Creating Your First Song in Studio One 3.5 - In Depth | For the Complete Noob!

[@quantaaudio]

Check out my new 6+ hour downloadable course for Studio One 5.5, here!: quantaaudio.com/store For information on one-on-one web training, check out my site, here: quantaaudio.com/webtraining Audio/MIDI Setup 0:50 Song Setup 1:50 Beginning the Process 4:35 Working with Loops/Drum Loops 7:00 Recording VST Instruments 15:16 Recording Live Audio 20:20 Sequencing Drums Live (w/MIDI Controller) 21:29 Adding a Bass Passage 34:25 Layering Instruments 37:15 Manually Sequencing Drums 43:31 Extra Tips 51:36

[@fireyourrocketts]

I have watched countless of tutorials about Studio One pro which I own a copy. I can not find anything on how to record drums live into studio one, i also have a Studio Live 32 console which does not control Studio one at the time of this writing. all my inputs are set into 12 channels in the Studio live, then connected to an iMac via usb and recognized by Studio One automatically assigning the inputs and outputs using the Studio Live board as interface and audio playback. Now there are 2 Yamaha Monitors SH5 connected to the main out of the console. I can see after adding 12 tracks in Studio One the signals if I play the drums, I have the drumless mp3 added in Studio One astrack 13 and also a click with its tempo, after pressing USB in Studio Live console when I hit play and even record in Studio One I can see everything populating and the signals, I can hear via headphones the mp3 which is controlled in Studio live console in ch 1 fader and the master but I can not hear drums anywhere other than live which overpowers everything. I know i have not assigned the returns or monitoring because I just do not know how. i am new to recording and working with these equipment. Presonus support for newis does not exist, as matter of fact calling them gets you all day waiting on the phone for it to "hang up" after hours, nobody to talk to, nothing. For the money I expended on all this i feel not too hot. I knew this is not for beginners but I am having a hard time understanding what is it exactly what i have to do and where; there is not simple a complete step by step tutorial; everyone assumes everyone out there knows how to work with audio equipment!

[@CHKhouri]

How can I thank you enough Quanta. With this video, you got straight to it and wasted no time.

[@quantaaudio]

I appreciate it, Khouri. Glad the video was helpful.

[@Vancity-2000]

one of the best tutorial for Studio one on KZbin, appreciate your hard work and passion!

[@nickusneelius]

I love how you name the shortcuts as you go. Super helpful! Thank you so much for contributing your time!

[@quantaaudio]

No problem, figure it's helpful to do for all those who are new to Studio One. Thanks for the comment and supporting the channel!

[@ArminThapa]

yes i only knew what space bar use to do :D

[@patryan3135]

Thank you so much for doing this and putting it across the way you have, only halfway through already the best 20 or so minutes I've spent in studio one , have it 2months now my first attempt at recording anything since a cd, I've been watching tutorials since I got it , no insult meant to any of the others I thank you all but this is fantastic and so easy to follow , thank you so much again , IOU a pint , slainte

[@lindac7479]

I just recently got Studio One. This is the 4th video of yours that I've watched. (Several more to go with time. :) I love how you just worked off the top of your head in this video. It shows the your thinking process and how to "work through problems".

[@quantaaudio]

I appreciate it, Linda. Thanks for watching and your comment!

[@tbj991]

Quanta - after giving it a long thought.. i decided to start recording things to get some stress of my work.... but when i started i was worried on how to learn more about new DAWs... I can't thank you enough. You are a great teacher!

[@quantaaudio]

Hey, Taha. Glad to hear the tutorial(s) have been helpful. Thanks for watching and your comment!

[@lesjaustin]

Thank you so much. You are correct, all this material was needed in one place.

[@pulse401]

Just what I've been looking for as a beginner, and yes, naming the shortcuts is really helpful...thanks for making it more simple to understand! :-)

[@MrEllipsis423]

Great job. This tutorial helped more than the others and I appreciate it.

[@quantaaudio]

Glad to hear the video was helpful to you. Thanks for watching and supporting the channel.

[@orangegod4865]

Thanks for your contribution!

[@shimky301]

You are a godsend, good sir!

[@caffeinestew2667]

your videos are great, thanks for your time and work

[@quantaaudio]

Appreciate it, CS. Thanks for watching!

[@RaymondPoston]

I really like this video. No bullshit. Pure tutorial.

[@quantaaudio]

Glad you found the tutorial helpful, Raymond. Thanks for watching!

[@revup67]

Once again, another great tutorial. Tip for MIDI not recording: In the event the USER is unable to record his or her MIDI sounds (this happened to me, heard Piano Notes but unable to record when using this tutorial) . Also, the Activity Meter would not light up as a confirmation. Go to 16:55 in this tutorial and you'll see the Orange LED in the Activity Monitor light up when notes are pressed by Quanta. To correct this where (you're activity monitor is not lighting up), please do the following: 1) Click on the Inspector Press F4 Look about half way down on the Left and there are 3 sections called: OUT / IN / CHANNEL Out: Instrument Name (Presence) In:

[@SadBstard]

Great tutorial!! That tune sounded like film/drama music! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@quantaaudio]

Glad you found the tutorial useful. Yeah, most of my music tends to come out sounding like soundtrack-type stuff, haha. Thanks for watching!

[@larselfvorn460]

Perfect help for a befinner like me, thanks sharing your knowledge...

[@quantaaudio]

Glad to hear the tut was helpful. Thanks for the message.

[@24getful1]

Enjoyed this, very helpfully and nicely explained.

[@quantaaudio]

Cool, glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching and the comment.

[@mukaratimusic]

Hey mate, thanks a million for putting this video together. I just got Studio one yesterday and was struggling to find my way around it until I cam across your video. I haven't even finished watching it and already I know so much and can do a whole lot!! Cheers to you bud!

[@Dan-sv5tv]

Really helpful tutorial for a complete beginner like me, thanks so much

[@Doc2rjae07]

Awesome track mane💪🏽

[@bobbiejohnson4607]

Great Tutorial! I really learned a lot! Keep up the Great Work! This is a much better work flow than most other Daws! Thank you!

[@cowboy7x]

SUPER helpful. Thanks bro.

[@quantaaudio]

Hey, no problem. Thanks for watching.

[@thanhhuuvu2617]

Thank you so much for this tutorial. I am supper new to Studio ONE but this helps explain so much and help me getting started a bit. Thanks

[@quantaaudio]

Glad you got some useful things from the tutorial. Thanks for watching and taking a moment to leave a message.

[@Nline100]

Great video. Very informative

[@pbenson56fran]

Thank you in the way you are teaching. I am a beginner to Audio box.

[@quantaaudio]

Hey, no problem. Glad you're finding the tutorials helpful!

[@brianmann01]

Thanks, It helped me to get my controller talking to available modules.

[@quantaaudio]

Awesome, glad the tut was helpful.

[@anannon8384]

Brand new to your channel and Studio One, this is an awesome video. Keep up the great work!

[@quantaaudio]

I appreciate it, Trevor. Thanks for watching!

[@poetryfromdaheart]

Thank u 4 doing this. It helped a whole lot 👍🏽👍🏽🎶

[@quantaaudio]

Glad to hear. Thanks for checking out the vid, poetry.

[@blessyouall4520]

Beautiful Video, Thank you for everything you’ve done

[@quantaaudio]

Appreciate the comment, MSM. Thanks for watching.

[@jordicruzadogonzales8817]

thanks a lot!!! so nice reverb

[@DanBrehm]

I'm a definite noob, great info!!!

[@tjompo34]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you so much :)

[@hastiestudio9866]

Fantastic!

[@ЛОУ-л5ь]

Awesome explanation. Subed!

[@quantaaudio]

Thanks for the comment and sub!

[@maadurgacreation1616]

Thank you so much this helped a lot!!!! You saved my life

[@JohnnyBurna1800]

I was high af when I watched this and I really enjoyed this video. Jokes around every corner great job👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@Tyro_]

Eh bro I got big expectations goin into this now aha

[@CarlosVasquez-mv9jv]

Many thanks because I'm new on this.

[@davidcosburn3905]

Thank you so much! Very helpful, and I really like your teaching style!

[@jerrygallant2890]

Fantastic walkthrough . You have a new Sub here for sure . Great work .

[@quantaaudio]

Appreciate it, Jerry. Thanks for watching.

[@gtrain6780]

Really great tutorial. Thank you so much.

[@quantaaudio]

No problem, thanks for watching.

[@leontomalik5019]

Thanks mate, very helpful!

[@gotthisaccountsoicouldwatc4840]

Awesome, amazing help

[@FS4U-CH]

Great video as always

[@quantaaudio]

Thanks for supporting the channel, Fadi.

[@cyberkitten01]

Super useful! Thank you so much :) I actually didn't find the skeleton track boring, haha

[@VASIJAS7]

Wonderful tutorial. Thank you 🙏

[@quantaaudio]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching.

[@hindi-LO-FI]

thanx alot Quanta.u taught me many things.

[@jujusaxoworld]

Très intéressant pour une première approche du logicielpédagogie steps by steps efficace

[@renesho2232]

Queen Of The Dam Song!

[@tonyvaladez5474]

I was hearing the same thing.

[@tonyvaladez5474]

I was hearing the same thing.

[@karenaprilmillshypnotherap4514]

Many thanks! Mega helpful 😊

[@airslideservices5018]

Bro successfully installed in laptop thank you.

[@Blendedfaces]

Thank you this information is helpful

[@noeleduardo7308]

Very helpful..thanks a lot.

[@Beencouraged777]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@quantaaudio]

No problem. Glad it was helpful.

[@kwokkwan2030]

Great video, thanks.

[@mistercrud1]

...very nice job. Thank you.

[@quantaaudio]

Appreciate it, thanks for watching.

[@floraciarlo3978]

I´ve been using Cakewalk-Sonar since 1999..Unfortunately, Sonar has become pure sh*t, so I decided to give Studio One a chance...YOUR TUTORIALS ARE THE BEST...The "D"...oh yesss!! THANK YOU!!

[@quantaaudio]

Sweet, glad you're finding the tutorials helpful and thanks for watching, Flora! Sorry Sonar want to sh*t! (-;

[@tracy420bckfrd]

I finally got a track made. Thank you so much. I found this video to be most helpful. Im looking for car horn effect. Working on a yard sale song and need that in the beginning.

[@quantaaudio]

Sweet, glad you found the tutorial helpful!

[@rayrok215]

Good work

[@oldleatherhandsfriends4053]

I bought the pro version of this, haven't used it yet, but I'm looking forward to it.

[@dr.danielkester9313]

Thanks, Hard to find good intro videos for Studio One. I am more of a "Mouse Menu" guy so I didn't get much from the keyboard shortcuts. personal preference I guess. I'd love to see a 10 min version without so much detail.

[@effdpaul1815]

I always appreciate someone sharing their knowledge on YT. So, thank you. This video however, needs to be retitled or redone completely. You used quite a few terms that the "Complete Noob" wouldn't know. Learning how to use a DAW for the first time is a very lengthy process. Intimidating. For getting a feel for how to create a song from start to finish, I think that the templates make the process much easier. Thanks for the vid. I hope my comments will be of some help for future vids.

[@aviationcompilation455]

Nice, helped alot. Thanks.

[@SatyamGupta-gf4je]

loved the video so helpful

[@THETHINKINGMINDS]

Great tutorial, good. Very detail=oriented I'd like to ask you; how to unbounce a song for additional mixing Thanks

[@bomodude5886]

Thank you bro

[@allteeth]

28:30 I can't get impact to record anything here. I drag it to a track, I hit record it appears to be recording, but it just fills with color. No notes or beats on the track. Then when I stop, the green track disappears and there is nothing in the track at all. What am I missing?

[@rinsteffon4193]

Thank you! this is very helpful

[@quantaaudio]

No problem, Rin. Thanks for checking out the tut.

[@BigMikeGifted]

Hi, please assist me: I use Studio one 4 DAW and Worlde panda mini midi controller. Every time I strike the keyboard key on any track created, i get both piano and beat sound from the midi keyboard....Eg if I try to make a guitar from Presence, the keyboard produce both guitar and drums sound

[@djnastee1973]

Great video.

[@quantaaudio]

Appreciate it, Brent.

[@peterball3079]

Thank you so much for this :)

[@brettgowder]

At the 30:40 mark, how did you get it to open up a MIDI editor with the drums and cymbals listed off to the left side of the editor? When I double-click, I get db settings.

[@roccocrocco817]

Following this tutorial, I am having trouble getting instruments added to the song from the browser to record. I dragged "Impact" into the project and selected a kit. It makes sound, and the meter for the channel is showing a signal in the mixer, but not on the track. When I try to record it doesn't "print". I am using my mouse in Windows to tap on the virtual pad in Impact.

[@richardgarcea9277]

same problem

[@jrock4841]

Same

[@blandtunic7441]

My keyboard, the one that you're using at 36:30, doesn't make any sound. I haven't played with the settings or anything. Anybody have any ideas why? Anything that I'm missing? Thanks.

[@nathanaelpurba]

You awesome man

[@Chitownzson]

This is an awesome video

[@quantaaudio]

Thanks for watching, Rob.

[@jollyjokress3852]

I've dragged the presence keyboard out and it appeard but the virtual piano makes no sound when I press the keys. My audio device is Windows 10 any ideas what the problem is?

[@PSPCRemy]

Yo I added the Impact to my tracks and went to mix, there's like 12 channels to mix idk how that happened or how to get rid of them. I only have one actually recorded on the set. Help :( ?

[@maazhassanshah7278]

thank you bro thank you

[@mysterymarley4085]

Im having a hard time adding an instrument sound to a loop, like it just won’t record into a loop

[@dlmusicproduction3132]

I managed to get the sound working, but am not sure exactly how to get StudioOne to recognize that I have a keyboard hooked into the front 1 and 2 inputs. When I select "Instrument Track", nothing from the keyboard is recorded. Am I using the incorrect track type? Please help! I've spent a fair amount of money on equipment but it has been extremely frustrating just trying to even test record sounds.

[@Parkster44]

do you have a video on how to setup a shure PSM200 or a in ear monitors?

[@elciclistarigondeaux]

After my song is over, the cursor doesn't stop, the song has only 3 tracks , what can I do?

[@robd.8799]

Hi thanks for the video, I learned a lot. I am a complete noob lol. How do i avoid looping the vocal track when I record? Also, once I make the beat how am I able to record it for a certain time frame?

[@quantaaudio]

Just press the "/" on your keyboard or click on the loop button within the transport bar. This will disable the loop feature. I'm not quite sure I understand your second question.

[@robd.8799]

thanks man!! That worked. I guess I am asking, once i make the loop...lets say 4 bars...how do i make those 4 bars into a 4 min song that I can then download?

[@quantaaudio]

Hey Rob, you would just need to select the loop/MIDI event by clicking on it once, then press "d" on your QWERTY keyboard to duplicate it as many times as you'd like. I talk about this process, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rqm0iWejm5t8pJom23s

[@robd.8799]

ty so much man ! That worked!!

[@pauldeck4500]

Where can we get a list of the keyboard shortcuts? My user manual for AudioBox 96 said that it would be in the box, but it's not.

[@quantaaudio]

Click on "Help" at the top of the Studio One window and it is the second in the list...

[@pauldeck4500]

@@quantaaudio awesome, thanks. Google was pretty effective too. Don't know why I didn't try it earlier.

[@choppydaddy5335]

This is incredibly helpful, thank you so much. Quick question- I set up a template for my drum pad mapping like you suggested, saved it, exited the app, restarted, dragged impact to a new track, loaded my new template first, and some kits don't use my maps, they just use their own, starting from B1 instead of C1... is there a fix for this?

[@Nivenization]

Thank you.

[@quantaaudio]

No problem, thanks for watching.

[@wilsmith9225]

I've had Studio One for several years but used it for mixing my live group. But like so many groups, egos got in the way so I disbanded the group. (Disbanded - that's funny) anyway, I wrote the originals so I've been delving into making my own music in Studio One and this video was very helpful but just shows that there is a serious learning curve. So I have 2 questions (for now). 1 I have the Komplete VST package but I like the drums in IMPACT - you mentioned how to select the pads to correspond to the midi pads, but is there a way to create your own custom IMPACT Kit using drum sounds from different IMPACT drums presets? Example: I like the Bass drum and snare on the 60s a GoGo preset the Shaker On Chiller's Joint the Crash on Balkan Lines etc . Can I create my own custom drum kit all on one IMPACT pad using sounds from different ones. 2 I also learned that as I am laying down midi instruments, my computer has trouble processing it so it skips, jumps and digitizes. Very annoying when trying to create music. Studio One is the only thing open and this computer is dedicated to just this one purpose so there is plenty of memory. It runs Windows 10 with 12GB of Ram with a AMD A10-8750 Radeon R7, 12 Compute Cores 4C+8G 3.60 GHz Processor (whatever all that means) How can I resolve this issue? I believe I know once it's done I can render it as sound wave versus digi, but until then, can it be stopped?

[@quantaaudio]

Hello, Wil. I just whipped up a video on how to go about saving the presets in Impact. You can find that, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m6eVqpmdpNd1o5Y I'll have to get right back with you on the other issue...

[@ashb9254]

Thanks a ton

[@quantaaudio]

No problem, thanks for watching.

[@SuperCycleBear]

Great series of tutorials. Very accessible thank you! One thing I noticed I am unable to do is when recording a loop, at the end of the loop, your example doesn't overwrite when it returns to the beginning of the loop (it just plays back what you recorded). Is there an option I need to select to enable this feature of loops recording?

[@SuperCycleBear]

I found the relevant switch in the Record Mode panel (Alt-Shift-r) and chose the Record Mix option instead of the Record Take option.

[@quantaaudio]

Yeah, sorry for my delayed response. I do actually have a whole tutorial on the different recording methods in the record panel, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZykhn2fZ794obc

[@SuperCycleBear]

No worries. Your work is much appreciated!

[@pbenson56fran]

Have you ever uploaded music into Audio Box from Finale? I create music by using Finale because I do not play well enough .

[@quantaaudio]

No, I don't actually own Finale... I'd like to get into composing eventually, however. I'd probably roll with Notion once I do as this is by Presonus and will integrate tightly with Studio One! Thanks for watching!

[@pbenson56fran]

@@quantaaudio Yes, I am following everything you put out on KZbin then going into Studio One for some understanding. I am at the beginner stage of Studio One, but I know from a Finale video importing can be done into Audio Box. I will dig and dig til I get an answer. Thank you so very much for taking the time to answer me Quanta. Smile

[@dlmusicproduction3132]

I'm wanting to use a Roland JUNO-DS into the PreSonus [STUDIO 24c] box. A couple of issues. 1. I have the PreSonus going to a USB port on my computer. When I hook this up, the sound for my computer [anything, KZbin, etc] goes away. My computer is running "Realtek HC Audio", so not sure if that is going to be an issue. But no sound plays until I unhook the PreSonus from the USB port. 2. I have the left and right out channels from the Roland hooked into the front 1 and 2 of the PreSonus. It is the same issue. No sound. Someone at a music store told me to run my computer sound system directly into the PreSonus headphone, and I did get sound [not how I want to do it]. However, I'm not sure which selection to use in order to get PreSonus to identify that I'm wanting to use the Roland in a track. For these, is there any other videos which would help? The only thing I've found on "setting up an external keyboard" is for Midi keyboards. Thank you. I hope someone can help me out.

[@dlmusicproduction3132]

@@EtruscoUnico On the front of the PreSonus unit itself, it will. I don't get any action showing on the actual software screen, nor do I know exactly how to make it recognize the Roland. But I'm still not understanding how just hooking up the USB to my computer it makes it where I cannot hear youtube. I'd need this in order to work through videos like this one as I work with my PreSonus. As for separate monitor speakers, do they attach to the "Main Out" on the back of the PreSonus box? Thank you VERY much for the reply. I'm very new to this DAW and appreciate the help. :-)

[@dlmusicproduction3132]

@@EtruscoUnico Thanks for the assistance. :-)

[@martinmorris5948]

How are you playing the bass parts and keyboards..I see how you add them but not how to play them.

[@quantaaudio]

With my MIDI keyboard controller.

[@parkermcmillan6526]

I’ve created an instrument track and when I create another one, everything I record on it appears on the first instrument track as well. How do I record tracks independently?

[@quantaaudio]

You need to be sure that only the track that you want to record on is armed for recording (the red circle button). You may want to check out this tutorial I did on this topic, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p360omx5hbyNmqs

[@otisnokutendajacob3738]

cool man but put up a link on how to use it offline because I don't know how I'm only 14

[@johne1599]

I'm a complete newbie to Studio One, so, this is very helpful. Thank you! How are you playing the piano you recorded in mins. 16-18? I'm guessing a Midi keyboard controller? Since I don't have a Midi controller, yet, I'm wondering if I can record my electric guitar and change it to different instrument sounds within Studio One 4.1 Professional?

[@quantaaudio]

Glad the video was helpful, John. Yes, I am using a MIDI controller to lay down those parts in the video. I've not tried converting audio to MIDI - if I'm understanding what you're asking - but I think that it is possible. I would check this page out: answers.presonus.com/12107/audio-to-midi-feature You can also draw MIDI notes in until you get your controller, or, you can use your QWERTY keyboard to record parts, as well. I show how to access this feature, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eqfHiqqoed6Sq9E

[@johne1599]

@@quantaaudio Thanks for the info! That 2nd link did indeed bring in the computer's keyboard. Thanks for taking me deeper in Studio One! I have a Roland A-49 MIDI Keyboard Controller coming in a few days. I'll have to learn how to map that, too. So much to learn.

[@xXAaron102Xx]

Would I be able to use an actual guitar to record parts with?? Does this software have different amps and stuff like logic???

[@quantaaudio]

Yes, you can record any instrument into Studio One as long as you've got a mic and an audio interface. Studio One comes with an effect device called 'AmpireXT' which simulates various amps, etc.

[@jrasche]

This was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you! Do you have any tips on creating changes, for example if you were to use the beginning as a. Erase, how would you effectively go into a chorus?

[@gregwilliams2764]

Where can I get st know mixes to practice with

[@quantaaudio]

If you click on "Demos and Tutorials" on the start page, you should see some songs that you can open up and practice with. If you don't see anything there, then you should look at the top of S1 and click on "Studio One/Studio One Installation..." and then check the box for "Studio One Demos and Tutorials" and install that. Keep in mind that this is only available for the Artist and Professional versions of S1.

[@johne1599]

How long is realistic to learn enough to do good final mixes on a 4-5 piece small combo with 3-voices? 6 months to a year? I realize that's very subjective and also recognize there's a ton to learn. I'm retired, so I can dedicate 5-10 productive hours a day to this. I'm running the latest Studio One 4.1 Professional.

[@quantaaudio]

For songs with a limited number of tracks as you've described, you can certainly get good mixes in 6 months, or so. The most important thing is to get clean, solid recordings of your performances and this will make the mix process much, much easier.

[@johne1599]

@@quantaaudio Thanks again!