Fruity Loops music program and Final Cut

[lachefilms]

I'm planning to get the fruity loops program for my PC, I would like to know if I can still use those files with Final cut. If I make a song with fruity loops on my PC...can I use the file on a MAC with final cut? Thanks...

 

[bbalser]

If you can save it to a compatible format you can. AIFF 16/48 is best. But I just checked the web site, it only saves out to MP3 or WAV. You'd have to convert either of those to AIFF 16/48 to use it in FCP. QuickTime Pro can do that with the MP3, but if it's WAV, you'll need the Flip4Mac plug-in I believe.

 

[gunleik]

Is there a problem with 48khz waws?

I haven't seen that.

That said, Soundtrack is also a loop oriented program, have you checked it out?

Gunleik
(who haven't tested fruityloops but have read that Soundtrack sorta compares to Acid)

 

[bbalser]

The problem with WAV files, is that they're not really what FCP deals with. FCP really is a QuickTime based app. Converting to a QT AIFF file will save you a ton of possible hiccups and rendering time.

I'd also ask what you plan to do with FL, as STP has a lot of nice features. It's not the old SoundTrack anymore, it's Pro, and more powerful than most folks realize.