How To Import MIDI Into FL Studio (2 Types Of MIDI)

Here's how to import MIDI files into FL Studio including MIDI stems.

As a reminder: MIDI files do not include any audio, just note information. So make sure you load up your sounds so you can hear the MIDI notes being played. 

Two Types of MIDI Files

First, a heads up on the different types of MIDI files.

There are generally two types of MIDI files. Our MIDI packs come in both versions: stems (Type 1) and combined (Type 2). Both are single MIDI files that work a little differently. Stems contain multiple tracks, one track for each drum sound. Combined has all notes on a single track.

Type 1 - the stems version, is the more common and generally standard way of working with MIDI. 

Here's how to import both into FL Studio

How To Import MIDI Into FL Studio (Type 1)

• Go to FIle -> Import -> MIDI
• Select a MIDI file from the stems folder
• In the Import MIDI Data dialog, uncheck "start a new project"
• In the Import MIDI Data dialog,make sure to check "Create one channel per track"
• In the channel rack, each individual drum track (kick, snare, etc)is on it's own track
• Open the Piano roll to see each individual drum track highlighted

Make sure to add instruments to each channel so you can hear the actual drum sounds.

Here's a slide deck with screenshots of importing MIDI into FL Studio

How To Import MIDI Into FL Studio (Type 2)

• Go to FIle -> Import -> MIDI
• Select a MIDI file from the combined folder
• In the Import MIDI Data dialog, uncheck "start a new project".
• Open your channel rack to see each all drum notes on a single track.
• Open the Piano roll to see each all drum notes highlighted

Here's a slide deck with screenshots of importing MIDI into FL Studio