FL STUDIO 2024 | What's New?

Welcome to our deep dive into the new features of FL Studio 2024! In this article, we'll explore the enhancements, plugins, and workflow improvements that make this edition a significant milestone for music producers.

Simplified Versioning

Previously, we had FL Studio 21.2, but for simplicity, releases are now being aligned with the year of their release. Hence, FL Studio 2024, often referred to as FL Studio 24, encapsulates the features planned for FL Studio 21.3 but geared for 2024. This change ensures that users with lifetime free updates can quickly identify if they need an update based on the year itself.

FL Studio 24: Key Features

FL Studio 24 aims to elevate your music production experience with a host of new features:

All-new FL Cloud plugins.
A powerful chord progression tool for building emotional foundations in your music.
Non-destructive beat repeat tools in the step sequencer and piano roll for stuttering effects.
CLAP plugin support, embracing open standards.
Browser integration enhancements with browser key and tempo playlist drag-and-drop.
New plugins like Kepler EXO synth, low lifter, and spreader.
Edison declipper version 2 for recovering clipped recordings.

FL Cloud Plugins

FL Cloud now includes VST plugins, offering a one-stop solution for top-quality instruments and effects. Every FL Studio owner gets a 30-day free trial of FL Cloud Pro, which includes 60+ plugins at launch, and this library will continue to grow. Subscription management is streamlined with server-side licensing, meaning easy access without additional numbers or hardware dongles.

Mastering Features

FL Cloud mastering now supports a full range of output formats, including 24 or 32-bit lossless audio. Additional options for loudness, bass, mids, brightness, and warmth adjustments, as well as high-frequency exciters and multiband compressors, offer greater control over the final sound.

Chord Progression Tool

Creating compelling chord progressions is now simpler with the new chord progression tool. This feature analyzes existing notes, selects matching scales, and suggests progressions, making it easier to create emotionally powerful tracks. Users can reroll progressions, choose preset patterns, and preview chords interactively.

Improvements in Piano Roll and Step Sequencer

Non-destructive note repeat tools enhance the piano roll and step sequencer, allowing quick creation of stuttering beats and notes.

New Plugins:

Kepler EXO

Inspired by Juno 6 and Jupiter 8, Kepler EXO includes features like a second DCO, oscillator FM, a 16-slot mod matrix, and additional built-in effects for retro sounds.

Low Lifter

Enhances bass presence on systems with poor low-end reproduction by adding harmonics dynamically.

Spreader

A stereo enhancement plugin that broadens your audio without affecting the mono quality.

Edison Declipper 2

A refined AI-powered declipper tool that recovers clipped and damaged audio more effectively than before, with new models for voice and general sound.

Browser Enhancements

The browser now supports pitch and time-stretched sample previews, with automatic playlist stretching when dragging samples in from the browser.

Parametric EQ2

A new HQ mode features decamped filters without oversampling, eliminating phase shift and latency introduced by previous oversampling modes.

CLAP Plugin Support

FL Studio now supports CLAP plugins, an open-source alternative to proprietary standards like VST and AU.

Playlist Enhancements

Enhanced workflow features like a make-unique clone function, improved clip discovery, and warnings when deleting multiple channels simplify playlist management.

User Experience Improvements

The welcome screen now shows recent projects and templates, making it easy to start new projects or test different editions before purchase. The plugin picker and various other minor enhancements continue to improve the overall user experience.

New Features in FL Studio Mobile

FL Studio Mobile 4.5.10 includes additions like a morphing wave shaper, spreader, and tape stop effects, aligning with new plugins in the desktop version.

Conclusion

FL Studio 2024 aims to enhance every aspect of your music-making experience with powerful new tools and features. Remember to check out the dedicated video tutorials for in-depth guides on using these new features.

Keywords

FL Studio 2024
FL Cloud plugins
Chord progression tool
Non-destructive beat repeat
CLAP plugin support
Kepler EXO synth
Low Lifter
Spreader
Edison declipper
Browser enhancements

FAQs

What is the main reason for aligning FL Studio versions with the year?

Aligning FL Studio versions with the year simplifies understanding of the software's updates and ensures users can easily identify if they need an update based on the year itself.

What are the benefits of FL Cloud plugins?

FL Cloud plugins offer a seamless integration of top-quality instruments and effects, server-side licensing for easy access, and a free trial to explore the Pro features.

How does the chord progression tool assist in music creation?

The chord progression tool helps by analyzing existing notes and suggesting matching scales and progressions, making it easier to create emotionally compelling tracks with less effort.

What new capabilities does the Kepler EXO synth offer?

Kepler EXO offers a range of new features including a second DCO, oscillator FM, filter FM, additional LFOs, a 16-slot mod matrix, and extra built-in effects inspired by classic synthesizers.

How can the new Edison declipper tool improve my audio?

The refined Edison declipper tool uses advanced AI models to recover previously unrecoverable clipped and damaged audio, significantly improving sound quality.