How to Install Vocal Presets in FL Studio (The Easy Way)
Install vocal presets in FL Studio fast: Browser → Presets → Mixer presets → right-click Open → drag .fst files in → load them from the Mixer.
Key Takeaways
- Right-click the Mixer presets folder and choose 'Open' to find the exact location.
- Drag your .fst preset files directly into the opened Mixer presets folder.
- Load presets from the Mixer by clicking the arrow and navigating to your folder.
- Restart FL Studio if your newly added presets don't appear in the Browser.
- Use the Browser method instead of manually navigating to folder paths on your computer.
Installing vocal presets in FL Studio doesn’t need to be complicated. You don’t have to dig through random folders or guess where FL hides your preset files.
There’s one super easy method that works every time.
Quick answer
Browser → Presets → Mixer presets → right-click “Mixer presets” → Open → drag your .fst files in → load from the Mixer.
Video walkthrough
Part of the Vocal Presets & Processing series — For the full picture, read my guide to finding and making vocal presets.
Step 1: Open the Browser in FL Studio
On the left side of your screen, open your Browser panel.
If it’s closed:
- go to View → Browser, or
- press Alt + F8
This is where presets, samples, and plugins show up.
Step 2: Navigate to “Mixer presets”
In the Browser, find:
Presets → Mixer presets
This is the folder FL Studio uses for .fst mixer preset files (including vocal chains).
Step 3: Right-click → “Open”
Right-click the Mixer presets folder and choose:
- Open, or
- Open in system (depending on your FL version)
FL will open the exact folder location on your computer — no guesswork.
Step 4: Drag and drop your vocal preset files
Drag your vocal preset files (usually .fst) into that folder.
You can add:
- single preset files, or
- a whole folder (recommended): “Vocal Magic”, “Artist Presets”, etc.
Once they’re in the folder, FL Studio should recognize them automatically (or after a restart).
Step 5: Load the preset in the Mixer
- Open the Mixer (F9)
- Select the mixer track you want your vocal chain on
- Click the small arrow on the right
- Go to Mixer presets → [Your folder] → [Your preset]
- Click it — your entire chain loads instantly
Troubleshooting (if presets don’t show up)
If you don’t see your presets:
- restart FL Studio (refreshes the Browser)
- confirm the files are actually
.fst - make sure they aren’t still zipped
- re-open the folder via Browser → right-click Mixer presets → Open to confirm you’re in the right location
The actual folder paths
The Browser method above is the best way — but if you want the manual paths:
Windows
DocumentsImage-LineFL StudioPresetsMixer presetsmacOS
Macintosh HD/Users/[Your Name]/Documents/Image-Line/FL Studio/Presets/Mixer presets/Final thoughts
The most reliable install method is:
Right-click Mixer presets → Open → drag & drop .fst files → load from the Mixer.
Want a professional starting point? My Vocal Magic presets give you ready-made vocal chains for any genre — EQ, compression, reverb, and more, all dialed in and ready to go.
Or grab my free vocal presets to try before you buy.
About Mattie
Mattie is a music producer, songwriter, and educator specializing in Logic Pro and vocal production. With over 10 years of experience in the music industry, he's helped thousands of artists transform their home studio recordings into professional-quality tracks.
As the founder of Music By Mattie, he creates tutorials, presets, and courses that simplify complex production techniques. His mission is to make professional music production accessible to everyone, regardless of budget or experience level.