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FL Studio Editions & Features
Purchase FL Studio and plugins in our Shop. Compare all FL Studio Editions on the comparison page.
In terms of core program functions and features, there are two versions of FL Studio Fruity Edition and Producer Edition. All higher 'Editions' are Producer Edition plus more plugins (instruments, effects or tools).
Where the following badges appears next to the page title it means the feature or plugin is included starting from that Edition, or may be purchased separately.
All Plugins Edition the highest level. The feature or plugin is included with FL Studio All Plugins Edition or may be purchased separately. All Plugins Edition is FL Studio Producer Edition plus all plugins included in the FL Studio installer. It's the cost effective way to get your hands on everything. The average discount is around 60% on the separate purchase pricing. This does not include all future plugins we release however.
Signature Bundle and up. The feature or plugin is included with FL Studio (Signature Bundle & All Plugins Edition) or may be purchased separately. Signature Bundle is FL Studio Producer Edition plus a collection of our 'signature' plugins. It's the cost effective way to get your hands on our best gear.
Producer Edition and up. The feature or plugin is included with FL Studio (Producer Edition, Signature Bundle & All Plugins Edition) or may be purchased separately. Producer Edition provides the highest level of functions in FL Studio. It gives you access to all Clip types in the Playlist, Audio Recording, Automation Clips, Slicex, Edison and more!
Fruity Edition and up. The feature or plugin is included with FL Studio (Fruity Edition, Producer Edition, Signature Bundle & All Plugins Edition). NOTE: If a feature does not have a Edition tag, then it is also likely included in Fruity Edition. Fruity Edition is aimed at those people who need Piano roll and Pattern Clips in the Playlist for sequencing, but don't need more than 8 Audio Clips, Audio Recording, Slicex or Edison.
NOTES: 1. When a plugin is 'included' with Fruity, Producer Edition or Signature Bundle, this refers to the native version of the plugin. 2. Please see the feature comparison list on the FL Studio website for a detailed comparison of each Edition and Bundle. 3. You may upgrade from one Edition to the next at any time (check the shop for upgrade pricing).
What's FL Studio TRIAL mode?
The FL Studio TRIAL is functionally equivalent to the Edition you select at startup. If you’re using FL Studio in Trial mode, here are some key points:
- Project Saving - You can save your projects while in Trial.
- Project Reopening - However, you won’t be able to reopen those saved projects until you purchase FL Studio.
Trial Plugin Limitations - If your project includes instruments or effects not included in the purchased Edition, you’ll need to buy those plugins separately or upgrade your Edition. Placeholder Replacement: When opening projects in this state, the missing plugins will be replaced with placeholders. the Wrapper window title bar shows "(trial)" after the plugins name. All other functions in the FL Studio trial are fully unlocked. It is the equivalent of Signature Bundle plus all plugins. Remember, you can render to .wav, .mp3 .ogg or .mid files prior to saving a trial project.
SAVING PROJECTS WITH TRIAL PLUGINS: If a project is saved, and it contains instruments or effect plugins that are in trial mode, the trial plugins will be replaced by empty channels/slots next time the project is opened. Each trial plugin that is purchased and unlocked prior to opening the project will work as originally saved.
- WARNING: If you open and then re-save a project that contains trial plugins, the settings for these plugins will be lost. To unlock the trial plugins visit the Image-Line store and buy them. After purchase you can continue working on these projects with the plugin settings as originally saved.