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

[RRR Studio]

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:

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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 Plug-ins via Shortcuts or Macros
  Quickly bypass or (de)activate plug-ins in specific channels 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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• Focus Workspaces commands
  Commands to focus specific workspaces in Studio One/Studio Pro like Arrangement, Browser, Editor, Console. Mainly for using macros.

… 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

Hi Lukas,
I appreciate your efforts. To be honest, more than anything could you try to find a way to stabilize the Console View? The tracks commonly resort themselves and you have to drag them all back where they belong. Could you maybe make a LOCK CONSOLE VIEW toggle? Please?

Track markers- time based notes is a super idea! +1
Batch track renaming is helpful +1

Track colors- the most useful feature would be to allow the HIGHLIGHT color to be selected from a separate menu- you literally cannot see to edit with most of the highlight colors at present.

Thanks again!
Giselle

BTW Studio Pro 8 is the best version of Studio One yet. You guys did a really nice job.

 

[Crossinger]

Hi @Lukas, I have another idea: would it be possible to set the height of a single track? Use case: Recently I had a visit from a good friend and fellow musician (die-hard Cubase user), and we were playing around with Studio One. I had a hard time finding the option for showing automation lines to dedicated lanes beneath a track, because “Expand envelope” as a menu entry is not very telling.

I managed to pack it into a macro, but I didn’t find a way to set the height for the selected track and its automation lanes. I only found options for all tracks in the arrangement. All or nothing.

tl;dr: Is it possible to write a macro function to set the height individually for a selected track? And maybe also revert back to the current setting for all tracks?

 

[Navar]

I appreciate your efforts. To be honest, more than anything could you try to find a way to stabilize the Console View? The tracks commonly resort themselves and you have to drag them all back where they belong. Could you maybe make a LOCK CONSOLE VIEW toggle? Please?

I assume, that's more a feature request / fix for the general software and can't be done with a script. To be really honest. I gave up on requesting to do something about this, it's an endless discussion in the S1/Pro world since ever. The console view does it's own stuff when adding automations on bus tracks in larger projects. I would love to have a complete independet view option where absolutly nothing in the console moves as long as I don't do it manually. But I think it's nothing for a script.

@Lukas Do you have any timeframe for the first release? There are already some great features I'm very looking forward to.

 

[nhc]

Focus Workspaces commands
Commands to focus specific workspaces in Studio One/Studio Pro like Arrangement, Browser, Editor, Console. Mainly for using macros.

This sounds like a really great addition. I think I would add it to each key command or macro.

 

[Dave71]

Hi Lukas,
I appreciate your efforts. To be honest, more than anything could you try to find a way to stabilize the Console View? The tracks commonly resort themselves and you have to drag them all back where they belong. Could you maybe make a LOCK CONSOLE VIEW toggle? Please?

Can you elaborate on that? I am not seeing that behavior here, ever, and I tend to create big sessions with lots of tracks/channels. What channels exactly change position?

Also, this is not in the scope of add ons, it's part of the main software. You should create a new post about this.

 

[js1]

I bring this up in case it can be done with S1 already or with your toolset. Otherwise I'll add it to the FR list...

I would like a command that would set the track name(s) to the selected event name(s).

I'm using a ProTools like workflow for mixing where I'm importing what I need from my template using "Import Song Data". I then drag in the files to mix to the appropriate tracks. I then have to manually change the track name to the file name for every track. It'd be great if I could do this with a key command.

 

[Lukas]

I would like a command that would set the track name(s) to the selected event name(s).

I'm using a ProTools like workflow for mixing where I'm importing what I need from my template using "Import Song Data". I then drag in the files to mix to the appropriate tracks. I then have to manually change the track name to the file name for every track. It'd be great if I could do this with a key command.

Yes, that command is already part of the new add-on

 

[js1]

Yes, that command is already part of the new add-on

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That's great news - thanks! Instant sale...

 

[RRR Studio]

Can you elaborate on that? I am not seeing that behavior here, ever, and I tend to create big sessions with lots of tracks/channels. What channels exactly change position?

Also, this is not in the scope of add ons, it's part of the main software. You should create a new post about this.

Hi Dave, yes the FX returns and bus returns just move all over the mixer. It seems to happen any time you drag a track to a new position (say you want to reference your overheads to your kick while aligning the drums. Unless you have all the busses, FX returns and VCAs set to stay right (menu option), they randomly move around the mixer view. More useful than "keep busses right" would be "lock bus position."

Thanks for the suggestion. I have been trying to figure out the most efficient way to offer feedback to the design team. This forum seems to be the only place we have direct communication. I'll try a new thread.

My system:
i5 12400, 32GB DDR4, 1T SSD, Audient iD44 mki, Windows 11 Home, Studio Pro 8.0.3.111164