Image Line Software Announces The Release of FL Studio 9 Audio ...
Image Line Software Announces The Release of FL Studio 9 Audio ...
Image Line Software Announces The Release of FL Studio 9 Audio ...
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<strong>Image</strong> <strong>Line</strong> <strong>S<strong>of</strong>tware</strong><br />
Kortrijksesteenweg 281<br />
B-9830 Sint-Martens-Latem<br />
Belgium<br />
Phone: +32 9 281 15 33<br />
Fax: +32 9 281 15 01<br />
http://www.image-line.com<br />
PRESS RELEASE<br />
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium,<br />
September 09, 2009<br />
<strong>Image</strong> <strong>Line</strong> <strong>S<strong>of</strong>tware</strong> <strong>Announces</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Release</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> 9 <strong>Audio</strong><br />
Production Suite<br />
<strong>The</strong> newest version <strong>of</strong> the popular audio production s<strong>of</strong>tware includes the unique <strong>FL</strong> native plugin<br />
architecture, new integrated synthesizers and effects and more added value for the users<br />
<strong>Image</strong> <strong>Line</strong> <strong>S<strong>of</strong>tware</strong>, leading developer <strong>of</strong> audio production s<strong>of</strong>tware, introduces the 9 th<br />
version <strong>of</strong> it's music creation & production program, <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong>, on the symbolic date 9 th <strong>of</strong><br />
September, 2009.<br />
With more than 10 years history, the award winning digital audio workstation, previously known<br />
as FruityLoops, is delivering more added value than ever, ready to be exploited for its music<br />
production capabilities.<br />
<strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> 9 includes 25 s<strong>of</strong>tware instruments covering acoustic/synthetic bass, electric guitar<br />
and plucked string simulation, sampler tools including piano, general sample playback, beatslicing,<br />
and a range <strong>of</strong> synthesis techniques (subtractive, modeling, FM, granular and additive).<br />
<strong>The</strong> new version <strong>of</strong> the product can record up to 99 simultaneous tracks <strong>of</strong> audio through the<br />
updated 105 channel mixer. <strong>The</strong> Playlist workspace can contain an unlimited number <strong>of</strong> audio<br />
tracks and allows the user to arrange discrete audio events in any order or position the creative<br />
process dictates with complete flexibility. <strong>Audio</strong> tools enable time-stretching, pitch-shifting, beatslicing,<br />
chopping, edits and creative destruction <strong>of</strong> audio.<br />
<strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> 9 carries forward everything that is included in <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> 8 plus :<br />
• +350 additions, changes & bugfixes<br />
• 5 extra synthesizers are now included by default: SimSynth Live, DrumSynth Live, DX-10,<br />
WASP and WASP XT in each <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> edition (Fruity edition or higher)<br />
• Revised Playlist with integrated ‘Play’ button, new Clip Track features incl. track naming,
muting, clip grouping and icons<br />
• Mixer insert tracks 99 (previously 64) with new 'Sidechaining' function<br />
• Piano roll ‘Riff Machine’ automated sequence generator tool and ‘note grouping’ feature<br />
• Step sequencer & Playlist now have an integrated Play button for improved workflow<br />
• Multiple controller support, independent instrument channels can be simultaneously played<br />
by separate controllers<br />
• Volatile links allow hardware control <strong>of</strong> last touched GUI object. Improved linking options<br />
and functions.<br />
• Multi-Core CPU improved multithreaded generator & multithreaded effects processing.<br />
Unleash the power <strong>of</strong> the latest generation multi-core processors.<br />
• Revised plugins include Fruity Limiter with sidechaining, Wavecandy new mastering meter<br />
modes Fruity Reeverb 2 Mid/Side processing. Edison & Slicex new export regions and<br />
noise reduction function.<br />
• Loop recording <strong>Audio</strong> Clips are now muted instead <strong>of</strong> the associated Channel for improved<br />
workflow.<br />
• Wrapper completely revised for improved compatibility inc., multi-input/output plugins &<br />
‘aligned tick lengths’.<br />
New plugins released with <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> 9:<br />
• Autogun – (free) is based on Ogun and <strong>of</strong>fers more than four billion presets and produces<br />
exceptionally rich metallic and shimmering timbres<br />
• Vocodex (free with <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> Producer Edition) - last word in vocoders, featuring automatic<br />
speech-enhancement functions, an integrated Carrier synthesizer, output maximization and<br />
up to 100 variable-width multi-parameter vocoder bands.<br />
• Stereo Shaper - (free) a multi-purpose stereo shaping tool<br />
• Gross Beat (demo) - real-time, audio-stream playback, pitch, position and volume<br />
manipulation effect<br />
• Ogun (demo) - Additive metal simulation synthesizer that can generate more than 32,000<br />
harmonics, modulated by high-level 'harmonic mapping' functions, that hand tonal control<br />
directly to the user<br />
<strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> 9 is available for purchase online via download or in boxed form through traditional<br />
music & s<strong>of</strong>tware outlets. All downloadable versions will come with lifetime free updates included<br />
in the price. For those who prefer to purchase the boxed version, <strong>Image</strong>-<strong>Line</strong> is including a Virtual<br />
Cash Card in the box that customers can use to register online and to receive 49 USD virtual<br />
cash. <strong>The</strong> money can be spent on lifetime Free Updates or put toward any other <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Line</strong><br />
<strong>S<strong>of</strong>tware</strong> download-products.<br />
<strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> Editions and prices:<br />
• <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> Express Edition (49 USD, download only)<br />
• <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> Fruity Edition (99 USD download / 139 USD boxed)<br />
• <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> Producer Edition (199 USD download / 269 USD boxed)<br />
• <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> Signature Edition (299 USD download / 399 USD boxed) - Provides all features<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> Producer edition + Maximus maximizer, Sytrus synthesizer, Hardcore Guitar
effects suite and Directwave Sampler..<br />
Note: <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> XXL Edition Bundle has been discontinued.<br />
Product images, box shots, broshures and additional press materials for <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> 9 could be<br />
found here. A demo version <strong>of</strong> <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> 9 is also available for download.<br />
About <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong>:<br />
<strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> is a fully featured, open-architecture music creation and production environment for PC<br />
& Intel Macs running Bootcamp. No extra s<strong>of</strong>tware is required to produce any style <strong>of</strong> music, as<br />
the complete set <strong>of</strong> instruments and studio tools is included in the package. <strong>The</strong> user can easily<br />
create songs, backing tracks, loops and sizzling beats. Completed songs can be saved to WAV,<br />
MP3, MIDI, .ZIP or native project formats (.<strong>FL</strong>P).<br />
Additional information on <strong>FL</strong> <strong>Studio</strong> is available at www.flstudio.com<br />
About <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Line</strong> <strong>S<strong>of</strong>tware</strong>:<br />
Established in 1994, <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Line</strong> <strong>S<strong>of</strong>tware</strong> provides high quality music applications to the<br />
computer-based music community and is well known for its leading digital audio workstation <strong>FL</strong><br />
<strong>Studio</strong> (formerly FruityLoops), high quality synthesizers including Sytrus, PoiZone,Toxic Biohazard,<br />
Morphine, Ogun and Sawer, a mix <strong>of</strong> innovative Effect plugins like Maximus and Hardcore and<br />
range <strong>of</strong> sample libraries used in their multi-sampler plugins DirectWave and Soundfont Player. In<br />
May 2007 <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Line</strong> <strong>S<strong>of</strong>tware</strong> released its acclaimed DJ mixing s<strong>of</strong>tware application<br />
Deckadance. In addition to its audio s<strong>of</strong>tware, <strong>Image</strong> <strong>Line</strong> <strong>S<strong>of</strong>tware</strong> develops and distributes the<br />
web site building application, EZGenerator.<br />
For more information, please contact:<br />
Asya Georgieva, PR Manager<br />
<strong>Image</strong> <strong>Line</strong> <strong>S<strong>of</strong>tware</strong><br />
E-mail: pr@image-line.com<br />
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