ImageLine is proud to announce that FL Studio 9 is officially released. FL Studio 9 is a complete software music production environment, representing the culmination of more than 10 years of sustained & focused development. FL9 is the fastest way from your brain to your speakers.
FL Studio 9 carries forward everything that is included in FL Studio 8 plus:
* +350 additions, changes & bugfixes
* 5 extra synthesizers are now included by default: SimSynth Live, DrumSynth Live, DX-10, WASP and WASP XT in each FL Studio edition (Fruity edition or higher)
* Revised Playlist with integrated ‘Play’ button, new Clip Track features incl. track naming, muting, clip grouping and icons
* Mixer insert tracks 99 (previously 64) with new ‘Sidechaining’ function
* Piano roll ‘Riff Machine’ automated sequence generator tool and ‘note grouping’ feature
* Step sequencer & Playlist now have an integrated Play button for improved workflow
* Multiple controller support, independent instrument channels can be simultaneously played by separate controllers
* Volatile links allow hardware control of last touched GUI object. Improved linking options and functions.
* Multi-Core CPU improved multithreaded generator & multithreaded effects processing. Unleash the power of the latest generation multi-core processors.
* Revised plugins include Fruity Limiter with sidechaining, Wavecandy new mastering meter modes Fruity Reeverb 2 Mid/Side processing. Edison & Slicex new export regions and noise reduction function.
* Loop recording Audio Clips are now muted instead of the associated Channel for improved workflow.
* Wrapper completely revised for improved compatibility inc., multi-input/output plugins & ‘aligned tick lengths’.
New plugins released with FL Studio 9:
* Autogun – (free) is based on Ogun and offers more than four billion presets and produces exceptionally rich metallic and shimmering timbres
* Vocodex (free with FL Studio Producer Edition) – last word in vocoders, featuring automatic speech-enhancement functions, an integrated Carrier synthesizer, output maximization and up to 100 variable-width multi-parameter vocoder bands.
* Stereo Shaper – (free) a multi-purpose stereo shaping tool
* Gross Beat (demo) – real-time, audio-stream playback, pitch, position and volume manipulation effect
* Ogun (demo) – Additive metal simulation synthesizer that can generate more than 32,000 harmonics, modulated by high-level ‘harmonic mapping’ functions, that hand tonal control directly to the user
FL Studio 9 is available for purchase online via download or in boxed form through traditional music & software outlets. All downloadable versions will come with lifetime free updates included in the price. For those who prefer to purchase the boxed version, Image-Line is including a Virtual Cash Card in the box that customers can use to register online and to receive 49 USD virtual cash. The money can be spent on lifetime Free Updates or put toward any other Image Line Software download-products.
FL Studio Editions and prices:
* FL Studio Express Edition (49 USD, download only)
* FL Studio Fruity Edition (99 USD download / 139 USD boxed)
* FL Studio Producer Edition (199 USD download / 269 USD boxed)
* FL Studio Signature Edition (299 USD download / 399 USD boxed) – provides all features of FL Studio Producer edition + Maximus maximizer, Sytrus synthesizer, Hardcore Guitar effects suite and Directwave Sampler. Note: FL Studio XXL Edition Bundle has been discontinued.