Following the introduction of Fender Studio Pro earlier this year – when it replaced PreSonus Studio One – Fender has introduced a sprawling new update for its flagship DAW, bringing workflow improvements, Moises Studio integration, new plugins and loads more.
There’s also an all-new in-DAW Studio Assistant, which is on hand to answer any questions producers have as they arise, and offer technical direction to support their projects. Additionally, 8.1 introduces a new Vocal Tune plugin for native pitch correction right within Studio Pro.
The new Moises Studio integration – dubbed the “first of its kind” – means creators can now use Moises’ AI-powered tools, including stem separation and tools for idea generation, without leaving their DAW.
“Anything that keeps me in-DAW versus breaking focus for a web browser, like the new Moises integration, is a welcome addition,” says artist, producer and songwriter Josh Cumbee. “8.1 gives me more tools and a wider ecosystem that supports my workflow, making it as fast and customised as I would ever want it to be.”
On the new Studio Assistant, Max Gutnik, Chief Product Officer of Fender Electronics, explains: “At Fender, we view AI the same way we view any innovation. Its value isn’t in the technology itself, but in how it helps musicians create, learn and express themselves.
“Studio Assistant provides guidance right when players need it, helping remove friction and keep the creative process moving. Our integration with Moises gives musicians powerful new ways to learn songs, practice, experiment and create.
“AI isn’t the destination. Making music is. When technology gets out of the way and helps musicians accomplish more, it’s serving the art. That’s what we aspire to do.”
Elsewhere, Studio Pro 8.1 brings scoring improvements, pitch curves on audio events – which allow producers to draw real-time pitch changes directly onto audio clips – upgrades to native stem separation, improvements in the DAW’s ability to turn audio into MIDI , plus Dolby Atmos headphone personalisation.
Fender Studio Pro 8.1 is available now for all Fender Studio Pro users, including anyone with a Fender Studio Pro+ subscription, a perpetual license or an upgrade purchase within the last 12 months.
Pricing for Fender Studio Pro is as follows:
- Perpetual license – $199.99 / £169.99 / €199.99
- Pro+ Annual Subscription Plus Perpetual – $179.99 / £159.99 / €179.99
- Perpetual license upgrade – $99.99 / £89.99 / €99.99
- Monthly subscription – $19.99 / £19.99 / €19.99
Learn more at Fender.
Sam is the Associate News Editor for Guitar.com and MusicTech. Thoroughly immersed in music culture for the majority of his life, Sam has played guitar for 20 years, studied music technology and production at university, and also written for the likes of MusicRadar, Guitar World, Total Guitar and Metal Hammer.
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