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Q: How can I install FL Studio (a installation dvd for Windows) on my macbook?

I've got a installation dvd (downloaded) for FL Studio but it is for Windows. I've read that you can set Windows softwares on your mac with Boot Camp. Can I do that with FL Studio 11 as well?

Posted on Apr 2, 2015 6:11 AM

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Q: How can I install FL Studio (a installation dvd for Windows) on my macbook?

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  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Apr 2, 2015 6:21 AM in response to beginnendproducer
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    Apr 2, 2015 6:21 AM in response to beginnendproducer

    You need to install Windows OS first. One option is to use Bootcamp using  How to install Windows using Boot Camp - Apple Support.

     

    You should check System Requirements for FL Studio 11, before you go further. From http://www.image-line.com/flstudio/

     

    FL Studio system requirements:

     

    2Ghz Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon 64 (or later) compatible CPU with full SSE2 support. The faster your CPU and more cores it has the more you will be able to do simultaneously. Download and test the demo!

    32 or 64 Bit versions of Windows 8.0/8.1, Windows 7, Vista, XP (with service pack 3)

    (or) Intel Mac with Boot Camp / Windows.
    Running XP (with service pack 3), Vista or Windows 7 (in 32 or 64 Bit)

    (or) Intel Mac with OS X 10.8 or 10.9 for the FL Studio Mac OS X BETA (Crossover Wrapped)
    Attention: Yosemite not supported.

    1 Gb or more RAM recommended

    1 Gb free disk space

    Soundcard with DirectSound drivers. ASIO/ASIO2 compatible required for audio recording (FL Studio installs with generic ASIO4ALL drivers)

  • by beginnendproducer,

    beginnendproducer beginnendproducer Apr 2, 2015 6:24 AM in response to Loner T
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    Apr 2, 2015 6:24 AM in response to Loner T

    Ok, so I have to download Bootcamp first and then install a Windows software?

  • by Loner T,

    Loner T Loner T Apr 2, 2015 6:59 AM in response to beginnendproducer
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    Apr 2, 2015 6:59 AM in response to beginnendproducer

    No. Bootcamp Assistant exists in Applications -> Utilities on the Mac and is already installed.

     

    From System requirements to install Windows on your Mac via Boot Camp - Apple Support

    Requirements

    To install Microsoft Windows using Boot Camp, you need the following.

    • An Internet connection
    • An administrator account in OS X to use Boot Camp Assistant
    • The keyboard and mouse or trackpad that came with your Mac (If they aren’t available, use a USB keyboard and mouse)
    • A minimum of 2 GB of RAM
    • 30 GB of free disk space is recommended if you're installing Windows for the first time, or 40 GB of free disk space if you are upgrading from a previous version of Windows
    • An authentic Microsoft Windows full install disc or ISO file
    • A built-in optical drive, or a compatible external optical drive is required if you are using an install disc
    • 8 GB USB storage device, or external drive formatted as MS-DOS (FAT) to install downloaded Boot Camp drivers

    Before you install Windows, you should use Software Update to make sure OS X and your computer's firmware are up to date.These are the supported versions of Windows (authentic, single, full-installation). Check the tables below to see which of these versions will work with your Mac.

    • Windows XP: Home Edition or Professional with Service Pack 2 or Service Pack 3 (Boot Camp 3)
    • Windows Vista: Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate, Service Pack 1 or later (Boot Camp 3)
    • Windows 7: Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate (Boot Camp 4 or 5.1)
    • Windows 8: Windows 8 or 8.1, Windows 8 or 8.1 Pro (Boot Camp 5.1 only