FL Studio: User Interface themes for your individual design

Welcome to this comprehensive tutorial on the new User Interface Themes in FL Studio 21. In the latest version of this popular music production software, you have the opportunity to customize the interface according to your individual preferences. This tutorial provides you with a detailed step-by-step guide to help you make the most of the new features.

Key Insights

• FL Studio 21 offers a new feature for customizing the User Interface through Themes.
• You can choose between different pre-defined Themes or make your own customizations.
• There are numerous options for individual color customization, including hue, saturation, brightness, and contrast.
• You can save your changes and quickly switch between different Themes.

Step-by-Step Guide

First, open FL Studio 21 and navigate to the menu. Click on "Options".

Under the Options, you will find the "Theme Settings" section. Select this option, and you will be taken to the User Interface settings.

In the Theme Settings, you have a selection of predefined presets that come with FL Studio 21. Here, you can scroll through the different Themes and choose the one that suits you best.

When you hover over the different Themes, you will see a preview of their respective color schemes. Click on the Theme you like, and the Interface will be displayed in this new look.

Here you can see the default Theme, as well as many other Themes tailored to different tastes. If you like a specific Theme, you can further customize it.

For individual customization, click on the current Theme you are working with, e.g., "dark orange". In the middle panel, you will find the option to make further adjustments.

These adjustments resemble those you may know from other programs like Photoshop. You can choose the hue that makes changes based on the current Theme. Move the slider to the desired color and click at the spot you envision.

Additionally, you can increase or decrease the saturation. Experiment with brightness and ensure that the readability of your texts is always in focus.

Another feature is that you can adjust the contrast, which is helpful for improving readability. You also have the option to customize the texts in the Interface individually.

In addition to these basic customizations, FL Studio also offers deeper settings options, such as the Step Sequencer. Go to the Steps settings to adjust the individual parameters.

Here, you can step by step choose different colors and tailor your Step Sequencer exactly to your preferences. Click on the desired color to change it.

After making your adjustments in the Step Sequencer, confirm your selection, and FL Studio 21 will instantly implement the changes. This applies to many areas you wish to customize.

Furthermore, there is the option to activate the Light Option, which makes everything appear a bit brighter. You can also customize the audio and automation clips with colors.

If you are satisfied with your currently created theme, you can save it using the Save button. A small window will open where you can give a name to your theme.

After naming it, confirm your selection so that the theme appears in your presets list. This way, you can easily switch between your themes at any time.

A handy feature in FL Studio 21 is Fast Swapping. With this function, you can quickly switch between two themes. Simply go to Page A and activate the first theme.

Now go to Page B and activate the second theme that you prefer. You can now quickly switch between these two themes back and forth.

To adopt the new theme, simply click on the desired theme and close the window with a single click on the X.

FL Studio 21 will take on the new environment for you, and you can use your preferred settings at any time. In no time, you have created an individual theme with just a few clicks.

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and are now ready to customize FL Studio 21 in your own style. I would be delighted to welcome you to another tutorial soon.

Summary

In this tutorial, you have learned all the important information about the new User Interface Themes in FL Studio 21. We have covered the different customization options and shown you how to create and save your own theme. The user-friendly interface will significantly enhance your experience with FL Studio 21.