Alfred's Teach Yourself Studio One, Version 2.0: Pro Audio Textbook & DVD

Straightforward and practical. No fluff about creativity or inspiration. You get concrete steps for getting sound into your computer, shaping it, and getting it back out again in professional form.

Music educators introducing students to digital audio workstations, home studio beginners ready to move beyond basic recording, and anyone needing a structured entry point into Studio One rather than trial-and-error learning.

• Start with the Mac or Windows optimization section before recording anything. Latency and buffer settings will make or break your tracking experience.
• Use the MIDI chapter to understand how your controller maps to Studio One before you build a session; it saves troubleshooting time later.
• Watch the mixing chapter videos twice: once while following along on your own machine, then again without touching anything to absorb the decision-making process.
• Reference the interface selection and microphone guidance early; the right gear matters less than knowing what your current setup can do.

Assign this as a structured self-study resource for students planning to record ensemble or solo projects. Teachers can reference specific chapters (audio setup, MIDI workflow, mixing fundamentals) alongside classroom instruction in music technology or recording arts courses.

• Configuring audio and MIDI interfaces for Mac and Windows systems
• Recording, editing, and comping multiple vocal or instrumental takes
• MIDI sequencing and virtual instrument setup
• Applying effects and plug-ins to audio tracks
• Using loops and creating polished final mixes
• Mastering audio for CD and digital distribution