A dedicated monitoring bus now exists on the Project Page, enabling the use of room-correction software (like Sonarworks) or headphone monitoring tools without affecting the final master output.
Studio One has always featured a unique "Show Page" for live performance (similar to Ableton Live or MainStage). Version 5.5 completely overhauls this environment. PreSonus Studio One 5.5 Professional -WiN-OSX-
Studio One 5.5 Professional is the reference standard for ARA 2 (Audio Random Access). When you drag Melodyne onto a vocal track, the audio is instantly transferred into the Melodyne window—no rendering, no bouncing. Edit pitch and timing, and the changes reflect in real-time on the original track. Vocalign Project 5 also uses this for instant dialogue replacement. A dedicated monitoring bus now exists on the
For podcasters or video dialogue editors, the (included in Pro) and the integrated video player (with frame-accurate sync) make Studio One a viable alternative to Pro Tools for audio post. Studio One 5
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PreSonus Studio One 5.5 Professional is no longer the "latest" version (as of late 2023, version 6.5 exists), but 5.5 remains available for users who prefer the legacy workflow or need to collaborate with studios that haven't upgraded. You can find it via:
Note for current users: If you rely on 32-bit plugins or older bridging software, you may need to run the "Rosetta" version of Studio One 5.5 via the "Get Info" tab in Finder. However, for modern studios, the native speed boost is a game-changer.