How to Conform a Free-time MIDI Performance to a fixed BPM In PreSonus Studio One

In this video, I demonstrate how to take a free-time MIDI Performance (recorded without a click), and conform it to a fixed BPM. Conversely - this method also allows a Tempo Map to be created from the same performance.

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Impact XT Housekeeping - De-Cluttering The Console with Multi-Out Presets

In this video, I demonstrate a simple tip that can be used to de-clutter Studio One's Console when running Virtual Instruments with Multi-Outs enabled.

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How to hear your Live Input AND Previously Recorded Audio when Using Green Z & Tape Style Monitoring

In this video, I'm going to tackle a subject that I've been hesitant to put under a spotlight for a while now. Why? Well, In general - I find that "workaround" videos are generally met with a lot of negativity. And if there's one thing that truly bothers me, it's negativity. Also for me personally, I don't really find the issue to be bothersome, but I know that many other users do.

Furthermore, it's really only relevant when using a very specific combination of monitoring, (which just so happens to be the one that I use) being:

1) Monitoring Mutes Playback (Tape Style) enabled

2) Native Low Latency Monitoring (Green Z) enabled

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Review - Babylonwaves | Art Conductor 7 - A Must Have For Composers and Producers in Studio One?

In this video, I take a look at Art Conductor 7 - from "Babylonwaves" - a 3rd party product which adds close to 8000 Sound Variation (Key Switch) template presets and supports over 500 3rd party instruments.

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Exporting Stems When Working with Multi-Instruments in PreSonus Studio One

In this video, I take a look at a nice feature that allows users to export individual streams of their Multi-Instruments within the 'Export Stems' feature.

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Impact XT Tips - Part 2 - Stack Mode | Velocity Mode | The Edit Sample Option

In this video, I pick up from where I left off in Part 1 - this time, discussing 2 different layer modes including Stack mode, and Velocity mode. More specifically when to use each, and WHY they're useful. In addition, we will also cover using the 'Edit Sample' option.

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Impact XT Tips - Part 1 - Velocity and Filter Cutoff

In this first video of a multi-part series I take a look at how Velocity, Filter Cutoff, and Velocity to Filter can be used when working with One-Shot Samples in Impact XT.

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Recording with Plug-Ins on Inputs In PreSonus Studio One

When I’m working at my home studio setup, I have a decent selection of outboard Analog Gear that I like to use - on the way into the DAW. So essentially I can impart the tone, character, dynamics before the signal hits the AD Converter’s on my Quantum setup.

This is by far my favourite way to work - as it allows me to capture sounds that are already 80-90% “there” in terms of how they fit into a production.

That being said, I don’t always have access to these pieces of gear! So in the cases where I need to go mobile, I still employ the exact same workflow - the only difference is I’m going through plug-ins vs my outboard gear.

In this video, I demonstrate how to record (commit) through plug-in's in PreSonus Studio One. Including the basic setup, and some things to keep in mind when working this way.

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Prepping a Studio One Production For Mixing

In this video, I go over the basic approach that I like to take when prepping a Production (created in Studio One) for Mixing. Although we sometimes merge the production process with Mixing - I think it's important (and smart) to separate these 2 aspects of the Process.

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3 Killer Tips For Working With Duplicate Shared Events In PreSonus Studio One

In this video, I demonstrate a cool (somewhat Hidden) Studio One Feature that allows users to Create Shared Copies of Instrument Parts using Mouse Clicking with a specific Modifier sequence. The great thing is it also works with the Arranger Track!

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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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How To Re-Map The Output Routing of Kontakt 6 - Running In Studio One 5

For anyone who runs Kontakt 6 in Studio One - you may have noticed that the output Routing doesn't necessarily follow the usual "1/2, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8" stereo outputs that one would expect to see.. Instead - we see a mix between, the Main Stereo Outputs, and Aux Channels.. On top of that, it can be a little confusing to add additional outputs, that are mapped in a logical order.

In this video, I demonstrate a simple approach that can be used to help mitigate this issue, that results in predictable output names, in a logical order.

Note - The same workflow can also be applied in Kontakt Version 5 - with the main difference being that there are different version of Kontakt 5 (8 out, 16 out, etc) whereas Kontakt 6 is now seen as 1 plug-in.

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3 Different Workflow Approaches for Creating a 1 to 1 Track-Channel Parity When Working In Impact XT

In this video, I demonstrate 2 different workflow approaches I like to use for creating a 1:1 parity between the tracks (Arrange Window) and the Channels (Console) - when working with Impact XT in PreSonus Studio One 5. In addition - I also show one other workflow that can be utilized (that I don't personally use)

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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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Using Direct Inputs on Virtual Instruments In PreSonus Studio One 5

If you think about a traditional “writing session” there’s usually a piano, or electric keyboard plugged in and ready to play at a minutes notice. In many cases it can be really useful to have something ready to play, for working out chord progressions, and melodies. When it comes to software, we of course have plenty of different options to choose from, but it can involve loading a virtual instrument, then either record enabling, or input monitoring the instrument. Also depending on certain preferences that may or may not be enabled, this might be linked to a selected track.

In this video, I demonstrate the "Direct Input" feature in PreSonus Studio One 5 - more specifically, what it does and when & why it might be useful to enable. In addition, I share some useful tips as to a few things to be aware of when using the feature with Virtual Instruments.

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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 Fix The Routing In a Studio One Song when Needing to Export Stems

Printing stems is something that comes with the territory when working in the Audio Production world. More often then not - We mix in a hurry, or as creativity strikes. This can sometimes lead to a Mix that becomes difficult to stem out, if (or when) the need arises. This is most likely because we’re building the mix as we go, and sometimes use a single Reverb for a whole track, or forget to be diligent with creating Sub Groups when mixing on the fly.

Thankfully Studio One has a robust workflow that allows us to fix these potential issues, and render out stems efficiently, and simultaneously if needed. In this video, I demonstrate how to fix the routing of a Studio One Song, with the end goal of rendering stems in mind.

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