Image-Line Launches FL Studio 12.1

The DAW universe has just expanded a touch with the launch of FL Studio 12.1.

FL Studio goes up to 12 – point 1.

Image-Line’s flagship workstation includes lifetime free updates, which makes it a safe bet to invest in – and a free demo is available as well. Prices for the PC-only program range from $99-737.

New features include:

What’s New?

• 4 high quality FPC drum kits
• 2 high quality Piano instruments (Close Grand and Stage Grand)
• Added FL executables that are scaled by Windows (see the install folder)
• Changed various defaults (we know best!)
• Ctrl+S saves project even when mixer has focus
• FLAC file import support
• Fruity X-Y-Z Controller plugin
• Launchpad Pro support
• Mixer track assignments selectors in Channel Rack
• Mixer full colorization of tracks (and other visual enhancements)
• Notes over 120 (10th octave) perform special actions.
• Now uses modern version of open and save windows
• Option to delete steps instead of muting them
• Plugins: Restored “More plugins” menu option and window
• Plugin Scanner is now called “Plugin Manager” & includes new plugin info tab
• Re-implemented sample history in channel settings window
• Renamed “flat database” to “alphabetical”
• Randomize news item in News Panel.
• Update main window caption when project title is edited
• Update reminder window
• VFX Key Splitter plugin
• Video Player 2
• …and more (see the WhatsNew.rtf file in the install folder)

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