Using special tools and analysis plugins

The final set of plugins in Studio One’s arsenal is designed to perform some specific, technical tasks and provide visual feedback on the quality of your mix. In an age where music production has largely shifted from commercial studios to home studios, we are more and more concerned about the accuracy of our room acoustics and monitor speakers, so this visual feedback has become extremely valuable for ensuring that our mixes are in top shape.

Special tools

The plugins in this category are utility tools that are designed to help you perform specific tasks. With the exception of Tuner, there may be little use for them in a typical home studio workflow, but it’s good to know they’re there when the need arises. Let’s take a quick look at what’s in the toolbox.

Tuner

Studio One has a built-in Tuner that you can use for tuning guitars, basses, or any other instrument that requires tuning. It’s...