Is any profressional music actually made with FLStudio?

[highdropod]

Yagushi -

Why would you use Fruity when Sonar does everything Fruity can do and then some, especially when Sonar is fully capable of handling all of the other VSTi's that you're mixing in with your Fruity compositions? I'm not trying to be a dick, man... just curious. Seems like alot of messing around for what you could accomplish in either Sonar or Fruity by itself.

I like the way FL "flows" (for lack of a better word) compared to Sonar...at least, for me, in terms of tweaking, automating, pattern sequencing, etc. (I agree with Rellik about the piano roll; much nicer than Sonar's...IMHO) But I really like Sonar's multi-track recording better than FL's clunky method...

Right on. The sequencer is my favorite part of Fruity as well, I can see how you'd use it for all your midi stuff rather than Sonar. I usually do a similar thing with starting a basic pattern in Live 4, import the midi file into Fruity for further assembly/ mangling, then send it back to Live for the final mix. Actually Fruity's clunky multitracking was the reason I got into Live in the first place. I needed something to integrate all the midi and live instruments in one app, that didn't have tons of windows like Cubase or Logic, etc. Live 4 works perfectly for me in that respect, and like Fruity it's only getting better with every update. Check it out if you get a chance.

[jegha]

there are some artists which make their beats with fl, but as a sequenzer, not really ;=), but you have all what you need in it... but nothing is really good enough for pro-production... finally, for beginners exellent shit =)

[vrdaudio]

In the most recent Remix Magazine, there is an interview with 9th Wonder and he basically admits to using FL Studio for his studio cuts. He's worked with people like JayZ, De La Soul, and Destiny's Child. Great magazine btw.

~V

[Rellik]

Yeah - it's also important to remember that most respected orchestral composers use NOTATION EDITORS, since after all that's the language of orchestral music. There are plenty of composers that I *personally* respect using FL Studio, and if you like what it does, then that's enough, isn't it?

Chase, I'm quite surprised you're even asking this question. Maybe out of curiosity I would understand it, but as an actual inquiry into the quality of FL as a sequencer, it's useless.

Remember that most currently-well-established composers/producers/etc have been around a relatively long time and have the preconceived notions of price/quality that we know to be simple ignorant elitism. If you want professional stuff to be made and respected in FL, you and I and the others here who may have any talent are the ones who have to do it... isn't that obvious?

And hoffy, please stop spouting false info. Chase already addressed most of your misinformation, but yes, FL does have an auto-save-every-10-minutes for backup feature - "Backup.flp" is located in the FLStudio5/Trash Bin/ folder, and contains the most recently auto-saved project file.

To resize the piano roll, simply click and drag any of the edges. FL *DOES* support both Multitimbral and Multi-Out plugs.

You would be f**ked using FL Studio alone without another sequencer only because you don't know HOW to use it.

You tell me what YOU think non-destructive audio editing is, if you'll be so enlightening, and I'll tell you whether you can do it in FL.

What's wrong with copy and paste for note duplication? Is it too complicated? I just don't understand.

It's true that FL Studio doesn't come with a superb effects package - it's also true that it costs about half the price of the other apps you mentioned. You can find so many great effects for free that it's more sensible to NOT pay for expensive effects until you're sure they're even necessary, rather than lump them in with the product.

We defend because we care

[>v^<^^]

select notes, then hold shift, then click and drag selection to copy notes or pattern data. c'mon people, fl rules, get over it and start learning how to use it.

the "this sequencer for this" and "that sequencer for that" idea is usually a bad one in my experience. what little convenience you gain by being able to do every little thing your way isn't worth the headache of trying to get everything working together and dealing with the file management, upgrading, etc... not to mention the cost of buying two apps. besides, you'll waste a lot of time having to bitch and moan about TWO apps instead of just one.

every sequencer has some limitations, but for f**k's sake, computers are way too powerful as it is. how do you expect to be creative if you don't have at least one or two limitations to narrow your options down a bit.

[Dimuthu_DeeJay]

it does not have non-destructive audio editing, and i doubt you even know what the f**k that is

I use Audition (mapped through FL so it appears on the drop down menu of a sampler channel), but every single audio editor ever made has a non-destructive function, and it is called 'save as...'

5 thumbs up man. That non-destrctive function is with me when I work with sonar.

[Euricom]

Hi people.I am new in the forums.AND I WANT SOME BROTHERLY WELCOMING FROM YOU!!
j/k

I believe you can do some excellent shit with FL when you ve got the right plug ins and VST instruments.Using FL as it is I dont think so.So far I ve been using FL3 for a couple of years.Recently I ve been getting some pretty good results just by using FL3 as it is.

Havent produced anything someone would have called proffesional yet since I am using FL3 just as it installed

But when you get the right things to work with it then you can get proffesional results.I know someone who has produced with the help of FL and other plug ins and VST instruments that he uses with it, proffesional results.

Especially for Trance (dont shoot me.I know some of you laugh just by someone mentioning the word )its a great program.And I am not talking about a beat and buzzing synths playing over and over and over again.I couldnt believe it was made in FL4.

Just get the right plug ins and instruments to work with FL, use your skills and talent well and voila!

[videzyrah]

yeah that's the way i see it. once i figured out how to import samples and load in vsti, my FL experience became a whole new ballgame, and I've never doubted its 'power' since.

[GypsyJazz]

The big thing most people seem to be missing here is how far FL Studio has
come in the last few years.

I honestly believe one of it's biggest drawbacks has always been the name!
Many people simply won't take a prog called FruityLoops seriously.....
which is probably why they changed it to FL Studio.

Go back to say, version 3 and sure, it was a bit of a toy but it has improved
faster than any other prog I can think of.

Fast forward to the latest version (5.02 ) and it is simply incredible how far it has come.

The Plastique time stretching is simply amazing.
Audio tracks are now totally usable.
Sytrus is an amazing synth.
Automation is the best in any audio/music prog ...hands down!
It can now read Recycle loop files (rex)

Those are just a few features I can think of off hand.

Dollar for Dollar it is the best value Music Creation prog on the planet.
But please people! If you are gonna judge Fl Studio, at least have the sense to
judge it by the latest version.
If you have tried Fruity in the past and weren't impressed,
give v5.02 a go, you will be amazed at how far it has come.

Who cares whether any so called "professional" music has been
done with it?
Fl Studio is a "Howling Pisscutter" of a program and anyone who thinks otherwise is missing the point.

[pseudonoise]

I think it depends on the song, personaly. Tracks with relatively little sonic complexity, sure.. why not?

But if you want to hit a trent reznor, or Moby level of production quality I don't think so. Simply because of the sound quality.

Really high quality filter and effects especially.

For most hip-hop it doesnt matter, trip-hop moreso, and then beyond that - definitly get something better.

The other question is, do you have the time to master these suites? Mastering Nuendo is a slightly more challenging task than Fruity Loops!

[pseudonoise]

The big thing most people seem to be missing here is how far FL Studio has
come in the last few years.

I honestly believe one of it's biggest drawbacks has always been the name!
Many people simply won't take a prog called FruityLoops seriously.....
which is probably why they changed it to FL Studio.

Go back to say, version 3 and sure, it was a bit of a toy but it has improved
faster than any other prog I can think of.

Fast forward to the latest version (5.02 ) and it is simply incredible how far it has come.

The Plastique time stretching is simply amazing.
Audio tracks are now totally usable.
Sytrus is an amazing synth.
Automation is the best in any audio/music prog ...hands down!
It can now read Recycle loop files (rex)

Those are just a few features I can think of off hand.

Dollar for Dollar it is the best value Music Creation prog on the planet.
But please people! If you are gonna judge Fl Studio, at least have the sense to
judge it by the latest version.
If you have tried Fruity in the past and weren't impressed,
give v5.02 a go, you will be amazed at how far it has come.

Who cares whether any so called "professional" music has been
done with it?
Fl Studio is a "Howling Pisscutter" of a program and anyone who thinks otherwise is missing the point.

That was a bit excessive. None of those features are amazing in any way. FL5 is a great value, but so is P5 V2, and so is Reason, and so is Ableton.

[metamorphosis]

Gyark. F* FLSTUDIO. It is full of mashed potatoes and POO. No seriously I've never used it - I just think it's a stupid name. I feel the heat coming...

[toine6]

[--JT--]

Gyark. F* FLSTUDIO. It is full of mashed potatoes and POO. No seriously I've never used it - I just think it's a stupid name. I feel the heat coming...

no heat... what you tell is to stupide

[Stupid American Pig]

I make in my pants sometimes YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!