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Controlling DAW software with hardware MIDI controllers can sometimes be a complex task.

To make things simpler, Studio One provides the Control Link system, a clear and easy MIDI mapping protocol. With minimal configuration, you can achieve effective control over your software and external equipment.

For more on the Control Link System, refer to the Control Link chapter.

Pages

The functions in Studio One are organized into three main pages: Start, Song, and Project.

Each page is designed to help you accomplish a specific set of tasks, and each page is accessible at all times.

In this chapter, we discuss the general layout of the user interface for each page.

Start

When Studio One is launched, the Start page is displayed.

On this page, you can find document management and device configuration controls, as well as your artist profile, a news feed, and links to demos and tutorials. The following section provides a brief description of the Start page.

Tasks

In the top portion of the Start page, you can find three options: Create a New Song, Create a New Project and Open an Existing Document. A Song is where you can record, edit,

arrange, and mix audio and musical data. A Project is where multiple Songs or audio file scan be arranged and mixed on a single timeline for mastering purposes. Songs are accessed in the Song page, and Projects are accessed in the Project page.

Recent Files, Songs, and Projects

The Recent Files list includes links to the most recently accessed documents. Click on any of these links to quickly open the associated Song or Project. Floating the mouse to the left of any listed document reveals a Pin icon that, when clicked, pins that document to the Recent Files list until it is unpinned.

To open an auto-saved version of a document, [Right]/[Ctrl]-click the name of the document and choose the desired revision from the pop-up list. This right-click menu also offers the ability to display the selected document in the Windows Explorer, or Mac OS Finder.

The Songs and Projects list displays all Songs and Projects contained in the User storage location.

Setup

This area displays your currently selected audio device and contains links to configure your audio device, configure external devices, check for updates, and view information about Studio One.

Configure Audio Device

Studio One automatically selects, from a list of devices installed on your computer, an audio device (such as an audio interface) to use for audio input and output. To select a different device, click on the Configure Audio Device link to access the Audio Setup tab in the Options menu. For in-depth information on how to set up your audio device, refer to the Set Up Your Audio Device section.

Configure External Devices

Studio One can send and receive musical data to and from any MIDI device connected to your computer. Studio One’s advanced use of MIDI devices requires you to tell it a few things about your devices. For details on how to set up these devices, refer to the Set Up Your MIDI

Devices section.

Check for Updates

From time to time, PreSonus issues software updates for Studio One to incorporate bug fixes and add features. To manually check for updates, click on the Check for Updates link. Your version number, as well as the most current version number, is displayed. If a newer version of Studio One is available, a link to download the new version is also displayed.

About Studio One

Click on the About link to view your current license and version information, as well as information about the Studio One development team.

Artist Profile

Here you can specify certain meta-information that is used to tag your Songs, including an image, artist name, genre, and artist Web URL. To add an image to the artist information, click the [...] button to choose a file, or drag-and-drop an image onto the image icon from any location on your computer. To remove the current image, click the button marked X.

In addition to enabling you to personalize Studio One, this feature saves you the effort of filling in meta-information for every Song.

SoundCloud Dashboard

Once you’ve set up an account, the SoundCloud dashboard lets you have direct interaction with your fans and customers, as well as view various statistics, such as play and download numbers, and the number of followers you have.

• Shows you the number of sounds you have posted.

• Shows you how many fans you have.

• Shows you the number of plays you have.

• Shows you the number of downloads you have.

• Shows you the number of hearts you've been given.

• Shows you the number of comments left by listeners.

News Feed

The Studio One news feed comes directly from PreSonus. This news feed contains helpful information related to Studio One and updates automatically if your computer is connected to the Internet.

Demos and Tutorials

Any installed demo or tutorial songs appears in the Demos list, which can be launched by clicking on the demo-song name. Use these demo songs to check out various aspects of Studio One.

Song

When a new Song is created, or an existing Song is opened, you are taken to the Song page.

This page contains all of the necessary tools to record, edit, arrange, and mix multitrack audio and instrument data.

Song Page Workflow

The Song page is a complete multitrack production environment with a single-window

interface. On this page, any number of audio and instrument Tracks can be recorded, edited, and arranged. Any number of audio effects, virtual instruments, and external effects and instruments can be used, and most parameters can be automated using Track or Part automation.

An integrated Browser makes it fast and easy to find and import audio and musical data files, VST/AU audio effects, and VST/AU virtual instruments and applications. Audio files can be imported and automatically timestretched to fit the current tempo. Virtual instruments can be dragged from the Browser directly into the Song for instant setup of all parameters, allowing a fast workflow when inspiration hits.

Project

When you create or open a Project in Studio One Professional, you are taken to the Project page. This area contains the tools you need to master and publish audio.

Project Page Workflow

The Project page is a dedicated mastering solution integrated into Studio One Professional.

Here, you can burn industry-standard Red Book audio CDs, create high-quality MP3albums, and standard disc and DDP images. Songs and audio files are arranged as a sequence of Tracks on a continuous timeline.

You can apply effects to individual Tracks, as well as to the master output Track, in order to achieve sonic continuity throughout the Project. An integrated Browser makes importing Songs, audio files, and audio effects quick and simple.

High-quality master output metering is displayed at all times, including Spectrum, Peak/RMS, and Phase meters. These tools help you know at a glance exactly what is going on sonically in your Project.

As mentioned, Songs can be imported directly into your Projects without having to export a Song mix. After importing a Song into a Project, you can go back and change the Song mix, and the Project is automatically updated.

For detailed information on the Project page, refer to the Mastering chapter.