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FL Studio is one of the most popular DAWs (Digital Audio Workstation) for producing dance music right now, and developer Image Line has just launched the latest version called FL Studio 12 for the PC, with the Mac version already on the way (you can still check out the existing beta version here). Included in this major update is a user interface that can take advantage of ultra-high definition 4K, 5K, and 8K displays, and multi-touch support for use with a touchscreen.

Updated stock plug-ins used for editing, mixing, and producing is also a highlight of this version of the software. As in previous editions, purchasing FL Studio 12 entitles you to lifetime updates of the DAW at no additional charge.

FL studio through the years

Starting out as sequencing software FruityLoops in the late 90s, FL Studio has matured exponentially through the years, and is the DAW of choice for many EDM producers today. It used to have a reputation as being a “beginner’s” software, although this image is constantly being shed as more and more serious producers turn to FL Studio as their platform of choice for making dance hits.

Despite it’s beginner-friendly appearance, it’s deceptively powerful, as evidenced by the work created by producers like Madeon and Avicii. At the moment it’s still a Windows-only app, though Mac users will get a taste of it later on this year as Image Line has promised an OSX version in the works.

Fruity Reeverb - Is now a 64 Bit FL plugin. GUI - The 'Song/Pat' switch is a placeholder. The main purpose at the moment is to show you are using the FL Studio Beta. We are working on converting all tool panels to 1-unit high to allow for a more streamlined tool-bar for those who want it. Purchasing FL Studio gives you a valid licence to use both macOS and Windows versions, including Lifetime Free Updates. How to use FL Studio on a Mac Install the FL Studio native macOS version (requires macOS 10.13.6 or higher).

• FL Studio 12 is available now in three different versions: Fruity for US$99, Producer for US$199, and Signature for US$299. Check out the Image Line website for more details.

Are you interested in getting into music production? Have you tried out FL Studio or other DAWs before? If you’re already dabbling with production, what DAW are you using? Let us know your thoughts below.

FL Studio 20 with a macOS version is around the corner but Image-Line doesn’t stop developing on the version 12. Today, the company announced a new beta version of the upcoming FL Studio 12.9 update. Beta 6 includes various new features and improvements, as well as bug fixes.

Changes in FL Studio 12.9 beta 6

• Added latency compensation for side inputs and outputs of Channels and Effect plugins.
• New stutter patterns for Clip chopping.
• Option to resize all playlist tracks to a specific percentage.
• Piano roll: Renamed “Select possible conflicts” to “Select overlapping notes”.
• “Shared data folder” has been renamed to “User data folder” in File settings.
• The floating hint bar is now never shown when the option is off.
• Toolbar: Online panel and Downloader button are now separate items. Stay-down buttons are now orange. Main pitch knob now snaps at 100 cents.
• “Touch keyboard” has been renamed to “Touch controller”.
• User data folder is automatically searched for samples (doesn’t have to be in the search path list).
• Control Surface: snap to grid option.
• DrumSynth Live: Added send track names to control’s popup menu.
• DrumSynth Live: Send works for any mixer track now.
• Plugin Manager: Plugins can be dragged to FL to load them.
• Slicex: Added popup with track names to send control.
• Countdown before recording is now off by default.
• ZGE Visualizer: improved FFT quality.

FL Studio users can now download the beta from the Looptalk forum. The beta expires May 24th.

Fl Studio 12.5

More information here: Image-Line