

To use sounds from an external synthesizer (while it is played by FL Studio) you will need to make MIDI connections (discussed here)ĪND audio connections to your audio device inputs so that FL Studio can record the sound/s that it Play software instruments and/or FL Studio can play connected MIDI hardware. MIDI is not an audio connection - The connections discussed on this page do not transfer audio, MIDI connections transfer note data, knob movements and program changes so that your controller can Connect and install your keyboard/controller/synth in Windows / macOS I don't have any controllers or outboard MIDI devices to connectġ.

The most common controllers used by computer-based musicians today connect with a USB cable (rather than MIDI cable) and provide a piano-keyboard, pad or mixer-style interface. For example, hardware and software synthesizers, controller keyboards and 'loopback' devices. This section contains a list of software and hardware MIDI devices on or connected to your system that can be used for MIDI Input/Output. Click the MIDI tab in the System Settings window.
