
TOOLS: This provides access to smart tools in FL studio including Macros, One-Click audio recording, and the Control Creator. Settings for Audio, MIDI, File, and the Plugin Database are found here. OPTIONS: This opens the various options and settings windows in FL. Patterns are to arrange sounds in the playlist. PATTERNS: This presents options for editing, creating, and managing patterns in FL. ADD: new virtual instruments, synthesizers, samplers, midi, and audio effects can be added to the project from this tab. EDIT: contains commands for Undo, Cut, Copy, and Paste. Projects can be exported as WAV, MP3, OGG, FLAC, MIDI, or Video. The export command is located here, which allows the project to be rendered to an external file. FILE: for saving, opening, or creating new FL projects.
The Hint Panel sits below the menu bar, it displays information related to any button the mouse is over. The menus give access to several important features in FL Studio. The Menu bar in the top left corner contains 8 tabs, each with a drop-down menu.