PRESONUS Quantum 2626 User manual

Quantum 2626
Quantum 26x26 Thunderbolt™3 Audio Interface
Owner’s Manual
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English

Table of Contents
1 Overview — 1
1.1 Introduction — 1
1.2 Companion Products — 2
1.3 Studio One Artist Features — 2
1.5 What is in the Box — 3
2 Hookup — 4
2.1 Front Panel Connections and Controls — 4
2.2 Back Panel Connections — 5
2.3 Quantum Hookup Diagram — 7
3 Connecting to a Computer — 8
3.1 Installation for Windows and macOS — 8
3.2 Using a Quantum 2626 Interface with Popular
Audio Applications — 8
4 UC Surface Control Software — 10
4.1 UC Surface Launch Window — 11
4.2 ADAT Inputs — 11
4.3 RTA — 11
5 Studio One Artist Quick Start — 13
5.1 Installation and Authorization — 13
5.2 Setting Up Studio One — 14
5.2.1 Configuring Audio Devices — 15
5.2.2 Configuring MIDI Devices — 15
5.3 Creating a New Song — 19
5.3.1 Configuring Your I/O — 19
5.3.2 Creating Audio and MIDI Tracks — 21
5.3.3 Recording an Audio Track — 22
5.3.4 Adding Virtual Instruments
and Effects — 22
5.4 Monitor Mixing in Studio One — 24
5.4.1 Cue Mix Functions — 24
5.4.2 Punching In — 25
6 Technical Information — 27
6.1 Specifications — 27

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1 Overview
1.1 Introduction StudioLive™ Software
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1Overview
1.1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a PreSonus Quantum 2626 Thunderbolt 3 Audio
Interface. PreSonus Audio Electronics has designed the Quantum 2626 series
interface utilizing high-grade components to ensure optimum performance
that will last a lifetime. Loaded with high-headroom, Class A XMAX™
microphone preamplifiers; an ultra-low latency Thunderbolt 3 recording and
playback engine; and more, Quantum 2626 breaks new boundaries for musical
performances and productions. All you need is a computer with a Thunderbolt
3-compatible connection, a few microphones and cables, powered speakers,
and your creativity, and you’re ready to record, mix, and release your music.
We encourage you to contact us with questions or comments regarding
your PreSonus Quantum 2626 interface. PreSonus Audio Electronics is
committed to constant product improvement, and we highly value your
suggestions. 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 confident that you will enjoy your Quantum 2626!
About this manual: We suggest that you use this manual to familiarize
yourself with the features, applications, and correct connection procedures
for your Quantum 2626 interface before trying to connect it to your computer.
This will help you avoid problems during installation and setup.
Throughout this manual you will find Power User Tips that can quickly make
you a Quantum 2626 expert. In addition to the Power User Tips, you will find an
assortment of tutorials throughout this manual. These tutorials are designed to help
you get the most out of your Quantum 2626 and its suite of companion software.

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1.2 Companion Products StudioLive™ Software
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1.2 Companion Products
Thanks for choosing PreSonus! As a solutions company, we believe the best way to
take care of our customers (that’s you) is to ensure that you have the best possible
experience from the beginning of your signal chain to the end. To achieve this goal,
we’ve prioritized seamless integration throughout every design phase of these
products from day one. The result is systems that communicate with each other
as intended—straight out of the box—without excessive configuration hassles.
We’re here for you. Find out more at www.presonus.com.
1.3 Studio One Artist 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. The Quick
Start Guide in Section 6 of this manual will help you configure your Quantum
2626 and provide you with a brief overview of Studio One’s features.
•Cue Mix provides complete integrated control over all Quantum functions
•Unlimited track count, inserts, and sends
•20 high-quality, Native Effects™ plug-ins; amp modeling (Ampire), 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 (Autofilter,
Chorus, Flage, Phaser, X-Trem), reverb (Mixverb™, Room Reverb), and
utility (Binaural Pan, Mixtool, Phase Meter, Spectrum Meter, Tuner)

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•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 workflow
•Available for macOS and Windows
1.5 What is in the Box
You Quantum 2626 interface package contains the following:
PreSonus Quantum 2626 Thunderbolt Audio Interface
and Studio Command Center
External power supply
Quantum 2626 Quick Start Guide
PreSonus Health Safety and Compliance Guide
Power User Tip: All companion software and drivers for your Quantum 2626 interface
interface are available for download from your My PreSonus user account. Simply visit
http://my.presonus.com and register your Quantum 2626 interface to receive downloads
and licenses.
Goonline to my.presonus.com and
registeryour serial number.
TheQuantum 2626 is loaded with professional features, such as
high-headroom,Class A XMAX microphone preamplifiers; high-
definition24-bit, 192 kHz conversion; high-speed Thunderbolt 3
andmore. Once you’ve registeredyour Quantum 2626, you’ll be
ableto download your complimentary copy of Studio One Artist
aswell as additional plugins, content, and more. It’sour gift
toyou for becoming a PreSonus customer.Please review your
Quantum2626 User Manual available at www.PreSonus.com for
moreinformation on proper operation and installation.
ÖffnenSie die Webseite My.PreSonus.
comund registrieren Sie Ihre
Seriennummer.
Quantum2626 bietet eine Vielzahl professioneller Funktionen
wieClass-A XMAX Mikrofonvorverstärker mit großer
Aussteuerungsreserve,hochauflösende D/A-Wandler mit 24
Bit/192kHz, Thunderbolt 3 Hochgeschwindigkeitsschnittstelle
u.v.m.Nachdem Sie Ihr Quantum 2626 registriert haben, können
SieIhr kostenloses Studio One Artist sowie zusätzliche Plug-Ins,
Inhalteetc. herunterladen. Dies ist unser Willkommensgeschenk
fürSie als PreSonus Kunden. WeitereInformationen zur
korrektenEinrichtung und Verwendung finden Sie in der
Quantum2626 Bedienungsanleitung, unter
www.presonus.com.
登录 my.presonus.com 并注册您的序列号。
Quantum2626 具备专业功能，如高净空、A 级 XMAX 麦克风前置放
大器；高清 24 位，192khz 转换；高速 Thunderbolt 3 及以上。注册了
Quantum2626 后，您就可以下载StudioOneArtist 的免费副本以及其
他插件、内容等。这是我们送给 PreSonus 新客户的礼物。有关正确操
作和安装的更多信息，请查询 www.PreSonus.com 上的 Quantum 2626
用户手册。
Allezsur my.presonus.com et
enregistrezvotre numéro de série.
LaQuantum 2626 offre des fonctionnalités professionnelles,
tellesque des préamplificateurs de microphone de classe A
àgrande marge XMAX, une conversion haute définition en
24bits, 192 kHz, la haute vitesse du Thunderbolt 3 et plus
encore.Après avoir enregistré votreQuantum 2626, vous
pourreztélécharger gratuitement Studio One Artist ainsi,
entreautres, que des plugins et du contenu supplémentaires.
C’estnotre cadeau pour vous remercierd’être maintenant un
clientPreSonus. Veuillezconsulter le mode d’emploi de votre
Quantum2626, disponible sur www.PreSonus.com pour plus
d’informationssur son installation et son utilisation.
Navegueonline a my.presonus.com y
registresu número de serie.
LaQuantum 2626 viene cargada de características
profesionales,como un techo dinámico alto, previosde micro
XMAXClase A; conversión en alta definición a 24-bit y 192
kHz;Thunderbolt 3 de alta velocidad y más. Una vez que haya
registradosu Quantum 2626, podrá descargar su copia gratuita
deStudio One Artist así como plug-ins adicionales, contenido y
más.Es nuestro regalo para usted, por ser cliente de PreSonus.
Porfavor,consulte su Manual del Usuario del Quantum 2626
disponibleen www.PreSonus.com para más información sobre
elcorrecto manejo e instalación.
Quantum 2626
24-bit, 192 kHz Thunderbolt™3 Audio Interface
Getting Started • Erste Schritte • Cómoempezar • Pour commencer • 开始
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2.1 Front Panel Connections and Controls
About XMAX Preamps and Combo Jacks. Your Quantum 2626 interface is
equipped with 8 PreSonus XMAX microphone preamplifiers for use with all types
of microphones. The XMAX design provides a Class A input buffer, followed by a
dual-servo gain stage. This arrangement results in ultra-low noise and wide gain
control, allowing you to boost signals without increasing noise. The Quantum
2626 provides two Mic/Inst inputs and six Mic/Line inputs on the front panel.
Each analog input on the Quantum 2626 interface features a combo jack. This
convenient connector accepts either a ¼-inch phone plug or an XLR plug.
Microphone/Instrument inputs. The ¼-inch TS connectors on Channels 1
and 2 are for use with instruments (guitar, bass, etc.). When an instrument
is plugged into the instrument input, the mic preamp is bypassed,
and the signal is routed to the instrument preamplifier stage.
Microphone/Line inputs. The ¼-inch TRS connectors on Channels 3 through
8 are for use with line-level sources (synths, keyboards, effects processors,
etc.). When a devilce is plugged into the Line input, the mic preamp is
bypassed, and the signal is routed to the instrument preamplifier stage.
Please note: As with any audio input device, plugging in a microphone or an instrument,
or turning phantom power on or off will create a momentary spike in the audio output of
your Quantum 2626 interface. Because of this, we highly recommend that you turn down
the channel trim before changing connections or turning phantom power on or off. This
simple step will add years to life of your audio equipment.
Preamp Gain: Use this control to adjust the level of the
microphone preamps for each Channel.
•48V: The Quantum 2626 interfaces provide 48V phantom power
in two banks of four microphone preamps. When 48V is active, the
blue LED at the top of that channel’s meters will illuminate.
Warning: Phantom power is only required for condenser microphones and
can severely damage unbalanced dynamic mics, especially ribbon mics.
Therefore, switch phantom power off for all channels where it is not required.
XLR connector wiring for phantom power:
Pin 1 = GND Pin 2 = +48V Pin 3 = +48V
Main. The Main knob can control any or all of the outputs on the rear panel of your
Quantum 2626 and has a range of -80 dB to 0 dB. In addition to level control, the
main outputs have the following controls:

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Headphones. Your Quantum 2626 interface provides two
headphone outputs, each with its own level control. Both
headphone outputs share a stream with the Main Outputs.
Sync light. This light is the clock source / sync indicator. It lets
you know if you unit is receiving word clock correctly.
•Blue. When this light is blue, your Quantum 2626 is correctly
synced via Thunderbolt, word clock, ADAT, or S/PDIF
•Flashing red and blue. Quantum 2626 is in the process
of trying to sync to a received clock signal.
•Red. Quantum 2626 is either not synced to your computer
or its external clock source is not present.
•Flashing purple. The identify button is active in UC Surface.
Power User Tip: Word clock is the timing signal with which digital devices sync frame
rates. Proper word clock sync prevents digital devices from having pops, clicks, and
distortion in the audio signal due to mismatched digital audio transmission. In
general, you will use your Quantum 2626 interface as the master clock in your studio;
it provides high-quality word clock for this purpose. However, if you would like to use
another device as the master clock, you can set the input source for clocking in UC
Surface. See Section 4.1 for details.
2.2 Back Panel Connections
Line Outputs. Quantum 2626 interfaces have 8 TRS Balanced Line Outputs
to route to external devices, such as headphone amps, signal processors,
and additional monitors. Each output has an independent playback stream.
Every line output is DC coupled to provide control voltage to external analog
equipment. This feature can be used with any plug-in that supports it.
Main Outs. These are the main outputs for Quantum 2626. The output level of
the Main Outputs is controlled by the Main level control on the front of the unit.
Like the eight line outputs, the main outputs are sourced from playback streams
1 and 2. Both Main Outputs are DC coupled to provide control voltage to external
analog equipment. This feature can be used with any plug-in that supports it.
Preamp Outs and Line Returns. These line-level connections for channels 1 and
2 allow you to insert outboard hardware like compressors and EQs into the signal
chain.
Line Returns are normalled to the channel 1 and 2 preamp outputs, so they take
precedence over the corresponding Mic/Inst input on the front of the Quantum 2626.
Power user tip: the Line Returns can also be used to input line-level devices that have
their own volume control; synths, channel strips, preamps, etc.

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Word Clock In and Out. These BNC connections allow Quantum 2626 to
receive and transmit word clock to and from other digital audio devices.
Power User Tip: In UC Surface, when using the BNC Clock input, you will need to set “BNC”
as the Clock Source and set the sample rate to correspond to that of the external device.
See Section 4.1 for details. A 75Ω BNC word clock cable is required to achieve proper sync.
S/PDIF In and Out. The S/PDIF connections allow two channels of audio to be
transmitted and received at rates up to 24-bit, 96 kHz. The S/PDIF I/O also allows all
Quantum 2626 interfaces to send and receive word clock to external digital devices.
Power User Tip: In UC Surface, you will need to set “S/PDIF” as the Clock Source and the
sample rate to correspond to the external device when using an external S/PDIF device as
your master clock. See Section 4.1 for details.
ADAT – S/MUX In and Out. These are the ADAT – Dual S/MUX connections
for your external digital devices. When recording or playing back at 44.1
or 48 kHz, each ADAT I/O will provide 8 of the 16 available channels
consecutively, from left to right. When recording or playing back at 88.2 or
96 kHz, each connection will provide four of the available eight channels.
These inputs and outputs do not function at 176.4 or 192 kHz:
ADAT 1 Input ADAT 2 Input ADAT 1 Output ADAT 2 Output
44.1 / 48 kHz Channels 11-18 / 7-14 Channels 19-26 / 15-22 Channels 17-24 / 9-16 Channels 25-32 / 17-24
88.2 / 96 kHz Channels 11-14 / 7-10 Channels 15-18 / 11-14 Channels 17-20 / 9-12 Channels 21-24 / 13-16
When connecting a DigiMax DP88 to your Quantum interface, the ADAT
connections will also send and receive preamp control information for the DigiMax
DP88, so that it can be controlled directly from UC Surface or Studio One.
Power User Tip: In UC Surface, you will need to set “ADAT 1” as the Clock Source and the
sample rate to correspond to the external device when using an external ADAT device as
your master clock. See Section 4.1 for details. The ADAT 2 input cannot be used to receive
word clock.
Thunderbolt port. Use this port to connect your Quantum 2626 interface to
your computer.
Note: If your computer has Thunderbolt 2 ports, you’ll need a bi-directional Thunderbolt
3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter.
MIDI I/O. These are the MIDI input and output connections. MIDI stands for
“Musical Instrument Digital Interface.”However, MIDI can be used for many things
other than instruments and sequencing. The MIDI inputs and outputs allow
connection to a variety of MIDI-equipped hardware, such as keyboard controllers,
and can be used to send and receive MIDI Machine Control and MIDI Time Code.
Note: MIDI does not carry audio signals but is frequently used to trigger or control an
audio source, such as a virtual instrument or hardware synthesizer. You should ensure
that MIDI data is correctly sent and received by the appropriate hardware or software.
You may also need to route hardware sound sources’ audio to the inputs of your
Quantum 2626 interface. Please consult the User’s Manual of your MIDI devices for
help with MIDI setup and usage.
Power Button. This turns your Quantum 2626 on and off.
Power Connection. This is where you connect the Quantum 2626 interface’s
external power supply. Your Quantum interface is equipped with a twist-lock power
connection, keep this in mind when connecting disconnecting it from your interface.
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DigiMax-series preamps
or other compatible hardware
See www.presonus.com for
the latest system
requirements.

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3Connecting to a Computer
Your Quantum 2626 interface is loaded with professional audio tools and flexible
monitoring controls. Before connecting to a computer, please visit www.presonus.
com/products/Quantum/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 affect 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 macOS and Windows is available for download
from your My PreSonus user account. This bundled installer includes Universal
Control, UC Surface, and the audio driver for your Quantum 2626. To begin, you
must first visit http://my.presonus.com, create or log into your user account,
and register your Quantum 2626 interface. Once registered, all software
downloads will be available from within your My PreSonus user account.
3.1 Installation for Windows and macOS
Connect your Quantum 2626 interface to an available Thunderbolt port and
launch the Universal Control installer. The installer will take you through each
step of the installation process. This application will install the macOS or
Windows drivers as well as UC Surface. Please read each message carefully.
It is recommended that you quit all applications before you start the installation.
The Universal Control installer will take you through
each step of the installation process.
3.2 Using a Quantum 2626 Interface with Popular Audio Applications
Complete setup instructions for Studio One Artist and a brief tutorial on its
features can be found in Section 6 of this manual. However, you can use your
Quantum 2626 interface with any audio-recording application that supports
Core Audio or ASIO. Please consult the documentation that came with your
audio application for specific instructions on how to select the Quantum
2626 interface driver as the audio-device driver for your software.
Below are basic driver-setup instructions for a few popular audio applications.
Ableton Live
1. Launch Ableton Live.
2. Go to Options | Preferences | Audio.
3. Choose Driver Type: ASIO | Audio Device: ASIO PreSonus Quantum 2626
Go to Input Config: Enable and select the desired Input channels.
4. Go to Output Config: Enable and select the desired Output channels.
Apple Logic
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 Quantum 2626 from the device menu.
6. You will be asked if you’d like to relaunch Logic. Click try (re)launch.

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7. Your Quantum 2626 features custom I/O labels for faster workflow. 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
Quantum 2626. When you are done, close this window.
Avid Pro Tools 10+
1. Launch Pro Tools.
2. Go to Setup | Hardware and select Quantum 2626
from the Peripherals list. Click OK.
3. Go to Setup | Playback Engine and select Quantum 2626
from the menu at the top of the window. Click OK.
Cakewalk by Bandlab
1. Launch Cakewalk by Bandlab.
2. Go to Edit | Preferences
3. In the Devices tab, uncheck the output driver for the Generic
Low Latency Driver. This is usually on by default, and will
not let you check anything unless it’s unchecked.
4. Check all the Quantum input and output driver boxes
5. Click the“Apply” and “OK” buttons.
6. Click the Driver Settings tab
7. Set the Playback Timing Master to“Quantum ASIO driver Main Out L/Line Out 1”
8. Set the Record Timing Master to:“Quantum ASIO driver Mic/Instrument In 1”
9. Click the“Apply” and “OK” buttons.
Steinberg 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 Quantum 2626 from the ASIO Driver dropdown list.
5. Click“Switch” to begin using the Quantum 2626 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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4UC Surface Control Software
UC Surface is a powerful control software for your Quantum 2626 interface.
These control functions are completely integrated inside Studio One.
UC Surface allows users of other popular DAW applications to access
these functions. UC Surface provides preamp level controls, phantom
power, line-level input sensitivity switching, main encoder assignments,
and, for Quantum 2626 users, mute/dim and mono functions.
UC Surface is designed to verify that your Quantum 2626 interface
has the correct firmware version installed. You will be prompted
if your Quantum 2626 interface needs its firmware updated. Click
on the Update Firmware button to begin the update.
Warning: Do not power off or disconnect your Quantum 2626 interface
during the firmware update. Once the firmware update is successfully
completed, you will be alerted and instructed to disconnect your power supply and
Thunderbolt cable and reconnect it before rebooting your device. It is not sufficient
to simply power down your unit, you must disconnect the power source.
When the firmware update is complete, you must disconnect the
physical power source from your Quantum 2626 interface and reconnect
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Sample Rate. Changes the sample rate.
You can set the sample rate to 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, or 192 kHz. A higher
sample rate will increase the fidelity of the recording but will increase the file
size and the amount of system resources necessary to process the audio.
Clock Source. Sets the digital clock source.
From this menu, you can set the clock source for your Quantum
2626 interface: Internal, External S/PDIF, or External ADAT.
Please note: Only ADAT 1 can be used as a clock source input for your Quantum 2626.
4.2 ADAT Inputs
When a DigiMax DP88 is connected to your Quantum interface’s ADAT
Input and Output, you will be presented with ADAT controls, allowing you
to remote control your DigiMax DP88’s preamps and phantom power.
4.3 RTA
UC Surface provides a real-time analyzer (RTA) in which x = frequency and y =
amplitude for every input and output. An RTA provides a close visual representation
of what you are hearing. It provides a view of the long-term spectrum of the signal,
such as the one third-octave spectrum long-term average of a musical performance.
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The Quantum RTA provides several customization features that allow you
to view the RTA in the way that is most useful for your application.
Height. This provides a more or less granular display for the RTA.
Range. Use the Range controls to set the upper and lower decibel limits that the RTA
will display.
Hold. Use this control to set the peak hold time for each band of the RTA.
Average. Averaging is a mathematical process that takes multiple data samples and
performs division to acquire a statistically more accurate calculation of the response.
That’s a technical way of saying that it slows down the“real-time” of a real-time
analyzer.
At the bottom of the screen, you will find the signal meter.
This meter can be customized for your application.
Meter Style. This menu allows you to change the type of output
metering displayed at the bottom of the screen.
•Peak. This type of metering displays the instantaneous level of the audio signal.
•K-20, K-14, and K-12. K-System metering displays loudness metering
and dynamic range. Select the scale based on the genre or media
format. K-20 is used for film, classical music, and high-fidelity recordings.
It provides the most dynamic range visualization. K-14 is used for
mainstream pop, rock, and country. K-12 is used for broadcast and
radio and provides the least dynamic range visualization.
•EBU R128. Displays the perceived loudness of the
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5 Studio One Artist Quick Start
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5Studio One Artist Quick Start
All PreSonus professional recording products come with Studio One Artist recording
and production software. Whether you are about to record your first album or your
fiftieth, Studio One Artist provides you with all of the tools necessary to capture and
mix a great performance. PreSonus audio interfaces also have access to advanced
functions in Studio One’s exclusive Cue Mix feature for PreSonus interfaces.
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 http://studioone.presonus.com/.
5.1 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 music-
production software to begin recording, mixing, and producing your music.
To install Studio One Artist, log into your My PreSonus account and register
your interface. Your product key for Studio One Artist will automatically be
registered to your My PreSonus account 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.
•Windows users: Launch the Studio One Artist installer
and follow the onscreen instructions.
•Mac users: Drag the Studio One Artist application into
the Applications folder on your Mac hard drive.

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Authorizing Studio One
When Studio One is launched for the first time on your computer, it will
communicate with your My PreSonus account and verify your registration. To
ensure a seamless authorization process, make sure to download your installer
to the computer on which you will be using it and be sure that your computer is
connected to the Internet when you launch the application for the first time.
Installing bundled content for Studio One Artist.
Studio One Artist comes bundled with an array of demo and tutorial
materials, instruments, loops, and samples. The Studio One Artist
bundle includes all that you need to begin producing music.
The first 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.
5.2 Setting Up Studio One
Studio One Artist was designed to work with PreSonus interfaces and provides
unique interoperability and simplified setup. When Studio One Artist is
launched, by default you will be taken to the Start page. On this page, you will
find document-management and device-configuration controls, as well as a
customizable artist profile, a news feed, and links to demos and tutorials from
PreSonus. If you have an Internet connection on your computer, 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 within Studio One. 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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5.2.1 Configuring Audio Devices
1. 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.
2. If you do not see your device listed on the Start page when
you launch Studio One, click on the Configure Audio Devices
link in the Setup area to open the Options window.
In the Options window, click on the Audio Setup tab and
select your device driver from the pull-down.
5.2.2 Configuring MIDI Devices
From the External Devices window in Studio One Artist, you can configure
your MIDI keyboard controller, sound modules, and control surfaces. This
section will guide you through setting up your MIDI keyboard controller
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.
If you do not have any MIDI devices, please skip to Section 5.3.

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Setting up an external MIDI keyboard controller from the Start page.
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
configured 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 different 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 configure external devices.
Make sure you have connected the MIDI Out of your external MIDI controller to
a MIDI In on your PreSonus audio interface (if available) 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 Configure External Devices link in the Setup area on
the Start page to launch the External Devices window.
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.
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 filter out specific control functions. If you would
like Studio One to ignore Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, Program Change, or
All CC messages, enable filtering 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 Section 6.3.
Setting up an external MIDI sound module from the Start page.
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 configure your sound module.
Make sure you have connected the MIDI In of your external
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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.
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 workflow tips for
navigating through the Studio One Artist environment.