The Image Line FL Studio 21 Fruity Edition is a comprehensive MIDI music production environment. It delivers a suite of music creation features including MIDI piano-roll and step sequencing, live performance mode and multitouch support, as well as a suite of software synthesizers and effect plug-ins.

There are several significant updates with version 21, including full macOS support (OS X 10.11 or later), unlimited time signature changes, playlist arrangements, full plug-in delay compensation, and a redesigned tool bar. V21 has support for AU and VST 64-bit, DX, and FL Native plug-in formats and it can be hosted in other DAWs as a VST or connected through ReWire. Both Mac and Windows versions are cross-platform compatible, allowing for seamless sharing and collaboration.

FL Studio 21 offers a multitude of MIDI recording and sequencing functions that are centered around its piano roll and trademark step sequencer features. Use either of these powerful tools alone, or in combination with one another to record your musical performances in either pattern or track sequencing mode, depending on your personal workflow.

In addition, FL Studio 21 provides advanced mixing and routing options that allow you to create complex, polished productions. Allowing for up to 125 channels, the mixer can be used for leveling, panning, creating sub-mixes and adding effects to your instruments. Each channel of the mixer is equipped with parametric EQ and can hold up to 10 effects (AU, VST, DX, or FL's Native format). Choose from a selection of effects including Delay, Delay Bank, Equo, Flangus, Love Philter, Vocoder, and more. Furthermore, the mixer includes four dedicated send channels that provide the ability to sidechain inputs to multi-input effects plug-ins.

MIDI Sequencing    Multitouch Support    Live Performance Mode    30 Soft Synths and 40 Effect Plug-Ins    Step Sequencer or Piano Roll    25 Velocity-Sensitive Keys    8 Pads from Flagship MPC    8 Assignable Q-Link Knobs    Pitch/Modulation 4-Way Thumbstick    Sustain Pedal Input Jack

Mac Support: FL Studio is now available as a 64-bit native macOS application. Includes AU and VST plug-in support. AU plug-ins will scan along with VST plug-ins, using the plug-in manager

Time Signatures:

• Default time signature is set in the project
• General settings and time signature changes with time markers
• Use the on-pattern clip menu, Use current time signature to set a time signature based on playlist position

Playlist Arrangements: An arrangement is the layout of audio, automation, and pattern clips in the playlist as you added them. Use the drop-down arrangements menu to manage multiple playlist versions of the project (working ideas, sound design, versions etc.)

Plug-In Delay Compensation: Automatic PDC now works for all normal use cases including for mixer sends. Manual and auto-PDC can now coexist. Manual PDC is applied as an offset to auto PDC. Updates include:

• Audio Recording: New audio input delay control on the input menu fixes latency issues with individual audio inputs
• Icon Colors: Automatic (orange), manual (blue), or not set (gray)
• Mixer Menu: Plug-in Delay Compensation > Reset manual latency on all tracks. Option to reset all manually set latency values to zero
• Metronome: Latency compensated
• Mixer FX Slots: Latency compensated Wet/Dry mix knob. Processing delay is now compensated when mixing the Wet/Dry signals from an effect for each FX slot

Continuous Adjustment: Roll the mouse wheel over the time icon or latency display:

• Mouse Wheel: 10 ms steps
• Ctrl+Mouse Wheel: 1 ms steps
• Ctrl+Alt+Mouse Wheel: 1 sample steps

Mouse Wheel works in Three Places:

• Track input latency icon (FX panel)
• Track output latency selector (FX panel)
• Track output latency icon (mixer tracks)
• Wrapper Offset: Latency shown in the wrapper info can be set and saved per plug-in. Use to compensate plug-ins that consistently report an incorrect latency

Updated Toolbar: Updated toolbar design and editable layout

• Playlist Tracks: Increased from 199 to 500
• Audio Recording: Realtime display of audio data as it is captured. Multiple takes are grouped when recording
• Playlist Menu: Resize all tracks. Choose from 33 to 200%
• Time Markers: Punch in/out time markers so you can start/stop recording using time markers
• Hide Grouped Tracks: Hide collapsed grouped tracks. When used, a small arrow on the right-side of the Track header can be clicked to open and close the hidden tracks
• Playlist Preview: Mini playlist preview is selected by default
• Playlist: Right-Click Header Menu: Right-click options to mute all clips, to unmute all clips, or to undo consolidated tracks faster
• Playlist: Improved visibility of clip borders in solid view mode

• Fruity Compressor (Update): Added an option to report processing latency
• Fruity Reeverb 2 (Update): Modulate reverb using Modulation (amount) and Speed options to break up ringing or metallic sounds
• VFX Level Scaler (New): Scale Note Properties as received from the Piano roll. The graph shows input-output mapping for Note—Velocity, Release, Pitch (fine), Pan, Mod X, and Mod Y values
• Fruity Reeverb (Update): Is now a 64-bit FL plug-in
• ZGameEditor Visualizer (Update): Layers can be collapsed. Buffered layers are more obvious.
  • Text position and size can now be specified in decimals
  • Increased responsiveness to Linear peak effect
  • Color button on HTML tab to paste color to test
  • New effects, New Peaks, Blur, Motion blur, Bloom, and Color correction
  • Improved quality for FFT based presets

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this work ONLY with the Revo Quick Release Frame or is it compatible with the GoPro Frame and other protective bodies?

A: It is compatible with the Go Pro Frame. The mic is really good. I have two of them and the sound quality is amazing.

Q: 2. Can this SSD be placed in the Blackmagic Design 12K card slots? Or does it need the BMD Recorder?

A: The Angelbird 2TB AV PRO MK3 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD BH #ANAVP2000MK3 does not require the Blackmagic URSA Mini recorder when using it with the URSA Mini Pro 12K.

Q: 3. Does this work with the URSA Mini Pro G2?

A: No the URSA Mini Pro G2 takes CFast 2.0 Cards and SDXC UHS-II Cards.

Q: 4. Will it work full function with Olympus omd em5 ? If there are some features that won't work can you specify which ones , thank you .

A: Yes, the Olympus FL-50R is fully compatible with the Olympus OM-D EM-5.

Q: 5. Would this be appropriate for k1+15-30. If not could you suggest another model?

A: This model will work for that combination.

Q: 6. Is this flash compatible with the Olympus OM-D E-M1?

A: Yes, the Olympus FL-50R is compatible with the Olympus OM-D E-M1.

Q: 7. Does this work with atomos inferno with 4k 60p raw recording ?

A: This internal SSD with any device with a 2.5" SATA interface and software to mount a storage volume.

Q: 8. i have a sony A7ii with a kit lens. can i use this product with my camera ?

A: Yes, this will work with the A72.

Q: 9. Is this flash compatible with the Olympus OM-D E-M10?

A: I shoot with the OM-D E-M1 and the flash works great. I have a soft box attachment for my portraits. I've had it for two years and no job was an issue. Love the Olympus equipment. Enjoy

Q: 10. Will this work with Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio Pro 2?

A: According to the Blackmagic Design HyperDeck Studio Pro 2 manual, the Angelbird 500GB AV PRO MK3 SATA III 2.5" Internal SSD is on the compatibility list. This will work.