Studio One Explained

Presented by Studio One Expert Bill Edstrom, this is the definitive Presonus Studio One video training series. If you're just starting out with Studio One you may feel a little overwhelmed as it is a full featured DAW. Well fear not, William has you covered...

Getting Started
Introduction (02:19) - Learn about the unique features of the Studio One DAW including the drag and drop workflow and integrated mastering.
Basic Audio Interface Setup (06:30) - See how to configure S1 for your audio interface and how to get sound in and out of Studio One.
Editing Quick Start (11:21) - Watch how to quickly import loops, edit and mix them down in a few easy steps.
Views and Windows
Arrangement View Pt. 1 (15:57) - Explore all of the controls along the top of arrangement view and learn about their features and functions.
Arrangement View Pt. 2 (08:44) - Discover all of the controls along the bottom of arrangement view and learn about their features and functions.
Zooming In & Out (09:11) - Learn how to zoom in and out using on-screen controls and convenient keyboard shortcuts.
Transport Controls & Marker Track (08:21) - See how to start and rewind in a variety of ways. Learn how to use markers and the marker track to set navigation shortcuts in your song.
Get Undone (06:42) - Discover how to undo actions using keyboard shortcuts and the undo history feature. See how the Trash Bin is used for recovering console channels, effects and instruments. Then learn how to save and restore revisions of your song.
The Browser Explained (10:03) - Watch and learn about everything in the Studio One browser window such as instruments, effects, sounds, files and the Pool.
Track and Event Inspector Pt. 1 (11:11) - See how to use the track properties on the Inspector such as Title, Color, Mute, Solo, Rec Enable, Input Monitoring, Stereo/Mono, Audio Input, Volume, Pan, Time Stretch modes, Layers, Track Delay and Automation.
Track and Event Inspector Pt. 2 (10:11) - Explore the track group property, unique properties of instrument tracks and the Event properties.
The Console View Explained (18:16) - Discover every control on the Console view virtual mixer, which is the control center for mixing, effects and virtual instruments.
Recording with Studio One
Audio Setup Explained (08:24) - Learn about the setup and options menu to configure and use your audio interface with Studio One.
Song Setup Explained (10:27) - See how the song title, location, sample rate and input and output maps are configured for each song, as well as how to set the default configuration for new songs.
Lets Record (07:51) - Watch how to set up a track for recording, activate the metronome, set the song tempo, and then record and playback audio.
Zero Latency Monitor with FireStudio (05:36) - Learn how to use integrated zero latency monitoring when using a PreSonus FireStudio interface.
Using a Non-PreSonus Interface (08:41) - Discover three recording scenarios and solutions when using an audio interface other than a FireStudio.
Pre-roll & Punch Recording (04:15) - Watch how to activate pre-roll to give yourself time to get ready for recording and also how to do automated punch recording. Both are great features when recording and engineering at the same time.
Loop Recording Audio Events (02:45) - See how you can easily record multiple takes into an audio event with loop recording.
Editing in Studio One
Editing Audio - Arrow Tool (10:14) - Learn what you can do with the most important mouse tool - the Arrow. Discover essential keyboard modifiers for the Arrow Tool and then watch an example as we put this tool to work to create a lead line from just a few clicks.
Editing Audio - Mouse Tools (11:13) - Explore the function of each of the other mouse tools such as Range, Split, Eraser, Paint and Mute. See how to use keyboard shortcuts to select and modify each tool, and learn how to enable the optional cross hair cursor.
Snap & Quantize Event Editing (13:28) - Discover how to set the snapping options for tools and events, as well as how to quantize audio events to the selected snap settings. Also see an example of quantizing a drum loop to change the swing feel.
Edit View Editing (09:14) - Learn the key to an efficient audio editing workflow by utilizing Studio One's Edit View.
Consolidate Audio (04:03) - Explore using the 'B' command to bounce audio events in place, and learn a tip to save the edits to a layer before consolidating.
The Stretch Tool (06:37) - Discover an easy way to stretch or shorten audio events to match the tempo of the song.
Track Tempo Options (08:33) - See how to set the track properties to to match audio material on the track for the best results when changing tempo.
Audio Event Properties (07:56) - See how to work with the audio event properties transpose, tempo and tune.
MIDI in Studio One
The Tempo Track (10:31) - Learn how to use the tempo track to insert tempo and time signature changes.
MIDI & Qwerty Controllers (07:01) - Watch how to connect an external MIDI keyboard controller as well as how to play a virtual instrument via your computer Qwerty keyboard.
Recording Instrument Parts (08:30) - Learn how to set up an instrument part and record as well as explore the different record modes available.
Loop Recording Instruments (07:28) - See how to utilize Loop Record Takes and Loop Record Mix using a drum beat example.
The Music Editor (18:23) - Watch and learn how copy, move, split and other editing operations apply to instrument part events. Then see how to edit note placement, timing, duration, velocity and other parameters in the Edit View.
Virtual Instruments Overview (14:23) - Explore Studio One's built-in virtual instruments SampleOne, Impact, Presence and Mojito and the common controls shared between them.
Using 3rd Party VI Plug-Ins (14:52) - See how to use EZdrummer and PianoTeq with Studio One. You'll then be able to apply what you've learned to any 3rd party virtual instrument.
Mixing with Studio One
Groups & Busses (08:14) - Learn to easily group channels to work together and how to route channels to busses to create submixes.
Insert & Send Effects (11:42) - Discover how to add insert effects and send effects to your mix.
Automate Volume, Pan & Sends (15:07) - Watch several examples of automating volume, pan and effects sends enabling you to get more creative with your mix.
Using Built-in Effects (14:37) - Discover Studio One's range of built-in effects including compression, EQ, delay and amp simulation.
Mixing Down (12:54) - See how to mix your song down to the standard high quality wave file format and or smaller sized mp3 file.