Our verdict: Fender Studio Pro is the continuation of PreSonus Studio One, known for its fast drag-and-drop workflow and a dedicated mastering page. Version 8 adds Fender guitar and bass amp models and stem separation. The demo is 30 days, and a perpetual license costs $199.99 with one year of feature updates.
About Fender Studio Pro (Studio One)
In January 2026 Fender renamed Studio One Pro to Fender Studio Pro, starting with version 8, and moved the PreSonus software and interfaces under its Fender Studio brand. Studio One Pro 7 licenses can be upgraded. The app is still built on the Studio One platform, so the workflow and project files carry over.
A perpetual license costs $199.99 and includes 12 months of new feature releases that you keep afterwards; a Pro+ subscription is also offered. The demo lasts 30 days and is downloaded through a free My Fender account; after it ends you need a license to keep using the program.
What it does well
- Drag-and-drop workflow. Drop instruments, effects, loops and files straight onto tracks and events.
- Mastering and Show pages. Finish albums on a dedicated mastering page and run backing tracks for live shows.
- Fender amp models. Mustang guitar and Rumble bass amp and pedal plug-ins are built in.
- Stem separation. Splits a mixed track into vocals, drums, bass and other parts, and converts audio to notes.
- Chord Assistant. Suggests next chords and helps with harmony while you write.
Who it is for
Good fit
Songwriters and guitarists who record and mix their own music and want a fast, modern workflow.
Look elsewhere
Users who want a long or unlimited trial, or who dislike vendor accounts for installing software.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Fast drag-and-drop workflow
- Built-in mastering page
- Fender amp and pedal models included
Cons
- Demo limited to 30 days
- Requires a My Fender account to download
- Feature updates included for only 12 months
How to install Fender Studio Pro (Studio One)
The demo is downloaded from the official demo page after signing in to or creating a free My Fender account. Install the downloaded Windows .exe; you can choose a separate folder to keep an older Studio One version installed side by side.
Questions about Fender Studio Pro (Studio One)
Is Fender Studio Pro free?
No. Fender offers a free 30-day demo that you download with a free My Fender account. To keep using it afterwards, a perpetual license costs $199.99 including 12 months of feature updates, or you can subscribe to Pro+.
Is Fender Studio Pro the same as Studio One?
Yes. Studio One Pro became Fender Studio Pro with version 8 in 2026. It is built on the same platform, and Studio One Pro 7 owners can buy a discounted upgrade.
What happens after the 12 months of updates?
You keep the perpetual license and every feature release you received; newer feature releases need an upgrade or Pro+.
