FL Studio, previously known as Fruity Loops, is one of the most popular Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) suites on Earth. It’s a complete package for music production, using an accessible interface to let you compose, arrange, record, edit, mix and master music to a professional level. If you need to edit audio, you’re going to want to download FL Studio.
The software’s greatest strength is its versatility. There are four distinct editions for Windows and macOS, ranging from the $99 Fruity Edition — ideal for bedroom musicians and hobbyist editors — to the $499 All Plugins Editions, the ultimate tool for production professionals.
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There’s also an FL Studio Free Trial version you can download and use indefinitely; it’s equivalent to the $199 Producer Edition with all available plugins, and lets you render projects to WAV, MIDI, MP3, and OGG. However, instrument presets cannot be saved in the Free Trial, and some instruments are not fully registered. As such, it’s worth buying one of the full versions if you want to get serious about your audio editing.
Here’s how to download FL Studio, and what you can do with this immensely popular DAW.
Where to download FL Studio
Regardless of which version you want, to download FL Studio you should start by heading to the Image-Line website, where you’ll find editions for both Windows and macOS.
- FL Studio for macOS or Windows: Image-Line
FL Studio is not limited to computers, as there are mobile versions of the app that you can download, too. Prices vary by platform, with the Android version of FL Studio Mobile costing $15 and the iOS version available for $14. FL Studio Mobile can also be installed on a PC from the Windows Store, though if you’re on a laptop or PC we’d recommend one of the desktop versions instead.
- FL Studio Mobile for Android: Google Play
- FL Studio Mobile for iOS: iOS App Store
- FL Studio Mobile for Windows 10: Microsoft Store
What you can do with FL Studio
FL Studio’s possibilities are practically limitless, as all versions of this elite music creation software allow for everyone to scratch their creative itch. You can use the DAW to record instruments and vocals, cut up and compose songs track by track, add beats and effects, mix and master your creations and much, much more.
The different price ranges of FL studio allow for everyone to find the perfect version on their budget, and the extensive demo version lets up-and-coming creatives work on music projects without worry.
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