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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One Cool Studio One Transport Shortcut You May Not Know About

In this video, I demonstrate a key command that can be used that allows for the cursor to be moved back to it's starting position with the "return to start on stop" preference enabled.. Sounds more confusing then it actually is.. Check out the video for a simpler explanation..

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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 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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7 Tips for Prepping a Tracking Session in PreSonus Studio One

In this video, I go over my top 7 tips for setting up a Studio One Song for a tracking session. Whether you're working in a simple context with a basic interface, or doing a full band recording live off the floor - my goal with this video is simply to share my experiences of some work-flow tips that I've found to be useful.

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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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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 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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Solo through Listen Bus - AFL and PFL Solo Modes Explained

In this video, I demonstrate the "Solo through Listen Bus" feature in Studio One. More specifically what it does, the 2 new Solo Modes it adds to Studio One, and why it's a great option for tracking studio who need to be able to Solo their Main Mix without effecting Cue Mix Sends - and without having to give up the option of having Cue Mix Sends on FX Returns and Bus Channels.

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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 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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Free Series - Studio One for Logic Pro X Users

For quite some time now, I have had the idea to show DAW specific content for new Studio One users looking to either add Studio One to the list of DAW’s that they work in, or make the permanent move.

With that being said, I am super pleased to release my first series “Studio One For Logic Pro X Users”. But before you get started, I just want to take a moment to outline a couple key points:

1. This series (YT Playlist) will continue to be expanded upon. I will be adding additional videos as new ideas come to me, or as requests come in. I already have 2-3 additional videos that I plan to record soon, so watch this space..

2. I have created these videos under the assumption that any LPX user understands the absolute fundamental basics of working within a DAW. So there are some things that I have omitted in an effort to spend my efforts delivering what I consider to be valuable information for those who already have a specific workflow in place, and just want to get going in as little time as possible.

3. I’ve chosen to go with a YT Playlist because I want all of this information to be available in ONE PLACE - vs users having to search far and wide for separate videos released at separate times. I really love the idea of someone being able to bookmark the URL - and visit back, as new content is released or as a refresher.

4. I cover A LOT of ground in each one of these video’s - and although each video has a very specific title - I have done my best to offer as much information as possible on each specific task. There might be some overlap here and there, but I’ve tried to stay on point, and not repeat myself too many times.

5. This content was made with the kind support of the good people at PreSonus.

So with all that being said - I hope you enjoy the series, and look forward to adding to this playlist - and also venturing into “other” DAW’s with a similar format in the near future.

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WHY You Should Calculate and Set a Record Offset in PreSonus Studio One

Have you ever wondered if the audio you’re capturing is coming in exactly as expected? I mean, we’re really splitting hairs here, when we talk about sample accuracy - but never the less, I don’t think it’s a bad thing to have your system set up with the right settings, to guarantee you’re getting exactly what you think you are.

In this video, I demonstrate how to calculate (and set up) a Record Offset for your audio interface in PreSonus Studio One. In addition, I also talk about WHY it's important.

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Native Low Latency Monitoring (Green Z) - With Tape Style Monitoring In PreSonus Studio One

For anyone who has ever recorded in a DAW - Latency is (and always has been) something that one needs to combat. That being said, there are way’s to get around this. The easiest being running a separate software Mixer that pairs with an Audio Interface - which routes an Audio input directly to the output, and merges it with the Main Outs of your DAW. But these require a user to run 2 separate applications, when recording.

Then there are DSP based systems which are a little more elegant such as Pro Tools HDX, and the relatively newer LUNA based recording system from Universal Audio. Both these systems handle latency by offering a Low Latency Monitoring Path - which can be used when tracking.

Furthermore, a lot of systems will use an “Auto-Input Monitoring” style workflow when handling these low latency paths.

But did you know that as of Version 3.5 - Studio One has something similar that works Natively without the need for DSP? This is by far one of my absolute favourite features, and gets used for 99% of the work I do.

In this video, I demonstrate my favourite combination of Monitoring that I like to use when tracking with my Quantum system in PreSonus Studio One.

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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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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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