How to Import/Export MIDI in FL Studio

Importing and exporting MIDI is an import feature within a DAW. It allows for quicker workflow by letting producers save or load chord progression, melodies, drum patterns, etc. to use in their songs with a click of a button.

Importing MIDI in FL Studio

To import MIDI in FL Studio:

  1. Open the Piano Roll on the instrument you want the MIDI load to
  2. Click The Arrow on the top left of the Piano Roll window
  3. Navigate to File -> Import MIDI File…
  4. Finally, select the MIDI file you wish to upload

The shortcut to steps 2 and 3 is to open the piano roll window and press CTRL+M (Command+M on MAC)

Exporting MIDI in FL Studio

To export MIDI in FL Studio:

  1. Open the Piano Roll on the instrument you want the MIDI load to
  2. Click The Arrow on the top left of the Piano Roll window
  3. Navigate to File -> Export as MIDI File…
  4. Finally, save the MIDI file

The shortcut to steps 2 and 3 is to open the piano roll window and press CTRL+SHIFT+M (Command+SHIFT+M on MAC)