The Realest Video I've ever done - 6 Things that I have Completely Changed my mindset on

In this video, I wanted to try something different. In the spirit of being honest, open, and exercising some humility - I want to talk about 6 Things that I have COMPLETELY Changed my mindset on in the last decade or so, when it comes to belief's and opinions that i have come to realize are limiting.

I find that it’s really easy to become set in our ways, or to develop strong opinions or rules. This is especially the case when it comes to repetitive actions, such as recording, producing, and mixing.

Having said that, I’d like to offer some of my own insights on some audio related topics and how they pertain to my own personal journey of learning, and evolving in my craft.

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How to Import Cue Mix Settings From One Song into Another in PreSonus Studio One

In this video, I answer a question from a Studio One User who wants to know how to import Cue Mix Settings from one Song into another blank song, in a tracking scenario where multiple songs need to be recorded.

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The In's and Out's of Automation in Studio One - Part 2

In this video, I pick up from where we left off in the previous video, and dive into more advanced automation concepts, such as plug-in automation, automating on tracks, vs Instrument Parts, some general workflow concepts, and using VCA Channels.

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The In's and Out's of Automation in Studio One - Part 1

In this video, I take a brief walk-through of some of the basics when it comes to working with Automation in PreSonus Studio One.

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How to Upload Content to PreSonus Exchange - Free Presence XT Synth Bass Instrument

In this video, I demonstrate how to go about uploading content to PreSonus Exchange. In addition, I also upload a free Presence XT Synth Bass Soundset - Sampled from my Alesis QS Rack Midi Module, that will be available to download for all users via PreSonus Exchange.

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Workflow Tip - Creating Useful User Default Presets in PreSonus Studio One

In this video, I demonstrate how (and why) to create User Default presets for your favourite plug-ins running inside PreSonus Studio One.

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Low-End Production Tip - Layering a Sine Wave on Bass Sounds

In this video, I demonstrate a simple yet effective production technique that can help fill out and define the low-end sub frequencies for appropriate genres.

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My Top Collaboration Tips In PreSonus Studio One

In this video, I go over a short list of my top tips for collaborating with other artists, producers, and engineers.

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Navigation Tips in PreSonus Studio One - Part 2

In this video, I pick up from where we left off in the first video, and share more Navigation Tips, in addition to a bonus tip when comping in Studio One.

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Navigation Tips in PreSonus Studio One - Part 1

Being able to Navigate through a busy session, can make all the difference in the world when it comes to running a smooth session.

In this first video of a 2 part series, I demonstrate some general Tips for Navigating quickly and efficiently in PreSonus Studio One.

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How to Move Audio Events to New Tracks WITHOUT Layers

In this video, I demonstrate how to move audio events to a new track WITHOUT moving all the associated layers. Although Layers can be useful, once the final comp is done, many producers and engineers prefer to move the comp to a brand new track, leaving the original track(s) as backup.

From this point, it's very easy to consolidate the new audio, and work with the final rendered resulting audio events.

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Tip - How to FULLY Solo Safe Instrument Tracks in PreSonus Studio One

In this video, I demonstrate how to Solo-Safe Virtual Instruments so that they will ALWAYS remain solo-safe'd regardless of which other tracks or channels are in solo mode, and regardless of whether you're soloing using the arrange window, the Console, or Keyboard shortcuts.

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My 3 Top Tips for Working With Layers - Updated for 2022

In this video, I demonstrate 3 tips for working with Layers in PreSonus Studio One 5 - Including renaming multiple layers at the same time, and 2 tips to help when editing.

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Workflow Improvement - Beat Detective Style Drum Editing Using Clip Versions

In this video, I demonstrate how Clip Versions (Added in Studio One 5.2) can simplify the task of 'Beat Detective Style' Drum slicing work-flows when editing/quantizing Multitrack Drums in Studio One (Version 5.2 and above).

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Working with Clip Versions in PreSonus Studio One 5

In this video, I demonstrate how to work with clip versions (Added in Studio One Version 5.2) - with specific examples pertaining to; Bend Markers, Clip Gain Envelopes, and ARA Plug-in's such as Melodyne.

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How to toggle the default Vertical Stack Order to Horizontal - When Using Drag and Drop From The Browser

When using a Drag and Drop workflow to import files from Studio One’s Browser directly to the Arrange Window - the default behaviour will vertically stack these files on top of each other and create tracks based on file type.

For the most part, this is a good thing - but what about situations where you’d prefer that Studio One places all the files on the same track?

For these cases, there’s a simple way to change how the files are brought in. :)

In this video, I demonstrate how to toggle the default 'vertical stack' order, to horizontal - when dragging files from the browser into the Arrange Window in PreSonus Studio One.

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Working with Scenes in PreSonus Studio One 5.5

In this video, I take a look at working with Scenes in Studio One Version 5.5. As of this latest 5.5 update we now have the ability to recall automation between scenes - but in addition to the traditional mindset of creating alternate Mix Versions that can be recalled, Scenes can also be used for many additional workflows. In this video - I take a look at creating a custom Cue Mix scene that can be recalled for recording, with a separate Cue Mix scene for playback. Just one of the many possibilities for this particular feature.

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Studio One 5.5 Update - The Project Page - New Features

In this video, I demonstrate some of the new features in the Project Page that were added in the Studio One 5.5 update.

Music Provided courtesy of Phat Hat

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Free Series - Studio One for Pro Tools Users

In a recent post I made note of the fact that I had plans to do DAW specific content for Studio One Users. More specifically - New Studio One Users who are either making an effort to learn this new DAW, or transitioning over from DAW’s such as Logic, Pro Tools, etc.

Seeing that I have already created some specific content for Studio One User’s making the move from Logic Pro X - Today, I am happy to announce that my latest Youtube Playlist: Studio One One for Pro Tools Users (Embedded Above) has gone live.

As with the last one, a few notes on this Playlist:

1. This series (YT Playlist) will continue to be expanded upon. I will be adding additional videos as soon as they are ready. I already have quite a few recorded but not yet edited / exported, as well as more to record - So I would urge you to bookmark this playlist and subscribe to my Youtube Channel so that you can be notified as these new video’s become available.

2. If I’m being honest, these video’s are not necessarily aimed at beginners - but rather intermediate / advanced users who are coming from Pro Tools and are looking for direct comparisons (coming from the Pro Tools perspective)

3. I have created these videos (which in my personal opinion cover a lot of ground) in what I perceive to be the most logical order. Everything from a basic getting started, to setting up your interface properly to understanding how to monitor and record properly, to being able to edit and mix. I would advise watching these in sequence to get the most out of the series, but they can be easily watched standalone to brush up in specific areas.

4. I’ve chosen to omit certain areas that I feel don’t need to be overly explained. I think it’s safe to say that there are certain features in all DAW’s that translate across the board. With this specific series, I’m really trying to point out the things that aren’t immediately obvious. Or to put in into a different perspective - the things that I wish someone would have shown me when I made the move.

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In this video, I take a look at some of the basics when comparing Studio One to Pro Tools including: creating tracks, track types, arrange window comparison, Mixer/Console Comparison, Folders, browser comparison, and more.

In this video, I take a look at how to properly setup your interface including a full overview of the Studio One io setup (and how it differs from Pro Tools), as well as some additional details.

In this video, I take a look at how to set up Studio One's software monitoring to achieve a Pro Tools "Auto-Input Monitoring" style workflow, in addition to how to bypass software monitoring when using interfaces that ship with a low-latency monitoring software based mixer (or consoles). I also compare the differences between Pro Tools Low Latency Monitoring mode vs Studio Ones' Native Low latency Monitoring for Audio tracks and Virtual Instruments.

In this video, I give a general overview of the basic editing tools available in Studio One - in addition to some general tips when working with selection based editing.

In this video, I take a deep dive into Studio One's Automation including a few key preferences that Pro Tools users might find useful, and how it compares to similar functions in Pro Tools (in general). In addition I also go over some features unique to Studio One.

In this video, I demonstrate a variety of Drag and Drop workflow possibilities when using Studio One. In addition, we take a look at creating FX Sends in Studio One, and some considerations to take into account for specific cases.

In this video, I demonstrate the key differences between Pro Tools' Audiosuite Processing vs Studio One's Event FX. In addition - we also take a look at how ARA (Audio Random Access) works on Audio Events, using Melodyne Studio as an example.

In this video, I go over some Studio One behaviours / preferences that Pro Tools Users will undoubtedly run up against - and more specifically how to either 'fix' them (so Studio One behaves 'more like' Pro Tools) or how to get around them.

In this video, I demonstrate how to achieve an exact 1:1 of "Pro Tools style" Tab to Transient editing in Studio One. This covers everything from which key commands to program - to additional Studio One preferences that will make Pro Tools Users feel at home.

In this video, I demonstrate a utility plug-in unique to Studio One called the Splitter. Although it has multiple uses - this video will focus on using the Splitter in place of the traditional Parallel Processing Mixing workflow that Pro Tools Users might be accustomed to, involving the use of Sends and Aux Tracks.

In this video, I demonstrate some of the Console Options / Preferences that Pro Tools users should be aware of. In addition, I also take a look at working with Mix Engine FX in PreSonus Studio One.

In this video, I demonstrate the various different methods of exporting Audio in Studio One - and how they compare to Pro Tools. Including; Track Transforming, (Instrument tracks and Audio Tracks) Bouncing, using "Mixdown Selection", Exporting your Song, Exporting Stems (Tracks and Channels) in addition to how to setup multiple outputs when working with Virtual Instruments.

In this video, I demonstrate how to use the Import Song Data feature, in PreSonus Studio One. More specifically how it works, a few settings that users need to be aware of, and how it can be used in practical workflow scenarios.

In this video, (Chapters Available) I demonstrate some of the unique features in Studio One - that don't necessarily have a Pro Tools equivalent, including: The Arranger Track, Scratch Pads, Song Versions, Scenes, Creating Custom Macros, and The Chord Track.

In this video, I demonstrate the different Record Modes in Studio One, including Preroll, Autopunch, Precount, and the default manual mode. In addition, I also cover the importance of the 'Pre-Record Audio Input' preference.

In this video, I demonstrate the 'Takes to Layers' function in Studio One, and Loop Recording - More specifically how it compares to Pro Tools Playlists' including the similarities and differences.

In this video, I demonstrate how to achieve an exact 1:1 Pro Tools style comping workflow in PreSonus Studio One. But perhaps more importantly, I demonstrate the lightning fast "Studio One Style" quick-swipe comping (which I personally believe to be significantly faster, and more user friendly).

In this video, I demonstrate everything you'll ever need to know about creating Cue Mixes (Headphone Mixes, Foldback Mixes) in PreSonus Studio One. I cover best practices, and how to navigate all the different situations you'll encounter when tracking.

In this video, I give a basic overview of working with Instrument tracks in Studio One (vs Pro Tools) in addition to covering the MIDI Editor, basic MIDI Editing, setting up and using MIDI Controllers, as well as some unique MIDI based workflows in Studio One, and a few tips along the way.

In this video, I go over some of the bread and butter stock Studio One Plug-ins - and offer suggestions as to which Studio One plug-ins to use in place of specific stock Pro Tools Plug-ins. (See Chapters for more info).

How to Level Out A Free-time Tempo Track in PreSonus Studio One

In this video, let's take a look at how the Transform tool can be used to "even out" a free-time Tempo Track in PreSonus Studio One.

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Cheers, Marcus