How do you fix the "not enough memory" error when exporting in FL Studio?

1 Check your RAM usage

The most common reason for the "not enough memory" error is that your computer does not have enough RAM (random access memory) to process the export. RAM is the temporary storage that your computer uses to run programs and perform tasks. FL Studio can consume a lot of RAM, especially if you use many plugins, effects, or samples in your project. To check your RAM usage, you can use the Task Manager on Windows or the Activity Monitor on Mac. If your RAM usage is close to or above 90%, you may need to free up some memory.

2 Reduce your project size

One way to free up some memory is to reduce the size of your project. You can do this by deleting any unnecessary tracks, patterns, or automation clips that you are not using. You can also bounce some of your tracks to audio files, which will reduce the CPU and RAM load of your plugins and effects. To bounce a track, you can use the Edison plugin or the Disk Recording option in FL Studio. However, be aware that bouncing a track will make it harder to edit or change it later, so make sure you save a backup copy of your project before doing this.

3 Change your export settings

Another way to fix the "not enough memory" error is to change your export settings. FL Studio allows you to customize various parameters when exporting your project, such as the file format, the sample rate, the bit depth, and the dithering. Some of these settings can affect the size and quality of your export, as well as the memory required to process it. For example, exporting your project as a WAV file will result in a larger and higher quality file than exporting it as an MP3 file, but it will also require more memory. Similarly, increasing the sample rate or the bit depth will improve the sound quality, but it will also increase the file size and the memory usage. Therefore, you may need to lower some of these settings to avoid the error. However, be careful not to compromise the quality of your export too much, as this may affect the listening experience.

4 Use an external hard drive

A final solution to the "not enough memory" error is to use an external hard drive to export your project. An external hard drive is a device that you can connect to your computer via a USB cable or a wireless connection. It can provide additional storage space and memory for your files and programs. By using an external hard drive, you can avoid overloading your internal hard drive, which may be the source of the error. To use an external hard drive, you need to format it according to your operating system (Windows or Mac) and then select it as the destination folder when exporting your project in FL Studio. Make sure you have enough space on your external hard drive and that it is compatible with your computer.

5 Here’s what else to consider

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