PreSonus Studio One Version 5 DAW Software Overview

[@sweetwater]

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[@haroldmcfarlane4160]

This the one with the chords note display

[@haroldmcfarlane4160]

Yeah, like dial in?!!. Thanks

[@TerenceKearns]

I'm soooo glad to hear that Sphere is NOT a replacement. That is a relief!

[@AngelAngelesIII]

Ever since I've had Studio One I never looked back. Everything I needed for a DAW and my workflow is here (except for surround sound which is a bummer).

[@lilkeeffff]

What do you mean about surround sound it isn’t good , I’m a beginner please explain??

[@wendellwhite5797]

@Home Studio Trainer Actually you can create it, but it is not the same as the real one. I have been doing surround sound since the '70S.

[@ignaciolopezmallmann]

@@wendellwhite5797 But is still good that surroun sound you create?

[@mejustbeingme1207]

What does the surround sound do? Is it more louder

[@wendellwhite5797]

@@mejustbeingme1207 I just wraps the sound like in real life.

[@comment.highlighted]

I can’t wait to try version 5! I fell in love with Studio One from the very start. I thought the interface was a lot friendlier than Cubase, Sonar, and Ableton. I feel like I can get things done more efficiently in Studio One 🙂

[@sandel7937]

Same 🙏

[@adithyasatheesh127]

All i wanted was some biscuits and studio one gave me a bakery.

[@mejustbeingme1207]

Lol

[@michaeltrenier]

Bro 🤣🤣🤣yessir

[@omarsharif927]

Using it live is what im was looking for no need for ableton now.

[@dwill2583]

Had S1-4 but waited till the last few days before the demo expired to find out how great a DAW PreSonus was! Instantly upgraded to 1-5 and Melodyne. So Far loving how smooth the transition from FL Studio, GarageBand, and Logic Pro was into S1-5 and found that recently created projects transferred just as easily. Lovely looking and easy to use working space with quick and very efficient tools compared to what previously named DAWs had to offer for me.

[@fransteeno]

Studio One is amazing! I can't keep up with it all, but it keeps things real interesting. Also the tutorials out their cater to many niches of music recording.

[@flossondatrack8861]

Studio One has been at the top Tier of DAWS for years now.

[@PhysicsViolator]

You mean, the top leader lol

[@thedonnjulio]

@@PhysicsViolator it's still missing a lot before it could even be considered that...

[@PhysicsViolator]

@@thedonnjulio besides a better native plugin I don't see any flaws.. I've been using logic/cubase/FL studio for 10 years and I diched them all and moved to S1 and never looked back ever since, and there is a reason why lol

[@stevejobs7989]

@@PhysicsViolator why? (I use FL)

[@fecklessmovies]

hummus shotgun tell us why... I’ve been using Cubase 20 years and logic before that but considering a change because Cubase seems to be losing the plot. I’m scared of having to learn a new software though... could take a long time to learn where all the features are

[@andesneko]

GOOD GOD. Finally. I mean, DUDE. I knew they were releasing 5 any time soon so I held. I am glad I did.

[@AngelAngelesIII]

If you actually purchased the discounted version 4 this past month, you are eligible for a free upgrade to version 5. I have friends get the version 4 only to have free update to V5 immediately. That's having a discount on the get go.

[@andesneko]

Angel Angeles III Yes, but that's only one month of a grace period, and they have been discounting 4 since the start of the year. I own 3, and 4 wasn't a worthy upgrade when it came out, and it got great by 4.5 or .6, can't remember, but then it had been 2 years, so I had to wait for 5 👌

[@TheCarpenter357k]

Hooray! Cant wait to use this with newly purchased StudioLive 32s 3 series digital mixer ..

[@Humanleague002]

Be careful. I have a 32S and ever since I upgraded to StudioOne V5 it no longer works to control daw. So far, I haven't heard of any fixes.

[@richiefamus8778]

Dennis Gilman I came across someone saying that on a forum. The answer was to go back and select studio one 5 on the UCNET. Person said that it worked. Hope this helps.

[@Humanleague002]

@@richiefamus8778 Thanks Richie. That worked. It's a little different now as once you launch Studio One 5, you then have to find it on the 32S UCNET. before it did it automatically. (not a deal breaker once you know to check). I like the StudioOne remote feature on my notebook as it allows me to start/stop and record in drum room instead of leaving an extra 60 seconds of time to get in drum room from my control room. I also upgraded 32S firmware. One thing I've never understood though is how much I prefer recording from board using Capture 3. The drums just seem to sound better. The fat channel plug ins (although limited in Capture) work great. I can take the same tracks and use the same gate settings on drums and get better results in Capture StudioOne v4.5 or 5. .

[@Melvyn53]

The Show Page is a game changer and catapults STOv5 to the top of the DAW list.

[@Arlo4511]

Great! I just purchased Studio One 4.6 Professional last week from Sweetwater and they release 5 this week. Someone from Sweetwater could have informed me of the release of 5 and saved me some money.

[@clayxaviermusic]

I would reach out, they might give you a good discount, Sweetwater is usually really good about stuff like that

[@davidnika446]

They MIGHT give you the upgrade. Definitely reach out to them. Presonus has given upgrades in the past, for users who bought Studio One just before a new version rollout. Not promising, but definitely worth asking.

[@RKDriver]

If you purchased Version 4 in the last 90 days, it's a free upgrade to 5.

[@5viataslau]

Best DAW in the world!

[@nwcic]

Great Video on PS1-5. Excellent details and quick dive. Considering swithing from the long-time DAW I have been using, as this has a featureset that I need two DAWs to get. Nice.

[@bearpitrock]

Same here

[@joldschool64]

I used Mixbus to me it is the best sounding Daw and yes I have all the other Daws

[@michaeltrenier]

Just ordered my copy along with a faderport 😎 great video per usual Mitch you’re my hero 🙌🏾

[@DarkPa1adin]

i'm blown away by its complexity, I am an absolute noob. I could learn cubase intuitively, I could learn logic pro x after a week...

[@roblepper8418]

Studio One is really nice when you have a Faderport. I own the FP8 with the free Studio One 3 Artist. I fell in love with DAW and their equipment. I'm going to upgrade to 5 Artist soon. I'm glad they finally added the 3rd party plugins.

[@TerenceKearns]

You know I have the pro version of S1, but I am pleased to hear that S1 Artist 5 will have support for 3rd party plugins. I've always thought holding that back was really dumb and it prevented me from recomending S1 to new users who weren't ready to commit to pro. Now I'll be able to whole-heartedly recommend S1 Artist for n00bs.

[@FishPlinko]

If studio one had warping modes like ableton, I think I’d be set

[@chrisdunnettmusic]

Great breakdown as always Mitch. Much appreciated!

[@leolambspring355]

I love Sweatwater

[@farhanhosseini3881]

I still fall in love with reaper 6.

[@PhysicsViolator]

Tried it, it was terrible, the native plugins suck and are almost un usable and not user friendly in terms of gui.

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

@@PhysicsViolator some of the worst plugins I've ever used. If you use 3rd party plugins, maybe...

[@randyburleson]

When will studio One be optimized for the Mac M1 Apple Silicon?

[@PhysicsViolator]

I want presonus to make a crazy modular native synth for sound designers/engineers

[@PikeBishop1]

Reason Rack Plugin is for you.

[@fredflange1864]

Awesome! - (Oh well, so much for on-off volume and the station selector...)

[@unstopology]

Great info. 5 mins in, my brain exploded.

[@TheCarpenter357k]

Would love better integration with Native instruments controllers

[@jonahpez6020]

Same here

[@lamarasamuel]

Saaaaame 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@jules___]

Everybody gangsta until Presonus released Studio *TWO*

[@nathanreddent2427]

yup,Im switching from cubase right now.

[@FlatTire]

I’m just going to Cubase from S1 😂

[@thewest6128]

I find the plugin gui refresh looks better then the daw itself

[@kvessel284]

This sounds really cool. I have a few software programs that come with my Scarlett 3rd Gen, but I haven't downloaded them yet. I'm definitely planning to download the free Studio 1 Version 5. Do I need to purchase the "vocal rider" plug in separately? I am a 1st time beginner to this home studio stuff.

[@melvinch]

When will Studio One become a Protools alternative for working with video ?

[@hanashlo4956]

Nice review. Thank you Sweetwater.

[@CortezExperience]

Yaaas!! Studio One killing 🙌🙌

[@robertw1871]

Never paid much attention to it, but I’m seeing a ProTools killer right now…

Nice! Does is goes to 11?

[@accentontheoff]

So will they discontinue Professional for Sphere. Does it get updates and for how long. That’s my real worry. Once a company grow subscription they rarely come back.

[@TavaresProject]

sphere... An alternative.... Yes I hope it is... I think they learned from avid trying to force people to go to a subscription

[@musician1971a]

They also saw it drove people away from PT, so no, that's not gonna happen.

[@TavaresProject]

@@musician1971a yes exactly

[@deans.4705]

i'd like to see a successful test of a cymbal choke in Superior Drummer 3 actually working before I pull the trigger on the purchase.

[@buckhammock7110]

Any testing on Studio One 5 Pro running on an iMac with m1 chip

[@garyleeheard3434]

Does it have alot of sounds and loops already in it ?..

[@fecklessmovies]

Does the budget ‘artist’ version have those side chain capabilities?

[@bangoe]

I still can't figure out how to turn my speakers on!!!

[@robertshamansky1912]

Looks awesome!

[@stefanschwarz1232]

Could I use the TASCAM Model 16 with this software?

[@sweetwater]

Hello, Stefan! As long as your computer is compatible with Studio One 5 and the Tascam Model 16, they will work together. Thanks for the interest! Kevin Spunde, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1732, [e-mail]

[@orthodoxmusical6745]

Split stereo track to mono?

[@CORNERSTOW]

magnificent updates......

[@ArdianMusicOfficial]

Wahhh kerenn banget

[@benjhoppe]

On the show page, can you switch between songs on the set list using midi? And also click play with midi? (Similar time ableton). Love how this has the optional function of just stopping the track(s) at the end of each song

[@sweetwater]

Hi, Ben. Great question! You can assign MIDI macros in Studio One v5 to just about anything: Start, stop, move to the next song, move to a specific song, etc. can all be mapped to a controller. If you have any other questions, feel free to reach out. Thanks! Jason Filloramo, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1281, [e-mail]

[@Humanleague002]

I bought a Presonus StudioLive 32S mixer and since I upgraded to StudioOne V5, it no longer works with the software. No info available as to why. Any hints? Nothing on line or at Presonus Q and A. or fixes.

[@WhySoBroke]

Does Sweetware offer EDU/Academic discount for Presonus Sphere?

[@donnas8408]

Studio one pro does this work on Monterey? Do all plugins work on Mac with intel chip? Pro tools user tired of expensive subscription pro tools trying to decide logic vs studio one pro. Any thoughts? Thanks

[@gojira0405]

does it work on windows 10?

[@m.p.3839]

Those it have more feature then ACID?

[@engician7620]

Can we use 3rd party plugin with the artist version ?

[@singingfedexmanjoshcampbel1614]

Only if you purchase the extension pack for $99 better off upgrading completely to professional for $299

[@cesargonzalezbueno3359]

I want this DAW. Is it possible to mix and master a song using Studio One 5 Artist? I have my instruments plugins and my favorites mixing/mustering plugins. So I'll just need a DAW.

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Cesar! You can absolutely master within Studio One 5. In fact, there's a completely separate section of the interface where you can do so right from the project window. I've been using it for years personally, and it's extremely helpful. Thanks again for reaching out! Corey Elliott, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1242, [e-mail]

[@mikecoughlin4128]

Does v5 apply to Prime at all or are all enhancements in paid versions?

[@TheSunMoon]

There's a 30% off right now.. maybe time to upgrade from Artist 4 to Artist 5. Lol. Finally has VST.

[@rafaelorsi4423]

Hello. I'm using Protools 8 LE (I know i$ old) Would I be able to use on PreSonus Studio One 5 Artist the plugins that I have in protools? Per example : DB33, EXPAND2, VACUUM? Thank you.

[@MitchMichelleOfficial]

This isn't a knock on sweetwater, or your video mitch...but OMG is presonus actually using cubase as a checklist for what they're adding?? next version will have dual track EQ views...i promise.

[@DJAsHaN]

Sure.. Copy from Cubase..🤣

[@CortezExperience]

🤣🤣🤣

[@DJAsHaN]

😂🤣😜🤭

[@MitchMichelleOfficial]

@@CortezExperience ​ @DJ AsHaN ​you guys do realize studio one is authored by ex-cubase guys, right?

[@KRS_5150]

BUT are you reviewing ARTIST or PROFESSIONAL version??????

[@VogelKlein]

Is studio one artist 5 missing something, whats the diffrence with pro edition?

[@generalvdo5910]

Perform V can record? Can live stream on facebook? Thanks

[@mejustbeingme1207]

Hello all i dont have sound on my DAW .. It was there yeaterday when i was testing it out today no sound

[@fearbabyriffs]

How do you make playback during a live show redundant in case Studio One crashes?

[@darkestfearspodcast]

For all the time I have had Studio One it has never crashed lol.

[@stickzmusic_3131]

Would love to get my church to move from ableton to studio one 5 for live backing tracks and click

[@metzelabrecords7929]

Can I use Studio One 5 Pro in Windows 8.1? Thanks!

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Metzelab Records. Thanks for reaching out. The current version of Studio One Pro 5 will not work in windows 8. It does require that you be on windows 10 or higher. If there is anything else we can help with, please let us know. Thanks, Grant Embury, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1647, [e-mail]

[@kathleenwallace245]

Am I the only one who has sore eyes & feel dizzy looking at all those colours, even worse in the waveform editors it's blinding?

[@uptownphotography]

Will the version 5 Pro software save the automation in the saved scenes (especially dynamic automation on different channels) that can be recalled later? Thanks a great video. Phil

[@sweetwater]

Hi, thanks for the interest! As far as I'm aware, automation is not stored when saving scenes in Studio One. I'll check with my contacts at PreSonus just in case there's something I'm missing, and I'll circle back here as soon as I hear back from them. Feel free to contact me directly if there's anything else I can help with in the meantime! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1620, [e-mail]

[@sweetwater]

Hi there, thanks again for the interest! I just heard back from my PreSonus representative here at Sweetwater. He confirmed for me that automation is NOT stored when saving scenes in Studio One. Feel free to contact me directly with any further questions! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1620, [e-mail]

[@ganapathimandarthi7116]

Please make a video regarding "Live Playing" With Studio one using Show Page - setting it up like Main Stage!! Please ... Please..(I want to use it only for live playing and "NOTHING ELSE"...) PLEASE PLEASE ANYBODY HELP ME...

[@KozmykJ]

Sphere Expert Chat ? Can't find it ... Give us a clue

[@emreon3160]

How does this compare with Apple logic pro?

[@levijessegonzalez3629]

I would say neck to neck. I used logic for a while but this is interesting

[@nimblefred2932]

Still no EUCON support?

[@georgezorbas6422]

Do the plugins of Studio One 5 have oversampling???Also can studio one 5 use all the cores of PC's cpu...???I hope so because it is super important!!!!!!

[@georgezorbas6422]

@bluesovietmoose When I am doing export and I am watcing the cores of my cpu, I can see that out of 16 cores, only one is working! the same is happening when I am mixing!!So I don't think that SO can use all the cores!!

[@ariahrendt6166]

Yes Studio One uses all cores that are provided by the system. There are no limits. And Studio One is doing this since the beginning.

[@DanTheHuman_]

Hiya I’m looking into getting this DAW I have a question I hope you can help me, I have an Electric drum kit can I use this with this daw? To create drum covers and make my own beats. Thanks

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Daniel. Thanks so much for your interest. This DAW does have the capability. But it does depend on the drumset you have. Which drums do you have? Thanks again. Jason Thiele, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1391, [e-mail]

[@johnpower2018]

My wife is a professional ballroom dancer and there are times she needs a song edited by taking certain sections out and joining the remaining sections together to get the song shortened. I also usually have to fade out the song at the end. I use Adobe Audition to do this currently but I need to get a DAW for my own music that I record using a Zoom R16 multitrack recorder. Will I be able to do those editing functions with this software? Also can I take a 1 measure percussion track I have created and make is as many measures as I need for the music I am playing? I have to think yes and way way more but I need confirmation before I buy. By the way, do you think I should start with Artist? Thanks.

[@sweetwater]

Hey, John. Thanks for reaching out, and great questions! You can crossfade, cut and edit your tracks just like you mentioned with Studio One (and plenty more). You can take a measure of audio and copy and loop it easily, as well. I would recommend purchasing the professional version so that you can import and export your audio files in both mp3 and wav formats. If you need anything else, let me know! Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1793, [e-mail]

[@djsomerset]

I'm using Artist 4 now and I was disappointed that the IOS remote wouldn't work with it. Will the app work with Artist 5? Or do I have to spend a lot more just to use an app?

[@singingfedexmanjoshcampbel1614]

The remote works in the artist version if you buy the third party pluggin for $99. Allows you to use any 3rd party vsts and the SO remote.

[@davejohnsonmusic]

Thanks... just as I upgraded to Pro Tools 2020. Smh

[@CortezExperience]

🤣🤣

[@zazoomatt]

My Wife has tried to keep up with all MY Requests, but the Demands are Crushing HER as the Simple sound Track I Started With is just not enjoyable anymore calling for a divorce .

[@dainipeagram4837]

Is there a Studio One Prime version available? Or is that discontinued?

[@musician1971a]

There will be, it just takes a bit more time. Just check back regularly :)

[@nicebluejay]

retrospective record?

[@hazybrain7]

I believe it's always had this, you just need to enable it. Not as sophisticated as Cubase no doubt but still a cool feature..

[@osmancolak]

@@hazybrain7 still don't have for midi

[@Paradroidx]

no loop mode tho LOL. Or Dockable transport barr.. bummer

[@BlackMetalSchecter]

Is the $99 artist version decent?

[@sandel7937]

All you'll need

[@noreaction1]

What software does sphere offer that I don’t already have with studio one 5 professional or notion 6

[@DaveMcCall]

It sounds like your software has the bases pretty well covered, software-wise. But Sphere isn't just software. It's that plus some cloud sharing/collaboration/storage integration, samples/sounds packs added monthly, the support chat stuff, and version updates as they're released. I appreciate how they're committing to offering the software both ways, so people that don't care about the extra features can just purchase it as a product, but people that prefer it as a service with the extra features can get it that way.

[@AngelAngelesIII]

FAT Channel collection and CTC? Sound sets? Samples? Cloud? Additional expert support? Webinars?

[@cjbiggar240]

If I Studio one 4 Professional can I upgrade to Studio one 5 free ??

[@RKDriver]

If you purchased it in the last 90 days.

[@ronaldcrump202]

Great software, terrible channel colours! Please in a future update allow solid colours for tracks, this washed over faded look gives me eye strain!

[@jefftX]

They let you choose the colors you want and adjust the opacity. This dude has his weird as hell. You. Can select any color palette from bright to dull.

[@ronaldcrump202]

@DeeJay1210 They are all colour washes though, not the solid primary colour options you get in Logic

[@keekeefries6298]

Does the Artist version allow you to Quantize midi tracks? Or do I need to bury the full Pro version?

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Keekee! Thanks for reaching out! Yes, Artist does include a quantize function, so no worries there. I'm a big fan of Studio One, so I'd love to chat with you more about it to see if it's the right DAW for you. Would you mind giving me a shout at the contact info below? Rock on! 🎶🤘 Cassie O'Hanlon, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 3020, [e-mail]

[@ajaxshipale]

can you install 3rd party plugins in Studio One 5?

[@sweetwater]

Hey, Andima! Yes, Studio One 5 can use 64-bit VST, ReWire and AU formatted plugins. Let me know if you have any other questions! Connor Smith, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, [phone] ext. 1793, [e-mail]

[@Klevaer]

Studio One Artist now supports vsts without an add on!? God damnit, Time to switch.

[@mixinthecloud3338]

Must be popular. On intro day, the Presonus site is down!

[@FastLifeInc]

How is the stability? 4.6 crashes alot with AU plugins. and does it require the latest mac OS?

[@bassaroo]

I've had a few crashes on studio One 4.6 and 4.6.1, but I noticed it always happened when I was connected to WIFI. I'm guessing the software was checking for updates and somehow that caused the crash. About a month ago I turned off the "Automatically check for updates" option and it's been solid ev.... (sorry - I'm not going to finish this sentence for obvious reasons).

[@ariahrendt6166]

Please use the VST versions of the plugins instead. ;)

[@smokeybreen4104]

very good but you never gave any sounds of instruments

[@strproductionrecord5276]

I have studio one4 pro.is This version Free update?

[@strproductionrecord5276]

I was bought in april 2020

[@DaKingsMusic]

Anybody catch that "E#"?

[@vloggingpractice8077]

Does Presonus Studio one 5 has desser plugin?

[@caydilemma3309]

Vlogging Practice no but you can just use the stock compressor plugin’s desser preset

[@vloggingpractice8077]

@@caydilemma3309 Thanx:-) I love Studio one Pro 3.5 but I'm just emphasizing to the Hamburg's Presonus team, cmon guys give it a go:-)

[@Boostrecords]

Use melodyne - infinitely better than any de-esser :)

[@vloggingpractice8077]

@@Boostrecords thanx

[@_Only_Zuul]

yeah but doesn't allow 3rd party plugins.. which a lot of people wanted.. but they didn't listen to their users on that one..

[@jordanhansell6439]

can we automate clip transpose yet?!?! cmon

[@thamilanban]

The show page is the only major change. I should say that it's disappointing for a non-show artist. The upgrade pricing is also not attractive for Studio One 4 Professional users. I am not upgrading. I was expecting good tools for composing such as an intelligent arpeggiator, a strummer, new tones etc.

[@Crackles83]

Expected also pitch bend but ok this clip gain is a nice tool for sound design.

[@JeremyGreysmark]

Amazing software! But the subscription nonsense is finally infesting the music world as well now...