PreSonus has released Studio One 5.5 , the latest version of its highly regarded DAW. While this version offers some new production features, the main additions are specifically related to mastering.
These can be found on the mastering-focused Project Page, which now offers automation of track volume, master volume, and insert effect plugin parameter. This can be done in real-time or with the Paint Tool.
You’ll also find Clip Gain Envelopes, which are designed to solve gain problems without having to get into your dynamics plugins. The Listen Bus allows you to monitor via room correction plugins or headphone monitoring tools without affecting the master output, while Track Transform frees up processing power for complex mastering chains.
When it comes time to export your master, you can now do so in multiple formats at once (high resolution and lossless, for example) and set the Target Loudness. There are presets for popular streaming services
In terms of music production, Studio One 5.5 has a new feature that automatically extracts the chords from any MIDI file you drag onto the Chord Track, and you can now create a strum pattern by dragging notes in a selected chord while playing the modifier keys.
New workflow features include the option to save automation with mix scenes, and the Plugin Nap feature now works on a per-plugin basis.
The Studio One 5.5 update is a free update for registered Studio One 5 users and is included in the PreSonus Sphere subscription. More information can be found on the PreSonus website.
