Note: Studio One does not support 32-bit plugins. You will need a bridge tool like jBridge if you have legacy gear.
| Action | Windows | Mac |
|--------|---------|-----|
| Zoom to selection | G | G |
| Zoom out full | Shift + G | Shift + G |
| Duplicate track/event | Ctrl + D | Cmd + D |
| Split event | Alt + X | Option + X |
| Quantize MIDI | Q | Q |
| Bounce selection | Ctrl + B | Cmd + B |
| Show/hide browser | F5 | F5 |
Q: Does Studio One 6 Professional work on Apple M1/M2 chips? Yes. As of version 6.1, it runs natively (no Rosetta required) and is extremely efficient on Apple Silicon. presonus studio one 6 professional
Q: Can I open Pro Tools sessions in Studio One? Not natively. However, Studio One 6 Professional imports AAF files. You can export an AAF from Pro Tools (or get an external conversion tool like "Studio One Pro Tools Session Converter").
Q: Is the subscription worth it? If you are a professional who uses Notation, Loopcloud, and all plugins, yes. If you just want to record a rock band and never use the extras, buy the perpetual license. Note: Studio One does not support 32-bit plugins
Q: Does it come with virtual instruments? Yes. It includes Presence XT (sampler), Mai Tai (polyphonic synth), Mojito (subtractive synth), Impact XT (drum machine), and the new Vocoder.
Presonus Studio One 6 Professional is priced at $399 USD for a perpetual license. | Action | Windows | Mac | |--------|---------|-----|
Comparison: Pro Tools requires a $599 annual subscription. Logic Pro is $199 but Mac-only. Studio One sits in the "value sweet spot."
PreSonus has moved away from the "update period" model to a more transparent system.
If you own PreSonus hardware (AudioBox, StudioLive, Quantum interfaces), you often get an Artist version free, with a discounted upgrade path to Professional.