FL Studio 20.8.3.2304 introduced native support for Apple Silicon CPUs. When running FL Studio on an Apple Silicon (M1, M1 Pro, M1 Max CPUs) you have two options as described below.
NOTE: FL Studio can run in Apple Silicon native mode or Rosetta 2 mode. 3rd party plugins similarly may run in Rosetta 2, native or for VST plugins, under a Process Bridge in native mode. If this sounds complex, it is. In short – pay careful attention to what mode FL Studio is in AND what mode your 3rd party plugins are operating in (see below). Otherwise, its easy to end up with badly behaving 3rd party plugins.
FL Studio is a complete software music production environment or Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Representing more than 20 years of innovative development it has everything you need in one package to compose, arrange, record, edit, mix and master professional quality music.
Advanced Audio
Multi-track audio recording Time-stretching and pitch shifting pristine audio editing.
Sequencing
Industry leading Piano roll editor MIDI recording and control Pattern or Linear workflow.
Mixing & Effects
Multi-track mixer Automation control VST plugin support.
The Mixer
Mix and master music to the highest professional standards. All the features you need to create today’s most complex productions including, effects chains, audio sends, sidechain control, advanced automation, plugin delay compensation and more…
Piano Roll
FL Studio’s Piano roll has the well deserved reputation as the best Piano roll in the business. The Piano roll is used to send note and automation data to plugin instruments (sequencing). It includes a wide range of tools to aid complex score editing and manipulation.
Browser and Playlist
No other DAW matches the flexibility of FL Studio’s Playlist. Sequence all elements of the project to make the final song. Tracks can hold notes, audio and automation. Place any data type anywhere and even overlay them. Use the Browser to organize all the data in your project. Free your workflow and your mind!
Instruments & FX
If the huge array of native instruments and effects are not enough for you, FL Studio supports all VST standards 1, 2 and 3. VST gives you access to the wisest range of 3rd party plugins currently available. You can even use FL Studio itself as a VST plugin in another VST host.
And Much More:
Vectorial Interface
Resize and rearrange the user interface.
Automation Recording & Editing
Record live control movements and edit.
VST & ReWire Support
Use FL Studio as a VST plugin or with ReWire.
Multi-touch
Designed for touch control.
Live DJ Control
Powerful live performance, clip-triggering.
Advanced Help System
Context aware manual (press F1).
MIDI Learn
Powerful MIDI controller linking options.
Visualizer effects Plugin
Render 4K videos straight from FL Studio.
Compatibility: macOS 10.9 or later, 64-bit processor
