Studio One Pro 1.0.1

I've also used Cubase on a PC, and to further test the capability of Studio One, I recorded the exact same song using both programs. With Studio One, the process was faster--thanks to the one-screen workflow. The final song also sounded much better when produced with Studio One.

Price is another consideration. At $399, Studio One Pro costs $100 less than Logic Studio and $100 more than Pro Tools M-Powered (the version that does not ship with any Digidesign hardware recording gear). Thus, in terms of price, Studio One Pro is in the same league as other pro recording apps.

So what's missing A few things. Studio One does not emulate amps and pedals quite as well as Logic Studio, and it doesn't have tools for auto-correcting drums to fit the tempo, or any kind of vocal auto-tuning.

Macworld's buying advice

For those who never buy a 1.0 product, just on principle, now might be the time to break the rule. Studio One Pro 1.0.1 has an arguably more appealing interface than Logic Studio, the one-screen approach is easy to use, yet really powerful, and the app is a solid and stable performer. Plus, the musical results are impressive. I own Logic Studio, but I plan to record more songs with Studio One.