FL Studio 9 Fruity Edition from Image-Line is a complete software music production environment that includes virtual instruments, effects, mixing capabilities, but no direct audio recording functionality (audio file can be imported).
The software is an open architecture solution for composing, sequencing and mixing of professional quality music. Customers are entitled to all future software updates of FL Studio according to level purchased (Fruity), available for a small one-time fee.
Audio formats supported include WAV, MP3, OGG, WavPack, AIFF and REX formats. Version 9 features over 370 additions, changes and bug fixes.
Note:
This package is an educational discount that requires proof of current educational status.
For Intel Mac user who wish to use this program, please note that Windows XP or Vista is not included in the Mac operating system and is a separate purchase.
New Features and Changes
FL Studio
- Multi-Core CPU (Hyperthreading) - Improved multithreaded generator and added multithreaded effects processing
- Multiple Controllers - Can now control multiple independent instrument channels, assigned by MIDI number
- Wrapper - Aligned tick lengths checkbox for greater plug-in compatibility
Revised Playlist
- Track Naming and Icon - Tools for better song organization
- Track Mute Controls
Piano Roll
- Riff Machine - Automatic sequence generator tool
- Note Grouping - Works on selecting, moving, resizing, deletion, muting and shifting using mouse-wheel
Mixer
- More Tracks - 99 Insert tracks (up from 64)
- Multi-Core CPU Support - Added "multi-threaded mixer" tracks processing for improved multi-core performance
New Plug-Ins
- Autogun - Sonic adventure, based on Ogun
- Stereo Shaper - Mid/Side stereo processing
Revised Plug-Ins
- SimSynth Live, DrumSynth Live, DX-10, WASP, WASP XT - Now included in FL Studio 9 Fruity Edition
- Fruity Reeverb 2 - Added Mid vs Side input signal processing
- Fruity Wrapper - Supports multiple inputs/outputs
- Wavecandy - Visualization and analysis tools
- Fruity Limiter - Compressor section now has sidechaining
Browser
- Presets - Drop effect presets onto mixer tracks and channels, mixer track presets on to effect slots and channels, channel and generator presets onto mixer tracks and effect slots
- Windows File Shell Menu - Available from browser (right-click) item menu
General Features
Music Production
Workflow
- Choose your preferred workflow, compose using the step-sequencer or piano roll
- Create in pattern or track mode, then arrange your ideas in the free "palette" playlist
- The playlist presents the time-line as a virtual "canvas" where each playlist track can simultaneously hold any number of score, audio and automation events
Instruments
Create Virtually any Sound
- Includes over 30 software synthesizers covering acoustic/synthetic bass, electric guitar, multi-sampler tools including piano and strings, general sample playback and beat-slicing (with Rex 1 and 2 support)
Synthesis Techniques
- Span subtractive, modeling, FM, RM, granular and additive synthesis
- With the addition of FL SynthMaker you can further create and share your own FL instruments, effects and MIDI control dashboards without the need to write basic code
Open Plug-In Standards
- Supports all PC industry plugin instrument standards including VSTi (1/2), DXi(1/2), Buzz and Rewire
- This means you can sequence with your favorite plugins and applications
Sequencing and Arranging
Pattern or Track Sequencing
- Compose and record your musical performances and ideas in the most logical way
- FL Studio 9 can simultaneously function as a pattern and track based sequencer
Step Sequencer or Piano Roll
- Scoring tools include FL Studio's legendary step-sequencer, an advanced piano roll, along with event and multi-point automation envelopes
- Supports MIDI input, standard controller compatibility, and the ability to simultaneously control multiple instrument channels from separate controllers
Determine Your Own Project Design
- The software allows you to do what you want where and when you want
- FL9's Playlist is a totally flexible and virtually unbounded workspace where Note Pattern, Audio and Automation data can be arranged and edited to suit your creative ideas and preferred workflow
Mixing and Mastering
The Mixer
- Includes a 104-track stereo track mixer that is about precision, control and flexibility
- The mixer's tracks each hold up to 8 effects (VST, DX or FL's proprietary format)
- To create sub-mixes or mixing chains of almost unlimited complexity, each mixer track can be routed to any other mixer track, one of 4 dedicated "send" channels and or the Master track
- Sends provide the ability to sidechain inputs to multi-input effects plugins
Effects
- Includes more than 40 effects spanning maximization, limiting, compression, delay, distortion, equalization (graphic and parametric), filtering, phasing, flanging, chorus, vocoding and reverb
- These have you covered for the creative broad-brush effects, through to the minutiae of the mastering process
Audio Formats
- Supports WAV, MP3, OGG, WavPack, AIFF, and REX formats