FL Studio MIDI Scripting API

Built-in Python API to script MIDI controllers and drive FL Studio transport, mixer and channels.

Language	Python
Category	DAW & host scripting
License	Proprietary
Platforms	macOS Windows
Install	`Built into FL Studio (v20.7+); place a device_*.py script in the scripts folder`
First released	~2020
Maintained	Yes
Links	Website

Strengths

Built-in Python 3 interpreter, no external install
Rich device/transport/mixer/channel modules with official API stubs

Limitations

Proprietary and closed source
Scope limited to controller/Edison/Piano-roll scripting

Best for

Developers building MIDI hardware-controller integrations for FL Studio.

Minimal example

import transport

def OnMidiIn(event):
    if event.status == 191 and event.data1 == 115:
        if event.data2 > 0:
            transport.start()
        event.handled = True

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