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AudioBox USB®96
USB Audio Interface
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
5 Technical Information — 21
1 Overview — 1
1.1 Introduction — 1
1.2 Summary of AudioBox USB
Hardware Features — 1
1.3 Summary of Studio One Artist
Software Features — 1
1.4 What is in the Box — 2
2 Hook-up — 3
2.1 Front-Panel Connections and Controls — 3
2.2 Rear-Panel Connections — 4
2.3 Connection Diagram — 5
3 Connecting to a Computer — 6
3.1 Installation for Windows — 6
3.1.1 Universal Control (Windows) — 6
5.1 Specifications — 21
6 Warranty Information — 22
7.1 How Consumer Law Relates
To This Warranty — 22
3.2 Installation for Mac OS X — 7
3.3 Using the AudioBox USB96
with Popular Audio Applications — 7
4 Studio One Artist Quick Start — 9
4.1 Installation and Authorization — 9
4.2 Setting Up Studio One — 10
4.2.1 Configuring Audio Devices — 11
4.2.2 Configuring MIDI Devices — 11
4.3 Creating a New Song — 15
4.3.1 Configuring Your Audio I/O — 16
4.3.2 Creating Audio
and Instrument Tracks — 17
4.3.3 Recording an Audio Track — 18
4.3.4 Adding Virtual Instruments
and Effects — 18
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1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
1 Overview
1.1 Introduction
AudioBox USB®96
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing the PreSonus AudioBox USB®96. PreSonus Audio
Electronics has designed the AudioBox USB96 utilizing high-grade components to
ensure optimum performance that will last a lifetime. Loaded with 2 high-headroom,
Class A microphone preampliers; professional 24-bit 96 kHz converters; a built-in 2x2
USB 2.0 recording and playback engine; MIDI I/O; and more, AudioBox USB96 breaks
new boundaries for music performance and production. All you need is a computer
with a USB connection, a few microphones and cables, powered speakers, and your
instruments, and you are ready to record in the studio or in front of a live audience!
We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments regarding this product.
PreSonus Audio Electronics is committed to constant product improvement, and
we value your suggestions highly. We believe the best way to achieve our goal
of constant product improvement is by listening to the real experts: our valued
customers. We appreciate the support you have shown us through the purchase
of this product and are condent that you will enjoy your AudioBox USB96!
About This Manual: We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize
yourself with the features, applications, and correct connection procedures
for your AudioBox USB96 before trying to connect it to your computer.
This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup.
Throughout this manual you will nd Power User Tips that can quickly
make you an AudioBox USB96 expert. In addition to the Power User
Tips, you will nd an assortment of audio tutorials at the back of
this manual. These tutorials cover everything from microphone
placement to equalizer and compression-setting suggestions.
1.2 Summary of AudioBox USB Hardware Features
• 24-bit/96 kHz sampling rate
• 2 Class A microphone preampliers
• 2 Instrument inputs
• MIDI I/O
• 2x2 USB 2.0 audio interface
• Headphone output
• Analog monitor mixing with playback/input mix control
• Rugged steel chassis
• Studio One™ Artist
• Compatible with all major audio applications
• macOS®- and Windows®-compatible
1.3 Summary of Studio One Artist Software Features
All PreSonus audio interfaces include PreSonus Studio One Artist recording
software, which comes with more than 4 GB of plug-ins, loops, and samples,
giving you everything you need for music recording and production.
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Quick Start Guide
1.4 What is in the Box
1.4 What is in the Box
AudioBox USB®96
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The Quick Start Guide in Section 4 of this manual will help
you congure your AudioBox USB96 interface and provide
you with a brief overview of Studio One’s features.
• Unlimited track count, inserts, and sends
• 20 high-quality, Native Eects™ plug-ins; amp modeling (Ampire XT),
delay (Analog Delay, Beat Delay), distortion (RedLightDist™), dynamics
processing (Channel Strip, Compressor, Gate, Expander, Fat Channel, Limiter,
Tricomp™), equalizer (Channel Strip, Fat Channel, Pro EQ), modulation
(Autolter, Chorus, Flage, Phaser, X-Trem), reverb (Mixverb™, Room Reverb),
and utility (Binaural Pan, Mixtool, Phase Meter, Spectrum Meter, Tuner)
• More than 4 GB of loops, samples, and instruments, featuring: Presence™
XT virtual sample player, Impact virtual drum machine, SampleOne™
virtual sampler, Mai Tai virtual polyphonic analog modeling synth,
Mojito virtual analog-modeled subtractive synthesizer
• Innovative and intuitive MIDI mapping
• Powerful drag-and-drop functionality for faster workow
• Available for macOS and Windows
Along with this Quick Start Guide, your package contains the following:
• AudioBox USB96
• 6’ (1.8m) USB cable
• AudioBox USB96 Quick Start Guide
• Studio One Key Commands Guide
• PreSonus Health Safety and Compliance Guide
Power User Tip: All companion software and drivers for your PreSonus AudioBox USB96
are available for download from your My PreSonus user account. Simply visit http://my.
presonus.com and register your interface to receive downloads and licenses.
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2.1 Front-Panel Connections and Controls
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2.1 Front-Panel Connections and Controls
Microphone/Instrument Inputs. Both channels of the AudioBox USB96
have Mic/Instrument combo jacks. This convenient connector accepts
either a ¼-inch phone plug or an XLR plug.
Microphone Inputs. The XLR inputs on channels 1 and 2 are
equipped with two custom PreSonus microphone preampliers.
These preamps work great with all types of microphones
including dynamic, ribbon, and condenser microphones.
Power User Tip: Dynamic microphones and ribbon microphones (which are
a special type of dynamic mic) are generally lower-output devices that, with few
exceptions, require no external power source. Sending phantom power to a ribbon mic
that doesn’t require it can cause severe damage to the mic – usually beyond repair.
Condenser microphones are generally more sensitive than dynamic and ribbon
microphones and typically require external +48V phantom power. Always review your
microphone’s documentation and follow its recommended operating practices.
Instrument Inputs. The ¼-inch TS connectors on channels 1
and 2 are for use with instruments (guitar, bass, etc.).
Power User Tip: Active instruments are those that have an internal preamp or a line-level
output. Active instruments should be plugged into a D.I. box, which should then be
connected to the mic input rather than directly to an instrument input. Plugging a
line-level source into the instrument inputs on the front of the AudioBox USB96 not only
risks damage to these inputs but can also result in a very loud and often distorted
audio signal.
Please note: As with any audio input device, plugging in a microphone or an instrument,
or turning phantom power on or o, will create a momentary spike in the audio output of
your AudioBox USB96. Because of this, we highly recommend that you turn down the
main output level and channel trims before changing connections or turning phantom
power on or o. This simple step will add years to life of your audio equipment.
48-volt Phantom Power. The AudioBox USB96 provides 48V phantom power for both
microphone inputs. Press the 48V button to enable phantom power for both
microphone inputs.
WARNING: Phantom power is only required for condenser microphones and
can severely damage some dynamic mics, especially ribbon mics. Please
consult your microphone’s documentation before enabling phantom power on your
AudioBox USB96.
XLR connector wiring for phantom power:
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Pin 1 = GND Pin 2 = Signal+ Pin 3 = Signal–
Input Gain/Trim Control. These knobs provide the following gain structure:
• Microphone: 60 dB of variable gain (0 to +60 dB)
• Instrument: 40 dB of variable gain (-10 dB to +30 dB)
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Clip Indicator. All channels feature clip LEDs next to the trim controls. The red clip
indicator LED will illuminate when the channel’s input signal reaches 0 dBFS. At this
level, your mic preamp/line trim signal will exhibit signs of clipping (distortion).
Power User Tip: Never run your input levels higher than the channel inputs can handle. If
you overdrive the analog-to-digital converters, it will cause digital distortion (digital
clipping), which sounds terrible and cannot be undone.
Mixer.
streams from your computer so that you can monitor your input signals without any
latency (delay). If the knob is positioned at 12 o’clock, the input signal and the playback
stream will be equally balanced. Turning the knob to the left will increase the level of
the input signal relative to the playback stream; turning to the right will increase the
level of the playback stream relative to the input signal as illustrated below:
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The Mixer knob allows you to blend your input signals with the playback
PlaybackInputs
Mixer
Playback
Playback InputsPlaybackInputs
Power User Tip: When monitoring your inputs through Studio One or another DAW, it is
important that you turn the Mixer knob all the way to the Playback position. Monitoring
both the input signal and the playback stream will create a doubling eect that will make
monitoring dicult.
Phones. The Phones knob controls the volume of the headphone output on the rear
of the unit. The headphone amplier is quite powerful, and the volume goes to 11, so
use the maximum setting with extreme caution.
Main. The Main knob controls the output level for the Main Outputs on the back of
the AudioBox USB96, with a range of -80 dB to 10 dB.
Power LED. This LED will illuminate red when the AudioBox USB96 is properly
powered and synced to a USB connection.
2.2 Rear-Panel Connections
¼-inch Phones (headphone) Jack. This is where you connect headphones to your
AudioBox USB96.
Main Out. These are the main outputs for the AudioBox USB96. The output level of
the Main Outs is controlled by the Main volume knob on the front of the unit.
Power User Tip: You must connect speakers or headphones directly to your AudioBox
USB96 in order to monitor playback from your computer.
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USB Port. This is where you connect the USB cable from your AudioBox USB96 to
your computer. The AudioBox USB96 is bus-powered via this connection and does
not require an external power supply. Your AudioBox USB is compatible with both
USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports.
2.3 Connection Diagram
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MIDI I/O. MIDI stands for “Musical Instrument Digital Interface.” MIDI inputs
and outputs allow connection to, and communication with, external MIDI
equipment. One function of these ports is MIDI sequencing but the MIDI
protocol can be used for much more than instruments and sequencing.
Power User Tip: MIDI is not audio but is frequently used to trigger or control an
audio source (such as a plug-in or synthesizer). It’s important to ensure that your
MIDI data is correctly sent and received by the appropriate hardware or software
devices. If the devices generate audio, you may also need to return the audio to an
AudioBox USB96 input channel. Please consult the User Manuals of your MIDI
devices for help with MIDI setup and usage.
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3.1 Installation for Windows
3 Connecting to a Computer
Your AudioBox USB96 interface is a powerful USB 2.0 audio interface that
is loaded with professional audio tools and exible monitoring controls.
Before connecting to a computer, please visit www.presonus.com/products/
AudioBoxUSB96/techspecs to verify the latest system requirements.
Note: The speed of your processor, amount of RAM, and capacity, size, and speed of your
hard drives will greatly aect the overall performance of your recording system. A faster
processor and more RAM can reduce signal latency (delay) and improve overall
performance.
The Universal Control installer for Windows is available for download
from your My PreSonus user account. This installation includes the ASIO
and WDM drivers for the AudioBox USB96. To begin, you must rst visit
http://my.presonus.com, create or log into your user account, and register your
AudioBox USB96. Once registered, all software downloads will be available
from within your My PreSonus user account. Please review the Quick Start
Guide that came with your AudioBox USB96 for complete instructions.
3.1 Installation for Windows
Download and launch the Universal Control installer on the computer to
which you’d like to connect your AudioBox USB96. The installer application will
instruct you through each step of the installation process as it installs both the
ASIO and WDM drivers as well as Universal Control. Please read each message
carefully so that you do not connect your AudioBox USB96 too soon.
Power User Tip: It is recommended that you temporarily disable or turn o any anti-virus
programs you have running to prevent installation issues.
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3.1.1 Universal Control (Windows)
Sample Rate. Changes the sample rate.
You can set the sample rate to 44.1, 48, 88.2, or 96 kHz. A higher sample
rate will increase the delity of the recording but will increase the le size
and the amount of system resources necessary to process the audio.
Safe Mode. Adjusts the Input Buer Size.
These modes allow you to adjust the input buer size to optimize
performance for your computer. When adjusting the safe mode, the block
size will be adjusted automatically to provide the best performance.
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Block Size. Sets the buer size.
From this menu, you can set the buer size from 64 to 8192 samples.
Lowering the buer size will lower latency; however, this will also increase
performance demands on your computer. In general, you will want to set
the buer size as low as your system can safely support. If you begin to hear
pops, clicks, or distortion in your audio path, try raising the buer size.
Note: When adjusting the block size, the Safe Mode will automatically change to provide
the best performance.
3.2 Installation for Mac OS X
Your AudioBox USB96 is a class-compliant Core Audio device in macOS. No
driver installation is necessary. Simply connect it to your computer.
3.3 Using the AudioBox USB96 with Popular Audio Applications
Complete setup instructions for Studio One Artist and a brief tutorial on
its features can be found in Section 4 of this manual. However, you can
use your AudioBox USB96 with any audio-recording application that
supports Core Audio or ASIO. Please consult the documentation that came
with your audio application for specic instructions on how to select the
AudioBox USB96 driver as the audio-device driver for your software.
Below are basic driver-setup instructions for a few popular audio applications.
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Ableton Live
Apple Logic
1. Launch Ableton Live.
2. Go to Options | Preferences | Audio.
3. Choose Driver Type: Asio | Audio Device: ASIO PreSonus AudioBox USB96.
4. Go to Input Cong: Enable and select the desired Input channels.
5. Go to Output Cong: Enable and select the desired Output channels.
1. Launch Logic.
2. Go to Logic | Preferences | Audio.
3. Click on the Devices Tab.
4. On the Core Audio tab, check Enabled.
5. Select PreSonus AudioBox USB96 from the device menu.
6. You will be asked if you’d like to relaunch Logic. Click try (re)launch.
7. Your AudioBox USB96 features custom I/O labels for faster workow. To
enable these labels for use in Logic, go to Options | Audio | I/O Labels.
8. The second column in the pop-up window will be named
Provided by Driver. Activate each of these labels for your
AudioBox USB96. When you are done, close this window.
Avid Pro Tools 10+
1. Launch Pro Tools.
2. Go to Setup | Hardware and select AudioBox USB96
from the Peripherals list. Click OK.
3. Go to Setup | Playback Engine and select AudioBox USB96
from the menu at the top of the window. Click OK.
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3.3 Using the AudioBox USB96 with Popular Audio Applications
Cakewalk Sonar
1. Launch Sonar.
2. Go to Options | Audio... and click on the Advanced tab.
3. Change the Driver Mode to “ASIO.” (Note: Using WDM, rather than
ASIO, for pro audio applications is not recommended.)
4. Click the “OK” button.
5. Restart Sonar.
6. Go to Options | Audio... and click on the Drivers tab.
7. Highlight all input and output drivers beginning
with “PreSonus AudioBox USB96.”
8. Go to Options | Audio... and click on the General tab.
9. Set the Playback Timing Master to “PreSonus AudioBox USB96... DAW Out 1.”
10. Set the Recording Timing Master to “PreSonus AudioBox USB96... Mic/Inst 1.”
Cubase
1. Launch Cubase.
2. Go to Devices | Device Setup.
3. Select “VST Audio System” from the Devices column in the Device Setup.
4. Select PreSonus AudioBox USB96 from the ASIO Driver dropdown list.
5. Click “Switch” to begin using the AudioBox USB96 driver.
6. Once you have successfully changed the driver, go to Devices |
VST Connections to enable your input and output buses.
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AudioBox USB®96
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All registered AudioBox USB96 users receive Studio One Artist recording
and production software. Whether you are about to record your rst
album or your ftieth, Studio One Artist provides you with all of the
tools necessary to capture and mix a great performance.
Power User Tip: As a valued PreSonus customer, you are eligible for a discount upgrade to
Studio One Professional. For more details on the Studio One upgrade program for
PreSonus customers, please visit https://shop.presonus.com/products/software/studio-
one-prods.
4.1 Installation and Authorization
Once you have installed the drivers for your audio interface and connected it
to your computer, you can use the included PreSonus Studio One Artist musicproduction software to begin recording, mixing, and producing your music. To
install Studio One Artist, log into your My PreSonus account and register your
AudioBox USB96. Your product key for Studio One Artist will automatically be
registered to your My PreSonus account, along with your hardware registration.
Downloading and Running the Studio One Installer
To install Studio One Artist, download the Studio One Artist installer from
your My PreSonus account to the computer on which you will use it.
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Windows: Launch the Studio One Artist installer and follow the onscreen instructions.
Mac: Drag the Studio One Artist application into the
Applications folder on your Mac hard drive.
Authorizing Studio One
When Studio One is launched for the rst time on your computer, you’ll
need to enter your My PreSonus account information. Once entered,
Studio One will scan your account for available Studio One Product Keys.
Select your Product Key and click Activate. Your computer will need to
be connected to the Internet for authorization and activation.
Installing Bundled Content for Studio One Artist
Studio One Artist comes bundled with demos, instruments, loops, and samples. The
Studio One Artist bundle includes all that you need to begin producing music.
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The rst time you launch Studio One Artist, you will be prompted
to install its companion content. Select the content you wish to
add and click “Install.” The content will automatically begin to
download and install from your My PreSonus user account.
Power User Tip: You may be prompted to enter your My PreSonus user account
information. Clicking “Remember Credentials” will allow you to have immediate access to
any content you purchase from the PreSonus Marketplace.
4.2 Setting Up Studio One
Studio One Artist was designed to work with PreSonus interfaces and provides
unique interoperability and simplied setup. When Studio One Artist is
launched, by default you will be taken to the Start page. On this page, you
will nd document-management and device-conguration controls, as well
as a customizable artist prole, a news feed, and links to demos and tutorials
from PreSonus. If your computer is connected to the Internet, these links will
be updated as new tutorials become available on the PreSonus Web site.
Complete information on all aspects of Studio One Artist is available in
the Reference Manual PDF located in the Studio One Help menu. The
information in this tutorial covers only the basic aspects of Studio One Artist
and is intended to get you set up and recording as quickly as possible.
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4.2 Setting Up Studio One
4.2.1 Configuring Audio Devices
In the middle of the Start page, you will see the Setup area. Studio One
Artist automatically scans your system for all available drivers and selects
a driver. By default, it will choose a PreSonus driver if one is available.
Click on the Congure Audio Interface link to select your audio interface driver.
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Select the AudioBox USB96 from the Audio Device pull-down menu. From this page,
you can also adjust your device buer block size. Click OK when you are nished.
4.2.2 Configuring MIDI Devices
From the External Devices window in Studio One Artist, you can congure
MIDI keyboard controllers, sound modules, and control surfaces. This
section will guide you through setting up your MIDI keyboard controllers
and sound modules. Please consult the Reference Manual located within
Studio One for complete setup instructions for other MIDI devices.
If you are using a third-party MIDI interface or USB MIDI-controller
keyboard, you must install any required drivers for these devices before
beginning this section. Please consult the documentation that came
with your MIDI hardware for complete installation instructions.
Setting up a MIDI Keyboard controller
A MIDI keyboard controller is a hardware device that is generally used for playing
and controlling other MIDI devices, virtual instruments, and software parameters.
In Studio One Artist, these devices are referred to as Keyboards, and they must be
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congured before they are available for use. In some cases, your MIDI keyboard
controller is also used as a tone generator. Studio One Artist views the controller
and tone-generation functions as two dierent devices: a MIDI keyboard controller
and a sound module. The MIDI controls (keyboard, knobs, faders, etc.) will be
set up as a Keyboard. The sound modules will be set up as an Instrument.
You can set up your external MIDI devices from the Setup area
in the Start page. Before setting up a new Song for recording,
take a moment to congure external devices.
Make sure you have connected the MIDI Out of your external MIDI controller
to a MIDI In on your AudioBox USB96 or other MIDI interface. If you are using
a USB MIDI controller, connect it to your computer and power it on.
1. Click on the Congure External Devices link in the Setup area on
the Start page to launch the External Devices window.
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2. Click the Add button. This will launch the Add Device window.
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3. From the menu on the left, select your MIDI controller from the list of
manufacturers and models. If you do not see your MIDI controller listed,
select New Keyboard. At this point, you can customize the name of
your keyboard by entering the manufacturer and device names.
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4. You must specify which MIDI channels will be used to communicate with
this keyboard. For most purposes, you should select all MIDI channels.
If you are unsure of which MIDI channels to choose, select all 16.
5. Studio One allows you to lter out specic control functions. If you would
like Studio One to ignore Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, Program Change, or
all CC messages, enable ltering for any or all of these messages.
6. In the Receive From drop-down menu, select the MIDI interface
input from which Studio One Artist will receive MIDI data (that
is, the MIDI port to which your keyboard is connected).
Power User Tip: In the Send To drop-down menu, select the MIDI interface output from
which your Studio One Artist will send MIDI data to your keyboard. If your keyboard
controller doesn’t need to receive MIDI data from Studio One, you can leave this
unselected.
7. If this is the only keyboard that you will use to control your external
synthesizers and virtual instruments, you should check the box
next to Default Instrument Input. This will automatically assign
your keyboard to control all MIDI devices in Studio One Artist.
8. Click “OK.”
If you have a sound module that you’d like to connect, leave the External
Devices window open and proceed to the next part of this section.
If not, you can close the window and skip to the next section.
Setting up an External MIDI Sound Module
MIDI instrument controllers (keyboards, MIDI guitars, etc.) send musical information,
in the form of MIDI data, to tone modules and virtual instruments, which respond
by generating sound as instructed. Tone modules can be standalone sound devices
or can be integrated into a MIDI instrument, such as a keyboard synthesizer. Studio
One Artist refers to all tone generators as Instruments. Once you have set up your
MIDI keyboard controller, take a moment to congure your sound module.
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Make sure you have connected the MIDI In of your external sound module
to the MIDI Out of your AudioBox USB96 or other MIDI interface.
1. In the External Devices window, click the Add button.
2. Select your device in the menu on the left. If your device is not listed,
select New Instrument. At this point you can customize the name of
your keyboard by entering the manufacturer and device names.
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3. Specify which MIDI channels will be used to communicate with this sound
module. For most purposes, you should select all MIDI channels. If you are
unsure of which MIDI channels to select, we suggest you select all 16.
4. In the Send To menu, select the MIDI interface output from which Studio One
Artist will send MIDI data to your sound module. Click “OK” and close the External
Devices window. You are now ready to start recording in Studio One Artist.
The rest of this Quick Start Guide will go over how to set
up a Song and will discuss some general workow tips for
navigating through the Studio One Artist environment.
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4.3 Creating a New Song
4.3 Creating a New Song
Now that you’ve congured your audio and MIDI devices, let’s create
a new Song. We’ll start by setting up your default audio I/O.
1. From the Start page, select “Create a New Song.”
2. In the New Song window, name your Song and choose the directory in
which you’d like it saved. You’ll notice a list of templates on the left. These
templates provide quick setups for a variety of devices and recording
situations. The section will describe creating a Song from an empty session.
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3. Select “Empty Song” from the Templates list. At this point, you should give
your Song a name and select your preferred sample rate and bit depth for
recording and playback. You can also set the length of your Song and the
type of time format you would like the timeline to follow (notation bars,
seconds, samples, or frames). Click the OK button when you are nished.
Power User Tip: If you plan to import loops into your Song, make sure that the Stretch
Audio Files to Song Tempo option is selected. This will automatically import loops at the
correct tempo.
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4.3 Creating a New Song
4.3.1 Configuring Your Audio I/O
1. Click on Song | Song Setup to set your sample rate and
resolution and congure your audio I/O.
2. Click on the Audio I/O Setup tab.
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3. From the Inputs tab, you can enable any or all of the inputs on your
audio interface that you’d like to have available. We recommend that you
create a mono input for each of the inputs on your interface. If you plan
on recording in stereo, you should also create a few stereo inputs.
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4. Click on the Outputs tabs to enable any or all of the outputs on your
audio interface. In the lower right corner, you will see the Audition
Select menu. This allows you to choose the output from which you
will audition audio les prior to importing them into Studio One
Artist. In general, you will want this to be the main output bus.
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Power User Tip: If you would like this I/O conguration to be the same every time you
open Studio One, click the Make Default button.
4.3.2 Creating Audio and Instrument Tracks
1. In the upper left corner of the Arrange window, you will notice
several buttons. The button furthest to the right is the Add Tracks
button. Click on this button to open the Add Tracks window.
2. In the Add Tracks window, you can customize the track name and
color, add a preset rack of eects, and set the physical source for
the input and output of your audio tracks. Most important, you
can select the number and type of tracks you’d like to create.
Audio. Use this track type to record and playback audio les.
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Instrument. Use this track to record and playback MIDI data to
control external MIDI devices or virtual instrument plug-ins.
Automation. This track type lets you create automate any
plugin or channel parameter in your session.
Folder. This track helps you to manage your session as
well as to quickly edit multiple tracks at once.
Power User Tip: If you would like to add an audio track for each of the available inputs,
go to Track | Add Tracks for All Inputs.
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Source Select
Note: Instrument tracks are nearly identical to audio tracks. The Input Source list for
Instrument tracks lists available external MIDI devices as well as any virtual instruments
that have been added to the Song.
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4.3.3 Recording an Audio Track
1. To begin recording, create an audio track from the Add Tracks
window, set its input to Input 1 on your audio interface,
and connect a microphone to the same input.
2. Select Record Enable on the track. Turn up the Input 1 level on your audio
interface while speaking/singing into the microphone. You should see
the input meter in Studio One Artist react to the input. Adjust the gain
so the input level is near its maximum without clipping (distorting).
You are now ready to start recording. For complete instructions, please consult the
Studio One Reference manual located in Help | Studio One Reference Manual.
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4 Studio One Artist Quick Start
4.3 Creating a New Song
4.3.4 Adding Virtual Instruments and Effects
You can add plug-ins and instruments to your Song by dragging-and-dropping
them from the browser. You can also drag an eect or group of eects from one
channel to another, drag in customized eects chains, and instantly load your
favorite virtual-instrument preset without ever scrolling through a menu.
Opening the browser.
In the lower right corner of the Arrange window are three buttons:
Edit. The Edit button opens and closes the audio and MIDI editors.
Mix. The Mix button opens and closes the Mixer window.
Browse. The Browse button opens the browser, which displays all of the
available virtual instruments, plug-in eects, audio les, and MIDI les,
as well as the pool of audio les loaded into the current session.
Drag-and-Drop Virtual Instruments
To add a virtual instrument to your session, open the browser and click on
the Instrument button. Select the instrument or one of its patches from the
Instrument browser and drag it into the Arrange view. Studio One Artist will
automatically create a new track and load the instrument as the input.
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4 Studio One Artist Quick Start
4.3 Creating a New Song
Drag-and-Drop Eects
To add a plug-in eect to a track, click the Eects button in the browser and
select the plug-in or one of its presets in the eects browser. Drag-and-drop
the selection over the track to which you would like to add the eect.
Drag-and-Drop Audio and MIDI Files
Audio and MIDI les can be quickly located, auditioned, and imported into
your Song by dragging them from the le browser into the Arrange view.
If you drag the le to an empty space, a new track will be created with
that le placed at the position to which you dragged it. If you drag the le
to an existing track, the le will be placed as a new part of the track.
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5 Technical Information
5.1 Specifications
5 Technical Information
5.1 Specifications
Microphone Preamp
Type XLR Female, Balanced
Frequency Response (±3.0 dB) 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Input Impedance (Balanced) 1200Ω
THD+N (unwtd, 1 kHz @ +4 dBu Output, Unity Gain) < 0.008%
S/N Ratio (Unity Gain, Ref. = +4 dBu, 20 Hz to 22 kHz) > 95 dB
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (1 kHz, 55 dB Gain) > 45 dB
Gain Control Range (± 1 dB) 0 dB to 35 dB
Max Input Level (Unity Gain, 1 kHz @ 0.5% THD+N) -3 dBu
Phantom Power (±2 VDC) +48 VDC (Global)
Instrument Input
Type ¼” TS Female, Unbalanced
Input Impedance 0.5 MΩ
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Line Outputs
Type ¼” TRS Female, Balanced
Output Impedance 51Ω
Headphone Output
Type ¼” TRS Active Stereo
Maximum Output 60 mW/Ch @ 60Ω Load
Frequency Response (±1.0 dB) 20 Hz - 30 kHz
MIDI I/O
Type Dual 5-pin Female DIN
Digital Audio
ADC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz Sample Rate) 105 dB
DAC Dynamic Range (A-wtd, 48 kHz Sample Rate) 105 dB
Bit Depth 24
Reference Level for 0 dBFS +4 dBu
Internal Sample Frequency Selections (kHz) 44.1, 48, 88.2, and 96
Power USB 2.0 Bus-powered
Physical
Dimensions 1/3U (steel chassis)
Height 5.5” (139.7 mm)
Depth 1.75” (44.45 mm)
Width 5.5” (139.7 mm)
Weight 1.3 lbs (0.59 kg)
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6 Warranty Information
6.1 How Consumer Law Relates To This Warranty
6 Warranty Information
PreSonus’ warranty obligations for this hardware product
are limited to the terms set forth below:
6.1 How Consumer Law Relates To This Warranty
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY HAVE OTHER
RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE (OR BY COUNTRY OR PROVINCE). OTHER
THAN AS PERMITTED BY LAW, PRESONUS DOES NOT EXCLUDE, LIMIT OR SUSPEND
OTHER RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE, INCLUDING THOSE THAT MAY ARISE FROM THE
NONCONFORMITY OF A SALES CONTRACT. FOR A FULL UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR
RIGHTS YOU SHOULD CONSULT THE LAWS OF YOUR COUNTRY PROVINCE OR STATE.
PreSonus Products And EU Statutory Warranty
When you purchase PreSonus products, European Union consumer
law provides statutory warranty rights in addition to the coverage
you receive from the PreSonus limited warranty. A summary of the EU
Statutory Warranty and the PreSonus Limited Warranty is below:
EU Consumer Law PreSonus Limited Warranty
Repair or Replacement
Coverage For
Warranty Period
Cost of Coverage Provided at no additional cost Included at no additional cost
Who to contact to make
a claim
Defects present when customer
takes delivery
2 years (minimum) from
original date of purchase (unless
superseded by PreSonus)
The seller PreSonus technical support for your region
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Defects arising after customer takes delivery
1 year from original date of purchase (unless superseded by PreSonus)
What This Warranty Covers
PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc., (“PreSonus”) warrants defects in material and
workmanship in PreSonus-branded products under normal use. This Limited
Warranty applies only to hardware products manufactured by or for PreSonus that
can be identied by the PreSonus trademark, trade name, or logo axed to them.
Exclusions and Limitations
This warranty does not cover the following:
1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper installation, failure to
2. Damage from improper grounding, faulty wiring (AC and signal),
3. Damage to drivers or diaphragm assemblies found to have burnt voice
4. Damage occurring during shipment or improper handling.
5. Damage caused by repair or service performed by
6. Products on which the serial number has been altered, defaced, or removed.
7. Products purchased from an unauthorized PreSonus dealer (products that
follow instructions in the applicable owner’s manual or improper
operation, rental, product modication, alteration, or neglect.
faulty equipment, or connection to a voltage range outside
published specications (see applicable owner’s manual).
coils from over/under driving or signal surge from another device.
persons not authorized by PreSonus.
have transferable warranties are excluded from this provision provided
the customer and the product are registered with PreSonus).
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6.1 How Consumer Law Relates To This Warranty
Who This Warranty Protects
This Warranty protects only the original retail purchaser of the product
(products that have transferable warranties are excluded from this provision
provided the customer and the product are registered with PreSonus)
How Long This Warranty Lasts
A 1-Year Limited Warranty begins on the original date
of purchase from the retail purchaser.
What PreSonus Will Do
PreSonus will repair or replace, at our sole and absolute option, products
covered by this warranty at no charge for labor or materials. If the product
must be shipped to PreSonus for warranty service, the customer must pay the
initial shipping charges. PreSonus will pay the return shipping charges.
How to Get Warranty Service (USA)
1. You must have an active user account with PreSonus and your hardware
must be on le with your account. If you do not have an account, please
go to https://my.presonus.com and complete the registration process.
2. Contact our Technical Support Department at (225) 216-7887 or log a
support ticket at: http://support.presonus.com. TO AVOID THE POSSIBILITY
OF SENDING IN A PRODUCT THAT DOES NOT HAVE A PROBLEM, ALL SERVICE
REQUESTS SHALL BE CONFIRMED BY OUR TECH SUPPORT DEPARTMENT.
3. The return authorization number, as well as shipping instructions, shall
be provided after your service request is reviewed and conrmed.
4. The product should be returned for service in the original product
packaging. Products may be shipped in a manufactured “ight” or “road”
style cases but PreSonus will NOT cover any shipping damage to these
cases. Products that are not shipped in the original product package or
a manufactured case may not receive a warranty repair, at PreSonus’ sole
discretion. Depending on the product model and the condition of your
original packaging, your product may not be returned to you in the original
packaging. The return shipping box may be a generic box that has been
tted for that model tested if the original gift box is not available.
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How to Get Warranty Service (outside of USA)
1. You must have an active user account with PreSonus and your hardware
must be on le with your account. If you do not have an account, please
go to: https://my.presonus.com and complete the registration process.
2. Contact the Technical Support/Service Department for your
region at www.presonus.com/buy/international_distributors and
follow procedures provided by your PreSonus contact.
Limitation of Implied Warranties
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE LENGTH OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states, countries, or provinces do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
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6.1 How Consumer Law Relates To This Warranty
Exclusion of Damages
PRESONUS’S LIABILITY FOR ANY DEFECTIVE PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF THE PRODUCT, AT PRESONUS’S SOLE OPTION. IF
PRESONUS ELECTS TO REPLACE THE PRODUCT, THE REPLACEMENT MAY BE A
RECONDITIONED UNIT. IN NO EVENT WILL PRESONUS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES
BASED ON INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF USE, LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, DAMAGE
TO ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT OR OTHER ITEMS AT THE SITE OF USE, AND, TO THE
EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY, OR ANY OTHER
DAMAGES WHETHER INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF
PRESONUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states, countries, or provinces do not allow limitations on how long
an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
If you have any questions about this warranty or service received, please
contact PreSonus (USA) at +1-225-216-7887 or contact one of our authorized
international distributors at www.presonus.com/buy/international_distributors.
Product features, design, and specications are subject to change without notice.
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Dinner is Served
Added bonus: PreSonus’ previously Top Secret recipe for…
Red Beans and Rice
Ingredients:
• 1 lb dried Red Kidney Beans
• 1 large onion (diced)
• 3 celery stalks (diced)
• 1 large green bell pepper (diced)
• 6-8 C vegetable stock
• 1 Tbs. Old Bay seasoning
• ½ fresh parsley
• 2 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 Tbs. olive oil
• 1 smoked ham hock (optional)
Cooking instructions:
1. Rinse red beans in cold water.
2. In a pressure cooker, heat olive oil on medium high. Sauté onion, celery, bell pepper, beans, and ham hock (if using) until
onions are translucent.
3. Stir in Old Bay, parsley, and salt.
4. Add vegetable stock until beans and vegetables are covered.
5. Close pressure cooker and bring to full pressure on high heat.
6. Reduce heat to low while maintaining full pressure. Cook for 40 minutes.
7. Allow pressure to drop naturally (20-30 minutes).
8. Remove lid and crush with a potato masher until creamy.
9. Correct seasoning with salt and pepper if necessary.
10. Serve over rice with hot sauce and grilled Andouille sausage (optional).
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