Managing Director Jean-Marie Cannie told that site: FL Studio developer Image-Line has not responded to a CDM request for comment, but they did talk to. The FL Studio community was rocked earlier this month as producer Deadmau5 claimed the use of his samples was “stealing,” even though these samples were bundled with the software and assumed by most to be licensed royalty-free. Deadmau5 roars, and FL drops all melodic content? Hey, whatever – FL users stay loyal to their app and it’s now BYO sample time.