How to demo v8 on v6 songs

[darren]

Still on v6 but I notice there’s finally a v8 demo and although there’s nothing in v7 or v8 that I really want or need I thought I may give it a go and see if anything changes my mind.

However, to test it properly I need to use one of the proper songs that I made in v6 but I want to make sure I can go back to v6 once the demo expires (assuming I don’t upgrade). I’m fairly sure that once you’ve opened a song in v8 (and save it) you can’t then open it up in v6 so I’ll be sure to make a copy of the entire song structure and sub-directories but is there anything else I need to be wary about?

 

[Vocalpoint]

I’m fairly sure that once you’ve opened a song in v8 (and save it) you can’t then open it up in v6 so I’ll be sure to make a copy of the entire song structure and sub-directories but is there anything else I need to be wary about?

This is the way. Work on copies of everything.

VP

 

[Craig Anderton]

I’ll be sure to make a copy of the entire song structure and sub-directories

Just save the Session to a new folder, and it will include everything needed to use that session.

FWIW a lot of what makes FSP8 useful for me isn't the marquee features like Moises and pitch correction, but numerous small fixes that make a difference in everyday workflow.

 

[Crossinger]

And if you accidentally forgot to work on a copy, then Lukas’ https://s1toolbox.com/ is the way to go for reverting back to an older file format.

 

[Vocalpoint]

Aa lot of what makes FSP8 useful for me isn't the marquee features like Moises and pitch correction, but numerous small fixes that make a difference in everyday workflow.

This. I strip away anything and everything that does not apply and continue to focus on my workflow only (while reaping the benefit of the countless quality of life changes) and of course larger enhancements that apply to my work daily.

VP

 

[darren]

Thanks for the replies, very helpful. I’ll give it a go next week when I’m back in the studio. I know there are no headline features of any interest but, as Craig says, there may be some under the hood changes which could be helpful.

One further question, is this going to change any of my configuration files that are shared with v6? Stuff in the windows “roaming” sub-directory that studio one uses or will it create a different config sub-directory for v8 config files?

 

[darren]

I finally had a moment to download the demo and give this a go. It definitely starts quicker but, apart from that and some visual changes I'm really struggling to notice any real differences from v6. Although I do like the pan control option on the track header in the arranger view - that's quite nice.

Ignoring all the new stuff that's been bolted on (like Moises) and the virtual instruments, what kind of stuff is there to help me in the basic arranger/console workflow?

 

[Lukas]

I finally had a moment to download the demo and give this a go. It definitely starts quicker but, apart from that and some visual changes I'm really struggling to notice any real differences from v6.

Which is good, isn't it? Nobody likes cluttered UIs.

Ignoring all the new stuff that's been bolted on (like Moises) and the virtual instruments, what kind of stuff is there to help me in the basic arranger/console workflow?

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[Craig Anderton]

In addition to what's in those videos, there are many small UI changes that you notice only after using the program for a while. They may be a little frustrating at first because your muscle memory doesn't expect them, but then you realize you're working a bit faster.

Of course, there's also the Fender amp sims. They're not only for guitar players, because they include a lot of "stompbox" effects that are useful with all kinds of signal sources. Just bypass the amp and cab.

The audio-to-MIDI conversion is way better, and does drums as well as polyphonic melodic instruments. But don't overlook being able to sing solo parts to drive VIs. The main limitation is the audio-to-MIDI doesn't recognize pitch bend.

 

[darren]

Thanks @Lukas and @Craig Anderton for the pointers. Spent an hour or so and, as I suspected, there's not a lot in there for the way I use Studio One Pro. I do like the pan option on the track header and the ability to customise the inspector window but I can't say there's a huge number of "quality of life" improvements for the way I work and my current toolset.

On the flip side, I'm impressed by how all my various customisations just magically appear in the new version - they've done a great job of not breaking any of those and if I wanted to pay for an upgrade then the transition would be seamless.