Why Studio One is the best DAW - my top 10 features

[@JewelzFin]

I like how you get straight into your vids without all the lengthy intros.

[@BobK115]

my #1 favorite reason for using Studio One is actually that fact that you can zoom easily with your mouse. Click on the ruler with your mouse and drag. It's simple but I find myself using it all the time. When I'm in another DAW, I find myself missing it terribly. As far as I know, Luna is only other DAW that does this.

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

Ableton has it too, and ableton has it combined with a mini timeline at the top for a super handy overview of your project

[@Mr_Pfau]

@@DexxterClarkMusic cool of you not talking shit about other daws because you love studio one. Respect

[@shiot]

It's in Ableton. Actually literally everything in this video except the scratch pad is also in ableton.

[@MrEllipsis423]

That's so real! The zoom feature is underrated

[@jakestagg]

You should give bitwig a try if you like zoom! You can litterly navigate everywhere precisely all with one hand. The middle click button.

[@haroldbones84]

I Love Everything about Studio One ❤ The fact that I can do All inside of it without having to use another Daw is amazing ❤

[@KaasTVNL]

altijd nice om een nederlander tegen te komen op dit platform

[@leefoster4171]

Been using since version 1 after migrating from Logic - very good

[@daveeverton8089]

Studio one just gets better and I'm a beginner

[@chimila59]

Gracias por tus tutoriales. Saludos desde Colombia. Un abrazo

[@DavidJohnson-tq1qw]

dexxter which video is tutorial of making a song from scratch with studio one?

[@Gibreeltheone]

Bro all major Daws have tempo tap, makers,tempo detection, independent volume adjustment, transposing - - -etc

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

true but logic does is in a destructive (read: shitty) way

[@kiillabytez]

Yes, other DAWs have it, but they are no where near the level of S1's. You could confidently say that about almost everything in S1 compared to its compettitors.

[@thegroove2000]

Very complex, a lot to learn but its a beast. Feature packed.

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

true I agree

[@thegroove2000]

@@DexxterClarkMusic I’ve been on it all day ha ha. Im learning my workflow for what I want to achieve. I do sample based hip hop stuff so feeling my way around for what I need. I don’t need to know everything I suppose.

[@raykash1673]

Yo i randomly click this even though ive been using studio one for like 5+ years. Its funny because i always wondered if it was a way to automate the tempo lol. Thats pretty cool. Thank you!

[@brave7033]

Which version of Studio 1 contains these features? Are they available in the cheapest version

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

you should look up the comparison table, because the've changed a couple of things I'm not sure what is in which version. I'm using here the most expensive/complete version (do they call it the "pro" version?? not sure)

[@Barncore]

DAMN dude! This vid was super valuable. Thanks

[@MrEllipsis423]

This made me love Studio One even more. My favorite feature has to be Impact XT. It’s set up like a old MPC drum machine except better!

[@soundsfromYYBY]

right its funny how so many people think its missing whatever

[@kiillabytez]

I find that 90% of users don't actually use the vst insde S1 and prefer 3rd party vst. May be due to familiarity of 3rd party vst, compared to stock vst. Whatever you feel most comfortable using, I suppose.

[@brave7033]

Lot of useful features

[@letdabeatbang7642]

very informative coming from protools to Logic Pro x to studio one.....I really like the thumbnail feature...most will think its no big deal but if you use to the way a interface looks it'll make it easier to find visually instead of having to read from a list of a thousand plugs....lol

[@soundsfromYYBY]

same...small butt huge...simplicity

[@kiillabytez]

Ever try to find a certain vst you can't remember the name of in Live? It's a total nightmare and disrupts the session. S1 is just so streamlined in everything it presents, and I don't know why other DAWs haven't done their own takes on them.

[@brettmarlar4154]

All the drag and drop functionality is my favorite feature. But I keep finding more cool stuff the more I use it. Plus the stock plug-ins are fantastic. I really haven't found myself needing to look elsewhere for plug-ins.

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

Indeed, most of the stock plugins are pretty good

[@Duvoncho]

But once you start down that path it can snowball very quickly. Don't be afraid to try plugins and VSTs but also don't feel obligated to keep them if they don't do it for you. A cluttered instrument and effect list soon becomes a nightmare to navigate. 👍

[@brettmarlar4154]

@@Duvoncho That's why I don't hunt for that are effect emulators or things that are everyday common things, like compressors, reverbs, etc. Because I could see how it would lead to option overload. I went looking for ones that performed specific functions, like hamronizers, and vocal synthesis. As for VST Instruments, I have EZ Drummer with a Prog Metal extension, an East West Bosendofer piano, Hollywood Choir, and their Arparillo synth. I would've got their Hollywood Brass and Steven Wilson sound set had they not been so massive hence taking a week to download and install.

[@kiillabytez]

Yet, there are many more vst that do a better job than S1.

[@brettmarlar4154]

@@kiillabytez In some cases, yes. But if it works for you go for it.

[@accentontheoff]

Hi, are you talking about Sphere or Professional.

[@Cold2Rain]

06:19 I agree, the browser is very useful. However it's somewhat frustrating that I can't preview the sound of instruments on the browser. It lets us preview samples and loops. Then why not instruments?

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

that's a good one, I believe Ableton does that

[@kiillabytez]

In S1, If I have 5 tracks with different VSTi on them, I can click on a MIDI file in the browser and hear how that MIDI will sound with any selected track. I haven't reid this with multiple tracks selected, but I think I will, just out of curiosity. Doing the same in Live just produces an annoying general MIDI sound of a "blip" for each MIDI note.

[@mikenorman6697]

Dexxter - in a previous video just 3 months or so before this one - you said Studio One had stability issues on Windows and Mac; It was slow if your project was large AND Presonus were poor at answering support tickets. What made you change your mind about Studio One in such a short space of time?? kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4HIdKhtjtFnh7c

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

I didn't. One does not exclude the other.

[@mikenorman6697]

@@DexxterClarkMusic Sorry mate. Your answer does not make sense. In the previous video you were critical of Studio One in terms of its stability and how it slows down on larger projects. Plus the fact that support tickets are not dealt with very well. In the current video you are saying Studio One is the best DAW. IF Studio One is the best DAW AND it has all the problems you have highlighted - then why would anyone choose to use it???

[@danillolima7594]

@@mikenorman6697 dude what's hard to get Studio One is the best DAW even with those issues. Every DAW will have downsides. It speaks to how great S1's features are that despite the potential issues, it's still one of the best DAWs to use in terms of workflow and usability.

[@MrEllipsis423]

@@mikenorman6697 I believe he was saying that Live and FL are more known and used in the industry. Live has a ton of good things going for it and FL has amazing VSTs but I agree with Dex…Studio One has the best set of features and it’s the little things that count the most. FL is too complicated for me as well

[@JayM928]

I’ve noticed that people who are amazed and love Studio One tend to be Logic refugees. Everything that was shown in this video, in my opinion, is either the same or better in Live. The exception being the scratch pad, which is awesome-as is the arranger track, which Live also lacks. An example of something I think is better is the “tools” for manipulating clips. Ableton Live very clearly has kind of a top and bottom section that you can see, and what happens when you drag things around is very predictable and consistent.

[@fischergreen4134]

I wish they would add a clip launch

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

what do you mean by that?

[@DJSandyMKD]

This daw will beat all

[@3rdworldvibe]

I agree with you

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

me too :)

[@Art_Of_Sound]

Im looking around for a change ...Cubase user of 37 years. I have tbh though...there is nothing in these 10 ten that isnt already in Cubase...and some seem better ie media bay being able to play the loop with the song before import etc not that I use it. If this is the best 10 then Ill keep looking...but really appreciate the punchy, get to the point of your vd. Thanks.

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

what about: ability to install it ;)

[@deepkr2041]

IN ACOUSTICA MIXCRAFT PRO 9 THESE FEATURES IRONICALLY THE MOST EASIYEST STEPS...

[@kiillabytez]

There's only one problem though, it's Acoustica.

[@colinlenehan961]

You made a video saying it was crashy, and you said the instruments weren't great

[@UHeardMe1stTime]

You said in your video called "This is the best DAW for music production 2022" that studio one is buggy, unstable and has bad customer service. Have you changed your mind?

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

no, the negative sides still stand, but there are good sides too. But people search on youtube for why it is good, so I made a video about it

[@soundsfromYYBY]

every daw has pro and cons

[@OfficialMrShade]

Why am I still working with Pro Tools? Especially after seeing how easily you can side chain in Studio One

[@kiillabytez]

You may find that almost everything is easier in S1.

[@Liu_Baang]

Studio One indeed is the best DAW. FL Studio piano roll is still #1 though imo

[@akaiama]

likes turned off, 🤨

[@pappayoyo]

still dont know why studio one is so under rated

[@johnisrael5183]

Man.....this is my new Mix, Pre Master and Mastering Program.....for life...LOL

[@johnisrael5183]

I write and do Vocals in Bitwig, Mix and Studio One then Loop whole mix through Pipeline with my Analog Rack on Final Mixdown Export

[@johnisrael5183]

As far as Writing and Mixing and Mastering....Bitwig to Studio One...is the best way to go in my opinion

[@kiillabytez]

@@johnisrael5183 Having multiple DAWs is like having multiple penis'. You really only need one. Just like the guy who collects VSTs when they've never learned to use the ones they have, it's a waste of time and resources instead of utilizing something to its fullest, and always searching for that elusive "secret sauce" that will elevate you to stardom. Pick something and persevere. You'll be happier and more productive in the end.

[@kiillabytez]

It really makes you wonder why all DAWs aren't doing these things too. Been using Studio One since v3, and after trying a LOT of DAWs throughout the years, I still can't believe how much my work flows in S1 compared to other DAWs I've unsuccessfully used.

[@atashbeats8055]

Just pray Fender will not destroy S1, now that they own Presonus. 🤞

[@jjones7837]

Uh ohhhhh

[@gtamediaproductions1]

That's actually on their agenda already. To screw up s1.

[@speedbird737]

confused you said you loved Ableton Live

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

yes, I can't use 2 software packages?

[@gtamediaproductions1]

Yeah the best huh? Wait till 6 comes out. You heard what's going on with that?

[@bwstudios4]

Ha. Based on your top DAWs based on what the pros think, it sounded like you didn’t like S1

[@kiillabytez]

Lol..., who cares what the pros think. The aren't the ones who make your music. YOU are. While opinions matter, the most important opinion is your own.

[@JackaTrial]

All good and all... but you are basically praising all the cubase features studio one inherited... all the way down to snapping...

[@andynonimuss6298]

Nope, not Studio One. Bitwig is the number one DAW.

[@shan5445]

Studio One is the best. I used Ableton, Cubase, Sonar (Cakewalk), and Studio One. You can live inside of Studio One without feeling fatigued or coming across an issue that can't be fixed.

[@kiillabytez]

Number one for who exactly?

[@kiillabytez]

@@shan5445 Everything can be done in one window without disrupting your workflow, for instance, searching for that elusive plugin you just can't remember the name of, or that one MIDI file you know would sound great with that instrument, so you search for 10-minutes, find it, (because you can't truly audition MIDI files in Live) and then discover it wasn't the same clip you thought it was after dropping it onto a track, then it's back to square one. This is just one of the idiosyncrasies of Ableton Live. I really can't see how people get anything done in Live, to be honest. I used Live for months before tearing my hair out with all the frustrations I faced using that software. If you like it's workflow, then by all means, use it, but for me, it was just one disappointment after another.

[@witzendoz]

I am amazed that Reaper is not there,

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

In a video about Studio one??

[@kiillabytez]

You win the most "left field" comment of the week award.