Studio One 5 Available Now (5.3 Out June 29th, 2021)

[chk071]

Amen.

I don't know why Presonus has to go after every trend. If you want to launch clips, there's way better DAWs for that?

Just like with synths, it seems like every wants to have Frankenstein DAWs now...

Studio One is such a nice DAW because it's streamlined, not because they managed to implement every thinkable feature.

[antic604]

Guys, I just expressed my opinion, I know I'm not a regular forum-head guy, so if I expressed my self wrongfully I'm sorry.

No need to be sorry! I just found it funny that you called Live "bloated", whereas in most discussion it (and Bitwig, for that matter) are usually thought of as basic and just barely passing off as "proper" DAWs because of how few features they have compared to Reaper, Cubase, Logic, etc.

Regarding clip launchers in general, my opinion is they are easily hidden, because - usually - it's a separate screen with dedicated controls, whereas in Reaper or Cubase you can click anywhere (or go to Settings) and there's pages & pages of options and features that you just can't avoid looking at and having to go through to get to what you actually want.

By the same token I'm only very slightly bothered with S1's Show Page because they've dedicated precious development time to it instead on something I want , but frankly I never even tried it, so it's not like it's interefering with my workflow or anything. I don't notice it's there and it's good it is available for those that use it.

[dellboy]

I have little need for a "clip launcher. I never use someone else's "clips, I compose my own.

For that I like to use a "clip recorder". Live has a superb example of this genre in its session view.
A "clip recorder" can make recording a simple song composed of various lengths of looped bars a piece of cake. Sure, the same thing can be done in a linear DAW, but its just more fun using a "clip recorder".

Why anyone would not want such a useful feature in their DAW is baffling to me. Whats not to like ?

And if anyone wants proof of how unobtrusive a "clip recorder\launcher " can be, look no further than Logic. Its there if you want it, but it does not get in the way if you have no need of it.

[apoclypse]

So when is 5.2 supposed to come out? Today?

[GNXT]

I have little need for a "clip launcher....

Clips are useful and I respect anyone that needs/wants them, it's just not for me, that's how/why I started using Ableton back in the day but I don't need it anymore for the studio.

For me personally what's no to like about is the development time spent, while really important features are left behind or half implemented and long time feature-requests still pending. Different people different needs, am I the right one? far from it.

If I was asking Bitwig to add every PT mixing/editing features and all the Cubase/Logic Midi tools and notation, it would be nice but I don't think most of the Bitwig community would agree with me for that direction of development.

I consider it a huge feature to be added to S1 but in the cost of other big addition candidates are left behind. If I was asking for Ableton to remove it would be for sure absurd (although I would prefer a better mixer option for it )

I don't say they shouldn't do it, or that I will stop using S1, I'm just sharing some thoughts that bother me.

[billcarroll]

So when is 5.2 supposed to come out? Today?

9am PST (corrected)

[GNXT]

So when is 5.2 supposed to come out? Today?

Yes later today. In about 2hrs it seems they are going to announce it.

[pdxindy]

Guys, I just expressed my opinion, I know I'm not a regular forum-head guy, so if I expressed my self wrongfully I'm sorry.

Don't worry about it... threads just go sideways sometimes. Overall, imo, there is too much concern with being 'right' and often a shoot first and maybe ask questions later tendency.

If you hang out here, it is inevitable to end up in muck sometimes. Welcome to KVR

[dellboy]

Clips are useful and I respect anyone that needs/wants them, it's just not for me, that's how/why I started using Ableton back in the day but I don't need it anymore for the studio.

For me personally what's no to like about is the development time spent, while really important features are left behind or half implemented and long time feature-requests still pending. Different people different needs, am I the right one? far from it.

I find it hard to imagine music that does not use "clips". For me a "clip" could be 16 bars long if I wanted it to be. Maybe people are stuck with the idea of a "clip" being one bar long or so.

As for development time being spent on this feature. Logic and DP already have it, and it begs the question of when the rest will have to include it to keep up or get left behind. I have stayed with version 4 because there is nothing to interest me in version 5, but a clip recorder either in Cubase or Studio One would make me reach into my wallet. Horses for courses I guess.

[apoclypse]

So when is 5.2 supposed to come out? Today?

11am PST

Cool! Thanks.

[Funkybot's Evil Twin]

I have stayed with version 4 because there is nothing to interest me in version 5, but a clip recorder either in Cubase or Studio One would make me reach into my wallet. Horses for courses I guess.

And just another perspective: I skipped 4 and tried out Cubase and landed on Reaper because Studio One 3 to 4 did nothing for me. Whereas version 5 has covered a lot of my wishlist items. Like literally: I had peppered the Feature Requests forum with items around V3 and a lot of my personal items have since been incorporated. So from my perspective, 5 has been a big one.

It's nice to skip a version though. You get double the fun. Just think of how much you'll have to explore if you only jump back on board at Studio One 6!

[ChrisDW]

Sweetwater: What's new in Studio one 5.2

[Cancel Culture Club]

Why does this feel like a whole number upgrade release party that's about to start?

[chk071]

Apart from that commentator being pretty off-putting for me, I don't see anything which is of interest to me.

And... tuned out.

[Funkybot's Evil Twin]

Version 5.2 Release Notes (March 9, 2021)

New features and improvements:

Recording and Mixing
o Increased buffer for Retrospective Recording
o Splitter available as a plug-in
o Micro view for Splitter in mixer
o Pan for multiple selected channels
o Improved tempo detection and approval
o External Instruments Transform

Arrangement and Editing
o Live arranging with Arranger Track
o New Sound Variations system and mapping editor
o Assign Sound Variations with right-click
o Control Sound Variations via remote commands and macros
o Save Sound Variations map with instrument preset
o Auto import and conversion option for existing key switch maps
o Dynamic mapping for third- party instruments (via new API for developers)
o Score View: drum notation support
o Score View: guitar tablature support
o Score View: support for multiple voices
o Improved velocity range selection in Note Editor
o “Smarter” Arrow Tool behavior in Piano View

Live Performance
o Arranger Track on Show Page
o Chord Track on Show Page
o Automatic Patch changes on Arranger Sections
o Alternative playback modes for Arranger Sections
o Live arranging with Arranger Track
o Updated Performance View with new pages for Arranger Sections and Patches
o Show control from Studio One Remote

PreSonus Sphere
o Access Workspaces from Browser
o Upload and download via drag & drop for selected file types

General
o Compatibility with Apple Silicon based Macs (using Rosetta 2)
o Improved ATOM SQ integration
o FaderPort integration improvements
o Studio One Remote 1.6 update
o MIDI bank change UI improvements
o Safety and recovery options
o Full-screen mode for Windows

New commands

Arranger
o Stop at End of Bar
o Stop at End of Section
o Set Sync Mode 1 Bar
o Set Sync Mode 2 Bars
o Set Sync Mode 4 Bars
o Set Sync Mode End
o Set Sync Mode Off
o Goto Section 1..16

Audio
o New Clip Version
o Separate Shared Copies

Event
o Separate Shared Copies
o Convert Keyswitches to Sound Variations

Edit
o Show Tracks with Events

File
o Open with Options

Score
o Double at Interval
o Quantize to Notation
o Rebuild Score
o Send to Voice 1
o Send to Voice 2
o Send to Voice 3
o Send to Voice 4

Show
o Set Section Playback Mode Continue
o Set Section Playback Mode Loop
o Set Section Playback Mode Loop and Continue
o Set Section Playback Mode Loop and Skip
o Set Section Playback Mode Stop at End
o Toggle Section Playback Mode Loop / Continue

Sound Variation
o Apply Variation 1..20
o Find and Apply Variation
Track
o Unpack Selected Layers to Tracks

View
o Fullscreen

The following issues have been fixed:
● [macOS High Sierra] Crash on loading certain songs
● [macOS] CPU spikes when using "CharacterSaw" in MaiTai or changing the "Pre"
parameter value in Room Reverb on M1 driven Macs
● [FaderPort 8/16] Control Link: autofill mappings are overwritten by static mappings
● [Faderport 8/16] Track visibility with Studio One is not synced
● [Score Editor] Wrong playback for tremolos on 8th notes or shorter
● [Sample One XT] Potential crash while adjusting sample boundaries
● Moving events in nested folders don’t display correctly
● Swing notes not been applied correctly in the pattern editor
● "Layers follow events" resets when duplicating track
● Preview in song tempo only works with first loop
● Show Page not changing presets in certain situations
● “Bounce selection” from bar 1 w/ external instrument inaccurate
● Vienna Ensemble load time regression
● Removing plug-ins from AUX channels won’t reset latency
● Failure to import very long MP3 files
● Preview in song tempo only works with first loop
● Sends are duplicated when recalling track with side chain
● Changing time signature not working for Scratch Pads
● VU Meter shows clip before 0 dbfs
● Quantize issues with late and early 16ths
● Multi-outs saved in a Instrument+FX preset or Musicloop are not recalled correctly