

This is very useful if you find yourself stuck using the same chord progressions over and over again (like I sometimes do!) Studio one has a few unique features for song arrangement and MIDI editing including a separate chord track which detects chords from audio and MIDI tracks and provides options for transposition or substituting and more interesting chord progressions. (There are few recommended steps for this process including consolidating all your tracks so they are the same length). In addition, you can save sessions out of other DAW’s into the industry-standard AAF format and open these directly in Presonus Studio One. You can customize your keyboard shortcuts for all mixing and editing tasks to make transitioning from another DAW easier. One of the unique things about Studio One is its ability to be customized to match the workflow of other DAW software. Studio One also includes real-time audio stretching multiple automation patterns.


There’s also a full suite of tools for editing audio tracks as well as a useful set of batch audio conversion and processing. The latest version comes with input channel gain staging (very handy), phase invert, new grouping options for tracks and pre-fader and RMS metering. The audio recording, editing and mixing tools in Studio One are excellent. Whether you’re composing and producing electronic music, recording and mixing a live band or a bit of both, Studio One’s workflows and layouts feel natural and intuitive. Where other DAW software options shine in certain areas but lack in others, Studio One is the best all-rounder. It’s straightforward for musicians and producers who are just entering the world of digital audio production. In our view, Presonus Studio One wins the ‘easiest to use DAW’ badge because of its speed, versatility, and affordability. It’s an easy-to-use digital audio workstation and perfect for those who are starting out as well as those transitioning from other software. According to urban legend, Studio One was developed by ex-Steinberg Cubase software engineers and as such the interface has some similarities to Cubase, as well as some notable differences. Over the 11 years that have passed since it was first released, plenty of new features and workflows have been added and improved.

It was first released in 2009 and it is now up to version 4.6 at the time of writing this in 2020. Studio One by PreSonus is one of the newer DAW software options available in the market today.
