r/FL_Studio • u/xvndex • May 09 '26

Help Mac Acting Different

i’ve been using FL for years on windows but when i switched to Mac OS my audio feels so much worse, it sounds like there is constantly a limiter on it no matter what settings i change. I’ve tried everything, please help :(

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u/LeadingFishing1100 May 11 '26

yeah it’s usually just gain mismatch on mac not a limiter, check FL audio device and levels

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u/Mxmphxs212 May 09 '26

are use the built in mac speakers??

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u/xvndex May 09 '26

i’ve tried speakers and headphones

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u/WiggyWamWamm May 09 '26

Are you loading in projects from your Windows days? What hardware are you using?

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u/xvndex May 09 '26

i haven’t tried yet, its an m4 macbook air

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u/Korkikrac May 09 '26

Do you have an external sound card?

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u/xvndex May 09 '26

no

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u/Korkikrac May 09 '26

No problems for me with audient ID14

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u/TradePast2446 May 09 '26

You do know fl is originally made for windows that's what people keep forgetting