Parallel Compression on Drums Using The Splitter Plug-in In Studio One 5.2+

In this video, I take a look at my basic workflow when using parallel compression on Drums in Studio One with the new Splitter Plug-in. (added in Version 5.2) The splitter has been around for some time now, and I have used it from time to time, but I must admit that there was always a bit of a disconnect for me, until this recent update, that is.

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3 Different Approaches To Manual Sample Replacement In PreSonus Studio One 5

In this video, I demonstrate my 3 different approaches to using Manual Sample Replacement on Multi-track Drums in PreSonus Studio One 5.2. Although there are a lot of amazing tools that aid and simplify this process (Some of which I use) - I'm a firm believer that one should still understand all the fundamental concepts of how to achieve this manually, including what to look out for, and some tips in simplifying the process.

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Sound Variations - Embedding Sound Variations Into Native Studio One Presets

In this video, I demonstrate how Sound Variation's (Previously know as Key Switch Presets & Introduced in Studio One 5.2) can be easily embedded into Native Studio One Presets. In addition - I also demonstrate why this is useful.

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3 Misc MIDI Workflow Tips In PreSonus Studio One 5

Although I’m pretty comfortable with respect to recording audio - when it comes to working with MIDI, I’ll take any help that I can get. That being said, modern day DAW’s have quite a few tools that can help in this regard.

Whether it’s recording MIDI drums, performed with less then perfect timing, or attempting to inject a little bit of Soul to 100% quantized MID - In this video, I demonstrate 3 different tips that can come in handy when working with MIDI based productions in PreSonus Studio One.

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VocAlign Ultra ARA2 - Running In Studio One 5.1.2 - Full Overview

In this video, I take a deep dive into the brand new VocAlign Ultra from Synchro Arts - running in Studio One 5.1.2. There are many new features and updates that come with this plug-in. Most notably an update to the Time Compression & Expansion algorithms - borrowed from Synchro Arts flagship product Revoice Pro. But also, a docked editor (when running in ARA2 Mode) and various other parameters that really raise the levels in terms of the creative possibilities that VocAlign Ultra offers.

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WHY You Should Create a VCA FX Master In PreSonus Studio One

In this video, I demonstrate a recent discovery I made when assigning a VCA (Master) Channel to my FX Returns - Needless to say, it's something that I'll be using on all my Mixes & Productions henceforth, and I wish I had discovered this sooner!

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Mixing Workflow Tip - Using The Alt or Option Modifier Key In PreSonus Studio One

Working with groups (both selection based, and tradional) is a great way to speed up the mixing / editing process in Studio One. But in some cases, you may find yourself in need of quickly adjusting a parameter outside of the group.

In this video, I demonstrate how to Alt/Option Modifier Key(s) can be used to temporarily suspend parameters from selection based groups as well as traditional groups, in PreSonus Studio One 5.

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How to Copy FULL Send Chains in Studio One 5.1 and Above

In this video, I demonstrate a new feature that was added in Studio One 5.1 - the ability to Copy FULL Send Chains (Multiple Sends) between tracks. A small but incredibly useful feature.

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Session Archiving Workflows when working with External Hardware in PreSonus Studio One 5

Although Pipeline XT offer's users the ability to make text notes (of settings), as well as bring in pictures of your hardware all directly within the plug-in interface - IMHO, there are many different reasons why printing (re-recording) tracks that had hardware processing applied, is a good idea when it comes to archiving a Mix.

First - let’s start off with the obvious. It might be the case, that you no longer have a certain piece of hardware in your collection. Or perhaps it’s in need of some maintenance and doesn’t sound the same anymore with the same settings.

These two above reasons alone are a good enough reason to take the time to ensure that you have the ability to recall a Mix sounding “reasonably” the same as where it was left upon client sign-off.

In this video, I walk through a basic workflow that I like to use when archiving Mix sessions where external hardware was used.

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Quick Tip - Copying and Pasting Clip Gain Envelopes from One Event to Another In PreSonus Studio One

Clip Gain was a seriously welcomed feature when Studio One Version 5 was announced. But in some cases, it can be useful to transfer the clip gain adjustments to another Event. A few circumstances where this come into play would be when dealing with Multi-Mic recordings, as well as receiving updated regions that are sitting in a Mixing session.

In this video, I demonstrate how to copy Clip Gain Envelopes (Automation Nodes) from one Event to another in PreSonus Studio One Version 5.0 and above.

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Prepping a Session For Mixing In PreSonus Studio One

In this video, I walk through the basic steps I take when prepping a Mix Session (sent from a client). Although it seems like a simple task - I find that separating this process from the creative side of mixing, helps me be more creative and focus on the mix.

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How to Store and Recall Pitchlist Presets for 3rd Party Instruments In PreSonus Studio One

One of my favorite things about working with Native Studio One instruments such as Impact XT, would have to be that all the names of the Pads (samples) show up in the Pattern Editor, and MIDI Event Editor. So it tends to be one of my top choices when working quickly with custom samples.

That being said, I also have some personal favourite’s when working with 3rd Party Library’s. So wouldn’t it be great if we could have that SAME useful information show up in these libraries?

Well, the good news is - we can. And we do so by creating Pitchlist Presets.

In this video, I demonstrate the process of creating Pitchlist Presets for 3rd Party Instruments (such as Kontakt Libraries) in PreSonus Studio One.

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How to Build a Vocal Tracking Template In PreSonus Studio One 5

I’ve been meaning to put together a new Vocal Tracking Template for the last month or so, so I thought to myself - why not roll a video, as it might be helpful to some people looking to do the same :)

In this video, I go over how to create a basic Vocal Tracking Template that can be used with the Import Song Data feature - or as a Song Template that can be loaded when creating new Songs.

How To Toggle Optional Views In PreSonus Studio One

In this video, I demonstrate how to Toggle Optional Views in PreSonus Studio One 5. This simple but useful feature can be used to immediately clear any unnecessary windows, views, that are open in the GUI - with the added bonus of being able to bring them "back" into view just quickly.

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Auto-Expand Selected Channels In PreSonus Studio One 5

I must say that when compared to the other DAW’s that I’ve used in the past (Mainly Pro Tools & Logic Pro) Studio One has a really dynamic GUI. It allows a user to customize the amount of information being displayed quite a bit. Admittedly, when I first began using Studio One (somewhere around 2014 during Version 2) it took me a bit to get used to. But now, I love it. Especially when working with a mobile setup.

My “main” setup is with my Macbook Pro in clamshell mode, connected to all my peripherals - which is connected to a 24 inch Samsung Monitor - so I tend to have a “default” view when I work. That being said, depending on what I’m doing, and how much of the arrange window I need to see I will usually toggle back and forth between the Console being in Large view (with Sends and Inserts above the channels), and Small View. This is especially the case when Im working with a mobile setup.

This is where the “Expand” View comes in Handy. It will allow a user to see the inserts, and sends of each channel directly to the right. But in the end, a user will still have to mouse click the icon, or use a shortcut or hardware controller to actually “open” the view.

In this video, I demonstrate a new preference that was added to the Console Options in Studio One Version 5. It's a small one, but I find it to be incredibly useful in specific circumstances - such as working with limited screen real-estate on a mobile setup.

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Zooming Tips In PreSonus Studio One

In this video, I thought I would go over some simple, but useful "Zooming" Tips when working in PreSonus Studio One. Although it seems like a relatively simple topic - Studio One has a ton of different functions with respect to Zooming, that are not immediately obvious. Once you get a strong grasp on all of them, navigating your sessions is a breeze.

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My Top Macro For Lightning Fast Fades In PreSonus Studio One

In this video, I demonstrate one of my top used Editing Macro's when working in PreSonus Studio One. For anyone creating fade's and editing at light speed in Studio One - I've found this Macro to be a huge time-saver, that allows me to work almost as fast as I can move my mouse, and think of an edit.

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4 Features In PreSonus Studio One 5 That Fly Under The Radar

Major updates will always bring various new features, but sometimes hidden in between the lines, are some really useful new Key Commands, (of previous features) and feature improvements that get added that aren't showcased under the spot light…

In this video, I go over a few different features and new Key Commands that were introduced in Studio One Version 5 that come in handy.

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How To Create Key Switch Presets For 3rd Party Instruments In PreSonus Studio One 5

For anyone who works with Virtual Instruments - the concept of triggering different articulations via Key Switches will most likely be a familiar one. That being said, this hasn’t always been the easiest thing to deal with in Studio One. Case in point - Relatively simple tasks like transposing a track, an Instrument Part, or Rendering Note FX could lead to unexpected results unless the Key Switches were accounted for!

Until now that is! At the time that I’m writing this article, Version 5.0 has just been released. And along with some other various new features aimed at Composer’s and Producers, Studio One now has a really simple and easy to use Key Switch Articulation Editor built in.

I think for me, this has to be one of the top features of Version 5 with respect to “Non Audio Related” features that have been added / improved.

The good news is that the Key Switch Presets for Presence XT Instruments (that support the feature) are built right in - so we have nothing to worry about. For example, simply load up any instance of a PSO KS Preset - and everything works right out of the gate (as expected) But what about Virtual Instruments that aren’t Native to Studio One?

In this video, I demonstrate how to create, save, and embed Key Switch Presets for 3rd party virtual instruments in PreSonus Studio One 5.0 and above.

In addition, we also take a look at how to upload & download Key Switch presets using the recently updated PreSonus Exchange platform.

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Compressing Note Data with the Transform Tool In PreSonus Studio One

Certain virtual instruments will respond to different velocity’s in different ways. In some cases it’s fairly easy to adjust the velocity curve (sensitivity) so that the VI will respond to the incoming MIDI (Note Data) depending on how the user desires, but it’s also possible to alter the actual Note Data of an entire performance. In some cases, with deeply sampled instruments - this (IMHO) is preferable to tweaking the sensitivity within the VI.

In this video, I demonstrate how the Transform Tool Can be used to "compress" or alter the dynamic range of Note Data (MIDI) parameters when working in PreSonus Studio One.

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