Unencumbered by over-reliance on deep technical know-how, these young producers found FL Studio the perfect platform for adventurous experimentation. Yet, its highly visual and simple-to-operate workflow attracted increasing numbers of young, hungry producers. Initially launched in 1998, and known as ‘Fruity Loops’ until 2003, it was considered more of a toy than a serious workstation. In competition with legendary names like Cubase, Ableton and Logic, that’s no mean feat. FL Studio is a serious player in the DAW scene, evidenced by MusicRadar crowning it the number 1 DAW in the world for 2020.
