Review:
FruityLoops is an advanced pattern based sequencer (aka tracker) ideal for creating songs and drum loops quickly and easily. It comes with a high quality sample library, and you can use your own samples too. Your songs can be exported to either MIDI or WAV/MP3 files.
In FruityLoops you create your songs in pieces (patterns) and weld those pieces together. You can add a wide range of effects to your instruments such as reverb, phaser, flanger etc. to enrich the final product. FruityLoops comes in two flavors: Pro and Full. Full version has the "piano roll" feature that allows chords, and it also supports full automation of all wheels. All other features are identical.
The interface of FruityLoops is one of the best interfaces we have ever seen. It is intuitive and looks gorgeous. Authors of the program must have spent a lot of time to streamline the interface, and consequently the product is a delight to use.
I use this to make beats for when I mix. I love this. It's so easy and it's fun. I purchased the full version, I just wish I could figure out how to get those free updates they brag about...