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PreSonus Studio One 6 Professional

DAW Software with Unlimited Tracks, 64-bit Processing, Plug-in Suite, Dolby Atmos Support, Video Editing, Pitch Correction, Amp Modeling, and Mastering Tools - Mac/PC AU, VST2, VST3
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Comprehensive Music, Audio, and Video Production

Mastering the ins and outs of a modern DAW can be a challenge, to even the most studied of studio veterans. Thankfully, PreSonus’ Studio One 6 Professional follows in the footsteps of its Studio One predecessors, providing an intuitive, drag-and-drop way to record, produce, mix, edit, and master your music — all with an effortless learning curve! Studio One 6 Professional boasts the same all-encompassing features that made the previous versions so accessible, but with a host of new upgrades such as a fully customizable interface and smart templates that allow you to optimize your workflow and maximize efficiency. First up is the deep, all-integration with Dolby Atmos and other immersive audio formats. Moreover, the new Video Track contains deep video and picture editing capabilities that remove the need for a dedicated video editing program. From mastering your tracks to editing your live show’s video feed, PreSonus Studio One 6 Professional is a must-have tool for the modern audio, music, or multimedia producer.

What’s new in Studio One 6?

Both the Professional and Artist versions of Studio One 6 come packed to the brim with a host of industry-leading features. Whether you’re podcasting, tracking, mastering, or sketching out a live performance, the new Smart Template feature significantly streamlines the creative process by instantly providing you with the exact tools you need right from the get-go. Next, the user interface has been reworked to be fully customizable, allowing you to completely restructure Studio One 6 to maximize efficiency. When you’re looking to sculpt and tweak the finer details of your next project, you’ll be sure to appreciate how many of Studio One 6’s built-in tools — including the autofilter and ProEQ3 — have been greatly upgraded from their previous iterations. Finally, the new de-esser, alternative panning modes, and virtual instrument sidechain support open up unlimited sonic possibilities.

Immersive mixing and mastering with Dolby Atmos

Studio One 6 introduces deep integration with Dolby Atmos and other immersive audio formats that no other DAW can match. The newest version of Studio One gives you access to state-of-the-art spatial audio recording, editing, and mixing tools that make it easy to craft a compelling three-dimensional mix. Built-in surround and spatial object panners, multichannel recording, switchable monitoring formats, and spatial audio mixing support combine to turbocharge your workflow like never before. Need to work in another immersive audio format? No problem. Studio One takes care of that under the hood. Studio One 6.5 is compatible with various spatial audio formats from stereo to 9.1.6 at sampling rates up to 96kHz.

Why choose Studio One 6 Professional?

PreSonus has seriously upgraded just about every facet and feature of Studio One 6; however, if you seek the full experience, many of the most impressive enhancements are only available in the professional version. From video capabilities to dramatically expanded audio tools, Studio One 6 Professional’s comprehensive feature set makes it a must-have DAW for the serious producer.

  • Lyrics integration: Studio One Six Professional’s new lyrics integration can add lyrics as a guidepost for your song, craft lead sheets for vocalists, or even fully shape out your next live performance! In both the Score and Piano view, lyrics are attached to notes either word by word or as syllables to give your vocalist (or yourself!) the most detailed arrangement of the words and melody possible.
  • Global Video Track: Looking to elevate your video content? Studio One 6 Professional’s Global Video Track is an intuitive way to add pictures and video to your project, accomplished with the same drag-and-drop functionality that’s made Studio One a modern classic. Versatile tools including cut/copy/paste, slip, time/edit locks, ripple, and duplicate provide formidable video-shaping tools within Studio One 6 Professional, providing you with the power and flexibility of a dedicated video editor, but all within the confines of Studio One 6 Professional.
  • Track presets: Plug-in and virtual instrument presets are an invaluable tool, but what if you could save every parameter of your track as a preset? Well, that’s exactly what the new Track Preset function accomplishes, saving either the entire track’s aspects or simply the parameters for your selected tracks/channels.
  • Vocoder: Studio One 6 Professional is loaded with legacy plug-ins from previous iterations, but the new Vocoder is an entirely new creation. By combining two input signals, the Vocoder creates a completely new sound that’s processed by several bandpass filters, transforming your voice (or any other signal) into a unique synth-like sound.
  • Advanced Mixer with Fader Flip: Upgraded mixer controls give you the power to control FX/bus sends, sidechains, and Cue Mix sends, directly from the main faders. What’s more, simply right-click on the desired send, select “flip,” and the entire send mix for the selected bus can now be easily controlled from the channel faders.
  • Mixer Channel overview: This feature provides a consolidated view of every channel parameter, giving you an instant and complete overview of your current project.

Instantly accessible audio production

Here at Sweetwater, we’re often asked what sets Studio One apart from other DAWs on the market. Our answer is always the same: it boasts an effortless and accessible workflow without compromising on studio-quality functionality. Studio One is equally suited for the novice as it is for the professional producer, and the simple drag-and-drop workflow allows you to create beats, tracks, or even fully mastered songs in record time. No manual diving or online troubleshooting — Studio One is perfect for musicians and producers who require a DAW with both instant accessibility and professional-level depth.

Simplified collaboration with PreSonus Sphere

Studio One 6 further improves functionality with PreSonus Sphere, making it a breeze to save, share, and collaborate with musicians across the globe! This cloud-based system allows you to access your projects anywhere, and it’s also a failsafe backup that ensures you never lose your data. You can even directly invite others to collaborate on a specific project — even if they’re not a PreSonus Sphere or Studio One 6 user! Plus, Studio One 6 provides an intuitive way to search, explore, and download any PreSonus Sphere content.

PreSonus Studio One 6 Professional DAW Software Features:

NEW to Studio One 6:

  • Smart templates provide you with all the tools you need for your next project right from the get-go
  • Customizable user interface allows you to restructure Studio One 6 to optimize your workflow and maximize efficiency
  • Effortless integration with Dolby Atmos and other immersive audio formats
  • Upgraded ProEQ3 and autofilter to fine-tune your audio tracks
  • New plug-ins, including a de-esser to reduce vocal sibilance or any other high-frequency sound
  • Sidechain support for greater flexibility when using virtual instruments
  • Improved start page for neat and easy organization of various projects
  • Alternative panning modes — balance, dual, or binaural — to give your listeners a more immersive audio experience
  • Note controller support for Mai Tai, Sample One XT, and Presence XT

NEW to Studio One 6 Professional only:

  • Lyrics integration to add words to your next song, craft lead sheets, or sequence your next performance
  • Global video track eradicates the need for a dedicated video application, allowing you to add and edit videos/pictures to your project within the confines of Studio One 6
  • Track presets to easily save and recall every single aspect of your track (or a selected number of channels) as a recall-able preset
  • New Vocoder plug-in combines 2 input signals and several bandpass filters to transform your signal into a synth-like texture
  • Advanced mixer controls and Fader Flip enhance your mixing experience
  • Mixer channel overview gives you a quick and comprehensive view over all your channel parameters

Other Studio One 6 Professional features:

  • An accessible, easy-to-use DAW that lets you compose, record, produce, mix, master, and perform
  • Intuitive 1-window environment with simple drag-and-drop functionality and multi-touch support
  • Unlimited audio and instrument tracks, advanced automation features, virtual instruments, buses, and effects channels
  • Console Shaper emulates the sound of an analog console with control overdrive, noise, and even true channel crosstalk
  • Arranger Track with innovative Scratch Pads
  • Build unique sounds with Multi Instrument and Extended FX Chains
  • Chord Track manipulates audio and note data of any or all tracks for Harmonic Editing and song prototyping
  • Patterns allow for intuitive drum and melody composition via classic step sequencer UI
  • VCA Faders that act as group faders for any number of tracks
  • Pristine sound quality with native 64-bit resolution and support for up to 768kHz audio
  • Integrated mastering suite includes automatic mix updating, DDP, Redbook CD burning, and digital release
  • Use Pro Tools, Cubase, Sonar, and Logic shortcuts or create your own
  • Compatible with ASIO-, Windows Audio–, and Core Audio–compliant audio interfaces
  • Integrated online Cloud Services include the PreSonus Shop, PreSonus Sphere, PreSonus Exchange, and bidirectional SoundCloud integration
  • Clip Gain Envelopes let you adjust volume dynamically on a clip-by-clip basis to avoid unnecessary compression or limiting
  • Aux Channels allow external audio sources to be fed into the mixer, without the need to create audio tracks
  • Key Switches are filtered and excluded from any type of playback processing
  • Note Controllers support and MIDI Polyphonic Expression
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Tech Specs

  • Software Type: DAW
  • Platform: Mac, PC
  • Upgrade/Full: Full
  • Download/Boxed: Download
  • Bit Depth: 64-bit
  • Format: AU, VST3, ReWire, Standalone
  • Hardware Requirements - Mac: Intel Core i3 or higher, 8GB RAM or more recommended, 40GB disk space
  • Hardware Requirements - PC: Intel Core i3 / AMD A10 or higher, 8GB RAM or more recommended, 40GB disk space
  • OS Requirements - Mac: macOS 10.14 or later
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2778400304

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Me and Presonus 6

Love it, come from sphere to Studio 6, loving it every day.
Music background: Hip Hop, Rock,Techno,R&B
Rated 5/5

User Friendly and Work Flow Friendly for Music writers

This program is user friendly for the everyday song writer and recording artist. Though I bought it to record full songs, the program has so much to offer from 5.1 Dolby Atmos to MIDI sequence capabilities for the every-day producers of EDM. Thought the VSTs are not like Abletons, I would rather invest in Plugins and whatever else gets me the sounds I am looking for knowing that my work flow is so simple using this program. This program is like a souped up version of Cool Edit Pro I used to know but with many more features, great Customer Support and wicked feature updates.
Music background: Professional performing artist/recording artist of funk, dance, and comedy music
Rated 5/5

So far, so good

I'm just learning this stuff, but so far, so good. Product is user friendly and intuitive.
Rated 5/5

Awesome music/song DAW

Presonus Studio One 6 is an amazing DAW. The best in the marketplace, in our opinion. Once installed, you can immediately start creating. Overtime, all the power of the plugins will become apparent. We are truly impressed by the fact that this allows us to seamlessly from song production to mastering all in the same daw with music industry level results. The owners of Presonus Studio One is focused on the needs of the users and uses their options and requests to constantly grow the DAW's usability.
Music background: independent song writer/producer
Rated 5/5

Incredible power.

I'm an analog guy from the 1960s, so I am drinking from 10 fire hoses starting out. Even starting out, the features and versatility of this thing are awesome.
If I have any complaint, it is that there is a steep learning curve for beginners to learn and understand the recording features and jargon. There is just so much to learn! The help files assume too much experience and knowledge for a beginner.
On the other hand, after a couple of days, I have a pretty decent basic rhythm track with drums(MIDI) bass(me), guitar(me), and horns(MIDI). And, I only scratched the surface.
Music background: Washed up Bass player

Sweetwater and PreSonus go way back, and that makes a lot of sense. Like Sweetwater, PreSonus is largely staffed by active musicians, songwriters, live sound techs, and engineers, and like Sweetwater, their culture shows up in everything they do. Early on, PreSonus broke ground by offering super-affordable audio interfaces that brought quality recording to home studio engineers everywhere. In the following years, we've been with them as they introduced a powerful, artist-friendly DAW, groundbreaking digital mixers, and more - all products we at Sweetwater use ourselves. One thing that's never changed, even as PreSonus has branched out into new territory, is that they've always done everything possible to provide you with the best value, and we're proud to stand by their products.

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