All user reviews for the Image Line Fruity Loops Studio 5

Installation nickel, never had a problem of compatibility never opened the manual ment as the app is simple to use

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

My computer is a big dung, but the software runs well all the same. However I am having problem cracking and high latency when my com starts to get a little load effects and channels, but I think it's more of my computer as a soft

OVERALL OPINION

I use this software for 6 months and frankly I love it. I have tried other software since because I have a colleague who kept telling me it's an app for beginners, but I find no advantage in using cubase or reason (it is true that I n 'there is not spent considerable time). I never t brid by the soft capacity. Only for phase mixing / mastering I do not use FL Studio (I use Adobe Audition).
The ability of the sampler included in the software are somewhat limited,
plug'in samples and are not supplied with top, you must get them on the other, if I do not see disadvantages.
The report qualitprix is ​​what it does best.
I remake that choice without hsiter, and I recommend it to all those who begin Music has seen those who do not start ^ ^

No installation problems, incompatibilities, general configuration easy. No problem what

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

-Pentium 4 HT 3GHz, 1gig of ram 633ddr2, 160GB, Audigy 2 ZS sound card platinum

-The software works without problem with this config, it is not very greedy, strong point.

OVERALL OPINION

I start to use it I do not yet know by heart

the most:
-Good big sound monstrous to techno, frankly I have nothing to say on it

Cons:
I find it super convenient, handling more difficult and less intuitive than Reason I think ...
-Not tried other models and for now I shall not want

-The price / quality ratio I think is simply intéraissant

I only use the best software ^ ^ I would do so this choice with his eyes closed

- Installation is it without problem?
we leave the executable and it has four more click on the following 2 or 3 times extremely simple

- Have you experienced any incompatibility?
not yet

- The configuration gnrale is easy?
I have not been very lontemps ps so I still exploring but it is simple to understand

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...

uh I have no manual

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

-What is the configuration of your computer?
see my profile too lazy to repeat myself

- The software works he correctly on this configuration?
I just so often rotten card (soundblaster live) the asio poorly rgls sometimes it crackles when there are multiple tracks read.

- What performance?
um ........

- This software + hardware configuration is stable?
or in its vista without problems.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
1 week

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Simplicity + General
Drinking + sound banks
+ Effect of a very flexible
- Messy tree management
- Some effects are sometimes hard settled

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
cubase and audacity, but it's not really for the same purpose

- How do you report qualitprix?
bin say that I did not really buy it to me instead "offered" so ...
but the price is reasonable

- With the exprience, you do again this choice?
I pence yes

Well actually the one main thing that is missing is timestreching, but image line has been considering adding this for a while, so maybe they will soon. but don't get me wrong, you can still use the "granulizer" to timestrech, its just not made for that.

Price paid

149

Its as easy as you want it to be. my first time using it, and first time sampling / sequencing, i was able to make something that was OK, and 6 years later i'm still learning new stuff. The interface is solid, and looks good, i wish i had another video monitor though.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Sounds good, has good compressors for pre-mastering, and a wide selection of mixdown options. some of the samples that come with FL Studio IMO are not useable for serious songs, but most of the ones i'm talking about are intended for dance music and i make hip-hop.

hmm, i've had very few problems with it being buggy, the only occasions it messes up on me is when i'm using a lot of vst / dxi software instruments that did not come with the program.

OVERALL OPINION

If it was legal to marry software FL Studio would be my first choice for a Bride. there are just so many awesome things one can do with it, and is just so much fun to use. Plus, its so cheap! you also get access to the FL forums where all the fruityheads are at so you can ask them questions and share ideas. FL Studio is highly recommended

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Ethereal (January 0-, 2004)

Like I said in the previous post... it's really what you are expecting the tool to provide you. Can the eisel hold the brushes for the artist... or does the potter's spinning thingie have the ability to bake the clay as well? Well, FLStudio is not what many "sequencer seekers" are searching for. You have to understand that FLStudio is a sequencer, and what a powerful sequencer it is. It's fast, it's amazingly inspiring... not a day goes by that I don't listen to that "Thu-THUDD-FUZZZ" on the splash screen, and to be honest with you... I'd be lost without it. It's most powerful features: the ability to use VSTs, and a very capable sampler. It's the ability to network, and summon the most powerful tools that make it such a beast.

Price paid

$150.00 USD

Compared to other sequencer's that I've tried, bought, or had demos of... FLStudio is amazingly simple. The documentation is so that a child can understand it. FLStudio expects you to understand the tools of the trade "vertically", so to speak, to grab at some good sounds... It's mixer is such a blur to start up, and my mouse scurries like a mad-man shuffling effects and tweaks. Can't really ask for more, to be honest.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

There's something to be said about tools of the trade... Every artist needs an eisel, every potter needs that spinning-thingie, and every software based musican needs a good sequencer. FLStudio is the most deceptively robust tool out there. It's a love-hate relationship for the beginner, because beginner's expect all the good sounds of tomorrow (or yesterday) to be handed to them on a platter. FLStudio is a console, not an ideal syntesizer... However, as one learns more and more about synthesis, you'll start finding wonderful things to do with the built-in synthesizers. The 3xOSC and the TS-404 are limited... but that does not mean they are crap, and you must respect them for what a good synth-technician can produce with them.

When I had version 4.01... it would crash sometimes when you would be working on a large .flp file, and then ask it to open up something else. That has changed in version 5.01, and I really haven't had a bad case with it thus far.

OVERALL OPINION

I'll never stop mixing on FLStudio... it's powerful, imports VSTs... I just threw in an EMU 0404 Proteus X package for my soundcard needs, and I added a hardware synth... My setup kick's butt, and it all revolves around the fruit... POWER TO THE FRUIT!

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Northern_Fist (January 0-, 2005)

It's one of the best tools for getting your ideas laid down onto a track, quick and easy. The pattern/step sequencer is an awesome visual beat creation tool. I doubt I'll ever go back to hardware drum machines again. The effects and filters etc are great. It's like you have 99% of a full working studio right there at your desk top. And the amount of VSTi and DXi plug ins you can get to enhance your work are endless

Price paid

150.00 CAD

Hell! I'm using it, so it must be easy. Once you start getting used to the GUI its a breeze. It's a windows app right? if you get lost... right click or file menu your way out of a problem. Once bit of advice is to SAVE every time you like something. SAVE, save, save...

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Good Sound Quality. It comes with a decent selection of kits and plug-in synths. They're good enough to get started, but you'll want to buy or create some of your own kits eventually.

Works great. Can't complain. To me it's much easier than hardware sequencers. If it "breaks" just reinstall it.

OVERALL OPINION

It's all about matching yourself to the best tool for you. I've used cubase and cakewalk in the past with hardware midi and my love for FL Studio comes from those experiences. FL Studio is the perfect choice for those who want to get the most bang for their buck. It's not the end all solution but it's the best starting point. The only thing that you might find it lacking in is the multitrack live REC function (like recording vocals...) I think it's possible but you'll need a ASIO interface. I'm going to buy different software for the final mixdown if I never get it to work in FL. But as for building intrumentals... it's outstanding.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: cocopuffz ( 6-, 2004)

If there is anything missing u can just get it in vst form. its got a lot so I aint gonna say anything bad about this one.

Price paid

300

THE BEST PROGRAM TO START WITH. u get a lot for ur money and u learn the process of recording and arranging beats, loops, etc. Good tool ta have under ur belt if ya ask me.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Not bad at all but im not gonna bow down to it. some eople say its "this n that" but i still use Fl about twice a week for sample and I have no problems with the samples sound quality. Sound quality of the instruments that come with Fl are kinda weak but u just gotta tweak em.
Software last.....

OVERALL OPINION

Like I said I love this program because it is easy to use and great for starting off. Nice sequencer so I still find myself using it for sample based beats. I got an Fantom X6 now and like I said I find myself still going bacc to FL every now and then. I'm also putting together a producing team and I throw them on FL while Im on the X6. peace

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: cwrite ( 6-, 2005)

For the price you get some pretty nice features that other sequencers in the price range don't offer. I like the "Start On Input" feature. This is a really helpful feature when recording your MIDI sequences. Basically FL doesn't start recording until you press a key on your MIDI controller or keyboard. The effects in FL are pretty good. The compressor is pretty tight and sounds alright. Nothing to brag about but it gets the job done. The Reverb in FL sucks in my opinion. It sounds too digital to me and there's nothing I hate more than robotic reverb. I suggest getting some effects plugins to use with FL.

Price paid

$150

Come on now... If you can't make a simple drumloop from the instant you start FL up then you probably shouldn't be making beats. It's pretty much all in front of you. There really is no learning curve. I remember when I first got my EPS-16 it took me a month before I even made a beat but with FL I was up & going in no time.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I think FL has a pretty thin sound compared to other sequencers but with some mixing and various tricks you can make your thin FL beat sound like a thick SP beat. The presets are straight wack and I don't think anybody who buys it should even think about f*cking with them. Sample your own drums and buy some VSTs!

Haven't had much bugs or anything yet so I'm assuming it's pretty nice.

OVERALL OPINION

It's cool and all but I think I'll stick to my EPS from now on. I just copped FL to get a little taste of this whole digital world I've been hearing so much about. FL's a great program no doubt but nothing beats hardware in my opinion.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: I.Q. ( 6-, 2005)

There are too many features to list here. For example: Boobass - virtual bass Fruity Slicer - sample slicer Wavetraveller - Wave player (useful for making scratches) Granulizer soundfont player FPC - MPC drum kit emulator 3xOsc - synth FLKeys - piano keys and more... Effects are plentiful but not too great visually. Yoou have to learn about what various parameters mean. For example the compressor is just a bunch of knobs for the various params (threshold, attack, etc..) But therre are a gang of them and the newer effects have much better interfaces. Some of the effects: Vocoder, Reverb, Compression, Parametric EQ, Chorus, Flanger, Delay, Distortion, Stereo Enhancer, and many more... Other great features include: Step sequncing and piano roll, MIDI, Sample Browser, Recording, Timestretching, Automation, Channel Mixer... It has support for DX and VST effects and instruments. It comes with plenty of free sounds and 10x more can be downloaded for free from the SampleFusion site to registered users. My biggest wish for the program is that the would improve the mixer (as of this writing, changes are planned). For example, there is a solo button for the individual mixer channel but no mute. The interface is also a bit hard to use at higher resolutions (1280x1024 and above) because of the small buttons, knobs and sliders. Overall, the good outweighs the bad and for the price you cannot find a better deal.

Price paid

$149 + XXL package over time.

It is very easy to get started with this program. The step sequencer makes drum programming a snap. You will want to learn the more powerful features to maximize your composition though. Things like effect automation and mixer routing are definitely going to open new ground for the beginner but require some study.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The stock sounds have always been a sore point for this program but it should be made clear that the rendering engine is near perfect in the Sinc Modes. There are enough stock sounds to get you going but the first thing you should do is accumulate some new sounds. There are many places on the net to get very good (free and commercial) samples. You can select the rendering method from low quality 'linear' (CPU friendly) to Ultra high quality 'Sinc 256' (CPU heavy). I tend to render using Sinc 64 at 24-bit for most mixdowns which is close to perfect to my ear.

It is very well programmed. Sometimes initial version (ie. From version 4 to 5.0) can have a few bugs that are quickly fixed.

OVERALL OPINION

It's great. For $149 you get a lot of bang. Also consider that it's is a lifetime price. I bought FL originally at version 3.x and now I have received 4.x and 5.x FREE OF CHARGE. 6.X is on the horizin with new effects and instruments that will also be free. You cannot find a better deal period.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: NFX ( 8-, 2005)

Mixers, faders, equalizers...it's all there. Fantastic and realistic setup makes just about anything possible.

Price paid

$99 USD

Faily easy to pick up, but playing around and experimenting is necessary. It's actually part of the fun if you ask me. Trying things on your own until you figure them out for yourself makes it more satisfying.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Sound quality is good for what's provided. However, if you're looking into making beats more along the lines of hip hop, there aren't many options. Too many techno sounds, which get a little repetetive.

its great, only sometimes you may need to click around til you find what you're looking for.

OVERALL OPINION

Obsessed with it...play with it for hours on end. A great way to entertain yourself and be creative.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: mixinthe206 ( 8-, 2005)

FL Studio becomes what you turn it into. For example, it doesn't come with loads of software instruments so you'll have to add some (you get loads of effects though, and they sound great!). FLS is compatible with most protocols, including VST, DX etc. so you don't have to worry about compatibility problems. Some people say that the sound quality of the sampler is bad, but the problem is that FLS internal sampler is set to 75% of the original volume by default (of some reason) and this fools most people (since decreasing the volume slightly makes your ears think it sounds worse). The samplers playback quality is absolutely flawless and it even features some tweaking possibilities (incl. filter, pan, delay, arpeggiator, many ADSR EGs etc.). FLS is the best program when you create music using only software. No doubt.

Price paid

99 USD

It's VERY easy to use! It's not hard for a beginner and a pro doesn't feel limited. Sophisticated TR-X0X style sequencer and piano roll and a playlist for quick editing. You don't need a MIDI keyboard, but I really recommend you to have one. I made music without a MIDI keyboard a few years before, so it's not impossible.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Well, since it's 32bit float internal I can't complain! This program even made me sell almost all of my hardware gear. The sound quality is totally clean, so if you complain about bad quality you're a bad producer.

Created as an easy to use music creation tool - and it is! This is THE music program! I use Cubase SX2 (and Reason 2.5 occasionally), but FLS is better. If you think FLS is bad handling audio you can use it with Cubase using it as a ReWire-client. It KILLS Reason in all ways.

OVERALL OPINION

I ONLY use FLS nowadays! You don't need your hardware gear anymore.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Krunchie ( 9-, 2005)

Ever since the first time I grab hold of Fl studio, I feel like I own a studio, ----it can do more than me, and i am trying hard to make it do much as it can !!!!!----

Price paid

$2

Everything is perfect the interface looks like a cockpit And i pretty much like it. And i think it would be more complicate looking in the future release

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The sound quality is pretty good or lets put it this way good extremely!!! for a light processor

There is something to say for quality..... The real MIDIKeyboard has progamable sequence like automated clips to sing along....and when it comes to that it gets a little quirky... you run a sequence and when the time for the notes to change come the keyboard will run away "G" from the start to end of the songs while the vocal happily go in a good mood,,,,, and the least you could do is link a controller to the pitch nob and thats when it sounds like an alien spaceship...... but to say Sytrus is a hope at the moment!!!!! but i still think the quality still make up with the rest of the ratings

OVERALL OPINION

LOve!!!1... i think the very reason for it to stay installed on my computer is because of this love factor.........and have a copy of it on a CD rom.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Revise ( 9-, 2005)

Features. Well, I didn't quite like all of the "extras" Like the ReWired and DX10 and even WASP. I just couldn't get it to do what I wanted and seemed to clutter up. This program is very complicated and has a fairly steep learning curve. Everything does something! This can work to your advange though. I would have liked to see more possibility with effects, and I found some sequencing elements got on my nerves but things like quantising and chopping makes Music FUN!

If you are familiar with this type of program, you shouldn't have much trouble, but due to it's complexity, FL Studio is hard to get the absolite most out of, especially with complicated generators. But things like the 3x oc are very user friendly, and the presets should last you a while. The interface is different, but not annoying. Everything works well together.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The sound quality is superb. Now, I am talking about the (IMO) BEST feature of the professional pack. Styrus. But some of the presets and things it can do are VERY CPU intensive. I would recommend installing an AISO driver to minimise latency. The Only thing I have to criticize is most of the drum samples. They just sound too ....unprofessional. I use this for electronica and It is one of my favorite programs.

Never had a problem, but I have horribly messed up some saves because I was editing in the wrong pattern or something. I would have liked to see more undo levels but this is definitely a professional tool.

OVERALL OPINION

I have to love it. I have ever since I got into it, I am using it mostly to create just tracks for fun or mess around and It's awesome. I have reccommended it to all of my friends! It has EVERYTHING I need. My favorite is of course, styrus, the FM, RM Generator behemoth. I love you Fl Studio, Will you marry me?

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: #HL2_SMG (January 0-, 2005)

Great, great, great! FL gives you many many effects e.g. reverb, eq, wah-wah, chorus, etc. It also comes with VST expandability, so if you don't wasnt to use the crappy default sounds, you can get better ones! The FL Keys Rhodes are amazing.

Price paid

100

This is by far the easiest program to make beats , for beginners and advanced users. Some say that Reason is better, but if you know how to use FL, you won't ever need Reason. Just hear some of the sample projects they have.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The rendering of the default sounds sometimes leaves a bitter taste in your mouth, but after a bit of tweaking, the rendering is perfect.

software = lifetime. enough said.

OVERALL OPINION

It's like an old friend. The interface is friendly. You can even put in your own background to get rid of that nasty grey!

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: ocksusu26 (January 0-, 2005)

I think FL has much more capability than is given credit for. One huge plus that I see over reason is it's capability to support vst's. Now is you like to produce electronic type music like me you will find that vst support is a major advantage. Rewire capability is poor. There are some obvious things it lacks in though that I'm sure will be implemented in later versions. Overall: I consider FL to be a pretty flexible program ("for it's ease of use&quot.

Price paid

149 USD

Very intutive design. Highly recommend this for anyone to start on. NOT SAYING YOU SHOULD NECESSARILY MOVE ON TO SOMETHING ELSE once you become more proficient with sequensing. Just saying out of anything out there this is real easy to learn on for the amount of flexinility it has.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Wow... Tha samples that come with this are absolutely horrible. Don't plan on jammin' with this program right out of the box. You're ganna have to grab some 3rd party software and build your own collection of samples/soundfonts. I am a reason user to and it seems like everything that comes out of reason just sounds much more professional.

I cannot recall any crashes or serious problems. I've heard complaints from other people about feezing up or shutting down but I suspect that was due to non-legitamate use/cracked software.

OVERALL OPINION

I can honestly say "I love FL". It's intuitive design is just so easy to use yet its features are powerful. To some it up it's just a very comfortable program to work with.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: Esthetix (January 2-, 2005)

I've used it all, you name it, and i always comeback to to FL. everything is there and its all automated.

one of the reasons i always come back to FL is the interface. when i started using it i knew nothing about using computers (i wasn't even online). i was a hardcore hardware junkie. within a few weeks i was actually composing songs. no other program is as user friendly as this. (the automation did take me a while to figure out)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The sound quality is as good as you put into it. i very rarely use the stock sounds, so its great.

i have never had a problem with the stability of this progam.

OVERALL OPINION

You just can't front on FL. as much as people want to talk smack on it, YOU CAN'T!!!! whatever, i will pimp this product till i die, haters eat a #@%$!!!!

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: king_e (January 2-, 2005)

For the price, I think that there are enough features standard with the software. Effects are plentiful enough so that even an amature could produce a track worthy of at least street credit...Scrounge the net to find plugins if you cant find them locally.

Price paid

$200

Interface is pretty configurable.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

This software is truly amazing. The sound quality truly depends on the soundcard and the quality of the sample recording. If you really want to tweak the sound, drop in some new vst/vsti or dx plugins. You can make this program sound just like you working in a $1,000,000 studio. That is no lie. With the right monitors and headphones, you can make you tracks soun any way you want them to sound. Just like a bank...(Fill in the rest)

Well designed. Fits well with all genres of music...

OVERALL OPINION

Very easy to use. If you have some extra cash, spring for the FL Studio Bible from Imageline. It costs about $40, but will save you a lot of money in the long run when you can figure out how to tweak the program without having to buy too much outboard gear. The fact that it can be used with so many other programs is definitely a plus...

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: b'swax (January 2-, 2005)

This program has basicallly got everyhtin you could want from beat machines that cost 3-6 times as much. You can do almost anything(as far as instrumenatls go). I would suggest getting a differnet program for complete vocal mixdown.

Price paid

$329.99

When I got the demo version, It took a while to learn everything about this program. But if you work on it for 2-3 hours a day, you could know everything about it in a week. Just dont get overwelmed, take things a step at a time.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

This program has got great sound quality. however it has a lack of good synthesizers. The only synthesizer they have sounds plasticy and is only a demo. Sytrus is great but complicated to learn at first.

Unless you get a virus on your computer and your disc breaks, then this hould last you a lifetime.

OVERALL OPINION

This is possibly the best beat making program out. Im a hiphop and rap beat maker and I can basically do everything on here. All you need is 2 or 3 good cds with a good variety of sounds and maybe a Korg MicroKontroller. With all that, you could easily make proffesional beats. It takes me about an hour to make a good quality, proffesional instrumental song. I dont think Ill ever stop usin this program. Its well-rounded, feature packed, and userfriendly. what more do you need.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: xDramax ( 2-, 2006)

The features are quiet impressive. Especially that fruity slicer, I think that's a powerful tool! The sampler is really simple yet does alot like pitch a sample without changing the speed and length. Other things like the slayer, keys, drumsynth, etc are real good!

Price paid

$99

Not too easy to use, takes quiet some time to use this program, especially finding the sounds you actually want. I dont think Imangeline did a good job of this.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The sound quality here isn't impressive, most sounds tend to be real small and and thiner in texture.

Horrible in this instance. FL studio crashes frequentlly when using the midi plugin. It also looses track of the mouse pointer alot.

OVERALL OPINION

I think Fl studio has a lot of potential as a software. Imagelin needs to pay attention to user reviews and order to address problems such as sound quality, usability, and locating sounds etc. Otherwise great features, I use it and love it!

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: cyptm ( 3-, 2006)

The way FL Studio is made allows for easy addition of plug-ins, dxi, and vst's. You can buy the synths they sell, but they really arn't all that (maybe sytrus if tweaked right).

When I first started using FL Studio, I was completely lost for a while. I would recommend you getting with someone who knows how to operate it for the first couple of sessions. From there, just natural curiosity should guide you to lots of learning.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Sound quality depends on the samples quality that you use with it. I use "okay" samples, so I get "okay" sounds. Strong points are that I can use any sound as long as its in .wav or mp3 file format. Its only as strong as your soundcard too.

I have FL Studio crash on me sometimes when I use some vst's. My computer is kinda old too, so that could be a factor also. But I imagine on a great performing pc, the results and stability would be better.

OVERALL OPINION

Now that I have the "hang" of using FL Studio 5, I really enjoy it everytime I make music with it. I love how I don't have to update it everytime a new version comes out, because the program is so expandable by itself. Sound Modules, Vocals, Midi equipment, and other hardware can be incorporated into your music making experience with the right know-how. Image-Line also makes some usefull tutorials that tell you how to use certain features.

Originally posted on FutureProducers.com
Posted by: c-dub ( 5-, 2006)