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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated September 29th, 2026 # Reviews of FL Studio Ease of use 4.3 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews Steven Craig W CEO-OWNERMusic, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “This is the best beat making program I've ever used for construction a whole song using samples and mixers and mastering techniques with simple use.“ October 30, 2025 PS Parker S CEOMusic, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I would also say that it does overload my system a bit, but this is not on FL as my OS is not suited to run the vast amounts of data that entails with this application.“ November 17, 2025 PS Parker S CEOMusic, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I love how far you can drill down into the audio and tweak even the most miniscule of sliders, each to have their own sound design and shape.“ November 17, 2025 VH Vernon H DirectorConsumer Electronics, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “No support at all, no replies to email and no care for clients post the sale“ January 20, 2025 Craig B Managing directorEntertainment, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Ive had some great fun using fruity loops and come away feeling very creative and satified with the finished product“ October 31, 2025 KC Kudakwashe C Music Production StudioMusic, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Recording: It’s not the best for recording and editing audio compared to some other software.“ August 24, 2024 Fandresena P Music ProducerMusic, Self-employedUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It helps me create professional music faster and with less hassle.“ August 12, 2025 Alexis Ariel E Music ProducerMusic, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The loop feature is practicly imposible to use with any latency with real instruments (no vts, no midi), there's no way to automate a "hands free" looping session.“ July 13, 2023 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 255 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Steven Craig W. CEO-OWNER Music Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "18 Years Of Experience Using FL Studio For My Beat Project" October 30, 2025 4.0 My overall experience with FL Studio has been great! Starting age 21 and still using FL studio until this day at age 39 going on 40 on March 8th 2026! I have got a lot of positive feedback to the instrumental beats this program gave me the ability to create and I can't think of ever using another program that would withstand fl studio when it comes to the quality and ease it takes me to make songs in fl studio! Pros I was able in the beginning of 2008 at the age of 21 to create my own beats and upload them to a page where they could be listened to and some were downloadable. This is the best beat making program I've ever used for construction a whole song using samples and mixers and mastering techniques with simple use. Cons The cons to using FL Studio is that it takes a lot of online learning to understand how to use the program and also you need some understanding of musical theory, etc. Another con to FL Studio is sometimes you need to buy a soundpack or download a free sound-kit to widen your audio sample library enough to expand your beats you make! Review Source PS Parker S. CEO Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great System, even better Operating System " November 17, 2025 5.0 In terms of my workflow, FL has been able to provide a streamlined process to my projects, allowing me to spend less time fidgeting with bugs and issues, and more time recording music and beats. Pros I Mainly use this application for beat making, patterns, and chopping and screwing of Wav of Mp Audio Files. I love how far you can drill down into the audio and tweak even the most miniscule of sliders, each to have their own sound design and shape. I love how much you can do within this application. I also love the fact that it is a one-time purchase rather than paying 10.99 a month to keep the application running. Cons I run FL on an older Macbook Air, and I would say that It tends to run a little slow, especially when i have my Plug-ins added and running a lot of patterns. I would also say that it does overload my system a bit, but this is not on FL as my OS is not suited to run the vast amounts of data that entails with this application. Running the OS Visualizer ( Basic Plug-in provided by FL ) Is pretty much off of the table for me unless i run it without an audio track. Alternatives considered [Logic Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/214597/Logic-Pro/) Reason for choosing FL Studio I heard more good about FL, I already used Garageband which is a dumbed down version and preferred FL better Review Source EC Etân C. Developer Computer Games Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Unorganized but amazing" September 20, 2026 5.0 Great. Aside from the learning part, it has been an amazing tool to work with, and I will keep using it in the future. Pros FL Studio is an amazing tool to learn how to compose and create your songs. It offers a large variety of options, tools, and customizable presets, and you can also import community made add-ons, tools, plugins and instrument packs if you need to. I would also add that it is fairly priced, but is to be considered as an investment for regular use. Cons I found it tedious to learn how to use at first. The UI is messy, and the drag and drop system often isn't intuitive. The options to customize your sound are also not well organized in my opinion. Review Source VH Vernon H. Director Consumer Electronics Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "No after sale support, poor purchase" January 20, 2025 1.0 No support at all, no replies to email and no care for clients post the sale Pros Nothing since I cant use it, license key does not work Cons Maybe a great product but exceptionally poor support. I emailed them as my license key does not work. It was purchased and I was provided with a license key. Its been over a week and no reply so be aware, like me you might pay and never get what you paid for or any support post the sale. Its a big NO from me. Review Source CharRon S. DJ Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "FL Studio is a Game changer" February 15, 2022 5.0 I have enjoyed FL Studio as it has evolved from Fruity Loops to FL Studio. Even some of the great producers have made some excellent music with and have shocked others with more expensive rigs. Pros FL Studio has sample based and software instrument to create music with. It has a pattern screen to setup your music patterns, Browser to setup your pattern in to a song. virtual mixer to mix your music with effects. Editor to enhance audio. Record sounds or vocals. THis is a full functional Digital Audio workstation. Plus, Akai has collaborated to make the AKAI Fire: a fully functional Controller for FL studio. It is a drum programmer, midi controller, sequencer, and mixer. all in one. Cons There are a lot of window to navigate through. Sometimes, it can been a stressful on your CPU if you don't have a great graphic card in your computer. Also, like Ableton live Suite, You must get the producer edition which is $400 dollar if you want to use their better software instruments, editors, or Effects. Alternatives considered [Live](https://www.capterra.com/p/186429/Live/)[Serato Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/214604/Serato-Studio/)[Soundtrap](https://www.capterra.com/p/209734/Soundtrap/)[REAPER](https://www.capterra.com/p/214602/Reaper/) Reason for choosing FL Studio I was able to use a AKAI Fire controller and it changed the way I created my music Switched from [Live](https://www.capterra.com/p/186429/Live/)[Soundtrap](https://www.capterra.com/p/209734/Soundtrap/) The Akai Fire has had more functions to use on FL Studio Review Source Debora T. 3d Animation designer Animation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best producing software in the music industry." December 20, 2022 5.0 My overall experience with this software is a good one, I can’t say otherwise. Pros What I like the most is the way the mix bus is organized and the cost of the software. Cons I don’t like that to record the mic you have to change the settings every time I connect the mix to the computer. Switched from [Pro Tools](https://www.capterra.com/p/214607/Pro-Tools/) Because I felt I was becoming a pro and I need a good software to satisfy my needs. Review Source Matthew S. Student E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "So easy to make music!" April 21, 2021 5.0 I use this software everyday to produce beats for friends and for Spotify and it is the best software to make music for all genres! Pros Has many tools to create unique music and songs that could be sold online for profit! I am a musician that uses it and there are endless opportunities for what you can make. The software comes with pre-loaded plugins and allows for music creation with just a laptop or PC! Cons Has a steep learning curve and takes a lot of time to learn and to familiarize with. Switched from [Live](https://www.capterra.com/p/186429/Live/) Ableton Live was very confusing and limiting with what you could do. It is also a lot more expensive with less options for purchasing plans. Review Source Craig B. Managing director Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "So much fun" October 31, 2025 5.0 Ive had some great fun using fruity loops and come away feeling very creative and satified with the finished product Pros Fruity loops first and foremost, is great fun, allows for pro and novice to explore music creation through building and editing samples and loop Cons As im only a part time user, i have no issues with Fruity loops, it does everything that I require from it Review Source Fandresena P. Music Producer Music Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Ultimate Daw for Beatmakers and Producers" August 12, 2025 4.0 FL Studio simplifies music production with an easy-to-use interface and powerful tools. It helps me create professional music faster and with less hassle. Lifetime free updates keep my software current without extra cost. Pros 1\. Intuitive, user-friendly design for all skill levels. 2. Powerful piano roll and step sequencer tools. 3. Lifetime free updates with no extra cost. 4. Supports many third-party VST plugins. 5. Strong community with plenty of tutorials. Cons 1\. High CPU use with complex projects reported. 2. Rewiring with other DAWs is limited. 3. Advance d features take time to master Review Source CC Christopher C. Creator Entertainment Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Packed with possibilities." May 27, 2025 4.0 It has been a lot of fun from the beginning as well as a learning curve. It has been fully compatible with all of the peripheral devices that I've attempted to use with it. And I just don't have any complaints. Great software and works on a Windows laptop. Pros Quite frankly it does it all. Truly a recording and mixing studio at ypur fingertips. Instruments, controlers, effects.... like it left any limits behind. Cons I was completely new to the software. It's not a perfectly intuitive interface. so learning it has been a bit of a challenge. So I joined an Mixing Academy that teaches about it. If you're familiar with recording studio software already. This is likely the not a problem for you, when it comes to interface. Review Source HS Hannah S. Voice Actor E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fruity Classic" June 30, 2025 5.0 It's great! the first program I ever used to start making electronic music. It might not be the Lamborghini of DAWs, but for the tech you're getting inside, it's like getting a reliable Chevy at a great price. Pros Ease of use- no other DAW software comes close to the speed of simply making music with this softeware from the get go Cons The default sounds are pretty recognizable, and so one might want to go hunting for additional plugins. Review Source GM Greg M. Digital Media Producer Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for Beginners " November 7, 2024 4.0 Very positive experience and is my go to software to quickly develop a project Pros FL Studio is intuitive enough that you can hit the ground running and quickly compose, arrange, mix and edit audio Cons certain workflows can slow you down compared to the competitors software Review Source Cristhian Josue J. CEO Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fl studio, the first love of every modern beatmaker" August 28, 2021 4.0 Personally, I have found what I need to produce in this daw, it has good plugins, quality virtual instruments, and very good support for third-party plugins. Fl studio was the first serious daw I tried, and I loved it, although over time I have needed best daws, or better said, more balanced. Fl studio helped me to get into the world of music production in a very comfortable way, and I think that any beginner should give this daw a chance. Pros FL studio seems to me a highly comfortable daw, is super simple to use, is visually attractive, and has a huge amount of plugins and vst that will facilitate our musical composition process, fl studio is focused on the creation of electronic music and lends itself well to be a beat-making daw, also allows us to record an audio clip and lets us make a song from the creation of the instrumental to the mastering process, no doubt fl studio is a cheap and very complete daw. Cons Fl studio, is not for everyone, despite being able to perform all kinds of projects in this daw, it is very limited in certain aspects, this music production software is highly focused on that, the production, fl studio is very limited in aspects such as mixing and mastering, not that it can't perform these tasks, but the workflow consumes more time than other daws, another limitation is the recording of instruments, personally, I feel uncomfortable recording in fl studio, I think it is a daw with more emphasis on MIDI creation, fl studio has no support for analog equipment, we can't connect external hardware, since fl studio doesn't have compatibility. If you are looking to create projects that require the use of analog tools, I regret to inform you that this daw isn't for you. Switched from [Logic Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/214597/Logic-Pro/) Logic has better support on IOS Review Source BM Brad M. Media Composer Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "If you're working at the MIDI level, look no further than FL Studio" December 29, 2022 4.0 FL Studio makes writing music incredibly fast and enjoyable. The core plugins are enough to get you started, and are of excellent quality (though you may find yourself still using 3rd party effects for reverbs and delays). However if you're a beginner, what it offers is more than enough, and you'll have no problem getting used to the software, even though all DAWs look pretty overwhelming at first.I had to write a review for FL Studio because it has given me so much and I wanted to give something back. If it wasn't for image-line I probably wouldn't be making music right now. Pros The biggest and best feature of FL Studio, in my opinion, is the piano roll. It makes working at the MIDI level a joy. So if you're more accustomed to using virtual instruments and moving notes around manually instead of recording, then you'll get some serious bang for your buck here. Other DAW users have been envious of my ability to pitch bend without the use of automation or drawing lines all over the pattern.If you don't own a MIDI controller, the piano roll wins again because it's just so easy to modify the notes and FL comes with the best virtual keyboard I've ever used. Select the scale you want and never play out of tune again. With FL 21 you can now even select the root note so it's not locked to C anymore.Another pro I need to mention is its small price tag. I picked my producer copy up for ~£150 during a Christmas sale. That's for lifetime free updates, too. Not only is it one of the most inexpensive DAWs, but they do have a few sales you should keep your eye out for if you're considering purchasing it.Then there's FLEX.. a preset based synthesizer. \[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] of FL Studio get access to a bunch of free packs, and the premium packs aren't that expensive either. I bought one for £15 inc. VAT. FLEX has really inspired me to a whole new level. The music just about writes itself. I couldn't believe it came with FL Studio for free. Cons I wasn't a huge fan of how patterns are separate from tracks. It's a bit of a weird concept to get your head around. It makes things a little more versatile, but it can also be quite confusing on larger projects if you don't assemble it correctly. You also need to make sure you have the correct instrument selected before laying down notes in the pattern. It's just something I don't like very much about the software. If the pros didn't outweigh this problem so much, I probably wouldn't have stuck with FL and recommended it. Review Source DM David M. Manager Translation and Localization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fl Studio review" April 7, 2022 5.0 I've been using FL studio for years now, i've also tried various other programs before FL, and in all honesty FL Studio has, is and will be the best. I really love the software and would recommend anyone to not look else where and just buy FL. It has made music making very easy, simple and enjoyable. The whole program works seamlessly and everything is right where its needed without having to navigate around too much. Pros 1) The software already comes with pre-installed plugins 2) There is a variety of different other plugins to choose from. 3) The software is extremely flexible, meaning you can go from beginner to expert in the shortest time possible. 4) Beginners don't need to struggle because there is an abundance of tutorials on how to use the product. 5) The program has the functionality to connect a microphone and record your very own music in the comfort of you own home. 6) The program also comes with a sticky note type feature that allows you to either have a script or lyrics within the program without the need to write down anything on paper. 7) FL Studio is by far the leader in the music software industry, it has a stable community that makes it easier for beginners to get accustomed to the program. Cons 1) The program is difficult to understand the first time if a new user doesn't have access to tutorials. 2) The program doesn't allow projects done on a higher version to be done on an older version. 3) Sometimes the program take too much CPU power and results in the program lagging. Review Source ZB Zakaria B. computer engineering Computer Hardware Used the software for: 2+ years ### "you are a beginner or even a professional,u want to make your own beat..Fl studio is perfect for u." October 3, 2021 5.0 overall experience i would say that the software helped me a lot when i was a beginner and I'm still working on it, you can learn the basics in two days and everything is going to be easy and i wish you good luck on your career. Pros I'm using this software for a very long time, I have a full studio set up and i use this program most of my time. Fl Studio is really common software and it's going to help you so much to produce your own songs, I'm not gonna say its easy software, but everything is going to be easy with time, and by practicing...that doesn't mean its hard, but you just need to learn the basics and the interface.. the software gives you free plugins to start with whiches making it loved by people, it is easy to learn and quick, and its no going to take a lot of your device resources. and here are the best things that i liked about it: ● easy to learn. ● awesome interface design. ● Compatible and Flexible. ● 500 playlist track to mix . ● supporting different systems. ● Multiple arrangements. I'm not gonna finish if i want to tell you everything, to be honest, the software has so many good things, you can really enjoy it, I hope I'm not wrong, and of course, that's my experience and i wish you good luck. Cons the thing that i didn't like, sometimes you are working on long process , trying to make a beat or a project, The software crash or fail and everything is gone if you didn't save, not all the time of course..but you need to give attention and every time save your things. Review Source IB Ivor B. CEO Music Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Unlock Your Creativity: Discover the Power of FL Studio - The Ultimate Music Production Software" January 20, 2023 5.0 Overall, my experience with FL Studio has been extremely positive. The software is incredibly versatile and offers a wide range of features and tools for music production. I found that the interface is intuitive and user-friendly, making it easy to navigate and utilize all of its features. The piano roll editor is particularly powerful, allowing for precise and detailed MIDI editing and manipulation. Additionally, the software comes with a vast library of virtual instruments and effects, providing me with a plethora of sound design options.I have used FL Studio primarily for producing music and beats and it has been a perfect fit for that purpose. The software's step sequencer, pattern-based workflow, and a wide variety of virtual instruments and effects make it an ideal choice for creating and arranging beats. I have been able to achieve a professional sound quality with the software and it has been a great tool to help me express my creativity. Overall, FL Studio is a great choice for music production and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to create and produce music. Pros FL Studio is an excellent Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) that offers a wide range of features and tools for music production. One of its greatest strengths is its intuitive and user-friendly interface, which makes it easy for both beginners and experienced producers to navigate and utilize all of its features. Another pro is its powerful piano roll editor, which allows for precise and detailed MIDI editing and manipulation. Additionally, FL Studio comes with a vast library of virtual instruments and effects, providing users with a plethora of sound design options. Overall, FL Studio is a versatile and powerful DAW that offers a great value for its price and is a great choice for both professional and hobbyist music producers. Cons One potential con that some users may find is that the mixing and mastering capabilities may not be as robust as other DAWs on the market. While FL Studio does offer a variety of mixing and mastering tools, some users may find that they prefer the workflow or specific features offered by other DAWs for these tasks. Overall, FL Studio is a great choice for music production, but those who prioritize advanced mixing and mastering capabilities may want to explore other options. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the most popular professional music production software" July 19, 2022 5.0 I can do anything that comes to my mind because it has all the features I need, and because it is a great and popular program, there are many people on their channel explaining how to use it and work on it Pros There is no person in the field of audio editing who does not use FL Studio, it is one of the best audio recording and editing software ever because it has great features that made it very powerful, and through it I can add great effects to the audio, and output audio files with very high quality. One of the most important things I loved is that it has a powerful and giant user interface, as it is flexible and you can enter the program quickly and in a few seconds, it contains dozens of tools used to edit audio files, music and audio files in a distinctive and wonderful way, and also the feature of dragging and dropping your clips inside the program Organized, as well as recording and filtering audio, trimming audio files, integrating editing and professional audio editing. I can control the purity of the sound, raise and lower the volume, adjust the frequency and echo, and it allows me to do many different tasks and tasks at the same time through the tabs It's also nice to buy the program once for life, and updates come constantly, which is why it is so popular and distinctive Cons The program consumes a lot of CPU and needs a device with high specifications Review Source OK Omar K. Producer Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "FL Studio The Best DAW Yet?" April 5, 2023 5.0 Fl Studio is a great program excellent with wide range of features, very intuitive interface perfect for creating professional- quality music.i use it for years now i have never had any problems with it and i have had a great experience with Fl Studio, Pros Mostly i like the powerful side of audio editing capabilities, the piano roll the features are fantastic ,its wide range of features makes everything ease it makes the process flow smooth. Cons well, if its your first time using fl studio it can be a little difficult, i found out from most people i recommend it takes a little practice and later it becomes easy to use, now its number one ,i had my times with fruity tracks so the process was easy for me i was already familiar with the program.you will need little practice for beginner Review Source VR Víctor R. Music Producer Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best DAW in the game for Rap Producers" March 31, 2022 5.0 The ease of use and immersion that FL Studio gives me has not been given to me by any DAW that I have tried to date, and surely this is the most intuitive and manageable DAW that you can find. Pros FL Studio has lifetime updates, which is essential for every producer's pocket and a great plus point. In addition to this, the interface and ease of understanding of this DAW is incredibly easy and its community (Forum and Discord) is incredibly friendly, professional and talented. In addition to this, the FL Studio developers are continually pushing out updates to the DAW, listening to their community, and making improvements. Regarding the elements of the DAW... I love the mixer, and it is a great advantage to use this DAW, the sequencer is simply the best thing that could have been created in a DAW in terms of ease of creating a good rhythm for your beats Cons What I like the least about FL Studio is that the live mode doesn't quite convince me, and few hardware is really 100% compatible and easy to use right now. Besides this, I really missed some native plugins like a dynamic EQ... Also missing some GUI color change and a major change in automations. Review Source PH Poly H. None Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "FL Studio, perfect for everyone." November 4, 2023 5.0 My overall experience with FL Studio is extremely positive. Within the first few days of using the program, I managed to create a little instrumental. The stock (built-in) audio plugins with the program made it easy for me to mix my instruments as well. I absolutely love this program and forever will as I use it daily. Pros The UI (User-Interface) is highly user friendly. It is incredibly easy and fast to learn the curve of FL Studio. There are also built in templates that have great mixing and examples of how to make a great track. The amazing piano roll feature also has great customization. You are able to select chords from any type whether it be major 7ths, to added chords. FL Studio has endless pros to its name. Cons The overall biggest con to FL Studio is its heavy price tag. FL Studio is for users who are serious about creating audio in any form or genre. Review Source Andy B. Customer service advisor Consumer Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "FL Studio, champion of the Digital Audio Workstation's (DAW)" July 8, 2021 5.0 FL Studio is a user friendly digital audio workstation with a pleasing user interface, which makes you want to make music. The creators, Image-Line, are constantly updating FL Studio to make it better. Pros FL Studio is the all in one digital audio workstation with every audio tool for producers, as well as recording and mixing engineers. You can make musical arrangements by using audio samples and audio VST plugins, then create musical patterns in the step sequencer, and then arrange those patterns on the playlist to create a full length song. You can also capture audio if using an audio interface, which will allow you to record instruments directly through an audio cable or vocals through a microphone. Once you have your song complete, you can mix the song in the mixer, using effect VST plugins like compressors and equalisers to enhance the sound and make sure the different sounds don't clash. Cons Although FL Studio does have some built in VST plugins which cover the basics, there are better 3rd party plugins which you will need to purchase if you would like to unlock the full potential of FL studio. Review Source DJ Douarou J. Artist producer Music Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best reiview" October 7, 2024 5.0 Very best in the market for best recording Pros Fast use and easy for create sound and share loop Cons Play istrument for best time use and produce the best work Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Music producer Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My opinion for fl studio " July 17, 2023 5.0 I can use any instrument machine in fl studio Pros I use it for 3 years is easy to navigate and have many options for writing instrument mixing and mastering Cons If you can add a plugin db meter will be good Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Kalo Music Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best DAW for music creation " March 28, 2023 4.0 Pros What I like most about fl studio is that it keeps evolving with each update and we get something new and amazing, and it's really great to work with Cons What I like least about fl studio is only its floating windows . 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