PreSonus has dropped the latest iteration of Studio One, version 6.5, and with it comes a slew of updates for spatial audio with Dolby Atmos. You can now record, edit, mix and monitor up to 9.1.6 channels.
The Dolby Atmos renderer is now natively integrated into the multi-channel mixing workflow and there’s also a parallel headphone output for Binaural monitoring.
In addition, to further aid you in your multi-channel projects, version 6.5 also comes with a new Surround Panner and Dolby Atmos Object Panner, with support for 3rd-party panner plugins also included.
The power of your machine will dictate how smoothly all the object panning and rendering works.
Take a look at the new renderer and panner in action:
New features in Studio One 6.5
Recording and Mixing
Spatial audio recording, editing and mixing with mixing and monitoring layouts up to 9.1.6 channels
Dolby Atmos Renderer natively integrated
Parallel headphone output for Binaural monitoring in Dolby Atmos
NEW Surround Panner and Dolby Atmos Object Panner
Support for 3rd-party Panner Plug-ins
Surround Panner in Sends
Extended export/mixdown for multichannel audio
Dolby Atmos (ADM) export with multiple simultaneous downmix formats
Extended audio I/O setup
Dolby Atmos Renderer remote panel in Mixer
Plug-ins and Instruments
Updated plug-in set with multichannel support
Speaker mapping for native and 3rd-party plug-ins
Flanger/Phaser with additional surround modes
Surround Chorus
Updated Mix Tool with multichannel level controls,
Mute and Solo options
NEW Surround Delay
NEW OpenAir
2 convolution reverb with location images
New impulse response library with true 7.1.4 HDIRs
IR Maker supports up to 9.1.6 for capturing custom impulse responses
Improved Bitcrusher
Arrangement and Editing
Loop length tooltip shows loop length in ruler timebase
Drag & Drop copying of plug-ins in Inspector
New commands for “Write Automation to Start/End”
Tab through automation lanes when renaming
Legato command extends note events to Part end
Score Editor
Display chords from Chord Track
Rhythm Slashes
Custom string tunings
Display and edit guitar bends
Tablature Rhythmic Display
Reset option for Drum Maps
Reworked Text Editor for Lyrics
Mastering
ARA plug-in support on Project Page
Browser
Merge option for multichannel audio files
Start Page
New “Mix in Surround” Smart Template
Interactive Dolby Atmos tutorial
General
DAW Project format support (Import and Export)
Public beta version for Ubuntu Linux
Studio One Remote 1.8 update features touch-enabled surround panning
PreSonus Studio One 6.5 is available now as a free update for version 6 perpetual license holders as well as current Studio One+ members. For more information head over to the PreSonus website.
Reliq Instruments has launched an Indiegogo project to fund production of the Reliq, a grid-based sequencer, mixer and controller that they describe as “The World’s First Hybrid Control Surface”.
Reliq is designed to enables you route, sequence and control all of your music production gear:
Route and Mix 16×16 Analog Signals
Sequence Analog Signal Routings in Musical Time
Sequence 16 Tracks with 32 CVs, 3 MIDI Outs and USB.
Get Physical Control of your DAW and Software Instruments
Sync With your DAW with a Dedicated Plugin
Features:
Analog Matrix-Mixer Lets You Route, Mix, Store And Sequence Eurorack And Signal Patches
Connect any Input to any Output with just the Press of a Button
Store and Recall Signal Routings in Real-Time Without any Sound Interruptions
Sequence Patches in Musical Tempo for a vast Music Exploration Experience.
‘State-Of-The-Art’ Sequencer
16 Polyphonic Sequencers
Euclidian Mode
Polyrythms / Polymeters
Stochastic Modes
8 Voice Polyphony per Track
High-Resolution Recording
MPE Compatibility
Real Time Parameters Recording
Melody/Pattern Generation
LFO & Envelope per track
Real-Time Midi Effects
128 Patterns per Track
A Modulation Factory
Draw Your Modulation: Automations, LFOs And Envelopes At Your Fingertips!
Advanced CC Modulation,
MPE Modulation
LFOs, and Envelopes per Track
Custom Modulation Waveforms
A Fully-Integrated DAW Controller
Trigger Loops and Clips From your DAW
Control Mixers and Software Instruments
Arrange Clips and Record from Hardware
Synchronize and Control Reliq From your DAW with a Dedicated Plug-in
Full Range Of I/O
3 x MIDI outs,
1 x MIDI IN
1 x USB-C MIDI
1 x USB HOST port
16 x gates ( 5~10V)
32 x CV outs (+/-5V ~ +/-10V)
1 x Reset out
1 x Clock out
Reliq’s connectivity is via a breakout box that offers 32 CV outs, 16 Gates and 16×16 Matrix I/O. It can be powered directly from Reliq via USB-C or via Eurorack power supply with a standard connector
Reliq’s breakout can stay at any corner of your studio or in your Eurorack case, for staying always patched.
Reliq is available to project backers for €1,299. The project has already reached its funding goal.
*Note: Crowdfunding projects can involve risk. See the project website for details.
New MPE instrument might be a good option for cash-strapped producers seeking cutting-edge sounds. A 2 oscillator wavetable synth with flexible modulation options.
You no longer need to spend big bucks to get your hands on a wavetable synth plugin. In fact, you can download Socalabs’ Wavetable – a new open-source option – for free.
Could Socalabs’ free Wavetable synth plugin be the open-source alternative to Serum?
Offering a refreshingly unfussy, dignified interface, Wavetable presents you with two wavetable oscillators plus a noise oscillator and a sub oscillator. These are followed by a filter, three mono and three poly LFOs (with a choice of 17 LFO shapes), three envelopes and five effects (gate, chorus, distortion, delay and reverb).
Socalabs has been good enough to include 100 wavetables with the synth, along with 100 presets to show off their potential. You even get MPE support, opening up an extra avenue of expression.
Wavetable might not have enough bells and whistles to make you ditch your copy of Serum, but as free synths go, it looks pretty impressive. And because it’s open-source, you can just download, install and go (or even dive into the guts of it via Github).
Features:
2 wavetable 1 noise, 1 sub oscillators
1 filters
3 mono LFOs / 3 poly LFOs
17 LFO shapes
3 envelopes
5 effects
1 visualization
MPE
100 wavetables
100 presets
You can download Wavetable for Windows, Mac and Linux and it runs in VST/AU/LV formats. Find out more on the Socalabs website.
