- Recent questions and answers in Mixing

INPUT CONTROL GAIN AUTOMATION NEW FEATURE

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:10:51 +0000

Is there any way to add in a new feature to Studio one in a future update? Automation for the input control in the mixer window? It would be really helpful for many workflows and has potential to work great if you do not want to mess with the WAV files in clip gain automation. Can we please make this happen! Thank you so much!

Answered: Splitter: Automation for Volume, add Pan, Solo & Mute per channel?

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 03:17:53 +0000

+1 Yes please!

Answered: Track presets for busses and VCA's

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 22:48:15 +0000

Yeah man, both Cubase and Reaper have this. It's needed here!

More Flexible Console-Folder Grouping (That works with Track Presets)

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 17:14:48 +0000

I think we should be able to create, pack and reorder Buses, Instruments and VCAs within folders in the Console and Arrange Window in any way, shape and form, so these can be saved/recalled with Track Presets through a main Parent Track. Keep in mind this is coming from a VST Instrumental template standpoint.

- We would need a way to create Console folders that can contain Buses, VCAs that can also be put inside a Parent Folder. This main Parent Folder should be present both in Arrange and Console windows. So when we save that Parent Folder a Track Preset everything including Buses, VCAs, Instruments and their respective Outputs is properly recalled/stored/enabled/disabled.

This would enhance our organization options and give us the ability to create modular templates. (Reaper style)

Currently there are workarounds to create a Folder-Bus and put that in an Arrange Window folder, but it's not saved/recalled as a Track Preset. Not to mention we still cannnot create Console folders to properly separate groups of Buses, VCAs in a modular way.

Answered: DeEsser plugin

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 19:46:20 +0000

Did I miss something? My Studio One has a de-esser plugin. In my case, though, I have 'esser' EQ curves because the choirs in my recordings need to be understood when competing with organ mixtures, trumpets, or violins for that 8k frequency and those S's, T's, K's, etc. need to pop. Believe it or not, I'm boosting those.

Answered: on left side when track mini view is open add Mute and solo buttons to mute and solo to see more tracks

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 11:34:43 +0000

wy can i not add a screenshot to show what i mean ?

Adjust Console's Colour Contrast and Brightness

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 13:32:45 +0000

In case you haven't noticed, S1 only gives us controls to adjust Contrast and Brightness of the ARRANGEMENT. However, we should have the hability to adjust the brightness and contrast of the Mixing Console, as in Pro Tools and Cubase.

Cheers.

Answered: Click Plugins Once to open them

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 23:27:46 +0000

+1, this should really be a feature!!!

(also for some reason I'm unable to open more than 1 plugin at once)

Colorize fader caps

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:08:39 +0000

I was hoping you would consider giving users the added ability to colorize the fader caps on the Mixer page? In my mix templates, I use folders groups to busses as well as Effects returns for both delay and reverbs, etc. Any and all of these would be beneficial for organization with the ability to modify the fader cap colors within these groups and returns.

Thanks.

Multi-mono plugin processing like in Pro Tools

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:28:38 +0000

If you mix in Pro Tools you know this feature: you can use multi-channel processing (stereo) or multi-mono. Multi-mono will let you process L/R with different settings using one single instance of a plugin, as opossed to when we have to use the Splitter and add two instances of a plugin and split it in two channels. Multi-mono saves processing power, mainly when using UAD plugins that are still not native. Cheers.

Answered: Make Channel Editor resizable

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:50:57 +0000

What troll would down-vote this?

Answered: Disable Clipping Error Dialog after Bounce

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 16:41:29 +0000

Well, to my understanding, it does not matter whether you produce "aggressive" music or smooth Jazz. In a digital environment, if the signal reaches 0db or above, you have digital clipping. You should never have that, because it's nothing like the harmonic distortion you get from slightly overdriven analog gear. Digital clipping is simply... wrong, it produces erroneous data. Try saturator or overdrive plugins or the like if you want a distorted sound, but always make sure the signal never reaches 0db in the digital realm.

Whether or not you can disable said clipping notice, I don't know, but I really don't see the point in having that option.
Kind regards.

Event FX Tail Options

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 17:00:54 +0000

Hello! Feature request regarding Event FX.

Would like to be able to adjust the "Tail Length" in a more streamlined way for music production.

For adding time-based effects like reverb, delay sometimes I'm not sure how many seconds of a tail I need. Would be great if there was a checkbox that would just render the entire tail regardless of how long the reverb decay is.

With music production, not usually working in seconds altogether, so a grid option like "Tail Length = 2 Bars" would make sense.

Let me know what you think!

Answered: Can you please make a mixer fader lock feature in Studio One ?

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 18:05:32 +0000

I have a ghost fader mover in mine, as 1 or 2 faders will move wihout my doing anything.! So yes, a locking volume fader feature would be great as their tech support are unable to fix this issue I have. Anyone else have this issue?

Answered: Replace with alternative/from production audio

Thu, 16 May 2024 17:48:07 +0000

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Answered: Group 'specific events' from different tracks together as a Group, rather than grouping entire tracks.

Sun, 12 May 2024 04:29:17 +0000

I previously requested the clip groups feature (same as what's in Pro Tools, Audition + others), but it hasn't been implemented yet unfortunately.

Clip Groups - Questions & Answers | PreSonus

Can We Keep The Export Window Open While Making Changes In The Session?

Thu, 02 May 2024 18:43:59 +0000

This a feature in Cubase. Let’s say if I chose to export a looped section. I choose the section and open the export window. But then I decide to expand the looped section. I would have to close this window, expand the loop section, and then reopen the export window.

In Cubase, I can expand the loop section without closing the export window.

I can make other changes like volume and automation if needed in Cubase without closing the export window.

Saving me time is how it would improve my workflow

Shortcut for progressive midi port/channel assignment

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 15:45:51 +0000

Hello, I would like to to assign progressive midi channel inputs to instruments track, without doing it manually (I have a template with lots of tracks). I've found that holding ctrl I can assign the instrument to multiple selected tracks, is there something similar for midi channels setup?
I'm using Vienna Ensemble Pro 7 as a multi output instrument.
Thank you

Answered: Console Narrow Components Mode (Inserts/Sends)

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:11:59 +0000

Same here too! ;)

Answered: Disable/Enable Micro Edit Parameters

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 21:04:30 +0000

Whole hearted upvote. Perhaps a toggle to reverse the 'single click vs dbl. click' behavior could make this function more useable for some users.

As it it, I just can't find a positive use for this feature. There is no screen resolution I work in that makes the 'microview' useable for me. So instead, this is a liability and feels clunky.

In addition to a toggle option for disabling 'microview' perhaps the functionality itself should be revised and updated to work better with multiple screen resolutions. The concept may be great, but the usefulness just isn't there.

Answered: Send tracks to multiple outputs/busses simultaneously

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:49:02 +0000

You need to use a SEND to achieve this (multiple OUTs but better, since you can adjust the pan and levels feeding into those outputs with a SEND. Very common mixing/DAW feature, even on analog consoles no less.

RTM!

Global macro controls editor, macro editor enhancements and general macro controls upgrade feature request.

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:22:36 +0000

The channel editor has been untouched for a long time and it needs new updates.

Add global macro controls / editor just for the song page just like how it is in the show page. This will allow us to control multiple channels, sends, panning, volume and plugins within those channels at once with a single knob or fader.
Precise value input for the vector / curve editor. Allow us to double click nodes an enter specific values rather than just relying on a mouse.
Other shapes options for the vector / curve editor like ability to add nodes, choose shapes like sine, saw, square, triangle, etc., and freeform.
LFO modulation for parameters so we can automate plugins using LFOs.

This will make a lot of producers happy!

Answered: Enhanced Listen Bus (Control Room)

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 06:01:36 +0000

Also when soloing is set to listen bus and tou solo an fx channel, all the channels going into it are also soloed. Would like to have the ability just to solo what I click and not everything with it..

Answered: Default FX chain (inserts) for any newly created audio channel (incl. VST Instrument channels)

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 04:21:00 +0000

why there's still no update on this?

it would be really helpful for many people.

I miss this feature from Live or Logic

Multiloop anchored to scenes and to a multi selector type ADPTR AUDIO Metric AB

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 18:47:39 +0000

When it comes to mixing and making an A/B comparison, a loop is usually made, whether it is an intro, chorus, fill, or some part where the bass, guitar, or saxophone appear.
We need a panel that allows us to navigate between multiloops, pre-assigned, to a type of buttons, just as the A/B metric does, which gives us the option of up to 4 loops, and if possible to be able to change loops through physical buttons working with hardware.

Like icing on the cake. In the scenes section, be able to assign a specific loop to each scene

Surround channel ordering

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 17:33:58 +0000

It would be extremely useful to change channel ordering in SO. FOr example selecting between "film" and "SMPTE" ordering for surround. I often need to deliver LCR,LR,RR,LFE surround format.

Answered: Allow Pipeline XT access to internal channels e.g. FX, Bus, Aux etc. channels to send and return

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 17:26:42 +0000

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Answered: Can you add filters to the piano roll view (MIDI editor window) list of tracks, similar to the track view

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 19:21:05 +0000

Unfortunately you can‘t, but it would be great if you could !!

Answered: Auto Input Gain

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 02:58:03 +0000

and if I may add my wish - I would like to see the input gain also as a possible default automation alongside Volume and Pan

Answered: VCA "Ghosts" that overlay on top of faders in Console

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:18:13 +0000

BTW @joegilder your video on automation is awesome

Answered: Improved Dolby Atmos defaults for rookies - avoiding the 7.1.2 trap with a 7.1.4 bed, or default object mode

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:50:11 +0000

Pretty important topic, but it's worth mentioning, that the bed limit is 7.1.2 ... a 7.1.4 bed doesn't exist and never will for compatibility reasons regarding Dolby:

https://professionalsupport.dolby.com/s/article/Why-doesn-t-the-Renderer-have-7-1-4-or-larger-beds?language=en_US

The recommendation is using a 7.1 bed combined with 4 static objects for the ceiling.

BUT that is impossible in Studio One, as far as I can see, especially, when I want to use FX channels for 7.1.4 reverb (e.g. with Open AIR), where the 7.1.4 speaker layout will be downsized to the bed size!

I think we will need an additional object bed? Or did I miss something?

PS: Ok, I could create 4 Mono FX Channel Objects for the ceiling, but how to route them, if I want 7.1.4 reverb in combination with the recommended 7.1 bed?

PPS: The trick is routing every bed track to a 7.1.4 FX Channel, which then will be routed to the 7.1 bed. To get the ceiling we use sends to two further 7.1.4 FX Channels, one for the ceiling front (two channels) and one for the ceiling back, which both use the Mixtool as an insert to filter only the needed channels. Then we route these two "helper channels" to two Stereo Ceiling Objects, one for the front and one for the back pair.

Bingo, now we have a 7.1 bed with four ceiling channels (object based), which drastically simplifies mastering.

If now Studio One wouldn't have a bug, that distorts objects, when using sends to FX Channels or side chains, we could use a similar setup for object's reverb, delay, etc.. Presonus is informed and working on a fix ... I hope it won't take ages.

Answered: True Keyboard Cutomization and overall improvements

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:36:40 +0000

5 years later... that still anoying

Answered: Rendering Queue with different bounce options in background

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 03:55:28 +0000

2024 and still waiting for this super important function

Activate Sends automatically when something gets routed to them

Thu, 22 Feb 2024 13:44:55 +0000

I have a mixing template with 30-40 FX channels that I use only in some cases. It would be cool if the sends (or the inserts on them) could automatically be activated when I route something to them. If they're not used in the mix they should just stay disabled to safe CPU.

Answered: Can you add track stacks to Studio one 6?

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 07:43:08 +0000

@ tothrec Logic has a "Track Stack feature which works exactly the same as S! if only in "Folder" Mode. There are two functions on Track Stack; Folder only or Summing Stack. Summing stack automatically places all your regions into a bus. This way you don't have to create and assign. It's done for you. It also includes a fader!

Answered: Multiple Listen Buses

Mon, 19 Feb 2024 22:09:27 +0000

I agree with this if S1 decides not to create a "Control Room" similar to Cubase. An actual "Control Room" feature would be the next feature that can allow me to no longer rely on Cubase.

Answered: Exporting stems with track number as prefix, i.e. '01 Kick In'

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:07:42 +0000

It would extremely useful implementation. Not yet in v6.5, sadly...

FR: Add/Fix Track Macro Controls Automation

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 04:30:52 +0000

For goodness sake, Presonus, please implement this. It has been requested and voted on so many times over the past NINE years.

Dec. 20, 2015: +191 votes

Nov. 4, 2016: +58 votes

Jul. 26, 2017: +3 votes

Oct. 8, 2021: +16 votes

Apr. 21, 2023: +1 vote

Days since first request: 2,975

Upvotes: 269

All we want is a single automation lane to control all parameters connected to a macro. It cannot be that difficult. Please and thank you.

Answered: Please mark the frozen tracks

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 06:19:10 +0000

I just came here to make the same suggestion and accidentally stumbled upon this request. I agree and join in. Other icons already exist, like the ghost icon, and I like the idea of a snow flake. Thank you qcmjerix

Answered: Dim Solo / Listen

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 06:41:23 +0000

I would love this. It's something I miss coming from CW.

Route the main mix bus (master channel) to multiple stereo outputs of sound card

Tue, 06 Feb 2024 02:59:02 +0000

I would like to route the main mix bus to multiple hardware outputs. Is this possible? It seems that I can only select one option at a time. It does not allow me to choose multiple hardware outputs for the main bus.

When selecting the hardware output of the master channel, I would like to use multiple output options simultaneously, not just one output. This would allow be to connect more than one set of monitors with all receiving the same mix from the main bus.

Main Out Left + Right
Line Out 1 +2
Line Out 3 +4
Line Out 5+6

Enhanced Visual Indicators for Active Track Selection

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:02:56 +0000

Hello PreSonus Studio One Team,

I am reaching out to suggest an enhancement for the Studio One user interface, targeting a more intuitive and efficient workflow.

As a new user transitioning from ProTools to Studio One, I have encountered a challenge in rapidly identifying the active or selected track in both the timeline and mixer windows. The current design, which slightly brightens the selected track (cursor active), proves subtle and difficult to discern, particularly when managing a large number of tracks. This often results in a time-consuming process of carefully scrolling in the timeline and then having to double-check the selection in the mix window.

To improve the user experience and efficiency, I propose a more pronounced visual distinction for the actively selected track only. One potential solution could be a thicker, more vibrant frame around the active channel, particularly highlighting (wrapping)the left side channel strip. This enhancement should also be reflected in the mix window, ensuring consistent and clear identification of the selected track across different views.

I have observed similar requests from other users dating back to 2017, suggesting a widespread desire for this improvement within the Studio One community. Incorporating such a feature would not only aid users transitioning from other DAWs like myself but also significantly enhance the overall user experience by making the active (cursor active) track more visible and reducing the likelihood of errors.

Thank you for considering this suggestion. I am confident that this enhancement would greatly improve workflow efficiency and increase user satisfaction across the Studio One community.

Best regards,

Answered: Console Views Narrow Wide

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 18:25:11 +0000

I was googling what I wanted and this thread was the first hit.

I'm not sure if it's exactly what you (Daw Stew) asked, but I would like to be able to see which channels have Inserts on them even in console narrow mode.
And at least the first letter (or an abbreviation, for example FabFilter Pro-R2 could be F or R - if only one letter is doable.

FR / FF / F2 - if only two letters doable

Fab / Rev / FRe / FFR / FPR - if only three letters doable

Etc...

Can we get Internal Oversampling like Reaper does?

Wed, 17 Jan 2024 09:31:01 +0000

Yes i know there is Metaplugin by DDMF.
this has been requested in 2020 but there's still no update on internal oversampling to reduce aliasing casued by old plugins (such as WAVES or Soundtoys)
PLZZZ can we get internal oversampling feature (Maybe in the "routing editor"??? or sth)

Answered: Send sidechain from multi-output tracks

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 04:44:23 +0000

Please Studio One developer make this feature available, like in logic pro i can sidechain from 1 kick drum for multiple tracks

Feature Request: Add "save all" option to the file tab.

Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:35:36 +0000

Hi,

please add the feature to save all open songs simultaneously by adding a "save all" button to the file tab.

Similarly, please enable users to open multiple songs at the same time via the home screen.

Thanks.

Answered: For the love of god.. please add an 'update track preset' feature...

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 20:34:21 +0000

Upvoted. Please do this.

Studio One 6 Mixer Channel Sends and Bus!!!!!!

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 12:52:55 +0000

pleaseake a function for the BUS and SENDS it would make sense to be able to set the channels to the far right of the main out! This way you have a better overview!!!.

FL Studio and some other you can do that too and it is very helpful!!!

Thanks

Answered: PLEASE add a proper peak meter to the top of each channel level meter.

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 11:37:14 +0000

Including a pico db meter on top of a channel meter would be a great help to both the recording and mixing process.
Hopefully it will be included soon.

Answered: Peak Value Display on Each Channels

Tue, 26 Dec 2023 20:24:06 +0000

really, anyone who sees this with production and mix seriously, he needs to see this automatically in daw