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5 Studio One Artist Quick Start
5.3 Creating a New Song
Studio Series 1810 and 1824
Owner’s Manual
2. In the Add Tracks window, you can customize the track name and color, add a
preset rack of effects and set the physical source for the input and output of your
audio tracks from this window. Most importantly, can select the number and
type of tracks you’d like to create:
• Audio. Use this track type to record and playback audio files.
• Instrument. Use this track to record and playback MIDI data to
control external MIDI devices or Virtual Instrument plugins.
• Automation. This track type lets you create automated
parameter controls for 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, simply go to Track | Add Tracks for All Inputs.
Anatomy of an Audio Track
Mute
Custom
Track
Color
ST/Mono
Audio Input
Source Select
Solo
Rec
Arm
Monitor
Track
Name
Meter
Note: MIDI Tracks are nearly identical to Audio Tracks. The Input Source list for MIDI tracks
lists available external MIDI devices as well as any Virtual Instruments that have been
added to the Song.
5.3.3 Recording an Audio Track
1. To begin recording, create an audio track from the Add Tracks window and set its
input to Input 1 on your PreSonus Audio Interface and connect a microphone to
the same input.