Full-featured with recording, mixing, and mastering in one app Intuitive drag-and-drop workflow for efficient production Built-in instruments, effects, and high-res audio support Affordable perpetual license with good value 30-day free trial
Cons
Not as widely adopted in pro studios as competitors Occasional bugs with third-party plugins Subscription needed for the latest updates and cloud features
Studio One Pro
Price: $
If you are on the lookout for a versatile and powerful digital audio workstation (DAW), then Studio One Pro may be the one for you. Known for its intuitive interface, smooth workflow, and pro-level features, it is one of the most popular DAWs available on the market today. Whether you are a musician, producer, engineer, or just playing around, try this, and you will not be disappointed.
Creating and producing professional-grade music is now possible right on your desktop with this app. With support for high-resolution audio up to 786 kHz, built-in virtual instruments, effects, and seamless integration with hardware like PreSonus interfaces, it has a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface with extensive customization to suit beginners and pros alike.
Powerful editing and production tools
Studio One Pro on Windows is a powerful music editing and producing software. Whether you are recording live audio or processing pre-recorded tracks, or composing MIDI arrangements, or mixing multitrack sessions, this will help you craft the perfect project for you. You can filter by tempo detection, create chord progressions, or apply real-time effects as well as virtual instruments to see how it all works out.
Flexible project management
For every software that handles production-grade data, it is vital to have excellent project management within itself. Studio One Pro allows users to create and manage sessions on the go. Options include editing arrangements, exporting stems, archiving projects, and managing them within the app. Archiving is often straightforward if you need to revisit. But it is always good to review system compatibility before starting a complex session.
When it comes to project management, there is one more feature that makes it stand out: the integrated show page for live performance and the ability to collaborate via cloud storage. This streamlines the entire workflow within the app.
Integrated plugins and community content
With every large-scale application, there is an ecosystem that helps it thrive. What I mean by that is the number of built-in tools available in the app, the effects, the instruments, and everything else, which is basically where it shines. Now it wouldn’t be complete without user presets, which are incredibly helpful before diving into production.
With thousands of community-shared presets, loops from Splice integration, and built-in effects like Fat Channel, the app provides valuable insights into sound design, covering aspects like EQ, compression, and reverb quality. However, there have been occasional bugs in third-party plugin support.
Pro+ perks
Studio One Pro comes with a free 30-day trial, after which you have to choose the variant of the application you want to buy. There are 3 options to choose from: pro+ monthly plan, a perpetual license with a Pro+ monthly plan, or a standalone perpetual license (which will work lifetime of the version you purchased, but no updates).
Worth using?
Studio One Pro is a powerful DAW for music creators. While offering a massive selection of audio production tools all in one place with great community support, it offers itself as one of the best places to be if you are into music production for Windows users.
Reviewed by Hamza Sadiq (editor rating 4 out of 5 stars)
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Additional info
Minimum requirements
• Windows 10 22H2, Windows 11 22H2 or higher • Intel® Core™ i3 / AMD, A10 / Snapdragon X processor or better • 8 GB RAM
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• Internet connection (needed for installation, activation, and cloud-based integrations) • Monitor with 1280x768 resolution • A multi-touch-enabled monitor with TUIO support is required for touch operation • 40 GB hard disk space