PreSonus FireStudio - Manual (Page 11)

GETTING STARTED
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2.2 STUDIO ONE ARTIST
Every PreSonus interface comes complete with Studio One Artist recording software. Whether you are about to
record your first album or your 50
th , Studio One Artist provides you with all the tools necessary to capture and
mix a great performance. As a valued PreSonus customer, you are also eligible for an upgrade discount for
Studio One Pro when you are ready to master your work, create a digital version for the Web, or incorporate
third-party VST plug-ins into your recording process. For more details on the Studio One Pro upgrade program
for PreSonus customers, please visit
www.presonus.com .
2.2.1 Installation and Authorization
Once you have installed the FireStudio drivers and connected your FireStudio, you can use the PreSonus
Studio One Artist music-production software included with your FireStudio to begin recording, mixing, and
producing your music. To install Studio One Artist, insert your installation disc into your computer’s DVD
drive. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation process.
Installing Studio One Artist
To Install Studio One Artist, insert your Studio One Artist installation DVD into
your computer’s DVD drive.
PC Users: Launch the Studio One Artist installer and follow the onscreen
instructions.
Mac Users: Simply drag the Studio One Artist application into the Applications
folder on your Macintosh HD.
Create a User Account
After installing Studio One Artist, launch the program, and the Activate Studio
One menu will appear. If you are a new Studio One user, you will need to create a
user account. Follow the Create Account link if your computer is connected to the
Internet. Once you have created your account, continue to Activating Studio One
Artist Online.
If your computer is not connected to the Internet, visit the Studio One product
page at www.presonus.com on an Internet-connected computer to create your
account. After you have created your account, skip to Activating Studio One
Artist Offline.
Activating Studio One Artist Online
Now that you have created a user account, you can activate your copy of Studio
One Artist. Launch Studio One Artist, and the Activate Studio One menu will
appear.
Click on the Activate Online link and enter your previously created account
Username, Password, and the Product Key you received with the Studio One
Artist installation disc. Click on the Activate button to finish the activation
process.