PreSonus Studio One 6 Quick Start Guide

Introduction

Welcome to Studio One 6! Thank you for purchasing Studio One. Please read the following information carefully for the best Studio One experience.

System Requirements

macOS

• macOS 10.14 or later (64-bit only)
• Intel Core i3 processor or higher
• Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

Windows

• Windows 10 (64-bit only)
• Intel Core i3 / AMD A10 processor or higher
• Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)

Additional Recommended Requirements (All Systems)

• Internet connection
• 1366 x 768 resolution monitor (high DPI monitor recommended)
• Multi-touch monitor required for touch operations
• 40 GB hard disk space

Editions

Studio One 6 comes in three editions: Prime, Artist, and Professional. A single installer installs all editions; your edition is determined by your product key.

Studio One Prime

• Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks
• Stereo input and output
• Basic plugins, e.g., Presence XT sampler
• Basic editing features, e.g., Arranger Track
• Instrument browser and access to PreSonus Shop

Studio One Artist

• Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks, unlimited simultaneous recording inputs
• Advanced editing features: compressor, transient detection and editing, pitch correction (Melodyne trial version), etc.
• Full SoundCloud™ support
• 31 Native effects and 5 virtual instruments (including Impact XT, Sample One XT, Mai Tai, and Mojito)
• Event-based effects
• Custom macros support
• Third-party VST/AU plugins and Rewire support
• Studio One Remote app support

Studio One Professional

• Includes all Artist features plus:
• Mastering-ready Project page
• Live performance-ready Show page
• Scratch Pads included in Arranger Track
• Chord Track and Harmonic editing features
• Score editing features based on Notion
• AAF and Song Track import functionality
• Integrated Melodyne Essential 5 for pitch correction
• Extended FX Chain and Multi Instrument support
• Support for third-party sampler formats (EXS, Giga, Kontakt, Bitwig)
• Global Video Track for video playback and sync functionality
• Additional Note FX, Vocoder, Groove Delay, Multiband Dynamics, OpenAIR, Pipeline, and IR Maker Native Effects plugins

Installation

Studio One installation varies depending on how you purchased it.

Package Purchase

If you purchased Studio One in a retail box, the product key is included. Register the key, download Studio One, and then activate it upon first launch.

Digital Purchase (Shop.PreSonus.com)

If purchased directly from shop.presonus.com, Studio One will be added to your account. You can find it in your purchase history on My.PreSonus.com. Activation is done online upon first launch.

Creating a MyPreSonus Account

If you haven't already, create an account at my.presonus.com. This account is essential for downloading, activation, accessing additional resources, forums, and technical support. Follow the on-screen instructions to create your account, or link it with your Facebook, Google, or LinkedIn account. You will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive it, contact support@presonus.zendesk.com.

Download & Install

Log in to MyPreSonus.com. Register your product using the product key. Click "View My Product" to access the download page. Download the installer for your OS (Mac or Windows). Use "Show All Systems" if downloading for a different computer. Run the installer and follow the on-screen prompts.

Activation

Studio One requires activation to be used. Launch Studio One after installation. You will be presented with the license agreement.

Click "I Accept" to proceed to the PreSonus login screen.

If you already have an account, enter your MyPreSonus ID and password and click Login.

Online Activation

If your computer is connected to the internet, select "Activate my purchased version of Studio One". If the product key has not been entered, enter it or copy and paste it from your email (or package). Click "Activate" to complete the activation process.

If your computer is not connected to the internet, click "Activate Offline" in the Studio One Activation window. Note the activation code provided. You will need your USB drive, product key, and activation code.

On a computer with internet access, go to my.presonus.com, log in to your account, and register your product. Select "Offline Activation" on the product details page. Click "Activate Software" and enter the activation code provided by Studio One. You may want to name your computer for future reference.

Click "Offline Activation" again and download the "User License" file. Save this file to an external device (e.g., USB, CD-R) and copy it to the computer where Studio One is installed.

In Studio One, navigate to Studio One/Studio One Activation dialog, click "Activate Online", then "Select License File", and load your downloaded User license file to activate Studio One.

Content Installation

Studio One offers additional content, including sound sets, loops, and instruments. Install them via Studio One/Studio One Installation. You can select "Purchased Content" or browse available downloads. You can also install from a file. The "Recommended Installation" includes essential packages. You can customize installation locations.

Installed content will be available in the Studio One browser and Start page.

Melodyne

PreSonus has partnered with Celemony to include Melodyne, a powerful timing and pitch correction tool. Studio One Artist includes a trial version, while Studio One Professional includes Melodyne Essential.

Install Melodyne via Studio One/Studio One Installation and claim your product key.

Hardware Setup

Audio Device Setup

Studio One automatically selects audio devices. To change, go to Studio One/Options/Audio Setup (macOS: Preferences/Options/Audio Setup) or click "Configure Audio Device" on the Start page. Select your audio device from the dropdown. Adjust settings via the "Control Panel" button if available.

Device Block Size: Adjust for latency vs. processing power. Lower values reduce latency (good for tracking), higher values increase latency but allow more processing.

• macOS: Device Block Size is the buffer size, affecting performance.
• Windows: Internal Block Size can be linked to Device Block Size. For optimal performance, keep them linked.

Processing Precision: Studio One Professional offers "double precision" (64-bit floating) for higher quality processing.

Multi-processing: Enabled by default for multi-core CPUs, recommended for best performance.

MIDI Keyboard Setup

Connect your MIDI keyboard controller. Go to Studio One/Options/External Devices (macOS: Preferences/Options/External Devices) or "Configure External Devices" on the Start page. Click "Add...", select your keyboard or choose "New Keyboard". Configure MIDI channels and input/output routing. You can set a keyboard as the default virtual instrument input.

Helpful Tips

New...

Create new songs, shows, or projects from the Start page.

Smart Templates

Optimize workflow with interactive tutorials and pre-configured project templates (e.g., "Create Content" template for podcasts).

Info View

Access tooltips and information about Studio One's interface and plugins by hovering over elements or pressing F1 for the manual.

Reference Manual

Available via Studio One Help menu or F1. Includes table of contents, index, and cross-references. English manual is installed by default; others can be installed via Studio One Installation.

Third-Party DAW Keyboard Shortcuts

Customize Studio One's keyboard shortcuts to match those of other DAWs (Pro Tools, Cubase, Logic) via Studio One/Options/General/Keyboard Shortcuts.

Further Help & Community

Use the Help menu, visit support.presonus.com/forums for support tickets, and engage with the community on forums like forums.presonus.com (English) and s1forum.kr (Korean).

Trademarks and Legal Information

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