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The video compares Ableton Live and FL Studio, highlighting their different editions, pricing, interfaces, workflows, and key features. FL Studio is praised for its beginner-friendly nature and efficient pattern-based workflow, while Ableton is noted for its versatility in live performance and innovative features like Max for Live. The discussion covers automation handling, audio manipulation, and hardware controllers in both software. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, with FL Studio offering lifetime updates, fast workflow, and affordability, while Ableton excels in clean interface design, performance capabilities, and sampling options. The video suggests experimenting with trials of both to find the best fit based on individual needs and musical preferences.
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In this segment of the video, the comparison between Ableton Live and FL Studio is discussed. Both software offer different editions at varying prices, with Ableton having Intro, Standard, Suite, and Light versions, costing from 69 to 539 pounds, while FL Studio offers Fruity, Producer, Signature, and All Plugins editions, ranging from 76 to 365 pounds. Student discounts are available for both software, with Ableton offering discounts on more editions than FL Studio. Interface wise, Ableton appears minimalistic with two main views, while FL Studio has multiple tabs for different windows such as the mixer and arrangement view. FL Studio is noted for its easy learning curve, especially with the intuitive piano roll and channel rack, making it beginner-friendly. On the other hand, Ableton may be a bit more challenging for beginners, but with dedication, it can be mastered. FL Studio’s pattern-based workflow makes it easy for songwriting, allowing quick creation of different track sections using the sequencer.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on comparing Ableton Live and FL Studio workflows. It is mentioned that Ableton’s session view allows for sketching out musical ideas similarly to FL Studio’s pattern-based workflow. Ableton’s workflow is highlighted for its ease of use, simplicity in dragging and dropping sounds, and quick application of effects. The differences in automation handling between the two software are also discussed, with Ableton being praised for its approach. Additionally, the ease of recording, sampling, and manipulating audio in Ableton is emphasized. The unique strengths of FL Studio, particularly its powerful piano roll for creating trap and drill beats, are recognized. Lastly, upcoming features in Ableton Live 11, such as scale selection, probability and chance controls, and MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support are mentioned as significant enhancements.
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In this segment of the video, the focus is on comparing the features of Ableton Suite and FL Studio All Plugin Edition. Ableton Suite offers 17 software instruments, 59 audio effects, and 15 MIDI effects, including Max for Live for community-made plugins. FL Studio All Plugin Edition comes with 102 instruments and effects, suitable for trap or drill music production. Ableton has a fast sampling workflow while FL Studio offers plugins like Slicex, Edison, and NewTime for complex audio manipulation. Ableton is noted for its smooth mixing capabilities, while FL Studio may have some routing inefficiencies. Hardware controllers such as Ableton’s Push 2 and FL Studio Fire are discussed, with Push 2 being more advanced but pricier, while FL Studio Fire offers good value for money with additional software.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the benefits and drawbacks of FL Studio and Ableton Live. FL Studio offers lifetime free updates, fast workflow, good piano roll, and affordable pricing. On the other hand, Ableton Live is praised for its clean interface, live performance capabilities, easy sampling, and Max for Live feature. The cons of Ableton Live include its higher price, limitations in internal routing, and mediocre piano roll. Meanwhile, FL Studio’s drawbacks are its potentially cluttered interface with multiple windows, lack of intuitiveness for track-based recording, and confusing shortcuts. The speaker mentions using both DAWs for different genres and encourages viewers to try out free trials of both software before making a purchase decision.