Fender Studio have just announced the launch of a significant update that brings an array of new capabilities to their recently rebranded DAW. Fender Studio Pro 8.1 boasts an AI-powered Studio Assistant feature along with integration with Moises Studio, a native pitch-correction tool and a whole host of improvements to its existing toolset.
The headline feature of the latest version of Fender Studio is the Studio Assistant, an integrated tool that will answer users’ questions about the DAW’s functions, as well as providing instant access to tutorials, documentation and support. A collaboration with Moises Studio then brings more assistive AI tools to the table, offering improved built-in stem separation, vocal transformation and the ability to create backing parts that are tailored to users’ music, while a new Vocal Tune native plug-in equips the DAW with its own pitch-correction functionality.
Key Features
Here’s an overview of the new features and improvements that have been implemented in Fender Studio Pro 8.1:
- Studio Assistant: Designed to help answer questions instantly without breaking workflow, the natural-language assistant brings documentation, tutorials and support into one place. Studio Assistant is now available as a public beta for Fender Studio Pro+ users.
- Moises Studio Integration: Now available directly in Fender Studio Pro 8.1, Moises Studio delivers powerful vocal transformation, the ability to generate stems from pre-existing tracks and best-in-class stem separation, so creators can spark new ideas or finish old ones. Moises Studio integration is available for all 8.1 users, providing 10 audio stem separations, 120 stem generations and five voice conversions per month at no extra cost.
- Vocal Tune plug-in: The Vocal Tune plug-in gives creators precise control over vocal performances, from subtle natural correction to stylised tonal transformation with formant shifting, keeping performances and emotion at the centre of every mix.
- Pitch Curves on Audio Events: Pitch curves let creators draw real-time pitch changes directly onto audio with automation-style control, enabling subtle shaping, expressive bends or precise correction for a more performance-driven editing experience.
- Sound Variations & Scoring Improvements: Articulation-based timing offsets, combined articulation conditions and deeper Score Editor functionality bring greater realism and precision to every performance.
- Native Stem Separation Improvements: Improved performance and a reduced system footprint allow creators to process stems more quickly while keeping all processing local to their machines.
- Audio-to-Note Improvements: Enhanced detection, expanded drum support and improved conversion performance make it easier to accurately capture ideas and turn audio into MIDI.
- Browser Workflow Improvements: Reorderable tabs and a customisable browser layout allow creators to tailor their workspace and keep essential tools exactly where they need them.
- Dolby Atmos Headphone Personalisation: Personalised Dolby Atmos headphone profiles can improve spatial and timbral accuracy of Dolby Atmos headphone mixes, for a more accurate and consistent monitoring experience.
- Shared Virtual Instrument Sets: Shared Instruments reduce setup time and system load by making creators’ core instruments available across sessions without repeated loading or reconfiguration, so creators spend less time setting up and more time creating.
“At Fender, we view AI the same way we view any innovation. Its value isn’t in the technology itself, but in how it helps musicians create, learn and express themselves. Studio Assistant provides guidance right when players need it, helping remove friction and keep the creative process moving. Our integration with Moises gives musicians powerful new ways to learn songs, practice, experiment and create. AI isn’t the destination. Making music is. When technology gets out of the way and helps musicians accomplish more, it’s serving the art. That’s what we aspire to do.” - Max Gutnik, Chief Product Officer, Fender Electronics
Fender Studio Pro 8.1 introduces a whole host of new features, including an AI-powered Studio Assistant feature, integration with Moises Studio and a new stock pitch-correction plug-in, Vocal Tune (pictured above).
Compatibility
Fender Studio Pro 8.1 is supported on PCs running Windows 10 or higher, and Apple Macs running macOS 13.5 and above.
Pricing & Availability
Fender Studio Pro 8.1 is available now. The 8.1 update is available to anyone with a current Fender Studio Pro+ subscription, a perpetual license or an upgrade purchased within the past 12 months. Prices for new licenses and upgrades are as follow:
- Perpetual License: $199.99£169.99 / €199.99
- Pro+ Annual Subscription Plus Perpetual: $179.99£159.99 / €179.99
- Perpetual License Upgrade: $99.99£89.99 / €99.99
- Monthly Subscription: $19.99£19.99 / €19.99
GBP prices include VAT.
