Installing and Configuring Your Studio One Environment

Installing and configuring software is normally a simple task, but when it comes to audio production software, things can get really messy. Computers are designed to process data in chunks, and in between those chunks, they either process chunks from background tasks or wait patiently for your next command. Audio production, on the other hand, requires processing an uninterrupted flow of data at high volumes, something computers are not equipped to handle off the shelf.

In this chapter, we will take an in-depth look at the strategies you can use to optimize Studio One for your production environment and make sure you get the best performance possible out of your system. We will go over the process of selecting and downloading the software components and additional content that you will use. Then, we will discuss several options available for different scenarios – all the way from a portable rig based around a laptop computer...