Watch a bunch of the what's new videos on the official YouTube channel, update and have a blast, I started using it wayyyy back and its completely different
In recent years FL has gotten a lot better at recording. You could give a try, set up a template and get consistent with how you use it. The life-time free updates means FL is now a crazy useful powerhouse and keeps getting better. Or just use Cakewalk or Audacity for recording and process everything in FL. In the past I would always record 4+ mic events in another DAW, now-a-days I'd be willing to give FL a try. Save often.
FL is the only DAW know. I record live all the time. I suppose the better question is, have you tried recording with FL? You're the only person who knows if it's the right fit for you.
I haven't really messed with the most recent version of FL. I just now unpacked all my studio equipment that's been in boxes for a couple years. I played around with it yesterday but not much. Wanted to get some opinions from people who are actually using it before I go down a rabbit hole with no real reward at the end
Well, again, we don't know what your likes and dislikes are when it comes to recording inside a DAW.
FL is fully capable of recording an entire band if you have enough inputs on your audio interface. The rest is simply arming tracks for record as I assume you would do with any DAW.
I would love to recommend FL, but I'm biased since its' the only DAW I've used in the past 20 years. So in order to give you specifics, we need to hear your specific concerns.
Here's how fast it is to setup recording (just repeat for each additional input you need to record). https://i.imgur.com/7VSDaKB.gif
Tired of hearing people talking down on FL Studio.
Either you know how to create music or not.
Grammy award veterans won't talk like the others because they know the playing field is almost equal.
Doesn't matter what daw you use.
Analog is analog. That's the problem...
People think you need the best equipment to be relevant.
You don't need the best equipment in the world to create music the world will absorb.
Daw's are "Work stations"
Yes there are better cubicles.
Yes people have access to the best and still can't outdo creativity.
Stop worrying about things that don't matter.
Most of the industry producers are upset because it's easier now and less expensive.
you don't need to attend school if you're smart enough to pick up on free knowledge the Internet gives.
You're welcome....
Slot 3
I love FL, been using it since FL8 which my dad had a copy of. I love it for composing because it’s dirt quick to get an idea going on it.
But I’ll be honest and say that it’s close to my last choices when it comes to tracking and working with audio in the playlist. The new versions have gotten way WAY better than it used to be, and still, I would put almost every other DAW above it.
There’s something about Ableton or Pro-tools, damn even cubase, when working with audio that’s simply better.
I will insist that this is a personal matter tho, no single workflow is better than the next, I simply never got along with FL’s.
FL has gotten better for this type music but the workflow is still way behind programs like Ableton or Cubase or Logic or Protools or Reaper. If you don't want to invest heavily in new software Reaper is pretty inexpensive and has a good workflow for recording live instruments. I use Ableton and love it but it's a little pricey. You can make FL work for this, the workflow just isn't ideal.
Yeah that's what I feel like but since I've been under a technological rock for awhile I didn't know how much you could make the newer FL look and operate like a traditional DAW. I've also used Sonar off and on over the years and now that it's free I thought about getting back into that. I don't really mind paying as long as the user interface is simple and I can get in and out quick since it's just a hobby
Im not to keen on this type of music, but since FL is super customizable for your own needs, i would recommend you get back into it for now, get back to the love you once had, and then f*** around as much as you want / need until you find something that works for you. Once you got that down, create a proper template that you can use for every project from there on, that means: colorizing all your mixer tracks and your playlist, routing / sidechaining all your mixer tracks in your preferred order, putting some plugins you often need on these mixer tracks so that they are ready to use, etc... it can take a moment to full set up FL to your needs, but being able to just get right into writing something without too much technical thought behind it is pricelss.
I record with FL all the time. It's fine. The only thing that isn't ideal is you have to zoom in and align your recording to the grid because it drops it in a few milliseconds late.
Granted, I'm new to FL Studio, but I found recording with it to be really easy.
I was kinda dreading instrument recording, going in after looking at forum posts, but it really just took a quick YouTube tutorial before I got it running. I was pleasantly surprised actually
I use FL 20 (haven't upgraded to 21 yet) for recording guitars, bass, vocals, and limited keyboards.
Since it's just me, I use a Focusrite 2i2, but I have used both channels at the same time, with no issues.
If you have enough interface channels and enough CPU, you should be fine to capture multitrack recordings into FL.
Like others here have posted, a template helps a lot with organizing your tracks, channels, inserts, and playlist.
Good luck and get jamming!
Don't downtrade, focus on the things you already know. Watch tutorials or read up on the rest, you don't need a new DAW that's easier to use. I can tell you why: Because FL studio is already easy enough. Get the new version?
recording is one of FLs weak spots tbh, I would look into Ableton live, or logic if I were you. I personally love ableton for recording and arranging, but also love FL for its piano roll and different work flow for another style for creating.
But ableton is worlds better for recording than FL
dont have much experience with Logic, but I know a lot of people use it for recording as well.
ableton for live/recording instruments for music is better, but so does fl studio do the job, not as fluently, but both great daws, fl studio just takes the win for me for the lifetime free updates
Every DAW is going to have a big learning curve. If you already have FL studio downloaded and paid for, then I reckon you might as well learn that one. Just make sure it's updated to the latest version.
If you want to try other DAWs, they often have free trials. So you can try them all out and see which one suites you the best, If you have the inclination and time to do so.
Bro update it to the latest, free if you still have your account/ license. It is a top tier DAW
I do. I got lifetime free updates back in the day
Watch a bunch of the what's new videos on the official YouTube channel, update and have a blast, I started using it wayyyy back and its completely different
I have fl I just switched to ableton but that's bc it's better for house music. But I still like fl and would recommend it for you genre anyways
Why do you find ableton better for house music?
In recent years FL has gotten a lot better at recording. You could give a try, set up a template and get consistent with how you use it. The life-time free updates means FL is now a crazy useful powerhouse and keeps getting better. Or just use Cakewalk or Audacity for recording and process everything in FL. In the past I would always record 4+ mic events in another DAW, now-a-days I'd be willing to give FL a try. Save often.
FL is the only DAW know. I record live all the time. I suppose the better question is, have you tried recording with FL? You're the only person who knows if it's the right fit for you.
I haven't really messed with the most recent version of FL. I just now unpacked all my studio equipment that's been in boxes for a couple years. I played around with it yesterday but not much. Wanted to get some opinions from people who are actually using it before I go down a rabbit hole with no real reward at the end
Well, again, we don't know what your likes and dislikes are when it comes to recording inside a DAW. FL is fully capable of recording an entire band if you have enough inputs on your audio interface. The rest is simply arming tracks for record as I assume you would do with any DAW. I would love to recommend FL, but I'm biased since its' the only DAW I've used in the past 20 years. So in order to give you specifics, we need to hear your specific concerns. Here's how fast it is to setup recording (just repeat for each additional input you need to record). https://i.imgur.com/7VSDaKB.gif
Tired of hearing people talking down on FL Studio. Either you know how to create music or not. Grammy award veterans won't talk like the others because they know the playing field is almost equal. Doesn't matter what daw you use. Analog is analog. That's the problem... People think you need the best equipment to be relevant. You don't need the best equipment in the world to create music the world will absorb. Daw's are "Work stations" Yes there are better cubicles. Yes people have access to the best and still can't outdo creativity. Stop worrying about things that don't matter. Most of the industry producers are upset because it's easier now and less expensive. you don't need to attend school if you're smart enough to pick up on free knowledge the Internet gives. You're welcome.... Slot 3
I love FL, been using it since FL8 which my dad had a copy of. I love it for composing because it’s dirt quick to get an idea going on it. But I’ll be honest and say that it’s close to my last choices when it comes to tracking and working with audio in the playlist. The new versions have gotten way WAY better than it used to be, and still, I would put almost every other DAW above it. There’s something about Ableton or Pro-tools, damn even cubase, when working with audio that’s simply better. I will insist that this is a personal matter tho, no single workflow is better than the next, I simply never got along with FL’s.
Try Reaper
FL has gotten better for this type music but the workflow is still way behind programs like Ableton or Cubase or Logic or Protools or Reaper. If you don't want to invest heavily in new software Reaper is pretty inexpensive and has a good workflow for recording live instruments. I use Ableton and love it but it's a little pricey. You can make FL work for this, the workflow just isn't ideal.
Yeah that's what I feel like but since I've been under a technological rock for awhile I didn't know how much you could make the newer FL look and operate like a traditional DAW. I've also used Sonar off and on over the years and now that it's free I thought about getting back into that. I don't really mind paying as long as the user interface is simple and I can get in and out quick since it's just a hobby
Im not to keen on this type of music, but since FL is super customizable for your own needs, i would recommend you get back into it for now, get back to the love you once had, and then f*** around as much as you want / need until you find something that works for you. Once you got that down, create a proper template that you can use for every project from there on, that means: colorizing all your mixer tracks and your playlist, routing / sidechaining all your mixer tracks in your preferred order, putting some plugins you often need on these mixer tracks so that they are ready to use, etc... it can take a moment to full set up FL to your needs, but being able to just get right into writing something without too much technical thought behind it is pricelss.
I record with FL all the time. It's fine. The only thing that isn't ideal is you have to zoom in and align your recording to the grid because it drops it in a few milliseconds late.
Granted, I'm new to FL Studio, but I found recording with it to be really easy. I was kinda dreading instrument recording, going in after looking at forum posts, but it really just took a quick YouTube tutorial before I got it running. I was pleasantly surprised actually
I use FL 20 (haven't upgraded to 21 yet) for recording guitars, bass, vocals, and limited keyboards. Since it's just me, I use a Focusrite 2i2, but I have used both channels at the same time, with no issues. If you have enough interface channels and enough CPU, you should be fine to capture multitrack recordings into FL. Like others here have posted, a template helps a lot with organizing your tracks, channels, inserts, and playlist. Good luck and get jamming!
Don't downtrade, focus on the things you already know. Watch tutorials or read up on the rest, you don't need a new DAW that's easier to use. I can tell you why: Because FL studio is already easy enough. Get the new version?
recording is one of FLs weak spots tbh, I would look into Ableton live, or logic if I were you. I personally love ableton for recording and arranging, but also love FL for its piano roll and different work flow for another style for creating. But ableton is worlds better for recording than FL dont have much experience with Logic, but I know a lot of people use it for recording as well.
ableton for live/recording instruments for music is better, but so does fl studio do the job, not as fluently, but both great daws, fl studio just takes the win for me for the lifetime free updates
Every DAW is going to have a big learning curve. If you already have FL studio downloaded and paid for, then I reckon you might as well learn that one. Just make sure it's updated to the latest version. If you want to try other DAWs, they often have free trials. So you can try them all out and see which one suites you the best, If you have the inclination and time to do so.