Editing FL Studio (section)

==Overview==

=== Editions ===
FL Studio comes in several editions with different levels of functionality. The free trial version includes all of the program's features, all plugins, and allows users to render project audio to [[WAV]], [[MIDI]], [[MP3]], [[FLAC]] and [[Ogg|OGG]].<ref name="what" /> Projects saved while in demo mode, however, can only be opened once FL Studio and its plugins have been registered. Also, instrument presets cannot be saved and the audio output of some instruments is cut out momentarily every few minutes until the program and its plugins have been registered.<ref name="FL Studio 12.5 BETA 3" />

==== Fruity Edition ====
The Fruity Edition allows users to access the playlist, piano roll, and event automation features, which allow complex and lengthy arranging and sequencing. There is also VST/ReWire support so that FL Studio can be an instrument in other hosts such as [[Cubase]], [[Sonic Solutions]], and [[Logic Studio|Logic]]. As of version 21.0.3, this edition includes 84 instruments and effects; it does not support audio recording and the use of audio clips.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Studio |first=F. L. |title=Compare Features and Pricing - Editions |url=https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio/compare-editions/ |access-date=2023-06-11 |website=FL Studio |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== Producer Edition ====
The Producer Edition includes all of the features of the Fruity Edition, as well as full audio recording for internal and external audio and post-production tools. It allows hand-drawing point and curve based [[spline (mathematics)|splines]] (referred to as "automation clips"). Plugins include Edison, Slicex (loop slicer and re-arranger), [[Sytrus]], Maximus, Vocodex and Synthmaker. It also allows waveform viewing of audio clips and the ability to add cue points.<ref name="editions">{{cite news|title=Editions|website=image-line.com|publisher=[[Image-Line Software]]|url=http://www.image-line.com/flstudio-feature-comparison/|access-date=2015-04-26}}</ref>

==== Signature Bundle ====
This edition includes the Producer Edition plus a series of plugins such as the Fruity Video Player, DirectWave Sampler, Harmless, NewTone, Pitcher, Gross Beat, and the Hardcore Guitar Effects Suite.<ref name="editions" />

==== All Plugins Edition ====
The All Plugins Edition includes the Signature Bundle and extra plugins, particularly synthesizers.

==== FL Studio Mobile ====
On June 21, 2011, Image-Line released [[FL Studio Mobile]] for iOS and in April 2013 for Android. Both support the ability to create multi-track projects on mobile devices including [[iPod Touch]]es, [[iPhone]]s, [[iPad]]s,<ref name="mobile" /> Android 2.3.3, and higher smartphones and tablets.

==== Groove/GMM ====
Groove, a standalone [[Groovebox]]-style application optimized for touch-based music creation, was released for the Windows 8 store on September 2, 2013, as FL Studio Groove.<ref name="FL Studio Groove App" /> It was later released on mobile devices as Groove Machine Mobile and temporarily available as a plugin in FL Studio. As of now, it is no longer available for purchase.

==== FL Cloud ====
FL Cloud is a sub-brand launched by Image Line on October 26, 2023, encompassing online products and services for music production, with tools for mastering, music distribution, and accessing a curated selection of audio samples. Its features include:

* '''Sounds:''' Similar to FL Studio FLEX, FL Cloud allows seamless integration of audio samples directly within FL Studio. Content can be downloaded directly into the FL Studio project, eliminating the need for external libraries or manual file management. There are free and subscription options. The subscription option provides access to a wider range of sounds compared to the free version. Alternatively users can purchase non-expiring Download Credits to access the same sample library as available while subscribed.

* '''Mastering:''' FL Cloud offers both free and paid options for professional-grade mastering. The free tier provides basic tools, while the paid subscription unlocks advanced features and additional mastering effects.

* '''Music Distribution:''' Included with the subscription offering, music distribution allows users to directly upload their music to major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and more.

* '''External Plugins:''' FL Cloud now includes 65+ plugins from UVI, Native Instruments, Minimal Audio, Baby Audio, and more. 10 Plugins are available for free, and 20 with the Plus tier.

<ref>{{Cite web |title=FL Cloud |url=https://www.image-line.com/fl-cloud, |access-date=2023-11-16 |website=www.image-line.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

===System requirements===
FL Studio processes audio using an internal 32-bit [[floating point]] engine. It supports [[sampling rate]]s up to 192&nbsp;kHz using either [[Windows Driver Model|WDM]]- or [[Audio Stream Input/Output|ASIO]]-enabled drivers.<ref name="ovguide"/> 

[[Windows 7]]/[[Windows 8|8]]/[[Windows 10|10]]/[[Windows 11|11]] or later ([[32-bit]] or [[64-bit]] versions), MacOS Version 10.13.6 (High Sierra) or later.<ref name="flstudio" />

* Disk space: 4 GB
* RAM: 4 GB 

* CPU: Intel and Ryzen only, ARM not supported.

''Note: More powerful CPU, more Instruments and Effects you can run.''

===Program features===
*Version 9.0 introduced support for [[multi-core processor|multi-core]] effects processing and improved support for multi-core instrument processing.<ref>{{Citation|last=FL STUDIO by Image-line|title=FL Studio 9 Introductory video|date=2009-09-18|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kAdFZQwY2c| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211110/4kAdFZQwY2c| archive-date=2021-11-10 | url-status=live|access-date=2018-01-12}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
*Version 10.0, released on March 29, 2011, included a new project browser, fixed some bugs, and smoothed envelope points. It also introduced Patcher, a modular workflow environment capable of chaining together an unlimited number of instruments and effects.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.image-line.com/newsletters/newsletterblog.php?entry_id=1328614634&title=fl-studio-10-is-here|title=FL Studio 10 is here!|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref>
*Version 11.0, released on April 19, 2013, included multi-touch support, improved tempo automation, new plugins such as BassDrum, GMS, Effector, Patcher, and new piano roll features (VFX Key Mapper, VFX Color Mapper).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.image-line.com/documents/news.php?entry_id=1366332120&title=fl-studio-11-out-now|title=FL Studio 11 Out Now!|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref>
*Version 12.0, released on April 22, 2015, added a new vectorial UI, updated plugins, multi-touch support, a redesigned mixer, improved 32 and 64 bit plugin support and improved file management.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.image-line.com/documents/news.php?entry_id=1429029712&title=announcing-fl-studio-12|title=Announcing FL Studio 12|date=22 April 2015 |access-date=1 July 2016}}</ref>
*Version 20.0, released on May 22, 2018, skipped versions 13 to 19 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the program. It introduced native macOS support, multiple time-signatures, MIDI conversion to audio, unlimited playlist arrangements, improved plugin delay compensation, the return of the step sequencer graph editor, In-situ rendering ("freezing"), and other improvements.<ref>{{Cite web|title=FL STUDIO 20 Released!|url=https://www.image-line.com/documents/news.php?entry_id=1525689307&title=fl-studio-20-released|website=www.image-line.com| date=7 May 2018 |language=en|access-date=2020-05-12}}</ref>
*Version 21.0, released December 6, 2022, introduced integrated fade in/out level control and cross fades for audio clips, new visual themes, changes to the browser feature, and new audio effect plugins for each edition of FL Studio.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |date=2022-12-07 |title=FL STUDIO 21 Released {{!}} What's New? |url=https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio-news/fl-studio-21-released/ |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=FL Studio |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=FL Studio 21 is out now, offering faster and more precise audio editing |url=https://musictech.com/news/gear/image-line-fl-studio-21-precise-audio-editing/ |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=MusicTech |language=en-GB}}</ref>
*Version 21.2, released October 26, 2023, observed the addition of a stem separator tool in FL Studio, which can be used to separate any audio track into the vocal, melody, bass and drum components. Version 21.2 also saw the addition of AI Mastering tools, music distribution through DistroKid, a partner of FL Studio, and a new sample library, as a part of the FL Cloud subscription.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |date=2023-10-26 |title=FL STUDIO 21.2 {{!}} What's New? |url=https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio-news/fl-studio-21-2-whats-new/ |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=FL Studio |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-10-27 |title=FL Studio 21.2 with stem separation and AI mastering is now available |url=https://djmag.com/tech/fl-studio-212-stem-separation-and-ai-mastering-now-available |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=DJ Mag |language=en}}</ref>
*Version 2024, released July 1st, 2024, included the addition of new AI tools, new effects plugins for the Producer and Signature Bundle edition, a new instrumental plugin for the All Plugins Edition, and additions to the FL Cloud subscription.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |last2= |first2= |date=2024-07-01 |title=FL STUDIO 2024 {{!}} What's New? |url=https://www.image-line.com/fl-studio-news/fl-studio-2024-whats-new/ |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=FL Studio |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=FL Studio 2024 welcomes new plugins, AI tools and expands FL Cloud library |url=https://musictech.com/news/music/fl-studio-2024-welcomes-new-plugins-ai-tools-and-expands-fl-cloud-library/ |access-date=2025-03-14 |website=MusicTech |language=en-GB}}</ref>

The mixer interface allows for any number of channel configurations. This allows mixing in 2.1, [[5.1 surround sound|5.1]], or [[7.1 surround sound]], as long as the output hardware interface has an equivalent number of outputs. The mixer also supports audio-in, enabling FL Studio to [[multitrack recording|record multitrack audio]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.image-line.com/support/flstudio_online_manual/html/mixer.htm|title=Mixer Explained|website=www.image-line.com|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=April 2020}}

FL Studio supports [[audio time stretching and pitch scaling]], [[beat slicing]], [[chopping (sampling technique)|chopping]], and editing of audio, and as of version 25 it can record up to 500 simultaneous audio tracks.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://forum.image-line.com/viewtopic.php?t=332537|title=FL Studio 25 BETA 1 - Image-Line|website=forum.image-line.com|access-date=2025-03-13}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=March 2025}} Other key features include a digital piano roll. Audio can be imported or exported as [[WAV]], [[MP3]], [[Ogg|OGG]], [[FLAC]], [[MIDI]], [[ZIP (file format)|ZIP]], or the native project format with an .FLP [[filename extension]].<ref name="ovguide"/>

The trial allows users to save projects, but does not allow reopening them. Tracks may be exported to any of the available file formats.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.image-line.com/support/flstudio_online_manual/html/app_feature.htm|title=Version Features|website=www.image-line.com|access-date=2018-01-12}}</ref>