Studio One offers flexible export via Song → Export Stems (version-dependent) and standard Mixdown tools. Group tracks on buses for fewer, cleaner stem files.
Before export
- Organize tracks into folders/buses (Drums, Bass, Vocals)
- Set song start/end markers for full length
- Note tempo and key
- Avoid master bus limiting on stem exports
Method 1: Export Stems (Studio One 5+)
- Song → Export Stems (or right-click export in browser)
- Select tracks or folders to include
- Range: Entire song
- Format: WAV, 24-bit, project rate
- Export
Verify all files share identical duration.
Method 2: Mixdown per bus
- Solo stem bus (e.g. Drums folder)
- Song → Export Mixdown
- WAV 24-bit, full timeline
- Repeat for each stem group
Method 3: Transform to audio files
- Select tracks
- Event → Bounce to New Track or transform in place
- Export resulting audio tracks
Useful to commit instruments before export.
Effects
Choose whether to include insert FX and send FX per export — document dry vs wet in upload notes.
Stereo mix for mastering
Export Mixdown of main mix with headroom — peaks around -6 dBFS.
→ How to prepare a track for mastering
Common Studio One mistakes
- Export range only between locators by accident
- Including master limiter on every stem
- Forgetting muted tracks in stem list