
Windows S users need to first upgrade to regular Windows 10.ġ. Windows - FL Studio will work on Windows 8.1 or 10 is required.

The combined cost of these two will likely be similar to one laptop powerful enough to replace a desktop. Suggestion: Buy a relatively inexpensive netbook for mobile computing, and basic FL Studio idea-sketching, and get a good desktop PC for music production. You need room for at least - 2 x hard drives, a full size graphic card & a soundcard. The optimum case will fit full-height PCI/e expansion cards for greatest flexibility. NOTE: By desktop we mean a ' full height tower' style case that will probably live under your desk (see Quiet PC below). Of course, laptops can be used but you should have a specific requirement to be mobile with your music production/performance. Laptops also limit your options for expansion and upgrades. Generally laptops offer less power/performance compared to desktops at the same price-point. Real-time audio processing and synthesis are key, a fast CPU and an audio interface that has a manufacturer supplied ASIO driver are your top priorities.


This article will focus your purchasing dollar to provide the most performance for music production.
