It also turned out that FL's Sampler and 3xOsc aren't available to load into the Patcher.
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For example, we experienced graphical glitches when trying to turn the knobs we had FL Studio crash completely, plus one graphical freak-out and linking knobs didn't always work. In our tests, Patcher became very buggy when we were working with third-party VSTs. You could make a custom multiband effect by branching an audio source into multiple EQs - one for high frequencies, one for mids and one for lows - then sending the signal from each EQ to its own effect plug-in. This is a modular chaining environment that enables you to load instruments and effects into it and freely connect them in all manner of configurations.Ĭrazy chains are easily achieved since you can have the audio flow into separate branches that converge and split multiple times. One of the best new additions in FL Studio 10 is the Patcher plug-in. There are already some impressive user-created videos on YouTube that showcase the potential of this intriguing device. Parameters can be automated to make the visuals fit your tune and you can render the lot out to video.
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However, the full versions aren't included with any version of FL Studio and are in fact separate add-ons.Īs for included new plug-ins, there's Patcher and ZGameEditor Visualizer, which creates trippy demoscene-esque visuals based on audio input. Slightly misleading is that demo versions of the Newtone and Pitcher plug-ins are claimed as new features and even appear in Image-Line's promo video. We've also become big fans of Fruity Convolver, a convolution plug-in that's great for reverb and sound design, and the physical-modelling drum synth Drumpad - both were added since our FL Studio 9 review with the v9.1 update.
Our favourite thingsįL Studio has an extensive line-up of plug-ins, and some of our most oft-used of the existing lot are Maximus (a multiband compressor/limiter), Parametric EQ 2 (sonically transparent and visually stunning), SliceX (a wave editor, slicer and player all in one) and the stonking Sytrus synth. Refer to the FL Studio 10 website for the full rundown of new features. There's now automatic plug-in latency compensation (but still no proper track freeze, alas). The all-new Project Picker is neat and effective, while the mixer now has a lovely wide-view option that looks great and makes it a pleasure to work with. And there are lots of smaller yet no less helpful changes, such as the improved zoom-scroll bars and the ability to view tracks at differing vertical heights. The Playlist has received additions to its multiple timeline marker types, with pause, loop and skip markers being handy for testing out arrangement ideas. Check out the History section on the Image-Line website for a full rundown.įL Studio users have long appreciated the 'ghost notes' feature that allows you to see the notes of multiple instruments on the same piano roll, and now you can edit ghost notes directly by double-right-clicking them.Īnyone who programs drums in the piano roll should be rejoicing, because this essentially lets you work with multiple drum parts in one editor, even if they all come from different plug-ins.
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The piano roll, Playlist (ie, arrangement/project page) and mixer are fundamental to any DAW, and this update sees many GUI tweaks and workflow enhancements in these key areas. We do hope this means that more live features are on their to-do list. On the bright side, since these new marker types (and the new ZGameEditor Visualizer plug-in) are being advertised as great for live performance, this suggests that Image-Line consider live features to be a central part of FL Studio. The new playlist marker types, while handy for arranging, and potentially useful for live performance, are not yet satisfying substitutes for the old Live Mode. Using pattern blocks with Live Mode is currently the only way to launch patterns on-the-fly. The thing is, some users prefer pattern blocks because they've been using them for so long, and a serious concern with live show performers is the future of Live Mode.
In a way, this is good news because the developers can improve the new clips Playlist system without having to accommodate and maintain the old system of pattern blocks. On launching it they're absent, and while they can be re-enabled in the settings, a message warns that pattern blocks are obsolete and won't be in future versions. FL Studio's long-standing pattern blocks are now being phased out.
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