A full selection of software instruments is included so you can start playing immediately. You can bind FL Studio to other programs via VSTi and DXi plug-ins. The Fruityslicer makes short work of chopping up breaks, and the simple step-based drum machine lets you create your own. Once you clear that hurdle, though, this enjoyable product will have you making music in no time.
The photo-realistic mixing-board interface, littered with small, unlabeled icons and burdened with a confusing file browser, makes the learning curve steeper than it should be. Competition in the world of all-in-one music-creation suites has grown considerably since Fruity Loops first started breaking beats.
With a new name and a new interface, FL Studio is reestablishing its place as a full-featured and affordable audio-production program.
