Studio One 2 Explained®
Getting Started
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Tutorial 1
Introduction
0:58Get on overview of Studio One 2 and this video series.
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Tutorial 2
Activation
3:54How to active and update Studio One software.
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Tutorial 3
Offline Activation
4:16How to activate and update Studio One if your computer is not directly connected to the Internet.
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Tutorial 4
Audio Device Setup
5:33How to set up your audio device and test playback. Use Song setup to configure the inputs and outputs.
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Tutorial 5
Creating a Song
5:42Pick and title and create a song. Learn how to set the sample rate, bit-depth as well as how to creating a song from a template.
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Tutorial 6
Basic Navigation
6:29Start and stop playback, zoom in and out, open and close views.
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Tutorial 7
File Locations
4:43Find out where S1 stores your songs, projects and sounds. Learn how to customize these locations.
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Tutorial 8
Getting Help
1:42Info View, Manual, the PreSonus forum.
The Studio One User Interface
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Tutorial 9
UI Overview
6:32Learn how Studio One is laid out and how to opening, close, detaching and and re-size the arrangement, console, browser, inspector, editor and more.
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Tutorial 10
The Control Bar
9:48Learn what all the control bar controls are and what they do. This includes the track manager, mouse tools and quantize options.
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Tutorial 11
The Transport Bar
11:07Learn what all the controls on the transport bar are for. Performance meters, transport controls, loop settings, metronome, tempo and more.
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Tutorial 12
Arrange View
8:29We walk through and identify all the controls in the arrange view. Learn to create, and delete tracks, learn what the track controls are for along with key setup parameters.
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Tutorial 13
Track Inspector
9:43The inspector contains both track and event controls and properties settings. First we take a look at how the inspector relates to tracks.The inspector is the key to the most powerful features of Studio One.
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Tutorial 14
Event Inspector
6:56Learn what event properties are available in the event area of the Inspector. Get a first look at the powerful event FX feature that is new to version 2.
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Tutorial 15
The Browser
7:04The browser gives you quick access to instruments, effects, sound libraries and your file system. See how to browse and search for resources, audition sound files and use drag and drop.
Working with Tracks
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Tutorial 16
Creating Tracks
3:31Learn several ways to create audio and instrument tracks in Studio One. See how to create tracks automatically by starting your song with a template.
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Tutorial 17
Track Groups
4:08Hide and show tracks, Create Track folders, Grouping tracks.
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Tutorial 18
Folder Tracks
5:01Learn how to organize groups of tracks into folders to organize your project.
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Tutorial 19
Track List
5:35Learn how to manage audio and instrument tracks using the new Track List. Learn how to create track presets and even sync the track list to the console.
Essentials
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Tutorial 20
Get Undone
3:35Learn how to use the undo commands and history to reverse most actions. Learn also about saving new versions of songs.
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Tutorial 21
Using Markers
3:32Use makers to organize your song and streamline workflow. Learn how to open and close the marker track, navigate by markers and keyboard shortcuts.
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Tutorial 22
Setting the Tempo
2:46Set the song tempo. Learn how to set an overall song tempo or vary tempo using the Tempo Track.
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Tutorial 23
Customizing the Keyboard
4:35Learn how change keyboard mappings to match other software and how to make commands to keys or change keyboard mapping.
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Tutorial 24
Using Audio Loops
15:40See how to use audio loops to quickly build a song or demo.
Recording Audio
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Tutorial 25
Audio Setup
7:09Create a track, check your audio setup, song setup and headphones.
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Tutorial 26
Song Setup
4:22Map your hardware inputs to Studio One software inputs. Learn how to customize input names and save your setup as the default for new songs.
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Tutorial 27
Lets Record
7:39Let’s actually record some audio. See how set the metronome to provide a click track enable recording and lay down a part.
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Tutorial 28
FireStudio ZLM
3:44If you use a PreSonus Firestudio interface, Zero Latency Monitoring is integrated. Learn how to use this feature.
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Tutorial 29
Correcting Mistakes
5:54Fix minor mistakes using simple editing and overdubbing.
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Tutorial 30
Punch-In Recording
3:32Learn how to replace a specific section of and audio track
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Tutorial 31
Loop Recording
6:15Record multiple takes without ever stopping.
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Tutorial 32
Recording with Ampire
9:17Walk through for using the include Ampire guitar amp and effects simulator.
Editing Audio
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Tutorial 33
Snap Settings
6:39First we need to review all the snap settings. The snap and quantize settings work together and very important for editing in Studio One.
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Tutorial 34
The Arrow Tool
11:03Of the Studio One mouse tools, the Arrow Tool is the most used. This capable tool has intuitive functions plus a few hidden tricks.
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Tutorial 35
The Mouse Tools
6:51Learn how to use the remaining mouse tools: Range Tool, Eraser Tool, Paint Tool, Mute Tool, Bend Tool and Listen Tool.
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Tutorial 36
Comping
8:45See how to create a composite track from layers recorded in our loop recording example. Learn how to organize parallel tracks into layers to comp if you didn’t use loop recording.
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Tutorial 37
Intro to Audio Bending
10:51See how to use audio bend starting with a simple time correction example. Then explore the audio bend panel and how to apply bend markers to quantize a drum part even changing the feel of the drums. Also learn how to split and event up into many pieces based bend markers.
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Tutorial 38
Quantizing Audio
8:00Learn super-simple key commands to instantly quantize audio. Gain even more control over using Quantize panel.
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Tutorial 39
Editor View
4:12Studio One has an Editor view that allows you to all the same audio editing as the Arrange View but focused on a single track. Learn all the controls and how to use it to speed up workflow.
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Tutorial 40
Audio Parts
3:03Audio Parts are a new way to group events so they work as one event in the arrange view while still giving access to the individual events in the editor.
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Tutorial 41
Intro to Melodyne
9:35Studio One 2 has tight integration with the amazing Melodyne editor. Melodyne allows pitch correction, timing correction, and even note detection. This is an overview to get you started with this powerful tool.
Virtual Instruments and MIDI
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Tutorial 42
Setup a Controller
7:29See how to setup and test external keyboard controller for use with virtual instruments.
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Tutorial 43
Recording Instrument Parts
7:41See examples of recording using a MIDI control and a virtual instrument. Learn the difference between Overdub and Replace modes. Also see how to quantize the performance as you record!
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Tutorial 44
Loop Recording Instruments
8:00Learn to loop record takes to layers for comping just link with audio tracks. Then look at the realtime loop features for recording drum beats including Note Erase, Note Repeat and Undo Last Loop.
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Tutorial 45
Converting VI Parts to Audio
1:45Learn how simple it is to bounce instrument parts to audio events. Learn the very cool way to explode pitches to tracks to get each drum sound to bounce to its own audio track.
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Tutorial 46
Intro to PreSonus Instruments
11:17This is an introduction to the included virtual instruments Impact, Mojito, Presence and SampleOne.
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Tutorial 47
The Music Editor
12:05Learn the layout and controls for editing individual notes in the music editor.
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Tutorial 48
Quantizing Notes
5:52Learn some tricks for quantizing notes in instrument parts. Learn the features of the Quantize panel that are specific to note data.
Mixing Down
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Tutorial 49
Console View Explained
9:00Learn how to open, close, size, detach and expand the console. Learn the purpose of all the global view buttons and the make-up of each track.
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Tutorial 50
Instrument Channels
5:59Learn the relation of Instrument Tracks to Instrument Channels. See how to activate additional outputs of multi-out instruments like Impact and EZDrummer.
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Tutorial 51
Bus Channels
5:56See how to create buss channels using drum tracks as an example. Also see how the new folder tracks feature can be used to streamline the creation of buses.
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Tutorial 52
Insert FX
16:03Learn how to apply insert effects as well as a look at some the key included effects like Compressor and ProEQ.
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Tutorial 53
Event FX
9:20Learn how to apply effects to just part of a track using the amazing new Event FX feature.
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Tutorial 54
Master FX
10:20Learn how to setup an FX channel and the review some of the built in FX that are commonly used as master effects like the Air Reverb, Room Reverb and Analog Delay.
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Tutorial 55
Track Transform
5:26Learn how to conserve computing power using this innovate track freeze approach.
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Tutorial 56
Using Automation
10:41Learn how to automate any parameter by drawing automation curves or using an external controller like the FaderPort.
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Tutorial 57
Mixing Down
7:06Here we talk a look at adding effects to the Main Out channel and then mixing our song down to a stereo Wave or MP3 file.
Bill Edstrom is back with an all new series dedicated to Version 2 of the Presonus powerhouse DAW, Studio One. If you're ready to learn Studio One 2 inside and out, look no further. This is the definitive guide to Presonus Studio One 2!
Bill goes through the newly updated Presonus Studio One 2 software inch by inch, covering all the needed basics such as activation, audio device setup, creating a song, navigation, user interface overviews and more. He then goes into deeper topics such as working with tracks, customizing the keyboard, recording and editing audio & MIDI, using plug-ins, virtual instruments, automation, mixing down and even exporting files for the internet and CD.
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Reviews
Submitted 2 weeks ago
STUDIO ONE 2 EXPLAINED
LOVE ALL GROOVE3 PRODUCTS DONT KNOW WHAT ID DO WITHOUT THEM THEY WILL HELP YOU TOO!!! DO IT NOW
I am a: Hobbyist, Studio One
Submitted 1 month ago
Explained very well
As a person new to home DAW, this was essential in my learning process. Well explained, and easily understood for a newbie. Also a nice pace to the lectures. Thanks
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Studio One
Submitted 2 months ago
Bill Edstrom is EXCELLENT!!!!
I would watch and listen to Bill explain how to use a dictionary. This is the first series I've had him as mentor and I will look for his other videos for sure! He covers so much about a incredibly powerful DAW. I am new to all of this but have loved music since my high school band in the early 70's. I've created a little home studio for fun and I have learned so much in this series about Studio One AND personal music production as a whole. Bill has organized this series as building block lessons, one thing leads to another and each lesson is WOW! That is so cool. I love his presentation method, his use of video mouse and showing how to do stuff. I was able to follow along and I will watch this video over and over to pick up things I didn't get the first time now that I've gone through it one time. Thank you so much Mr. Edstrom for sharing your passion and expertise!!!! Jim
I am a: Hobbyist
Submitted 4 months ago
Very useful. One Important Suggestion.
The black mouse pointer does not stand out sufficiently from the grey background. As a result, when the commentator points out features on a screen, and he moves around the screen rather rapidly, it is easy to lose track of the mouse location, which distracts from the vocal commentary and results in playing back a portion of the video several times to find the mouse pointer. Suggestion: make the mouse pointer a different vivid color.
Submitted 4 months ago
Awesome
These videos have been so helpful and saved me hours of trying to figure out how to use Studio One 2
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Audio Engineer, Studio One
Submitted 1 year ago
Very Helpful
Excellent overview. Told me just what I needed to know
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Studio One
Submitted 1 year ago
Excellent tutorial course for first time users
I have never used a DAW before so I needed a tutorial which would take me through the Studio One system step by step showing me how to use everything. This tutorial is absolutely perfect as it assumes zero knowledge and explains how to set up the system and then how to record, edit, mix etc. in a very clear way. I am using version 3 of Studio One, and I originally looked at the v 3 Explained course but found it was not so much of a step by step user guide - it looks fine once you understand the basics of home recording. The v 2 Explained course is fine for understanding the basics of v3 as the fundamental principles are the same. I would recomment the v2 Explained course as a perfect start point for novice users.
I am a: Beginner, Hobbyist
Submitted 1 year ago
Great Teacher
Great clear and precise teaching! Everything you need to learn
I am a: Producer, Audio Engineer, Musician
Submitted 1 year ago
Studio one
When I purchased my DAW from Sweetwater they recommended Groove 3 as a resource
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Hobbyist
Submitted 1 year ago
Great for beginners
Ive just recently gotten into recording and this video series has helped me understand all the basics. He goes into extreme detail on everything, even small things most people don't need to know, which has been great for me. If youre new to recording I highly recommend.
I am a: Game Designer, Beginner, Sound Designer
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I started on trumpet at age 10, but got more passionate when I picked up bass and guitar in high school. During college, I had a band where I shared lead vocals and electric guitar duties. After that I was in a variety of bands usually on bass or behind the mixing board.
2. What training have you had?
I studied electrical engineering in college but mostly learned recording and music on my own. Recently, I completed the Master of Songwriting and Guitar program through Berklee Music.
3. When did you get into recording?
I have always been fascinated with tape recording since fifth grade. I started by recording demos by bouncing back and forth between two cassette decks. Later I moved on to portastudios, ADATS, pro studios, then to a DAW based project studio.
4. People you have worked with/for?
I work with songwriters world-wide as the founder and creator of LilacWriter.com - an online collaboration site for songwriters. In my career, I have done FOH, producing, songwriting, mixing, mastering, and voice over. Used to work regionally, but now requests can come from anywhere in the world.
I've written two books on audio production: "Studio One for Engineers & Producers" and "The Power in Cakewalk SONAR" both published by Hal Leonard Books.
Whenever possible, I work closely with the developers of the products I teach doing testing, bug reporting, and feature requests. I think this gives me a much deeper understanding of the products. I really enjoy seeing the products I work with improve.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
I have always been interested in making technology easier to use and understand. I think showing examples is essential when introducing a topic. I feel recording should be a fun and creative experience and I hope that comes across in my videos.
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