PreSonus Studio One Pro 7 has just received its first feature update of 2025, and the headline feature is the inclusion of Cinematic Lights, a new virtual instrument that combines heavily processed orchestral string samples with a range of synth and field-recording layers.
The instrument has been created using over 100 multi-samples and boasts 120 layer presets and 50 music loops, and promises to bring an unparalleled level of inspiration to composers, producers and sound designers. Everything is presented in a simple and intuitive interface that provides independent effects controls for each of the instruments sample layers along with master Cutoff, Sample Shift, Attack and Release parameters. There’s also a global effects section that includes Arpeggiator and Repeater functions along with Reverb and Delay sections.
Check out the video below to hear it in action.
Other Improvements
The 7.1.0 update also brings with it a range of improvements and enhancements that promise to speed up the production process, including:
- Impact Improvements: Say goodbye to unwanted clicks and pops with variable crossfades for looped samples, while new pitch, filter and amp envelope controls make fine-tuning a breeze.
- Transform (Freeze) Busses to Rendered Audio: The popular ‘transform to rendered audio option’ for audio and instrument tracks is now available for bus channels as well. Take an entire group of drum tracks plus their insert and send effects and render them into a single stereo audio track with a single click!
- Note Editor Upgrades: Build chords faster by copying/moving note events with arrow keys, and explore the added Lydian and Locrian scales for more harmonic variety.
- Instrument Bus Enhancements: The new Instrument busses for multi-out instruments are no longer created by default. Also, Instrument+FX presets and Musicloops created with previous versions remain unchanged when loaded. The option to create Instrument Busses for multi-out instruments by default is now available directly from the Mixer options menu.
Availability
The latest update for Studio One Pro (7.1.0) is available now from the PreSonus website. The company are now offering a 30-day free trial of the DAW for those wishing to try out the new features.
