Inspiration Lab

FL Studio is a music production DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)

FL Studio is capable of multi-track audio recording, sequencing and mixing for the creation of professional quality music tracks.

FL Studio has been used by artists, hip hop, EDM and music producers such as Alan Walker, Soulja Boy, Avicii, and Deadmau5.

With FL Studio, you can:

make beats and drum tracks
create any genre of music from scratch (hip hop, EDM, Lo-fi, Rock, Classical etc.)
Use step sequencers and a best in class Piano Roll
create MIDI recordings with a MIDI keyboard or drum pad controller
edit, mix and add effects to audio
make multi-track audio recordings for bands or podcasts
master and export songs, podcasts or any other audio projects

FL Studio is a paid software, but is available for free use at VPL's Inspiration Lab on our Creation Stations!

FL Studio integrates with our MIDI keyboards and drum pad controller which are also available for free use in the Inspiration Lab!

FL Studio in the Inspiration Lab

The Inspiration Lab is a space dedicated to digital creativity, collaboration, and storytelling. We are located on Level 3 at the Central Branch of the Vancouver Public Library.

The Inspiration Lab features a high-performance computer lab with free access to FL Studio, and other professional software for:

Studio headphones available on request.

We also have analog-to-digital conversion stations for various forms of older media.

All of our services are free with your library card!

Ask staff about using one of the following MIDI controllers in the Inspiration Lab:

Here are the instructions for set-up.

The Inspiration Lab is open during regular Central library hours.

Reserve a recording studio or drop in to use a computer workstation. If this will be your first time booking or you need a refresher on the process, review our booking instructions.