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Sample Rate

“Sample rate” refers to the rate at which incoming analog audio is sampled per second during conversion to a digital

signal. The most common setting is the standard sample rate for audio CDs: 44.1 kHz, meaning 44,100 samples per

second.

The Studio One sample rate should match the sample rate of your audio interface, so by default, the sample rate is set to

your current audio interface’s sample rate, and changing this setting initiates a sample rate change in that device. If the

sample rates don’t match, Studio One resamples all audio files to match the sample rate of the hardware, but this can

cause performance problems and should be avoided. Studio One is capable of recording at any sample rate your

hardware audio device offers.

Not all devices allow a third-party software application to change the hardware sample rate. The desired sample rate

should be set before creating a New Song.

File size is directly proportional to the sample rate and resolution. The higher the sample rate and resolution, the larger the

resulting audio file is.

Resolution

“Resolution” refers to the bit depth of digital audio, which is related to the audio’s dynamic range. Standard CD audio has a

16-bit resolution, which results in roughly 96 dB of dynamic range. Thus, with “CD-quality” audio, the difference between

the quietest and loudest sounds possible is 96 dB. The most common resolution setting in professional recording is 24-bit,

which produces a dynamic range of approximately 144 dB.

Studio One can record audio with 16, 24, or 32-bit (floating point) resolution. Which resolution to use is a matter of

preference. If you are unfamiliar with these concepts, try experimenting with recording at each resolution and comparing

your results.

Timebase

The timebase of your New Song determines the way the timeline is represented. The timebase selection can be changed

at any time. You have the option of the following:

Seconds The timeline division is an expression of hours : minutes : seconds : milliseconds.

Samples The timeline division is an expression of samples.

Bars The timeline division is an expression of musical bars and beats.

Frames The timeline division is an expression of frames.

Song Length

Here, you can specify a length for your new Song, or go with the default setting of five minutes. If you wish to change the

length of a Song once in progress, you can move the Song End marker to the desired end point, as detailed in the Song

Start and End Markers section.

You can also change the length of the currently open Song by opening the Song/Song Setup dialog and setting the Song

End parameter to your desired end point.

Tempo

Here, you can specify a starting tempo for your Song, or go with the default setting of 120 BPM.

Time Signature

Here, you can specify a starting time signature for your Song, or use the default setting of 4/4.

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