Use the plugin picker - Open the Plugin Picker database ( (F8)) and double-click an instrument OR drag to a Mixer track and the instrument will be routed to this track and the Mixer track auto-named after the plugin.

This will link the Instrument Channel, Playlist Track (including a default Pattern) through to a Mixer track.

Use instrument tracks - Drag the preset from the Browser or Plugin Picker database ( (F8)) to a Playlist Track header OR Right-click a Playlist Track header and choose a plugin instrument to associate with the track.

There are several ways to add a new instrument: NOTE: When working with VST / AU plugins there are a number of useful options under the Wrapper Settings & Processing tabs. Mixer track routing for the selected Instrument. The Channel settings Mixer track selector (shown below) determines the Native instruments are the most flexible with 'per note' slidesĪnd Right-Click automation linking.

FL Studio supports the VST, AU (macOS) and FL Studio's own native plugin formats. Instruments are usually synthesizers or sample players, used to create the melody and percussion

Channels and instruments: Each channel in FL Studio contains one instrument plugin.

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