Published 23/4/09
The DAW market awaits...
Presonus have long been known for their range of studio hardware, but have never taken the leap from hardware to software... until now, that is. But their latest product, and first software offering Studio One isn’t just a simple application with which to dip their toe into the software-creation pool. Studio One is a fully fledged DAW application that looks to carry quite a punch.
It’s certainly got the look of a big-name DAW, and with features such as ‘unlimited’ audio tracks and plug-in instances (of course, the host computer will conk out at some point!), automatic delay compensation and support for third-party instruments and effects, it sounds like it should be able to hold its own against the market leaders.
Other features that make Studio One stand out from the crowd include an intuitive-looking Graphical User Interface (GUI) that uses the drag-and-drop paradigm to perform everything from routing audio to adding instruments and applying effects and dynamics processing. Also distinctive is Studio One’s single-screen view with three-pane layout: the first ‘start’ page lets you choose the parameters for the project; the second contains mix and edit functions; the third is a stereo mastering editor that has controls to put together the content of your album, then export directly to a variety of digital formats, or burn straight to CD. Other functions include built-in time-stretching, so loops can be automatically conformed to the song tempo, and there are 27 plug-ins bundled with the application. It’s compatible with Macs and PCs (including those running Windows Vista), using common audio protocols such as ASIO and Core Audio.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Presonus have also created a slimmed-down ‘Artist’ version of Studio One, which will come bundled with their interfaces. It has the same GUI and offers interface-specific song presets, to help the user get started with their music creation quickly.
To find out more on Studio One, and Studio One Artist, which should both be available soon, head to the Presonus web site.
Source Distribution +44 (0)208 962 5080
www.sourcedistribution.co.uk
www.presonus.com
It’s certainly got the look of a big-name DAW, and with features such as ‘unlimited’ audio tracks and plug-in instances (of course, the host computer will conk out at some point!), automatic delay compensation and support for third-party instruments and effects, it sounds like it should be able to hold its own against the market leaders.
Other features that make Studio One stand out from the crowd include an intuitive-looking Graphical User Interface (GUI) that uses the drag-and-drop paradigm to perform everything from routing audio to adding instruments and applying effects and dynamics processing. Also distinctive is Studio One’s single-screen view with three-pane layout: the first ‘start’ page lets you choose the parameters for the project; the second contains mix and edit functions; the third is a stereo mastering editor that has controls to put together the content of your album, then export directly to a variety of digital formats, or burn straight to CD. Other functions include built-in time-stretching, so loops can be automatically conformed to the song tempo, and there are 27 plug-ins bundled with the application. It’s compatible with Macs and PCs (including those running Windows Vista), using common audio protocols such as ASIO and Core Audio.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Presonus have also created a slimmed-down ‘Artist’ version of Studio One, which will come bundled with their interfaces. It has the same GUI and offers interface-specific song presets, to help the user get started with their music creation quickly.
To find out more on Studio One, and Studio One Artist, which should both be available soon, head to the Presonus web site.
Source Distribution +44 (0)208 962 5080
www.sourcedistribution.co.uk
www.presonus.com
