When PreSonus first launched their Studio One DAW in September 2009, there was some surprise and doubt within the music production community.ĭid the world really need another DAW when we already had (deep breath) Pro Tools, Logic, GarageBand, Ableton Live, Cubase, Sonar, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Reaper, Samplitude, Reason, FL Studio, Tracktion, Ardour… to name but a few?įast forward more than 13 years and there’s no doubt that Studio One – with all its unique capabilities – is a formidable player in the field. Is Studio One Professional the best DAW? And if so… why? In this article, we’ll explore 15 incredibly clever features that make Studio One a serious contender.