Studio One (software)

Studio One originally began development under the name K2, as a follow-up to the KRISTAL Audio Engine.{{Cite web|url=http://www.kreatives.org/kristal/index.php?section=news|title=PreSonus/KristalLabs unveiled Studio One!|last=Juwan|first=Matthias|date=2009-04-01|website=Kreatives|access-date=2018-04-16}} Although development for this follow-up began in 2004,{{Cite web|url=http://www.kristalusers.net/viewthread.php?tid=480#pid1633|title=KRISTAL 2 – The Future|website=KRISTAL User Community|access-date=2018-04-16}} it transitioned in 2006 to a cooperation between PreSonus and KristalLabs Software Ltd., a start-up founded by former Steinberg employees Wolfgang Kundrus and Matthias Juwan. Kundrus was one of the developers for initial versions of Cubase, and established concepts for the first version of Nuendo.{{Cite web|url=http://www.musicconnection.com/assignments-wolfgang-kundrus-senior-developer-software-architect/|title=Kundrus is Senior Developer for Software Architect|website=Music Connection Magazine|date=26 May 2015 |language=en-US|access-date=2018-04-16}} Juwan was the author of the original KRISTAL Audio Engine, wrote the specification for version 3 of the VST plug-in standard, and had also worked on multiple Steinberg products, including Cubase, Nuendo, and HALion.{{cite web|url=http://www.prorec.com/Articles/tabid/109/EntryId/338/Interview-with-Jim-Odom-President-Of-Presonus.aspx|title=Interview with Jim Odom and Jim Mack- President Of Presonus|last=Randall|first=Brent|date=2009-04-29|work=ProRec|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100213000528/http://www.prorec.com/Articles/tabid/109/EntryId/338/Interview-with-Jim-Odom-President-Of-Presonus.aspx|archive-date=13 February 2010|url-status=dead|access-date=2010-03-02}}

KristalLabs then became part of PreSonus in 2009,{{Cite news|url=https://en.audiofanzine.com/general-sequencer/presonus/studio-one-2-professional/editorial/articles/interview-with-the-father-of-studio-one.html|title=AudioFanzine met Studio One's technical director|last=Teignos|first=Los|date=2013-01-02|work=Audiofanzine|access-date=2018-03-20|language=en}} and the former KristalLabs logo was used as the basis for the logo of Studio One.{{Cite news|url=https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/studio-one//where-did-the-presonus-studio-one-logo-come-from|title=Where Did The PreSonus Studio One Logo Come From?|date=2015-05-06|work=Pro Tools Expert|access-date=2018-04-17|language=en-GB}}

The first version of Studio One was announced on 1 April 2009 at Musikmesse,{{Cite web|url=https://www.presonus.com/press/press-releases/Introducing-Studio-One|title=Introducing Studio One|date=2009-04-01|website=PreSonus|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-15}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.kvraudio.com/news/presonus_announces_studio_one_11305|title=Musikmesse 2009: PreSonus announces Studio One|date=2009-05-02|website=KVR Audio|language=en|access-date=2018-04-16}} and released on 27 September 2009.{{Cite web|url=https://www.presonus.com/press/press-releases/PreSonus-Ships-Studio-One-Pro-and-Studio-One-Artist|title=PreSonus Ships Studio One Pro™ and Studio One Artist™!|date=2009-09-27|website=PreSonus|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-15}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.studiodaily.com/2010/01/presonus-studio-one/|title=PreSonus Studio One|last=Lassen|first=Justin|date=2010-01-08|website=Studio Daily|language=en|access-date=2019-05-22}} The final update for Studio One version 1 (v1.6.5) was released in July 2011.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/presonus-lion/|title=PreSonus and Lion|date=2011-07-27|website=Sweetwater inSync|language=en|access-date=2019-05-22 |author1=Sweetwater }}{{Cite web|url=https://www.kvraudio.com/news/presonus-updates-studio-one-to-v1-6-5-16981|title=PreSonus updates Studio One to v1.6.5|date=2011-07-26|website=KVR Audio|language=en|access-date=2019-05-22}}

Version 2 of Studio One was announced on 17 October 2011,{{Cite web|url=https://www.presonus.com/press/press-releases/PreSonus-Announces-Studio-One-2-a-Stunning-Upgrade|title=PreSonus Announces Studio One 2 – a Stunning Upgrade!|date=2011-10-17|website=PreSonus|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-15}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/studio-one-2/|title=Studio One 2|date=2011-10-19|website=Sweetwater inSync|language=en|access-date=2019-05-22 |author1=Sweetwater }} and released on 31 October 2011 (alongside the 2.0.2 update).{{Cite web|url=https://www.presonus.com/press/press-releases/PreSonus-Studio-One-2.0.2-Update-Released|title=PreSonus Studio One 2.0.2 Update Released|date=2011-10-31|website=PreSonus|language=en-US|access-date=2018-03-15}} This release of the software introduced multiple enhancements, including integration with Celemony Melodyne, transient detection & quantization, groove extraction, multi-track comping, folder tracks, multi-track MIDI editing, an updated browser, and new plug-ins.{{Cite web|url=http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2011/10/19/presonus-studio-one-v2-integrates-melodyne-can-your-daw-do-this/|title=PreSonus Studio One v2 Integrates Melodyne – Can Your DAW Do This?|date=2011-10-19|website=Synthtopia|language=en-US|access-date=2018-04-11}}

The integration of Studio One version 2 with Melodyne was achieved via the creation of a new plug-in extension, known as Audio Random Access (ARA). This extension, developed jointly by PreSonus and Celemony, allows an audio plug-in to appear as an integrated part of the application.{{Cite news|url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/celemony-explains-ara-new-vst-au-rtas-plug-in-extension-506999|title=Celemony explains ARA: new VST/AU/RTAS plug-in extension|last=Rogerson|first=Ben|date=2011-10-18|work=MusicRadar|access-date=2018-04-10|language=en}}

Version 3 of Studio One was released on 20 May 2015.{{Cite web|url=https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/presonus-unveils-studio-one-3/|title=PreSonus Unveils Studio One 3|date=2015-05-20|website=Sweetwater inSync|language=en|access-date=2019-05-22}} The new features included an arranger track, scratchpads for idea experimentation, the ability to chain together different effects and instruments, MIDI note effects, new plug-ins, and the ability to use curves in automation.{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-studio-one-3|title=PreSonus Studio One 3|last=Vincent|first=Robin|website=Sound On Sound|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-10}}

Following teaser images on social media websites in the preceding weeks,{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/PreSonus/videos/10155616717437634/|title=Videos - PreSonus Audio Electronics|date=2018-05-10|website=Facebook|language=en|access-date=2018-05-24}} version 4 of Studio One was announced via a YouTube live stream event on 22 May 2018, and released simultaneously.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8okO2K7qaso|title=• • • •|date=2018-05-22|website=YouTube|language=en|access-date=2019-01-17}} New features in version 4 included a chord track (with chord detection, transposition and chord substitution options), a dedicated drum editing interface, expanded drum machine & sampler plug-ins, AAF-format import/export functionality (to exchange data with other DAW applications), and support for version 2 of the ARA plug-in extension.{{Cite news|url=https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/studio-one/2018/5/20/presonus-announce-studio-one-4|title=PreSonus Announce Studio One 4 – Chord Track, Pattern Mode, AAF Import And Export, Song Data Import, Impact XT and Sample One XT And More...|last=Hughes|first=Russ|date=2018-05-22|work=Pro Tools Expert|access-date=2018-05-22|language=en-GB}}

Almost exactly a year later, on 21 May 2019, this functionality was expanded further with the live stream announcement and simultaneous release of version 4.5.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AClroPUVv_w|title=You Asked For It...|date=2019-05-21|website=YouTube|access-date=2019-05-21}} New functionality introduced with version 4.5 included input channel gain staging and phase/polarity options, a built-in plug-in manager, M4A (AAC/ALAC) support, video export options, new grouping options, RMS metering, pre-fader metering, CPU multi-core optimization, and expanded macro features, alongside a new add-on for batch audio conversion & processing.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/studio-one/2019/5/17/studio-one-45-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-latest-version-of-presonus-studio-one|title=Studio One 4.5 - Everything You Need To Know About The Latest Version Of PreSonus Studio One|date=2019-05-21|website=Production Expert|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-05-21}}{{Cite web|url=https://rekkerd.org/presonus-launches-studio-one-4-5-audio-batch-converter-add-on-now-available/|title=PreSonus launches Studio One 4.5, Audio Batch Converter Add-on now available|date=2019-05-22|website=Rekkerd|language=en-US|access-date=2019-05-22}}

The release of version 4.6 was preceded by a launch party event, hosted by PreSonus at the Red Bull Studios building in London.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/studio-one/2019/11/22/presonus-studioone-46-is-coming-sign-up-and-attend-the-free-launch-party-at-redbull-studios-london|title=Presonus StudioOne 4.6 Is Coming - Sign Up And Attend The Free Launch Party At Redbull Studios London|last=Cooper|first=Dan|date=2019-11-26|website=Production Expert|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-12-04}} Its release on 10 December 2019 included a re-designed and expanded version of the Ampire guitar amplifier and effects plugin (including new effects pedal options), a re-designed content browser, and new templates & macros for podcast production.{{Cite web|url=https://www.musictech.net/news/presonus-studio-one-4-6/|title=PreSonus Studio One 4.6 introduces new amp modelling technology|last=Willings|first=Sam|date=2019-12-10|website=MusicTech|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-12-11}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/studio-one/2019/12/10/studio-one-46-announced-with-killer-guitar-modelling-system-ampire-and-more-free-update-for-existing-owners|title=Studio One 4.6 Announced With Killer Guitar Modelling System Ampire And More - Free Update for Existing Owners|date=2019-12-10|website=Production Expert|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-12-11}}

Version 5 of Studio One, described as "ten years in the making", was announced via live-stream video on 7 July 2020. Features added in this new version included a full score editor (with features similar to that of PreSonus' notation software, Notion), a show interface focused on supporting live performances, MIDI support enhancements (such as polyphonic expression, custom ROLI device support, and the ability to use MTC & MMC to synchronize Studio One with external clocks). Version 5 also added support for recording in 64-bit floating-point WAV format, bringing the maximum precision for recording & processing to 64-bit/384 kHz and thereby making Studio One one of the highest-resolution audio production and mastering applications available.{{Cite web|date=2020-07-07|title=PreSonus Studio One 5 unveiled|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/news/presonus-studio-one-5-unveiled|access-date=2020-07-10|website=Sound on Sound}}{{Cite web|last=Rogerson|first=Ben|date=2020-07-07|title="10 years in the making": PreSonus announces Studio One 5 DAW|url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/10-years-in-the-making-presonus-announces-studio-one-5-daw|access-date=2020-07-10|website=MusicRadar|language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2020-07-07 |title=PreSonus Studio One 5 - Everything You Need To Know {{!}} Studio One |url=https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/studio-one/2020/7/7/presonus-studio-one-5-everything-you-need-to-know |access-date=2020-07-10 |website=Production Expert |language=en-GB}} Version 5.4 of the software, released in September 2021, added native support for Apple computers with Apple silicon chips, thereby providing improved performance on such machines (which would previously have run the application via Rosetta 2 emulation).{{Cite web|date=2019-09-14|title=PreSonus Studio One 5.4 - Apple Silicon Native Gives Impressive Results|url=https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/production-expert-1/presonus-studio-one-5-4-apple-silicon-native-gives-impressive-results|access-date=2021-09-14|website=Production Expert|language=en-GB}}

Version 6 of the software (the first following PreSonus' acquisition by Fender in 2021) was both announced and released on 29 September 2022.{{Cite web |last=Rogerson |first=Ben |date=2022-09-29 |title=PreSonus launches Studio One 6: DAW update includes smart recording templates, a customisable interface and lyric support |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/presonus-studio-one-6-daw |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=MusicRadar |language=en}} The new release included enhancements focused on making the application "simpler [and] more intuitive" (as previously alluded to by Fender CEO, Andy Mooney), such as "smart" templates, additional UI customization, song lyric support, and cloud-based collaboration (via their PreSonus Sphere subscription service). Following the launch, Evan Jones, Fender CMO, stated that the company was "fully invested in supporting the continued expansion and adoption of Studio One as the total solution for professional and committed at-home creators." In addition, version 6 introduced a video track with basic editing tools.{{Cite web |title=Video Track Above Song Arrangement With Basic Editing Tools [Completed 6.0] - Questions & Answers {{!}} PreSonus |url=https://answers.presonus.com/40926/video-track-above-arrangement-basic-editing-tools-completed |access-date=2023-05-11 |website=answers.presonus.com}}

Subsequently, version 6.5, released on 26 September 2023, introduced support for spatial audio mixing and Dolby Atmos, as well as import and export support for the new open-source DAWproject file format which, at time of release, was also supported by Bitwig Studio.{{Cite web |last=Arblaster |first=Simon |date=2023-09-26 |title=PreSonus Studio One 6.5 adds Dolby Atmos integration, but the real big news could be a new DAW file-swapping format |url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/presonus-studio-one-65-adds-dolby-atmos-integration-but-the-real-big-news-could-be-a-new-daw-file-swapping-format |access-date=2023-09-27 |website=MusicRadar |language=en}} This version also added Linux support to Studio One for the first time, in the form of a public beta.{{Cite web |last=Sneddon |first=Joey |date=2023-10-02 |title=Professional DAW 'Studio One' is Now on Linux (Public Beta) |url=https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/10/pro-audio-app-studio-one-now-supports-linux |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=OMG! Ubuntu |language=en-GB}}

In September 2024, it was announced that version 7 of Studio One would be released on October 9th.{{Cite web |last=Roberts |first=Rachel |date=2024-09-19 |title=PreSonus to scrap Studio One Artist and Studio One Prime editions in favour of "one, feature-complete" DAW |url=https://musictech.com/news/gear/presonus-studio-one-pro/ |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=MusicTech |language=en-GB}} The announcement also confirmed that the lower-priced Artist and free Prime editions of the software would no longer be offered, shifting instead to "one DAW for all," specifically called Studio One Pro.

PreSonus' general software manager, Arnd Kaiser, described version 7 as an iteration which "breaks down the barriers between different workflows..."{{Cite web |last=Vance |first=Will |date=2024-10-09 |title=Studio One Pro 7: New Workflow Innovations and Powerful AI-Driven Tools - Magnetic Magazine |url=https://magneticmag.com/2024/10/studio-one-pro-7-new-workflow-innovations-and-powerful-ai-driven-tools/ |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=Magnetic Magazine |language=en-US}} A number of the release's features included aspects augmented by artificial intelligence, including stem extraction,{{Cite web |last=Schmahl |first=Marcus |date=2024-10-09 |title=PreSonus Studio One Pro 7: One DAW for all? |url=https://www.gearnews.com/studio-one-pro-7-presonus-daw-studio/ |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=GearNews |language=en-GB}} enhanced tempo-detection, and full integration with the Splice platform and it's AI-powered search features (making Studio One the first DAW to implement this integration).{{Cite web |last=Mullen |first=Matt |date=2024-10-09 |title=Studio One becomes the first DAW to integrate Splice as PreSonus launches Studio One Pro 7 |url=https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/daws/studio-one-becomes-the-first-daw-to-integrate-splice-as-presonus-launches-its-seventh-version |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=MusicRadar |language=en}} Other features included within this version on initial release included dynamic song-wide transposition,{{Cite web |date=2024-10-09 |title=PreSonus Studio Pro One 7 arrives |url=https://www.soundonsound.com/news/presonus-studio-pro-one-7-arrives |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=Sound on Sound}} looping for both audio & MIDI events,{{Cite web |date=2024-10-09 |title=Studio One Pro 7 - Everything You Need To Know |url=https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/studio-one-pro-7-everything-you-need-to-know |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=Production Expert |language=en-GB}} a dynamic grid of loops and patterns (known as the Launcher), and support for the open-source CLAP plug-in format.

Alongside the first announcement of Studio One version 7, PreSonus also announced multiple changes to the software's release model, which were made as a "direct result of user feedback."They stated that, "to deliver more major new features, faster, as soon as they’re ready," they would be moving to "a faster feature release cycle with multiple major new feature releases each year." Because of this change, Studio One 7 was confirmed to be the final numbered release, with future versions using time-based naming conventions.

To support the change in release schedule, it was announced that each perpetual license of Studio One Pro would "include one full year of new feature releases from the time of registration," so that users can "upgrade [their] licence on [their] schedule ... without worrying about the timing of major releases."

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In addition to its other functionality, Studio One includes fundamental features which are common across most digital audio workstation software, such as the functionality found in multi-track recorders and audio mixing consoles, plus additional functions not possible with analog recording (such as undoing previous actions, editing without loss of information, use of virtual instruments, etc.).{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-studio-one-pro|title=Presonus Studio One Pro|last=Bigwood|first=Robin|website=Sound On Sound|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-10}}

Studio One has no fixed limits on the number of inputs/outputs, tracks, and buses available to users.{{Cite web |title=Studio One - Compare Versions |url=https://www.presonus.com/products/studio-one/compare-versions |access-date=2018-03-15 |website=PreSonus |language=en-US}}{{Cite news |last=Jacobi |first=Jon |date=2016-03-02 |title=Presonus Studio One review: Take your music production to the limit |url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/3039744/home-audio/presonus-studio-one-review-take-your-music-production-to-the-limit.html |access-date=2018-04-11 |work=PCWorld |language=en}} Its audio engine supports 64-bit audio resolution with sample rates up to 768 kHz.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Andy |date=2018-09-03 |title=PreSonus Studio One 4 Review - A Superb DAW |url=https://musictech.com/reviews/presonus-studio-one-4-review/ |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=MusicTech |language=en-GB}}

Studio One features support for importing & exporting multiple audio and video file formats, including WAV/AIFF, M4A (AAC/ALAC), FLAC/MP3, DDP,{{Cite web |last=Goddard |first=Luke |date=2022-12-31 |title=We Check Out Mastering In Studio One |url=https://www.production-expert.com/production-expert-1/we-check-out-mastering-in-studio-one |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Production Expert |language=en-GB}} and MPEG‑4/M4V (using H.264/AVC and HEVC). For third-party plug-in support, it is compatible with the VST/VST2/VST3, Audio Unit, CLAP, and ReWire formats, plus the ARA/ARA2 plug-in extension (allowing plug-ins to closely integrate as part of the application).

Other standards supported by the software include MIDI Polyphonic Expression / Poly Pressure, spatial audio mixing (including Apple Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, up to 9.1.6 channels),{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2024-04-02 |title=PreSonus Studio One Adds Native Apple Binaural Monitoring |url=https://www.mixonline.com/technology/presonus-studio-one-adds-native-apple-binaural-monitoring |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=Mixonline |language=en-US}} and MTC/MMC (to synchronize with external clocks). To enable connectivity with third-party hardware, Studio One supports integration with Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol series keyboards,{{Cite web |date=2019-09-03 |title=Studio One 4.5.3 Update Announced By PreSonus - 10th Anniversary Celebration News |url=https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/studio-one/2019/9/3/studio-one-453-update-announced-by-presonus-10th-anniversary-celebration-news |access-date=2019-09-04 |website=Production Expert |language=en-GB}} plus the Mackie Control Universal communications protocol (which combines functionality from Mackie Control, Logic Control and HUI{{Cite web |last=Wherry |first=Mark |title=Mackie Control |url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/mackie-control-universal |access-date=2019-05-16 |website=Sound On Sound}}), for interfacing with audio control surfaces.{{Cite web |last=Craig |first=Anderton |author1-link=Craig Anderton |date=2014-03-21 |title=How to Use Mackie-Compatible Controllers with DAWs |url=https://www.harmonycentral.com/articles/how-to-use-mackie-compatible-controllers-with-daws |access-date=2019-05-16 |website=HarmonyCentral}}{{Cite web |last=Bruno |first=Tony |date=2010-10-05 |title=PreSonus Updates Studio One |url=https://en.audiofanzine.com/general-sequencer/presonus/studio-one-professional/news/a.play,n.7947.html |access-date=2019-05-22 |website=AudioFanzine |language=en}}

Additionally, Studio One includes support for the importing & exporting of open-source DAWproject (.dawproject) files, to exchange project information with other DAW applications.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-27 |title=Bitwig and PreSonus' new DAWproject format |url=https://www.soundonsound.com/news/bitwig-and-presonus-new-dawproject-format |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Sound on Sound}}

In addition to the traditional audio and MIDI-focused tracks found in digital audio workstations, Studio One includes additional types of track which users can place within their songs & projects, to synchronize other key information with the same timeline. These include a dedicated video track (with video export functionality),{{Cite web |last=Vincent |first=Robin |title=Studio One: Video Editing |url=https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/studio-one-video-editing |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=Sound on Sound}} a chord track (with automatic chord detection from audio or MIDI tracks, and options for chord transposition and substitution), an arranger track (for navigating song sections and re-arranging them via drag-and-drop), and a lyrics track (for attaching song lyrics to notes, either word by word or syllable by syllable).

In addition to its standard song workflow, which most closely resembles a typical DAW, Studio One also provides two additional workflows and dedicated user interfaces for specific focus areas: A project interface, with tools for mastering, managing the metadata of, and exporting one or more songs simultaneously, including options for creating Red Book Standard CDs or disk images,{{Cite news |last=Levine |first=Mike |date=2017-11-29 |title=PreSonus Studio One 3: An Easy and Powerful Mastering Environment |url=https://www.emusician.com/how-to/presonus-studio-one-3-an-easy-and-powerful-mastering-environment |access-date=2018-03-20 |work=Electronic Musician |language=en-us}}{{Cite web |last=Vincent |first=Robin |title=Inside Studio One Project Window |url=https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/inside-studio-one-project-window |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Sound on Sound}} and a show interface, focused on performance rather than creation, for use in coordinating all aspects of live performances from a single location.{{Cite web |last=Anatomy |first=Synth |date=2020-07-08 |title=Presonus Intros Studio One 5, The Big Live Performance & Scoring Update |url=https://www.synthanatomy.com/2020/07/presonus-intros-studio-one-5-the-big-live-performance-scoring-update.html |access-date=2020-07-14 |website=Synth Anatomy |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Vincent |first=Robin |title=Studio One: The Show Page |url=https://www.soundonsound.com/node/4923377 |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Sound on Sound}} Both of these alternative interfaces support direct integration with Studio One's standard .song file format.

Studio One has several panels that function alongside the traditional, linear timeline view common across DAWs: Scratch pads allow users to experiment with different song layouts without impacting the original version, whereas the launcher is a dynamic grid of audio and/or MIDI loops & patterns, with real-time editing features. Both of these panels allow their content to be extracted back to the main timeline.

Multiple aspects of Studio One functionality are supported by artificial intelligence (AI), such as audio tempo detection (including for free-tempo recordings) powered by neural network technology, AI-powered un-mixing to extract stems (such as vocals, bass, and drums) from a combined audio track (to allow separate processing on each),{{Cite web |date=2024-10-09 |title=PreSonus Launches Studio One Pro 7 |url=https://www.musicconnection.com/presonus-launches-studio-one-pro-7/ |access-date=2024-10-09 |website=Music Connection |language=en-US}} and full integration with Splice for browsing & previewing of royalty-free samples, including via its AI-powered sample search.

The other core features of Studio One include the following:

• Integrated Celemony Melodyne.{{Cite web |last=Vincent |first=Robin |title=Studio One: Melodyne Essential |url=https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/studio-one-melodyne-essential |access-date=2024-09-22 |website=Sound on Sound}}
• Audio transient detection and real-time audio time-stretching features.{{Cite web |last=Hughes |first=Russ |date=2016-01-16 |title=Edit Audio Like A Pro Tools Ninja In Studio One |url=https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/studio-one//edit-audio-like-a-pro-tools-ninja-in-studio-one |access-date=2018-05-14 |website=Pro Tools Expert |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/stretcher-cases|title=Stretcher Cases|website=Sound On Sound|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-05-14}}
• Dynamic global transposition options for all chosen audio & MIDI tracks within a song, allowing for simple key changes.
• Integrated music score editor and side-by-side support for Notion.{{Cite web |title=Studio One & Notion Integration |url=https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/studio-one-notion-integration |access-date=2018-05-14 |website=Sound On Sound |language=en-gb}}
• Multiple automation patterns for tracks and plug-ins, including straight lines, exponential/parabolic curves, and square/triangle/sine waves.{{Cite news|url=http://www.soundquadrat.com/studio-one-3-the-hottest-automation-curves-in-btown/|title=Studio One 3 – The hottest (Automation)-Curves in btown!|date=2016-05-18|work=Soundquadrat|access-date=2018-05-14|language=en-GB}}
• Looping functionality for both audio and MIDI events, offering an alternative to duplicating them.
• A batch-audio interface, for processing multiple files simultaneously.
• The ability to create chains of virtual instruments and/or effects.
• Support for custom user-defined macros.{{Cite web |last=Hiebner |first=Gary |date=2016-06-26 |title=Getting To Grips With PreSonus Studio One's Macros |url=https://ask.audio/articles/make-an-xy-pad-with-presonus-studio-ones-macros |access-date=2018-05-14 |website=Ask.Audio |language=en}}
• MIDI note-level effects, such as an arpeggiator and a chord generator.
• A dedicated interface for editing programmed drums, including configurable kit piece names for each note pitch.
• Mix Engine effects: plug-ins that can be used to modify/bypass/replace the standard mixing processes for a specific bus/channel.{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/studio-one-32-update|title=Studio One 3.2 Update|website=Sound On Sound|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-10}}
• Support for users to switch to the keyboard shortcuts from other DAW software, such as Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, and Sonar.{{Cite web|url=https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/studio-one//the-unofficial-studio-one-3-keyboard-shortcuts-guide|title=The "Unofficial" Studio One 3 Keyboard Shortcuts Guide In PDF Format|date=2015-08-12|website=Production Expert|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-05-22}}{{Cite news|url=http://blog.presonus.com/index.php/2018/02/02/mapping-another-programs-shortcuts-studio-one/|title=Mapping Another Program's Shortcuts to Studio One – PreSonus Blog|date=2018-02-02|work=PreSonus Blog|access-date=2018-03-20|language=en-US}}
• Ability to directly upload mastered songs to SoundCloud and TuneCore.{{Cite web |date=2018-04-18 |title=Getting up and running in PreSonus Studio One 3 |url=https://musictech.com/tutorials/getting-up-and-running-presonus-studio-one-3/ |access-date=2024-04-02 |website=MusicTech |language=en-GB}}

In addition to perpetual licenses, the software is also available as part of the Studio One Pro+ monthly subscription program (previously known as PreSonus Sphere),{{Cite web |last= |date=2023-07-19 |title=PreSonus launches Studio One 6.2 and Studio One+ |url=https://rekkerd.org/presonus-launches-studio-one-6-2-and-studio-one/ |access-date=2023-07-19 |website=Rekkerd |language=en-US}} which also includes other PreSonus software, such as Notion, and all of its available plug-ins.{{Cite web |last=Seah |first=Daniel |date=2020-07-08 |title=PreSonus Sphere offers members access to its complete software collection |url=https://www.musictech.net/news/presonus-sphere-membership-service/ |access-date=2020-07-10 |website=MusicTech |language=en-GB}}

Introduced with version 2.6.2 in January 2014, add-ons are optional items, developed either by PreSonus, or by third-parties, which can be acquired separately from the PreSonus store to expand the capabilities of Studio One. This can include new functionality (often known as extensions), plug-ins, virtual instrument presets, loops, and other assets.{{Cite web|url=http://performermag.com/music-news/presonus-introduces-add-ons-for-new-studio-one-2-6-2/|title=PreSonus Introduces Add-ons for new Studio One 2.6.2|last=Ricci|first=Benjamin|date=2014-01-23|website=Performer Magazine|language=en-US|access-date=2018-04-11}} Example add-on functionality includes the Audio Batch Converter (released alongside version 4.5), which allows for the offline conversion and processing of multiple audio files simultaneously, including the use of both native and third-party plug-ins.{{Cite web|url=https://sonicstate.com/news/2019/05/22/audio-batch-converter-for-studio-one/|title=Audio Batch Converter For Studio One|date=2019-05-22|website=Sonicstate|language=en|access-date=2019-05-22}}

Add-ons are also available to expand Studio One Artist to include other functionality from the Professional edition, including VST/AU/ReWire plug-in support, MP3 support, and Studio One Remote support.

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Introduced alongside Studio One version 3 in 2015, Studio One Remote is an app for wirelessly controlling Studio One via a tablet device connected to the same network.{{Cite news|url=https://www.musicradar.com/news/tech/control-studio-one-from-your-ipad-with-new-remote-app-624309|title=Control Studio One from your iPad with new Remote app|last=Rogerson|first=Ben|date=2015-07-02|work=MusicRadar|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en}} Whilst originally released for the Apple iPad, Remote was subsequently released for Microsoft Windows & Surface tablets (February 2016),{{Cite web|url=http://www.audiotechnology.com/studio-one-v3-2-console-emulation-and-more/|title=Presonus Studio One V3.2 - Console Emulation and More|date=2016-02-26|website=AudioTechnology|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-13}} and for Android tablets (June 2017).{{Cite news|url=https://www.prosoundweb.com/types/product/presonus-control-apps-now-available-for-android/#|title=PreSonus Control Apps Now Available For Android – ProSoundWeb|date=2017-06-30|work=ProSoundWeb|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-US}} It uses PreSonus' own UCNET protocol, which is used for network connectivity and remote control across multiple PreSonus products.

Aspects of Studio One functionality which can be controlled via Remote include:

• The mixing console, including inserts, sends, inputs, outputs, and cue mixes.
• The transport bar and timeline ruler, including markers and arranger sections.
• Track macro controls.
• Plug-in parameters.

Studio One Exchange (previously known as PreSonus Exchange when it was first released in January 2012, alongside version 2.0.4{{Cite web|url=https://www.kvraudio.com/news/presonus-updates-studio-one-to-v2-0-4-18006|title=PreSonus updates Studio One to v2.0.4|date=2012-01-19|website=KVR Audio|language=en|access-date=2019-05-22}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.presonus.com/press/press-releases/PreSonus-Exchange-Enables-Users-To-Share-Resources-From-Within-Studio-One|title=PreSonus Exchange Enables Users to Share Resources from within Studio One!|date=2012-01-18|website=PreSonus|language=en-US|access-date=2018-05-09}}) is a service which allows registered Studio One users to exchange plug-in presets, MIDI files and other resources from directly within the application.{{Cite news|url=http://www.practical-music-production.com/presonus-studio-one.html|title=PreSonus Studio One – A New Brand Of DAW|work=Practical Music Production|access-date=2018-04-11}} The Studio One Browser allows users to explore, preview, download, and review items uploaded to this service by other users, as well as upload their own.{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJrAD1GVvxI|title=PRESONUS STUDIO ONE 2: Using the PreSonus Exchange|date=2012-01-28|website=YouTube}}

A re-designed version of Exchange, referred to as Exchange 2.0 was released as part of Studio One v4.6 on 10 December 2019.

Studio One has received mostly positive reviews since its initial release. Common areas of praise include rapid workflow, cost-effectiveness, and usability.{{Cite news|url=https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/video-reviews/2018/6/12/studio-one-4-review|title=Studio One 4 Review - PreSonus Flagship Professional DAW|date=2018-06-12|work=Production Expert|access-date=2018-09-04|language=en-GB}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/review/356803/presonus-studio-one|title=PreSonus Studio One|last=Lendino|first=Jamie|date=2017-10-31|website=PC Magazine|language=en|access-date=2018-09-04}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.pcworld.com/article/3039744/home-audio/presonus-studio-one-review-take-your-music-production-to-the-limit.html|title=Presonus Studio One review: Take your music production to the limit|last=Jacobi|first=Jon|date=2016-03-02|work=PCWorld|access-date=2018-09-04|language=en}}{{Cite news|url=http://allthingsgear.com/presonus-studio-one-4-review-could-this-be-the-daw-to-beat-in-2018/|title=PreSonus Studio One 4 review: Could this be the DAW to beat in 2018?|last=De Looper|first=Christian|date=2018-06-22|work=All Things Gear|access-date=2018-09-04|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.mixonline.com/technology/presonus-studio-one-pro-15-review-369477|title=PreSonus Studio One Pro 1.5 Review|last=Hickey|first=Brandon|date=2017-11-15|work=Mix Online|access-date=2018-09-04|language=en-us}}{{Excessive citations inline|date=February 2025}}

Studio One won the Japanese V.G.P. (Visual Grand Prix) Gold award for three consecutive years, in 2011, 2012, and 2013.{{Cite web|url=https://www.presonus.com/press/press-releases/VGP-2013|title=Studio One Professional Wins Visual Grand Prix Award—Yet Again!|date=2013-02-04|website=PreSonus|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-14}}

In 2012, readers of Resolution Magazine named Studio One (version 2) as the Resolution Award winner in the DAW category.{{Cite web|url=https://www.centralmusic.com.hk/presonus-studio-one-professional-2-wins-2012-resolution-award|title=PreSonus Studio One Professional 2 Wins 2012 Resolution Award!|website=Central Music|access-date=2018-08-14}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.presonus.com/press/press-releases/PreSonus-Studio-One-Professional-2-Wins-2012-Resolution-Award|title=PreSonus Studio One Professional 2 Wins 2012 Resolution Award!|date=2012-10-08|website=PreSonus|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-14}}

In 2013, Studio One (version 2.5) won a M.I.P.A. (Musikmesse International Press Awards) award in the "Best Recording Software" category.{{Cite news|url=https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/m-i-p-a-winners-announced/|title=M.I.P.A. Winners Announced - inSync|date=2013-04-23|work=Sweetwater inSync|access-date=2018-08-14|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://blog.presonus.com/index.php/2013/04/16/studio-one-2-5-wins-mipa-award-at-musikmesse-2013/|title=Studio One 2.5 Wins MIPA Award at Musikmesse 2013|last=Roullard|first=Ryan|date=2013-04-16|work=PreSonus Blog|access-date=2018-08-14|language=en-US}} Other awards received in 2013 included the Visual Grand Prix Audio Excellence award (in the DAW category), the ProSoundWeb & Live Sound International, Readers’ Choice Award, and Audio Media's "Gear of the Year" award, and the C.I.F. (Customers in Focus) award from the music studio website DAWfreak.se.{{Cite news|url=http://blog.presonus.com/index.php/2013/02/01/presonus-namm-2013-awards-haul/|title=PreSonus NAMM 2013 Awards Haul|last=Roullard|first=Ryan|date=2013-02-01|work=PreSonus Blog|access-date=2018-08-14|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.presonus.com/press/press-releases/Studio-One-Wins-Audio-Excellence-Award-Yet-Again|title=PreSonus Studio One Wins Japan's Audio Excellence Award—Yet Again!|date=2013-11-25|website=PreSonus|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-14}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.presonus.com/press/press-releases/2013-PSW-Readers-Choice-Awards|title=PreSonus Wins Four PSW-LSI Readers' Choice Awards!|date=2013-02-04|website=PreSonus|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-14}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.presonus.com/press/press-releases/2012-Gear-of-the-Year|title=Studio One Professional 2 Wins Audio Media's 2012 Gear of the Year|date=2013-02-04|website=PreSonus|language=en-US|access-date=2018-08-14}}{{Cite news|url=https://dawfreak.wordpress.com/2013/09/19/customers-in-focus-award/|title=Customers In Focus Award|date=2013-09-19|work=DAWfreak|access-date=2018-08-14|language=en-US}}{{Cite news|url=http://blog.presonus.com/index.php/2013/10/31/studio-one-wins-the-first-ever-cif-award-from-dawfreak-se/|title=Studio One awarded for putting customers in focus by DAWfreaks.se|last=Roullard|first=Ryan|date=2013-10-31|work=PreSonus Blog|access-date=2018-08-14|language=en-US}}

In 2016, Studio One (version 3) won Music and Sound Retailer's award for "Best Multitrack Recorder/Recording & Mixing Software of 2015" at NAMM.{{Cite news|url=https://www.pro-tools-expert.com/studio-one//studio-one-professional-voted-best-multitrack-daw-of-2015|title=Studio One Professional Voted Best Multitrack DAW Of 2015|date=2016-01-22|work=Production Expert|access-date=2018-08-14|language=en-GB}}{{Cite news|url=http://msretailer.com/2016-music-sound-awards/|title=2016 Music & Sound Awards|work=The Music & Sound Retailer|access-date=2018-08-14|language=en-US}}

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