Dear Studio One users,

Studio One 6.6 is now available for download in MyPreSonus (or click “Check for Updates” in Studio One).
The complete release notes and version history can be found in your account.

Thanks and have a good time!



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Version 6.6 Release Notes (April 2, 2024):

New Features and Improvements:
● New publishing and Digital Release option “Upload to TuneCore” (TuneCore Client) for direct distribution on major social media and streaming platforms
● Support for Dolby Atmos composite beds (extending 5.1 and 7.1 beds with up to 6 top surround channels using objects)
● Mute/Solo function for Dolby Atmos bed channels in Dolby Atmos Renderer window
● [macOS] Apple Spatial Audio Binaural Monitoring Support
● [macOS] Support for Apple AirPods Pro/Max head-tracking and PHRTF (Personalized Head-Related Transfer Function)
● Macro Toolbar and Macro support on Project Page and Show Page
● Improved Lyrics Display on Song Page and Show Page
● New virtual instrument “Lead Architect” (included in Studio One+)
● Pause/Resume content downloads in Transfers window
● New recording template for Fender Tone Master Pro
● Improved VST compatibility - Please update your plug-ins to the latest version!
● Improved DAWproject compatibility
● [Linux] New API for 3rd party developers to implement plug-in GUIs under Wayland

New commands:
● Arranger Track
o Goto Section
● Gadgets (Extensions)
o TuneCore Client
● Show
o Select Player
o Select Setlist Item
● View
o Macros

● Dolby Atmos
o Toggle Speaker Format
o Speaker Format 9.1.6
o Speaker Format 7.1.4
o Speaker Format 7.1
o Speaker Format 5.1.4
o Speaker Format 5.1.2
o Speaker Format 5.1
o Speaker Format Stereo
o Speaker Format Dolby Atmos Binaural
o Speaker Format Apple Spatial Audio
o Toggle Headphone Format
o Toggle Renderer
o Toggle 3D View Free
o Toggle 3D View Front
o Toggle 3D View Left
o Toggle 3D View Right
o Toggle 3D View Top

The following issues have been fixed:
● "Add Insert to Selected Channels" command fails after using "Add Bus for selected Channels" command in Macro
● Adding, removing or zooming a high number of tracks is very slow
● Adjusting tempo values in transport bar by dragging shows four decimal places
● [Ampire] Audible “pop” when exporting Mixdown
● [Ampire] Random gain values in different amps
● [Audio Batch Converter] Export doesn't reflect processing of Repair Sample Rate
● Audio Bend context menu items are duplicated when several songs are open
● Automation not following when packed to folder
● Cannot replace sample, add, or clear pad when Impact Kit isn’t found
● Channel level meter is not entirely displayed when Record or Monitor is enabled
● CPU Spikes when changing track input in a song with several tracks and channels
● Crash when selecting Folder Track + main bus automation track, followed by "Duplicate Track" menu command
● Crash when switching between songs with pinned editor
● Ctrl+Click on track name deletes it

● Default "Delete Time" command [Alt][CMD][D] conflicts with macOS shortcut for "Show/hide Dock"
● Dragging a plug-in to a Folder Track creates new track
● Dragging an event of a crossfade only shows fade of the topmost event when track is in "Play Overlaps" mode
● Dropping an instrument to the bottom of a Folder Track is tricky
● Export mono track to stem doesn’t respect panning
● Final bar value can't be changed by dragging the mouse
● First metronome click is muted occasionally
● Folder grouping deletes previous group assignments
● Folder name and color for added busses are lost
● Importing a track containing chord data alters Chord Track in recent song
● Incorrect crossfades with record mode "Replace"

● Lag when resizing Spectrum Meter
● Lock Pan to Channel state is not recalled
● Locked tracks ignore locking with “Transpose Instrument Tracks” command
● Loud “pop” when enabling VT1
● Lyrics overlapping in Score View after extending an Instrument Part
● Lyrics stop scrolling while recording

● [macOS native Apple Silicon] Expander only processing on first playback in some cases
● [macOS] [Score Editor] Potential crash on zooming
● [macOS] Adjusting pan & volume is glitchy during playback
● [macOS] Poor multithreading behavior on export
● [macOS] Potential crash when opening plug-in GUI from Inspector during playback
● [macOS] Redraw errors on closing embedded ARA Editor
● [macOS] Resizing fails for certain VST3 plug-ins

● [MIDI Monitor] Port not entirely visible when device has a long name
● MIDI file import is comparably slow with larger files
● MP3 export slow for no apparent reason
● [Multiband Dynamics] erratic multichannel behavior when GUI is closed
● Multisample file (.multisample) not loading samples in Sample One when imported from Bitwig Studio
● Piano sustain playback cut off momentarily when soloing / un-soloing Instrument Tracks
● Playback is not possible for first recorded note in bar 1
● Plug-in header not wide enough to show side-chain in some cases
● Rename and Color Macro doesn’t work for busses
● "Replace FX Chain" replaces wrong FX Chain (FX Chain is not updated correctly)
● Selection of Bus Channel doesn't instantly follow when connecting a Folder Track
● [Show Page] Arpeggiator stops when transport is relocated
● Solo state is not recalled in Mixer Scenes

● Song export to MIDI is slowed down in certain cases
● [Sound Variations Editor] Scroll bar not usable in certain cases
● Store and Recall Track Preset menu items visible in Studio One Artist
● Studio One cannot connect to certain iPads to send data to Notion
● Time signature is not created at certain cursor positions
● "Track Archive" import misses pan automation
● Track name is overlapping track icon if automation is shown
● Triplets are not spaced equally
● View | Editor does not set focus correctly when used inside Macro
● Zooming is slow with many tracks
● [Vocoder] Read automation not working for Hold parameter
● [Windows] Object Panner "Edit Pan Automation" pop up is awkward to handle

● [Linux] Activating add-ons fails or crashes in certain situations
● [Linux] ALSA control panel does not update values
● [Linux] ALSA MIDI output ports don’t auto-connect
● [Linux] ALSA MIDI timing is inaccurate
● [Linux] Ports aren’t updated when hot-plugging ALSA MIDI devices
● [Linux] Potential freeze when using Pipewire-JACK
● [Linux] Incorrect timestamps for outgoing JACK MIDI events
● [Linux] Audio: Cannot switch to 64 bit (double) precision processing option
● [Linux] Browser: "Show in File Manager" does nothing
● [Linux] Browser: Files > Volumes doesn't list any drive
● [Linux] Ctrl+Tab cannot be used to cycle through open songs and Start Page
● [Linux] Document file name and modification state not displayed in main window
● [Linux] PreSonus ioSTATION integration not entirely functional
● [Linux] Potential crash on export to MP3
● [Linux] Ranges of vertical zoom sliders are shifted
● [Linux] Studio One won't run under Sway Wayland Compositor
● [Linux] VST3 plug-ins show empty window instead of generic controls
● [Linux] Windows overlap desktop borders in dual screen setup