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We're coming to a time where basically every DAW on the market has added features for many editions, covering whatever people are missing and what the competition is doing. If a feature is missing, you can be damn certain that a gang of VSTs will be waiting to surround you, punch you lifeless, take your money and fill the void. So for a review to be worthwhile, the most important features unique to this DAW must be put to light. The workflow here is incredible, key commands are easy to learn and quick to customize and I can put down drum machine beats through the keyboard or Maschine or midi controller lightning fast. The way you can split these bars with the "grid" feature is stupid rad if you make hip hop. Also, it almost never crashes. I don't have to bounce my tracks very much, even with nice plugin chains (at 32 RAM which is ok). even latency when playing guitar is minimal here. External sound card dropped in the mix and you can just go home and pee your pants, bro.
also this might sound extremely pleb but idc - the colors are bright and easy to navigate. I literally chose this DAW when I didn't know anything about production because it had the prettiest colors (Studio one 3). they get even prettier with each edition. IDK how!! I thought I knew what colors looked like but I guess I'm a chump. Much like you, reading this. Since you probably don't have it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Almost nothing. Maybe add some synths, its not super strong on virtual instruments. But there are 666 VSTs dying to rob you blind so have at it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
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First, it's the Interface.
I love the click and drag capabilities of Studio compared to any other DAW I have ever used. The work flow is just simply amazing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I realized a very serious challenge when I started using the software on Desktop Computers.
There was a time that power was suddenly interrupted which made the computer abruptly shut off.
By the time I switched it on and loaded my Project, Studio One says the file is corrupt, so I couldn't load the project again and it has happened consistently. So I'm now careful to use the UPS and backup my project regularly. That has been my major challenge with Studio One. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Studio One feels like it's taken the best parts of other DAWs and combined them together. The multi-tool that was first seen in Pro Tools feels even more intuitive in S1. The user interface is clean and precise with many options to suit different workflows. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
There are several things that can feel a bit like a gimmick. The Scratch Pad sounds like a good idea but unless you have a large monitor this becomes awkward to use and if you open a few by accident, closing them is laborious and disrupts your workflow. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The intuitive user interface, hotkeys, and tools make this DAW the best I've used on the market. The advantage PreSonus gives its users has to be the fact that they care about the user experience. This shows not only through their continual updates, but also through their instructional and helpful videos put out on various platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The only thing I would improve is that they would list similar standards for new users on bit rates and other things. For instance, maybe implement a tool tip that notifies users that having a specific bit rate is what is used on various platforms the most. This is only something that might be helpful for those who don't know that much about mastering/mixing, or are new to using audio software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It is a very well-planned product, it is clear that they have invested a lot of time in designing an intuitive user interface, however, due to the number of options offered by the product, it is essential to study previously, for which there are infinite network resources. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Although I don't find that I don't like it, maybe it would be a good idea to offer more options when buying the version of STUDIO ONE, at present, there is a very big jump in money between versions. Luckily, to minimize this aspect, there is a monthly subscription plan that allows you to have the most complete version of STUDIO ONE for a reasonable monthly amount. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
What I love most about Studio One is that it has everything you would need to write, record, and produce a professional audio track, all contained in itself without having to go looking for outside plug-ins or software. I mean, yes of course most people will go looking for those things but you don't have to. There are plenty of virtual instruments and plug-ins effects to make incredible music without anything else. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I don't like that they want you to pay extra to be able to have the ability to allow plug-ins from a 3rd party, but I understand the pricing model. I am sure that helps them make some money. It also can be confusing when first trying to understand the layout and operation of the DAW. It works a little different from what I was used to coming from other software. But it didn't take to long to figure it all out. Youtube is a big help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Fast, intuitive, and integrates well with the Presonus line of hardware for an all-encompassing platform for live or studio recording to master of almost any genre of music or performance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
Some features can be hard to find, and the iconography is not always the most intuitive (at least to me) as to a button's function. More templating to apply individual preferences on top of a recordings settings would be helpful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
It was Challenging but not as difficult as I would have thought had I never considered learning Studio One. I AM a Senior Citizen (age 64,...'when I'm sixty-four...) and wrote and performed music for 40 years of carpentry and home remodel, and I quit my day job, as a home remodel specialist. NOW I'M RETIRED, and Studio One actually makes it possible for me to bring all of my music to life in my new second job as RETIRED. FUN HuH? What more could you ask? Besides the learning keeps me young. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I've been using Studio One for 10 years now, since 2010, and I still have steep learning curves on all the new gear that comes out. Some of it is the same with different names and the extra time to find out the difference sometimes leads me astray. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
The DAW is intuitive, works fast, is light on the CPU, has very low latency, and is extremely powerful. It works with all plug-ins and can take you from proof-of-concept, to recording, all the way to finished product - ready for publishing. Very cool. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
There are very few downsides. The only one that comes to mind is that when importing MIDI files, Studio One does not recognize the timing. That is an extra step you have to do every time you import MIDI. A little annoying. But despite that, it is a very powerful tool. I do love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
I really enjoy the interface. Makes my workflow for making and producing so much easier. Plus studio one offers tons of plugins for the exact sound you're looking for. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
As a die hard user of FL Studio the on screen midi keyboard wasn't the best or comparable to what I use now. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.
