

But lots of professionals stick with it over other options because of how direct and fun it is to use. Admirers say its simple interface and easily attained demo version helped democratize music. People have typically adopted Fruity Loops-which now goes by the more pro-sounding FL Studio-because of its accessibility. What differentiates Fruity Loops from similar programs is its simplicity, allowing for the prioritization of actually making music over fine-tuning every little thing about its construction. Created by a developer called Didier Dambrin for a Belgian software company 15 years ago, Fruity Loops began as a MIDI drum sequencer and has evolved into the equivalent of a portable, easy-to-use recording studio, with synths, drum machines, and the ability to record vocals or live instruments all in one place.

From Kanye West and Jay-Z's "Ni**as in Paris" (produced by Hit-Boy) to Chief Keef's "I Don't Like" (produced by Young Chop), countless hits have originated from a little music-making program called Fruity Loops.
