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DAW software built on the Studio One platform, sold by Fender (formerly PreSonus Studio One Pro 7), with recording, editing, mixing and mastering tools.
Plugin comparison
Studio One 7 vs Universal Audio LUNA 3.0
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which daw to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
Universal Audio LUNA 3.0 is a free DAW for Mac and Windows with AI stem separation, audio-to-MIDI, and LUNA Play; a $199 Studio tier adds tape and console emulations.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Studio One 7 | Universal Audio LUNA 3.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | Free; LUNA Studio $199 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.2 | — |
| Formats | VST2, VST3, AU (Audio Unit), CLAP, ReWire, ARA / ARA2 | standalone, macOS, Windows |
| Current product / version | PreSonus Studio One Pro 7 has been rebranded to Fender Studio Pro (now v8.1); the PreSonus product URL 301-redirects to fender.com | — |
| License | Perpetual license, $199.99 USD; never lose access to the purchased version | — |
| Included content | Over 45 native effects and 9 virtual instruments | — |
| Fender amp/FX content | Fender Mustang Guitar and Rumble Bass plug-ins: 39 guitar amps, 39 bass amps, 73 FX pedals, plus presets | — |
| Audio/AI tools | Native stem separation, Audio-to-MIDI (Audio-to-Note) conversion, Chord Assistant, native Vocal Tune, Studio Verb | — |
| Integrations | Splice, Moises Studio, Melodyne, Tonalic, and Dolby Atmos | — |
| Operating systems | macOS and Windows (64-bit); Studio One Pro 7 minimums were macOS 12.4+ and Windows 10/11 22H2+ | macOS, Windows 10/11 |
| Type | — | Digital audio workstation |
| Released | — | 15 September 2026 |
| Editions | — | LUNA Free and LUNA Studio |
| Free price | — | Free, no expiry |
| Studio price | — | $199 one time, or $19.99/month / $149.99/year via UAD Spark Studio |
| Stem separation | — | 4-track (Free), 6-track (Studio) |
| Smart tools | — | Audio-to-MIDI, lyric transcription, chord extraction (Studio; Moises-powered) |
| Audio interface | — | Any, via Core Audio or ASIO |
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