We were really hoping to see a revamp of FL Studio´s control surface support, for example, which now looks almost embarrassing in comparison to what´s offered in Propellerhead´s Reason. That said, although additional plug-ins are always welcome, we´d like to have seen a few more improvements to the core application itself.
The version 7 update certainly keeps FL Studio moving forward, and thanks to Image-Line´s free update policy, existing users will lap it up (if you´re a new user, we´d recommend the Producer Edition as the best value for money option).
A native port to OS X would still please a lot of Mac users, however. FL Studio is still a PC-only product, though it does run well under Windows on the new Intel-based Apple systems (either inside Parallels Desktop or via Boot Camp). Support for the OMF Interchange format would be most welcome. Sadly, though, there´s still a lot of work involved if you want to export a project to one of the mainstream DAW packages (Sonar, Cubase or Logic Pro).
It should also be noted that several of the bundled Generator plug-ins have been improved, and you´re provided with demo versions of Toxic III, PoiZone and Morphine (all new synths).įL Studio remains an ideal choice both for those taking their first steps in computer-based music production and for more advanced users who require a powerful scratchpad. The Parametric EQ 2 features seven EQ bands and spectral analysis, while the curiously-named Love Philter is a unique and flexible multistage filter. You´ll also find two new effects plug-ins. This represents a huge improvement over the old wave editor.
The software can now take advantage of the extra processing power offered by dual-core systems, while the built-in sample editor has been replaced with a completely new and integrated application called Edison. This makes FL Studio feel much more like a conventional track-based sequencer than it did before. There are the obligatory GUI tweaks, but more significantly, pattern clips can now be arranged alongside audio clips and automation clips in the lower half of the Playlist. However, when compared with previous releases, surprisingly few of these could be described as ‘major´. In fact, you can even load FL Studio as a plug-in in other hosts.Īs you´d expect, version 7 of the software comes with a sizeable list of new features. Audio recording support is comprehensive and VST plug-ins are supported. You can use all Loops and Sounds 100% royalty free in your productions.The FL Studio workflow also takes any sense of pressure off, as coming up with a riff by experimentation is far less intimidating than trying to pick something out at the keyboard and capture the idea before it´s forgotten.
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