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Can You Add Plugins to FL Studio Demo? When you're trying out a new type of software, you want to know everything you can do with it. Ideally, you want to know all of its capabilities and limitations before you make the purchase. FL Studio offers the Demo version, which allows you to see what you're getting before you make your purchase. It's important, though, to know whether you can add plugins when you're using the Demo version. Can you add plugins to FL Studio Demo? You can add plugins to FL Studio Demo, but you will not be able to access your saved work until you purchase FL Studio. FL Studio Demo allows you to get a feel for the program and all of the plugins you can use. However, it does come with limitations that you need to keep in mind before starting to use it. What Are the Limitations of FL Studio Demo? When you are using FL Studio Demo, you need to keep in mind that there is one major limitation. When you are working on a project, you can save it, but you won't be able to open it again unless you purchase and unlock FL Studio. It also depends on the version of FL Studio that you are using. If you use effects or plugins that are not included in the edition that you buy, you will need to purchase those plugins as well. If you buy a version of FL Studio that does not include the plugins, you will be able to open your project, but the plugin will be replaced with a placeholder until you purchase it. The placeholder feature means that if you're using FL Studio Demo, you don't have to worry that your work will be lost forever if you decide to buy it later. You will always have the option to purchase the package and gain access to your saved work. How Can You Use FL Studio Demo? There is no set trial period for FL Studio Demo. You can use it for as long as you want. You also don't have to pay for it as long as you are using the Demo version. While you are using the Demo version of FL Studio, you will have access to everything that this software has to offer. This includes all of the features of the most advanced editions, as well as all of the available plugins. This is important, since the plugins are often crucial in the ability to make music according to one's vision. However, you do need to keep in mind that you won't be able to reopen any saved projects until you purchase an edition of FL Studio, whether it be the Fruity, Producer, or Signature Edition. Depending on the Edition, you might end up having problems with the plugins even after you make your purchase. Can You Add Plugins to FL Studio Demo? You can add plugins to FL Studio Demo. In fact, all of the plugins that you can use with the most advanced editions of FL Studio are available when you are using the Demo version. This is so that you can get an idea of how to use these plugins before you make your purchase. However, when you finally make your purchase, you may or may not be able to retain access to these plugins. Many people who purchase FL Studio find that they don't have the same access to plugins that they did when they were using the Demo version. What Causes Plugin Issues After Purchasing FL Studio? There are a few different causes of problems with plugins after you have made the purchase. There is only one installer for the Demo version and any Edition that you could purchase, meaning that all plugins are going to be included when you install the Demo version. However, you should keep in mind that the plugins can stay in demo mode even after you have made the purchase. This can happen whenever you save one of your projects that contains a demo plugin. When you see "TRIAL VERSION" in the window header of the plugin, you might be getting a demo mode plugin. If your plugin is still in demo mode even after you have made the purchase, it could be because the specific edition you have purchased doesn't include this plugin. For example, FL Studio Fruity Edition excludes many common plugins that you would use, such as Edison. The FL Studio Demo version gives you access to many plugins that you won't be able to use if you ultimately purchase the Fruity Edition. It's also possible that the plugin is still in demo mode because while it's included in the edition that you bought, you haven't unlocked it. This is very common if you started with a more basic version and did an upgrade, such as going from Fruity Edition to Producer Edition. In this case, you will have to update your product registration, unlock the software, and gain access to your plugin. Another possibility is that you do own the plugin, but you have it registered under a different Image-Line than the one you used to purchase FL Studio. A lot of people don't buy everything at the same time, and they might end up using two different email addresses for the plugins and the actual software. If this is the case, submit a support ticket to the Image-Line staff and ask them to merge your two accounts. You will need to let them know of the two email addresses that you used to start the accounts, and which one you would like deleted. How Do You Know You Have the Correct Version of FL Studio After Your Purchase? Good question. It might be a little bit tricky to know that you no longer have FL Studio Demo and have your purchased version of choice. After all, you're not able to check the specific version when you start the software. To see what version you have, you need to boot up the program and go to the menu help (which shows up as a question mark) and click "About." Here, you will see your name and customer identification number. You'll also see your FL Studio version number, as well as whether you have the Fruity, Producer, or Signature Edition. You will no longer see the demo image that showed up when you had the Demo version, but instead the image that corresponds to the edition that you purchased. Final Thoughts There are many reasons why an aspiring composer would want to use FL Studio Demo. There are many types of music software out there that can aid you with your artistic endeavors, and it's a good idea to sample them before making a purchase. FL Studio Demo gives you a chance to familiarize yourself with the software and see what it has to offer, including the plugins, before you make the purchase. However, you won't be able to mix and master music for free, since you won't be able to access your saved work until you pay for it. Overall, you get a good deal with FL Studio Demo. You're able to use not only the software but also the plugins so that you can experience what it's like to make music using the software. You can also do some valuable work during this time, and you'll get to hold on to your results as long as you purchase FL Studio in the end.