Build 1773 was widely praised as one of the most stable releases since FL Studio 12. Crash reports on Image-Line’s forum dropped by approximately 40% compared to earlier 20.7.x builds. However, some users reported:
These were minor and often patched via release notes.
Even a stable build has quirks. Here is how to solve them: FL Studio Producer Edition 20.7.1 Build 1773 in...
Issue: "FL Studio is not responding when opening a large project." Solution: Decrease the "Undo history" depth from 100 to 30 in the General Settings. Build 1773 stores undo data in RAM, which fills quickly.
Issue: "Mac version crashes when dragging audio from Finder." Solution: This is a known bug. Use the built-in browser (Left panel) to import audio instead of drag-and-drop. Build 1773 was widely praised as one of
Issue: "MIDI controllers disconnect randomly."
Solution: Go to Options > MIDI Settings and uncheck "Auto-accept detected controller." Manually assign your controller.
If you are an FL Studio user, you know the feeling: You open the software, and a notification pops up telling you a new version is available. Usually, we click "Update" without a second thought. But today, let’s hit the brakes and look back at a specific milestone in the FL Studio history books: FL Studio Producer Edition 20.7.1 Build 1773. These were minor and often patched via release notes
Released in late 2020, this build wasn't just another bug-fix patch. It represented a moment where Image-Line solidified the stability of the "20" era while quietly laying the groundwork for the massive changes that would come in versions 21 and beyond.
Whether you are a veteran producer feeling nostalgic or a new user wondering if they should downgrade for a specific vibe, here is why Build 1773 is worth talking about.