Which features should go into my next Studio Pro add-on? (Feature Voting)

[Lukas]

Hey everyone,

I'm currently working on my next Studio One/Studio Pro add-on and I'm at a point where I'd like to involve you directly in the process.

Some features are already implemented, others are still in the concept phase - and instead of deciding everything on my own, I'd love to hear what would actually be most useful in your daily workflow.

The add-on focuses on editing, navigation, and cleanup tasks - essentially a collection of workflow tools and commands designed to speed up everyday actions, especially when using keyboard shortcuts or macros.

Here's an early draft of the toolbar for the add-on:

The add-on will be compatible with Fender Studio Pro 8, as well as Studio One 6 and 7. (Some functionality may only be available in FSP 8.)
Like my other Studio One/Pro add-ons, it will be available at: https://s1toolbox.com/studioonescripts

Studio One Scripts | Studio One Toolbox (Fender Studio Pro)

Powerful Studio One and Fender Studio Pro scripting extensions developed by Lukas Ruschitzka

s1toolbox.com

The poll is at the top of this thread. See the descriptions below for details!
Pick up to 4 features that would be most useful to you.

Note: This doesn't mean the top X will 100% make it in - but your feedback will heavily influence what goes into the 1.0 version.[/B]

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Feature Ideas​

1. Track Markers / Time-based Track Notes
   Create markers directly on individual tracks (instead of only using the global marker track), for example to add notes directly on a guitar or vocal track.
   Includes a dedicated list view to quickly navigate between all Track Markers.
   
   
2. Save & Recall Track Selection
   Quickly save a track selection and recall it at any time - useful for jumping between different working setups in larger projects.
   
   
3. Instrument Favorites (Quick Insert)
   Create a list of your favorite instrument plug-ins and access them via a fast selection dialog.
   Insert instruments in seconds - either with just a few clicks or entirely via keyboard.
   
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4. Reverse & Shuffle Events
   Quickly reverse or reorder selected events to experiment with variations, sound design, or creative rearrangements.
   
   
5. A/B Track Group Testing
   Create and recall groups of tracks for quick A/B comparisons.
   Easily solo, mute, or switch between different track groups to compare arrangements or mixes. (Concept still evolving)
   
   
6. Cursor-Based Event Selection
   A fast way to make precise edits without manual selection. Select events relative to the cursor position:
   
   
   • Select Events before Cursor
   • Select Events under/at Cursor
   • Select Events after Cursor
   
   
7. Auto-Colorize Tracks
   Automatically assign colors to tracks based on their names - for example, all drums, bass, or vocals instantly grouped visually.
   
   
8. Sort Tracks by Name / Color / etc
   Quickly organize your session by sorting tracks alphabetically or by color for better overview and structure.
   
   
9. Split Events at Markers / Arranger Sections
   Automatically split events at marker positions or arranger sections - for restructuring or preparing arrangements.
   
   
10. Select Events by Color (for color-coded events)
    Quickly select all events with the same color - either globally or limited to specific tracks. Useful for audio editing if you use colors to group or organize different types of events in your session.

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Already Implemented / Planned​

These are features that are already implemented and very likely to be part of the 1.0 version:

• Batch Track Renaming
  Rename multiple tracks at once (set names, add prefixes/suffixes, search & replace).
  
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• Create Markers & Sections from Selected Events
  Instantly generate markers or arranger sections based on selected events.
  
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• Advanced Event Movement (Move all selected events to cursor)
  Move selected events directly to the cursor position with a single shortcut.
  
  
• Advanced Event Trimming via Shortcuts
  Fast trimming workflows using keyboard shortcuts for precise editing.
  
  
• Arranger Section Features
  Add arranger sections at the cursor, create section presets, and automatically generate arranger sections and markers from selected events.
  
  
• Goto commands for Bars, Events and Markers
  Jump to specific bars, events and markers. This can be used via keyboard shortcuts or in macros ("Goto Bar 5 and add Arranger Section with name [X]" etc).
  
  
• Fade in / out Events
  Add fades to events with predefined length/type/bend (for usage in macros). This way you can create "fade presets".
  
  
• Track Color Tools
  Quickly assign colors, create gradients, or generate unique color variations across tracks.
  
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• Bypass / Activate Channels via Shortcuts or Macros
  Quickly toggle channel states without using the mouse or even without opening the console at all - can be used for fast A/B checks, workflow shortcuts or live performance.
  
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… and many more smaller tools and commands.

Click on the Spoiler buttons to see a short video demo of the feature

I'll keep you updated here as development progresses - really curious to see what you all pick.

Thanks a lot!
– Lukas

 

[BobF]

7 could be nice depending on ability to specify colors and general ease of use

 

[Davey]

Being a notorious tight-arse, I'd much rather all the functionality of your next add-on was not an add-on at all but was incorporated into the main software.

I don't want to end up with a two-tier system where some of the cool stuff requires an extra purchase. Soz.

 

[Lukas]

I don't want to end up with a two-tier system where some of the cool stuff requires an extra purchase.

Fair enough

Many of my ideas and features I've developed are already part of Studio One - so you're probably already using them There's also a free add-on (Navigation Essentials) - but the features I'm working on now have also taken months of work (some of them years), so I'm not planning to give those away for free.

Also: Some of these are quite niche workflow features that are unlikely to be a priority for the main software anytime soon. So realistically, it's either I build them as an add-on - or they might just not happen at all.

 

[Davey]

Fair enough

Many of my ideas and features I've developed are already part of Studio One - so you're probably already using them There's also a free add-on (Navigation Essentials) - but the features I'm working on now have also taken months of work (some of them years), so I'm not planning to give those away for free.

Also: Some of these are quite niche workflow features that are unlikely to be a priority for the main software anytime soon. So realistically, it's either I build them as an add-on - or they might just not happen at all.

Yeah, I know it makes me sound grumpy and I truly am a tight-arse. I don't begrudge you the right to make a few $$$ from your work but I do think that Presonus, oops, I mean Fender, should be incorporating lots of that stuff into the main program. The danger with them not doing so is that Studio Pro falls behind the competition and starts losing customers in an ever competitive market and I think the Studio Pro product is already under a bit of pressure from the recent rebranding. But that's just my opinion. Other opinions are available.

 

[Esmond]

It seems that some features are already implemented in other extension package, for example, “colorize tracks” appears to already be included in Navigation Essential. If these features are going to be part of a paid package, it would be great to see more exclusive functionality added.

 

[dean.winter]

So this sounds brilliant. Shut up and take my money . That is all.

 

[Housemus]

If you implement auto-icons as well (based on keywords), the great color toolbar (3.2.4 was sadly end of life) would almost be replaced. I would definitely spend some well deserved money on these features for continuation.

I also ike the cursor editing options. Extend to cursor would be nice for exaxt endings of notes/chords/audio. I have a clumsy macro at the moment that needs refinement. Goto/shortcuts for arranger sections also +1. Is there a split at chords function? That can be helpful for arranging.

What is this toolbar going to be called? Fender power toys? Session tools? Lukas housekeeping bar? Arrangement tools?