FL 12 is way easier to use with all the new shortcuts it has. It also has a better, more modern look.
I love it.
honestly FL Studio is the most trash ass software ever fam
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I love it.
Learned Fruity Loops, Reason, and Logic on my own.
If you have a real passion for this you'll figure it out and use different tools to the best of your ability.
Its the bad craftsman that blames his tools for the poor work.
If you have a real passion for this you'll figure it out and use different tools to the best of your ability.
Its the bad craftsman that blames his tools for the poor work.
Eastside Get The Money
Veteran
No shade but FL is for real music for dummies, literally gives you blocks to fill in 
If you want to just make beats get FL
If you want to actually have a virtual studio and learn to make music get Logic or Pro Tools. I use Logic myself, make some beats on the side. Couple below if y'all wanna check them out
If you want to just make beats get FL
If you want to actually have a virtual studio and learn to make music get Logic or Pro Tools. I use Logic myself, make some beats on the side. Couple below if y'all wanna check them out
On a basic level all of these programs and hardware are just MIDI Sequencer/ Samplers. On the simplest level they have the same basic features.
Workflow and extended feature sets is what sets them apart.
But you can essentially make the same beat in anyone of these programs.
You can prefer one over the other but none of them are 'trash'
Me personally I use my Logic and MPC. But I'm positive I could achieve the same results with Ableton, Reason, Maschine, Pro Tools, Cubase or Fruity Loops etc. etc. etc.
I know this because I know every one of those programs and know virtually ever piece sequencing hardware created to a degree and have been able to accomplish the same thing with all of them.
To the guy saying FL is just blocks you fill in. That's just a step sequencer view, FL has a traditional piano roll as well. The visual design doesn't make it trash. It's still just MIDI notes triggering samples at a designated point. Same as Logic, same as an MPC, same as every sequencer/sampler ever.
Workflow and extended feature sets is what sets them apart.
But you can essentially make the same beat in anyone of these programs.
You can prefer one over the other but none of them are 'trash'
Me personally I use my Logic and MPC. But I'm positive I could achieve the same results with Ableton, Reason, Maschine, Pro Tools, Cubase or Fruity Loops etc. etc. etc.
I know this because I know every one of those programs and know virtually ever piece sequencing hardware created to a degree and have been able to accomplish the same thing with all of them.
To the guy saying FL is just blocks you fill in. That's just a step sequencer view, FL has a traditional piano roll as well. The visual design doesn't make it trash. It's still just MIDI notes triggering samples at a designated point. Same as Logic, same as an MPC, same as every sequencer/sampler ever.
DJ Mart-Kos
All Star
I don't even use the step sequencer. Drums in the Piano Roll with FPC is much better to oversee.
Agreed. I use to like using battery in FL back in th day.
I did this beat with FL
International S.
"He never had the makings of a varsity athlete"
lately my lil brother has been wanting to make beats...but I think these younger cats are hearing Metro and Sonnie and think that there is some 808 trap template and all you have to do is add in your own sounds....Instant Trap...had to tell his lil ass that ain't the wave...
I know a guy that uses the same .flp for every project..it's basic as fukk with some hats a bass drum, snare and a synth melody that worked for him... he changes a few things around...the beat now sounds different but it isn't...you don't even gotta change the tempo, or anything in the playlist... now nikkas wanna beat his ass
I came up in the school of Boom Bap, I wanted to be like Marley Marl and Premiere
...my major problem was the timing I got on FL differed greatly than the timing on an MPC... my drum patterns used to sound toy like and automated, then one night the lord touched me and I started recording my patterns live...this allows me to now make joints on the spot and add more variation...without clicking blocks, now I only use Edison, FPC, Slicex and Kontakt and with transport controls rarely do I have to even touch the mouse
I told my lil bro the hardware inside a 1999 Dell machine shyts all over the TR 808 and countless hits were made with it...it's not about what you use but how you use it
I know a guy that uses the same .flp for every project..it's basic as fukk with some hats a bass drum, snare and a synth melody that worked for him... he changes a few things around...the beat now sounds different but it isn't...you don't even gotta change the tempo, or anything in the playlist... now nikkas wanna beat his ass
I came up in the school of Boom Bap, I wanted to be like Marley Marl and Premiere
...my major problem was the timing I got on FL differed greatly than the timing on an MPC... my drum patterns used to sound toy like and automated, then one night the lord touched me and I started recording my patterns live...this allows me to now make joints on the spot and add more variation...without clicking blocks, now I only use Edison, FPC, Slicex and Kontakt and with transport controls rarely do I have to even touch the mouseI told my lil bro the hardware inside a 1999 Dell machine shyts all over the TR 808 and countless hits were made with it...it's not about what you use but how you use it
reserved_one
#Ambivertgang
Personally, I love FL.....People think its a Daw that you can learn overnight but its not.
When I first tried Fl Studio 9, it took me like 7-8 months to figure out what the fukk I was doing
But the drive and determination was there to learn as much as I could. Then I stumbled on tutorials on youtube that made it easier
I've flirted other daws in the past, but I wouldn't lie and say it had me intimidated, so I went back to what I was familiar with.
Yes, FL does have it flaws....its not perfect, but it works for me. Just use whatever daw is comfortable for you. Yeah theres ppl online that abuse the fukk outta FLs and make lazy uninspired beats, but you can make some dope ass beats using it. Here's one I made
When I first tried Fl Studio 9, it took me like 7-8 months to figure out what the fukk I was doing
But the drive and determination was there to learn as much as I could. Then I stumbled on tutorials on youtube that made it easier
I've flirted other daws in the past, but I wouldn't lie and say it had me intimidated, so I went back to what I was familiar with.
Yes, FL does have it flaws....its not perfect, but it works for me. Just use whatever daw is comfortable for you. Yeah theres ppl online that abuse the fukk outta FLs and make lazy uninspired beats, but you can make some dope ass beats using it. Here's one I made
Be@t Bangerz Fan
Pro
I fukk with FL 12, but it's my least favorite.
stealthbomber
cruising at 30,000
i LITERALLY just said this to my homie 20 minutes ago
FL is cool for learning but you gotta move on
pro tools>>>>>>>>>
FL is cool for learning but you gotta move on
pro tools>>>>>>>>>
DJ Mart-Kos
All Star
Not at all. FL is actually 1 of the greatest DAWs.
A lot of big name producers use it. Not only in Hip-Hop but also in House.
A lot of big name producers use it. Not only in Hip-Hop but also in House.
MIKE SPLEAN
Superstar
I really hate the way FL looks I also hate floating Windows. Really kills my workflow.
One of the reasons I dropped cubase pro 8 for abeleton. I still mix with cubase tho.
One of the reasons I dropped cubase pro 8 for abeleton. I still mix with cubase tho.
Drip Bayless
Superstar
How do y'all get your drums to sound like real drums in FL? VSTs?