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FL Cloud Mastering: reviews and analysis
AI mastering built into FL Studio, with a basic included mode and genre controls on Plus and Pro.
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Our verdict
FL Cloud Mastering is the logical choice when you already use FL Studio: basic AI mastering comes with every licence, while Plus or Pro add unlimited mastering, genre presets and more control. It is not free from scratch because FL Studio must be purchased.
Best for: FL Studio users wanting a quick master inside the same project.
What changed this week
Sweep of
Down 0.1 because Image-Line's official FAQ (image-line.com/fl-cloud/mastering, checked on August 8, 2026) literally states that FL Cloud's Free tier gives a starter sample library, 10 plugins and 500 MB, and that AI mastering is a Plus and Pro feature, not part of the free tier as the previous sweep assumed. This corrects realPrice downward.
- AI mastering is not part of the free FL Cloud tier: it requires Plus, from $9.99 per month, or Pro
- 30-day free trial with unlimited mastering before subscribing
We have tracked it since August 1, 2026: 2 sweeps on record. We publish the latest change here; the full series is not published.
What the internet says
Image-Line confirms that FL Cloud uses AI mastering inside FL Studio, but the official FAQ makes clear that mastering is not part of the free FL Cloud tier: it requires subscribing to Plus or Pro, though a 30-day free trial lets you try it first.
What the web repeats in favour
- AI mastering integrated into FL Studio
- 30-day free trial with unlimited mastering before subscribing
What the web repeats against
- It requires purchasing FL Studio
- AI mastering is not part of the free FL Cloud tier: it requires Plus, from $9.99 per month, or Pro
Sweep sources: Docs · Official pricing · Docs · Press
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Built directly into FL Studio
- Basic mode included with the licence
- Immediate preview and lossless formats
Cons
- It requires an FL Studio licence
- Full presets require a subscription
- It does not work in a browser or another DAW
What it actually solves
FL Studio users wanting a quick master inside the same project.
FL Cloud Mastering is the logical choice when you already use FL Studio: basic AI mastering comes with every licence, while Plus or Pro add unlimited mastering, genre presets and more control. It is not free from scratch because FL Studio must be purchased.
The mastering test
- Upload the same dynamic mix and use a reference from the same genre.
- Level-match the comparison: louder does not mean better.
- Check bass, sibilance, stereo image and transients on headphones, monitors and a phone.
Licence, files and conditions
Basic mastering is included, but it requires an FL Studio licence; genre presets and full control require FL Cloud Plus or Pro.
| Condition | Verified status |
|---|---|
| Downloads the result | Yes, subject to plan conditions |
Choose FL Cloud Mastering when…
- mastering without leaving FL Studio
- getting an included basic master
- trying genre presets and adjusting the result
Do not choose it when…
- It requires an FL Studio licence
- Full presets require a subscription
- It does not work in a browser or another DAW
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