needs to spend considerable time navigating and learning the interface.Sometimes the sound appears lower when exported in mp3 format.

Mac
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  • Industry: Music
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

The best music production software

Reviewed on 2023/02/09

Pros

Fl Studio is the best in my opinion because it has the advantage of being easy to handle, but also has the best composition system, namely the rack system coupled with the Roll piano. The native vst plugins are of high quality, Morphine, Sytrus, Harmless, Toxic, are incredible. FL Studio is the best of all time when it comes to composition.

Cons

Although we can have high quality mixes in Fl Studio, in my opinion it remains limited on the Mixing side. For example, the routing system does not allow high-precision processing, unlike Cubase or Protools. but nevertheless it is a negative detail that does not affect the overall quality.

Musonda
Musonda
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  • Industry: Banking
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

My Number One DAW Software

Reviewed on 2021/07/29

Fl Studio has made my musical journey interesting and simple, it has got so many features and tools...

Fl Studio has made my musical journey interesting and simple, it has got so many features and tools that you can use to explore your creativity in sound design with endless possibilities in what you can do, I use it to record vocals, instruments, and also design sound effects. I have never been this satisfied. It's the best DAW of all time. It helps me work faster and organize my projects so that I can easily navigate the program and allows me to customize my projects with color and icons so that I can visually see different parts of my projects with ease and without stressing.

Pros

FL Studio is my favorite DAW, I love the interface, and It's so easy to use. I have used FL for a decade now I don't think I will ever change to another. I have tried so many similar programs only Fl Studio stood out to be faster and more comfortable to work with. It supports countless third-party plugins that you download from other vendors which you can easily install and use in no time. FL Studio is easily integrated with other software and you can also use a mobile version that is available in popular app stores. It is very popular in many studio setups, it can be easily installed and comes with a bunch of stock plugins that can be used immediately after installation without having to download extra ones. Its supports many hardware devices such as mics, sound interfaces, midi controllers, input and output devices in a plug and play style.

Cons

It's not free but you can download a trial version which has limitations. If you are just starting out I recommend you start with a trial version. It took time for me to learn how to use it effectively, as a beginner I had to learn from experienced users because at that time I had no access to the internet and youtube as we do now. Learning how it works will help in getting the most out of this program.

Brad
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  • Industry: Music
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

If you're working at the MIDI level, look no further than FL Studio

Reviewed on 2022/12/29

FL Studio makes writing music incredibly fast and enjoyable. The core plugins are enough to get you...

FL Studio makes writing music incredibly fast and enjoyable. The core plugins are enough to get you started, and are of excellent quality (though you may find yourself still using 3rd party effects for reverbs and delays). However if you're a beginner, what it offers is more than enough, and you'll have no problem getting used to the software, even though all DAWs look pretty overwhelming at first.I had to write a review for FL Studio because it has given me so much and I wanted to give something back. If it wasn't for image-line I probably wouldn't be making music right now.

Pros

The biggest and best feature of FL Studio, in my opinion, is the piano roll. It makes working at the MIDI level a joy. So if you're more accustomed to using virtual instruments and moving notes around manually instead of recording, then you'll get some serious bang for your buck here. Other DAW users have been envious of my ability to pitch bend without the use of automation or drawing lines all over the pattern.If you don't own a MIDI controller, the piano roll wins again because it's just so easy to modify the notes and FL comes with the best virtual keyboard I've ever used. Select the scale you want and never play out of tune again. With FL 21 you can now even select the root note so it's not locked to C anymore.Another pro I need to mention is its small price tag. I picked my producer copy up for ~£150 during a Christmas sale. That's for lifetime free updates, too. Not only is it one of the most inexpensive DAWs, but they do have a few sales you should keep your eye out for if you're considering purchasing it.Then there's FLEX.. a preset based synthesizer. [SENSITIVE CONTENT] of FL Studio get access to a bunch of free packs, and the premium packs aren't that expensive either. I bought one for £15 inc. VAT. FLEX has really inspired me to a whole new level. The music just about writes itself. I couldn't believe it came with FL Studio for free.

Cons

I wasn't a huge fan of how patterns are separate from tracks. It's a bit of a weird concept to get your head around. It makes things a little more versatile, but it can also be quite confusing on larger projects if you don't assemble it correctly. You also need to make sure you have the correct instrument selected before laying down notes in the pattern. It's just something I don't like very much about the software. If the pros didn't outweigh this problem so much, I probably wouldn't have stuck with FL and recommended it.

Elvis
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  • Industry: Arts & Crafts
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A must have

Reviewed on 2023/01/12

Once I became good at using the software everything I made was high quality and market worthy. It...

Once I became good at using the software everything I made was high quality and market worthy. It is the best.

Pros

This software is the best at making music even though you have to add third party plug-ins. The interface is literally the best and some features are at the convenient locations. There are infinite features and tools I discovered many things everyday for a long time and that was fun. Great software.

Cons

Adding third party plug-ins can be a nightmare sometimes. They may not appear at the location you expect.

David
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  • Industry: Translation & Localization
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Fl Studio review

Reviewed on 2022/04/07

I've been using FL studio for years now, i've also tried various other programs before FL, and in...

I've been using FL studio for years now, i've also tried various other programs before FL, and in all honesty FL Studio has, is and will be the best. I really love the software and would recommend anyone to not look else where and just buy FL. It has made music making very easy, simple and enjoyable. The whole program works seamlessly and everything is right where its needed without having to navigate around too much.

Pros

1) The software already comes with pre-installed plugins
2) There is a variety of different other plugins to choose from.
3) The software is extremely flexible, meaning you can go from beginner to expert in the shortest time possible.
4) Beginners don't need to struggle because there is an abundance of tutorials on how to use the product.
5) The program has the functionality to connect a microphone and record your very own music in the comfort of you own home.
6) The program also comes with a sticky note type feature that allows you to either have a script or lyrics within the program without the need to write down anything on paper.
7) FL Studio is by far the leader in the music software industry, it has a stable community that makes it easier for beginners to get accustomed to the program.

Cons

1) The program is difficult to understand the first time if a new user doesn't have access to tutorials.
2) The program doesn't allow projects done on a higher version to be done on an older version.
3) Sometimes the program take too much CPU power and results in the program lagging.

Dhruvil
Dhruvil
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Good music making software

Reviewed on 2023/01/13

I am using fl studio for a sometime now and i say we have to learn new things in it. It has so...

I am using fl studio for a sometime now and i say we have to learn new things in it. It has so many plugins as nd more are coming so its very exciting.

Pros

It has so many options and plugins for making the music.

Cons

Its not so easy to use fl studio we have to learn it from some other platforms.