No, you're not missing anything. It really is that underwhelming. I've been using Studio One as my main DAW since v3 until v5.5, but this new development has me looking to switch DAWs for the future.

I actually just started a thread called "Which DAW to Use in 2022". Any and all insights are welcome. If you want to check it out, you can do so here: https://audiosex.pro/threads/which-daw-to-use-in-2022.66861/

 

It is a little underwhelming for a "new version" to be sure. I mean the changes are good but could easily have been implemented in an incremental update. Owners of S1 5 are supposed to pay to upgrade to this? Smells suspiciously like greed.

 

I think CPU optimization is not a simple task. Its like they have to reprogram everything from ground up (which includes every features, plugins, audio engine etc.). I dont know whats their current plan is but if they planned to release cpu optimization update it will take a loooot of time.

 

I have been worried about the future of S1 since the Fender takeover. Any thoughts in this context by anyone? At least, I suppose, we are still getting updates and upgrades at all, and the DAW is still alive.

 

Misleading and unfair title, doesn't look like "Just" cosmetics to me. It's been ages since I've heard that multithread stuff, maybe you're using a crappy computer or bad habits by overloading , or both. Maybe you need that 'multithread' sound or inspiration to get somewhere.

They've implemented a lot of things along the way like plugin nap and more. And if that's such a concern in your process, why don't you switch to a daw that does what you want?

The fascinating part being that regardless of how powerful computer gets, some always seem to be short on power. Mac or PC, and then you get to see some pros doing real paying job and you find out that they run dinosaur stuff, 2 or 3 os update late, antic versions of the software and much older computers.

To get back to the subject I think Presonus did a great job with this update, and as usual we might see some more stuff coming from here till 6.5.

 

Don't think that should be a concern, S1 is tied to HW Integration, like PT was tied to its hardware. One driving the sales of the other and vice versa. Ecosystems are more rewarding in the long run.

 

Of course the big ones eat the small ones. Of course costs are saved where you can. Of course the competition is big.
The only thing that helps against that is more innovation and quality.
Studio One has a large customer base and it is the workflow DAW.
Old customers die and the new young customers are not even born yet.

Presonus also has more and more hardware in their program: Audio Interfaces, Controllers, Live Sound Reinforcement, Microphones, Mixing Systems, Headphones, Amps, Preamps and Studio Speakers. So as you can see, they have a wide range of products worldwide. If they don't make an entrepreneurial mistake, Studio One will remain in the market, provided that many people buy their products.

I would be more concerned about the declining world economy and not rising wages, because people's purchasing power is declining (due to higher energy prices and higher food prices) and so is consumption.

Some companies are recognizing this recession and coming up with new business models, such as renting plugins.

 

What were you expecting? At this point all of the big features (score editor, expression maps, etc) have been added.

 

Many manufacturers of music software have not yet optimized for multicore. Most of them still run on one CPU core. You should really use plugins that have low CPU consumption. SSD drives and an additional graphics card also help to get more performance.

In logic, it uses half of all cores to multi-thread the low latency engine
It would be great to have the multi-threading for the low latency engine in S1 as well.


What kind of CPU do you have? Have you optimized your PC yet?

Optimizing Your Computer for Audio - Windows 10
https://support.presonus.com/hc/en-...Optimizing-Your-Computer-for-Audio-Windows-10
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The Ultimate Guide to Optimize your Windows PC for the Stage
https://gigperformer.com/docs/ultimate-guide-to-optimize-windows-for-stage/index.html

 

I have better clarity looking at my computer trough the fish tank than the S1 gui. Why so dark?

 

I think cubase could/would be a better DAW if their developers were more busy with development than with shitposting.

 

New In Studio One 6 - PreSonus
www.presonus.com/products/Studio-One/new-in-studio-one-6

Speed up your workflow and boost your creativity with tons of new features. Here are some of them:

- Global Video Track
- Lyrics Track & Editor
- Advanced Mixer with Fader Flip
- Smart Templates

- De-Esser
- Vocoder
- Pro EQ³ (Dynamic EQ and Band solo)

- Preset Favorites
- Track Presets
- Customizable user interface
- Collaboration with PreSonus Sphere

... and so much more!

 

So much drama over one update.

"AHTUNG! THIS. IS. A. MAJOR. TURNING. POINT. GUYYYYYSSSSS! YOU FOOOOOOLLLLLSSSSSS, HOW COULD YOU SELL YOUR SOUL TO THE DEVIL?!"

 

I use Cubase on a daily basis, no problems here.

 

Fender bought Presonus, not Steinberg.

 

No!
Pinnacle Systems has sold its Hamburg-based audio software subsidiary Steinberg to Japan's Yamaha.

 

You can always use the bright version(s) from the settings.

 

Well, Lots of Shit talking in here. I'm a Studio one User since 2 ish. So I'm a bit of a power user however, I'm mostly using Bitwig Nowadays as its more inspirationally creative as a sound design weapon.

OK 6.. sure they could have wrapped lots of stuff into an 5x increment but they didn't so deal with it.
If a DAW is to develop and flourish they need to pay people to add shit. That's how it is that's the way it's always been.
Such nonsense, oh I should pay $5 and have upgrades for life smacks of entitlement.

Presonus went to Sphere for a stab at the subscription model but they gave people who just want to own to keep on upgrading, that's good as far as I am concerned as I'm invested in this DAW.

OK the upgrade...fixing the inserts and anomalies with the bussing and inserts (especially Sidechain support for Virtual Instruments is finally fixed thank Fuck!!) Yes Finally the Vocoder V works.. but they gave us a vocoder??? OK bonus.

I'll pay for the upgrade because I support the DAW like Bitwig and Reaper.

I'm not thrilled about Fender buying presonus, they're not Apple and I'm not convinced they can do for Studio One what Apple did for Logic. As an eMagic User that came from Atari then became an Apple Logic Trainer I was sceptical then too.

I'll reserve judgment for a year or so. Initially, the new CEO's stupid comments indicated he's a luddite that purchased a software company with a platform way beyond his understanding... but hey, let's see what happens.

I'd hazard a guess that most people bitching in here are running a wares version anyway.. so respectfully, Next