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There are two types of DAWs: the ones that pile on features you’ll never use, and the ones that actually improve the way you make music. Studio One has always been the latter, and with version 7.1, it’s doubling down on speed, flexibility, and features that actually matter.
The update adds AI-powered stem separation, Splice integration, a fully revamped loop-based workflow, and game-changing tools for beatmakers and producers. It’s not trying to be everything at once—it’s built to get ideas down fast and turn them into full tracks without breaking focus.
Cheat Codes for Sampling and Remixes
This might be the best feature added to any DAW in years. Drop in a full song, and Studio One automatically splits it into four isolated stems—vocals, drums, bass, and everything else. No weird third-party software, no low-quality YouTube rips, just clean separation with zero extra work.
If you make beats, flip samples, or need acapellas fast, this is the kind of shortcut that saves hours. No need to hunt for clean stems or manually carve out frequencies—it’s all right there.
Studio One 7.1 is the first DAW to fully integrate Splice, which means you can search, audition, and drag in samples directly from the Splice library without leaving the DAW. Even better, the new “Search with Sound” tool lets you drop in an audio clip, and Studio One finds similar sounds in Splice automatically.
No more downloading, manually syncing, or flipping between tabs—the whole workflow just makes sense now. Plus, even if you don’t have a Splice subscription, Studio One users get access to a huge selection of curated samples for free.
Production That Feels Like an Actual Studio Tool
Some DAWs treat loops like a toy feature—useful for quick ideas, but useless for serious production. Studio One 7.1 fixes that with the Integrated Launcher, a loop-based workflow that’s actually built for producers, not just DJs.
Now, you can load audio or MIDI loops, trigger them in real time, and record everything straight into the timeline. No more bouncing between views or trying to force loops into an old-school linear workflow—it’s seamless, fast, and doesn’t get in the way.
Changing the key of a full track usually means manually adjusting every note, sample, and MIDI file—which sucks. Global Transpose fixes that by letting you shift the entire song’s key with a single click.
Everything—chords, samples, MIDI, even recorded audio—shifts automatically. No need to rework entire sections or drag samples up and down the piano roll—it just works.
If you make beats, Impact integration in the Note Editor is the kind of small-but-massive change that speeds everything up. No more bouncing between windows or dealing with clunky sequencing—you can now build, edit, and tweak drum patterns in one place without breaking flow.
Load a kit, program a pattern, adjust sounds on the fly, and stay focused on the actual music instead of fighting your DAW.
Two New Synths for Deep Sound Design
Studio One 7.1 also adds two new virtual instruments:
- Deep Flight One, a massive sound design synth for evolving pads, drones, and ambient textures.
- Cinematic Lights, a hybrid synth blending processed orchestral strings with modular synth layers and deep bass textures.
Both are perfect for soundscapes, film scoring, or electronic music that leans into atmosphere.
Studio One 7.1 is a Producer’s DAW
A lot of DAW updates focus on flashy features that look good in marketing but barely impact actual workflow. Studio One 7.1 does the opposite.
- AI-powered stem separation saves insane amounts of time
- Splice integration makes finding the right sample effortless
- Loop-based production actually fits into a real workflow now
- Key changes don’t require painful manual editing anymore
- Drum sequencing is smoother and more intuitive
It’s still one of the fastest, most flexible DAWs out there, and with these updates, it’s even harder to beat. If you want a DAW that lets you focus on music instead of menus, Studio One 7.1 is it.
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