PRESONUS SPHERE | Should You Join? Who's It For? Is It Worth It?

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[@michaeltablet8577]

Thank you very much! I was undecided about Sphere but this video was a great help. Gonna sign up immediately!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MrPab1lb]

Hi Uncle Dave, I've been a Sphere member for about 6 months, previously just had Artist, and I am so happy that I've signed up. The collaboration workspace is FANTASTIC, especially during this lock down period of our lives. I've formed a band of musos from all over Australia and it has been an amazing way of making music and friends. My only negative comment is that there is almost too much choice...it's bewildering. I could spend the rest of my life exploring and using this stuff. I'm stoked 😃

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

I have not tried the "collaboration stuff" yet but it seems pretty amazing! I am happy to hear that you found it useful durring this cray times in all of our lives!

[@tristanishtar8906]

Great job as usual Dave. Thank you!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Very welcome

[@gcroteau7226]

Thank you so much Dave, for your excellent explanations. I always greatly appreciate your tutorials on Studio One. You are a great teacher. Best regards

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

You're very welcome!

[@tourmgt]

BEST TUTORIAL I'VE SEEN about Sphere keep doin what you do God Bless don't stop Believin'

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Hey, Thanks Billy!

[@Thunderbass1]

I have it and it works for me. My brother lives in another state and we really dig the Workspace tab.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Very cool!

[@jamminjay317]

Hi Dave, I purchase STUDIO ONE PRO January 2011. Verison 1.1. My first DAW and My only DAW upgraded all the versions now using 5.5 on the computer. I recorded in Analog before this purchase. Thanks for sharing this information. I will have to check it out. Thanks again.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

You're very welcome

[@toploadtele]

I started Sphere several months ago and could not be happier...

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

I think it's a pretty amazing deal

[@royswire8797]

great information I promised my girl friend I would start finishing the songs I wrote and get them recorded I have had studio one for a couple of years now. your video really inspired me to get back to work . get singing recording I love it so why not :)

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

That is awesome!

[@pheldonmajors2999]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

You are so welcome!

[@malcolmgregoire1019]

I bought a Presonus 24c interface which came with the Artist version but wanted more. So I didn't realize when I signed up for Sphere I would get the Professional Version. I got a 20% discount on the first year membership. I love it and have yet to use all the features.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

NICE!

[@BrentIraEnman]

Love SPHERE and the studio One subscription model works for me. I hope to see you up on the contributor page Dave, you're becoming one of my go tos for all things mixing/plugins and Studio One!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Welcome aboard!

[@rajivmodha3693]

Excellent presentation. A couple of basic questions: [1] We can work offline, right? [2] 3rd party plug-ins on our PC, these are available as before, right?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

yes, of course!

[@georgemateos]

Hey Uncle Dave i really want your name to be in Sphere, 100 hundred support it. Bless you Dave!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Let the folks at Presonus know!

[@kadiummusic]

I've been a Sphere user for a year now and I love it! There is so much value in this poduct for about £4 a week that it's a no-brainer! I love Studio One on it's own but the mastering section, notation, collaboration, cloud services, all the plugins that Presonus create, free updates and even more. Compare that with Pro Tools (which I abandoned after 20 years because I felt I was getting ripped off) and it blows it away. In my opinion it's in a league of it's own because of the quality and how much it costs. Superb!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thanks for watching!

[@Yosser70]

I’ve not long got a SQ and started using Studio Artist, and love it. This subscription seems a no brainier to me, as someone relatively new to this, it gives me everything I’d need in one place. It’ll all work together without going hunting for free or cheap plug-in’s (that more often than not free). Also, most tutorials I’ve seen seem to be based on the full program, so having it to work along makes sense. Another thing is, I was looking for good guitar virtual instruments and the cost of them is at least the same as a year’s subscription to Sphere, that comes with a few guitars!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

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[@G7sus4chord]

I'm just a voice actor who enjoys editing his own tracks. I wouldn't need Presonus Sphere for that reason. I thoroughly enjoyed this video as with all Dave's videos, however, as it allows me to stay on top of the audio engineering world. Well done again!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thank you Kevin!

[@jfn467]

Just sign up, you get A LOT for the money, it's really crazy good, all the modules for the Fat Channel and the bunch of new Mix FX modules are worth it alone imho, amazing sounding stuff!!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

I think for the money, you cant beat the Sphere deal

[@KeikoFXDesigns]

I am renting the Presonus Sphere 6. Will be really awesome! Its got all the plugins that I will need to build trailers and work on my own music. Will take some time to learn which I don't mind at all.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Have fun!

[@MethaneSeas]

Dave, I've found a number of your educational resources to be very valuable since I entered the Studio One realm back with version 2. A question for you with regard to this latest iteration - in all this time I've acquired many plugins and virtual instruments ranging from GForce's M-Tron Pro mellotron emulation to the Waves Abbey Road and Eddie Kramer plugins - and many more. How seamlessly will these play with this new configuration of Studio One? I'm currently on 4 Professional and (like earlier versions) these plugins are easily installed and immediately accessible within the DAW - is it still just as simple? Do you download 5 into a folder structure similar to 4 and earlier? Thanks in advance for any input!

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

If you are happy with version 4 and all your plugins are working then why upgrade? Is there a real reason for it? You should not have any issues with version 5 but I can't guaranty that. When version 5 first came out it was a nightmare for many 3rd party plugins and I did a 3 video series on that topic. Now, most of those issues have been resolved but unless you really need to upgrade, I would stick with what you have that is working.

[@MethaneSeas]

@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy As always, I thank you for the honesty and perspective. Now we wait and see what happens with the Fender development :-) Cheers!

[@Mrphilharmonic]

Can you add Arturia keyboard sounds (I own a package I haven't dowloaded yet) with Studio One or Notion?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

I am really not sure. I recommend that you go to the Presonus user forum and post your question there. I am sure someone there can help. Thanks!

[@Marthins1]

Good video! Thanks. If I subscribe to sphere, do I have to be constantly connected to the network? I don't like to depend on the net connection to use a DAW. But it never becomes yours, it seems that you are not buying, you rent, is that right? If you cancel the subscription, for example, after a year, do you have anything left?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

That is correct. You stop paying, you loose access

[@Mrphilharmonic]

Is it easy to add further sounds libraries to Notion 6 (West Coast, etc)?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

I am really not sure. I recommend that you go to the Presonus user forum and post your question there. I am sure someone there can help. Thanks!

[@nothingmemorable486]

I love studio one, I started with Artist 4 when I bought an interface and upgraded to 4 & 5 pro mainly for the extra stuff that works with the SQ. I am in no way an expert with a super lot to learn. Sphere does not work for me and I wont be joining. I like to keep my plugins to a minimum but since sphere I have decided to buy new VST's etc from third parties just incase presonus make S1 subscription only..... S1 5 has enough to keep me busy for years anyway so I aint going anywhere soon. I am certainly feeling the love with 5.5... Nice work Presonus

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Makes sense. Sphere is not for everyone but its good that you have a choice

[@trv503]

Uncle Dave, I have gone back and forth on joining PresonusSphere. After watching your video, I will join. Like you, I've been a Studio One user since version 1.2 or 1.3.....right before the video player was added. Hopefully, you will be a part of the Masterclass crew along with the others. I'll see you there!!! I produce, mostly making beats between Studio One and FL Studio. Now for that PC video card..........

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Its really a heck of a deal for what they are providing!

[@trv503]

@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Yes it is!!! Monthly is my way to go.

[@hjorte.]

Doesn't the update prize of $199 typically go on sale at some point? And if so, what is the sale price typically? I'm new to Studio One and kindly ask to know :)

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

You need to check the Presonus site for that

[@geddydawg]

The idea of having access to everything is a nice idea, but not wanting to have the pc I use for tracking, mixing, editing, mastering, etc, online. Keeping offline saves from accidental viruses coming in

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

ok, then makes sense

[@KayoMonei]

I just record into studio one 5 artist and have a couple of plug ins I work with mainly auto tune when I need it other than that I don’t use too many features in presonus I’m going to try to learn to mix but going to leave that to somebody who knows what they’re doing but do you think it’s worth it for me?🤔

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

In that case, no probably not. If you need training I can help you as well :)

[@danieleliud2433]

Can you install 3rd party plugins with Presonus Sphere on the monthly subscription?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

yes

[@tristanishtar8906]

What happens to the plugins and VSTs on songs you've recorded/mixed if you don't renew? Do those sounds and effects stay in your finished product, or do they disappear?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

You know? That is a heck of a question! I dont know and have not though of that. Maybe someone here from Presonus can answer that question

[@robertnightingale3213]

They won't work if your license expires. You would need to mix everything down beforehand. That seems to be the number one complaint about subscription services like East West Sounds and others. Still, as I said, as long as you mix down before you cancel it looks like a great deal. @@HomeRecordingMadeEasy

[@tristanishtar8906]

Thank you. Good to know

[@accentontheoff]

Hi. The prices next to the plugins. Are they for stand-alone one-off purchases designed to work with one of the non-Sphere versions of the DAW? Perhaps to go with Studio One Professional? Could that be way to go for those who still don’t want subscriptions. Thanks for the great overview btw.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

yes, you can purchase plugins to use without a sphere subscription

[@accentontheoff]

@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy Only if you have Studio One Professional I presume?

[@aishine8184]

Question I just can't update my daw to 6. I gotta actually purchase it after I purchased studio one 5 pro???

[@JayHartMusic]

hey, is there a way to send sessions in studio one to other producers, engineers who have studio one and the full session opens up instead of a stem/wave file?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

yes, there is.

[@JayHartMusic]

@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy thanks, how do I do that? I can't seem to do it!

[@mikereynoldsguitar502]

i have artist and its very good but its just basic and you cant really do a real project in it hell you cant even pan or use 3rd party vsts so im looking to get the pro version but then i started looking at this as an alternative. I dont know how good the internal vsts are i like to use real drum sounds organs and pianos signing up for sphere and using all the resources sounds good on paper but in reality is it that good an option? i was gonna get the pro version plus addictive drums & keys but im looking into this now

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thanks for watching

[@Newmusicreview]

I like S1 but at the moment a subs setup isn't for me...Id have loads of stuff that Im not interested in using,...

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Makes sense. If you are not going to use a lot of the free things that are included then Sphere is not for you

[@robertnightingale3213]

Uncle Dave I do like your style. Sphere looks like like a whole lotta fun for 15 bucks a month. I'm cancelling Amazon Prime and spending that money on Sphere. "It's a no-brainer" as you like to say. Great help. Thanks.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Hey that's great enjoy all the stuff in the Sphere

[@aishine8184]

Question I just can't update my daw to 6. I gotta actually purchase it after I purchased studio one 5 pro???

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

No, that is not true. Contact Presonus tech support. As a Sphere member, you get the updates for FREE

[@aishine8184]

@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy ok. But if I don't want to use sphere I can't use version 6.??? I have 5.5 pro which I been using pro since it started now that 6 is out I can't use 6 with out sphere ? Or I gotta buy the daw all over again???

[@kairophilos]

@@aishine8184 No need to buy the software all over again. Presonus calls it an update. As in? An earlier Pro version updates to the new pro version. To get the new pro version is slightly over $100 if you buy it from Best Service instead of directly from Presonus.

[@lamayciahackett3635]

Cost just as much as hamburger and fries, you get so much and i love it

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thanks!

[@Post-Alone]

Mate you sold me! Presonus would be lucky to have you 👌

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

LOL. Thanks! Someone should tell Presonus that. I am the only one that promotes them extensively on KZbin and is NOT on their payroll. Honestly, I am going tired of not being treated all that well by them and I am considering moving on to another DAW so stay tuned.

[@Post-Alone]

I'll spread the love for you mate 👌👌 you've helped me alot!!

[@jinaoh-bonaparte3009]

I'm a sphere member...i do it all

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Fantastic!!

[@jinaoh-bonaparte3009]

@@HomeRecordingMadeEasy thanks, could you teach us how to master on studio one?

[@JeffSmith-pj7rm]

I signed up for a month. Figure why not

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Its a great deal for the money!

[@pctshooter]

Say PreSonus folds. Would they give all of the Sphere users access, or would everyone be SOL?

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

I have no idea. If you are that worried about something like that then just buy you software out right and dont worry about the subscription

[@kittyhooch1]

Presonus was founded in 1995. They started with hardware. They were bought by Fender in 2021. Cakewalk was founded I believe in the 80s. They were very popular and bought by Gibson a while back. Gibson ran it into the ground in short order. That means newer versions of your operating system may break it. A few years later it was bought by another company who began releasing free updates. My friend and I were Cakewalk users. He dabbled in Studio One and I looked and decided the innovation and efficiency was worth it, then discovered Sphere. Given the extras I'm getting more for far less money than free and this DAW is converting users from other systems including Protools. No matter how you buy software a company going out of business is a potential disaster. Presonus seems strong and amazing.

[@rui5421]

The biggest thing is, I buy less because of having studio one sphere, and plugins alliance. I almost always end up using tools from them and end up feeling GAS for new software less and less. I’ve rediscovered how powerful studio one’s internal tools are.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Good point!

[@atashbeats8055]

I'm not a fan of sub. model, but it's Presonus, and they are worth it to support.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

For the money, you really can't beat their deal

[@GaryR55]

I just watched the Presonus video describing the Sphere service/subscription, etc. and by the time I was halfway through it, my eyes glazed over and I laughed out loud! It's like being indoctrinated into the Borg or something! I'm just a 70-year old retiree who has been making MIDI music since the 1990s and I just want to create jazz, on my own (I'm an introvert), not for money, but for the sheer joy of making music. So 99% of what is included in Sphere is overwhelmingly unnecessary to me. I really hate subscription-based software, but I thought "maybe" Sphere might be a painless way to have access to the full Studio One application. I don't NEED that, but it might be nice. At this point, though, I'm thinking that simply buying Studio One Artist edition, which was my original idea, would be better. The price is affordable and, once I've bought it, that's it. I like that. I like keeping my life as simple as possible.

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

Thanks for watching

[@Post-Alone]

You wouldnt download all this sphere content at once would you? seem like all these things would take up alot of space

[@HomeRecordingMadeEasy]

only download what you need unless you have a massive hard drive