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{{Short description|American audio equipment and software company}}
{{Infobox company
{{Infobox company
| name = PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.
| name = PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.
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| hq_location_country = [[United States|U.S.]]
| hq_location_country = [[United States|U.S.]]
| area_served = Worldwide
| area_served = Worldwide
| products = {{Unbulleted list|[[Studio One (software)|Studio One]]|[[Notion (software)|Notion]]|[[Progression (software)|Progression]]|[[Sound recording and reproduction|Recording]] Interfaces|[[Digital mixing console|Digital Mixers]]|[[Audio control surface|Control Surfaces]]|[[Loudspeaker]]s}}
| products = {{Unbulleted list|[[Studio One (software)|Studio One]]|[[Notion (music software)|Notion]]|[[Progression (software)|Progression]]|[[Sound recording and reproduction|Recording]] Interfaces|[[Digital mixing console|Digital Mixers]]|[[Audio control surface|Control Surfaces]]|[[Loudspeaker]]s}}
| brands = {{hlist|[[Studio One (software)|Studio One]]|StudioLive|FaderPort|AudioBox|Eris|Ceres|Sceptre|WorxAudio|Quantum|Studio|FireStudio|[[Notion (software)|Notion]]|[[Nimbit]]}}
| brands = {{hlist|[[Studio One (software)|Studio One]]|StudioLive|FaderPort|AudioBox|Eris|Ceres|Sceptre|WorxAudio|Quantum|Studio|FireStudio|[[Notion (music software)|Notion]]|[[Nimbit]]}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.presonus.com}}
| website = {{URL|https://www.presonus.com}}
}}
}}


'''PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.''' (often known and styled as '''PreSonus''') is an American manufacturer of [[professional audio]] equipment and [[software]], used to create, record, [[Audio mixing|mix]], and [[Audio mastering|master]] music and other audio. This includes their line of [[digital audio workstation]] (DAW) software, [[Studio One (software)|Studio One]].
'''PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.''' (often known and styled as '''PreSonus''') is an American manufacturer of [[professional audio]] equipment and [[software]], used to create, record, [[Audio mixing|mix]], and [[Audio mastering|master]] music and other audio. This includes their line of [[digital audio workstation]] (DAW) software, [[Studio One (software)|Studio One]]. In November 2021, it was announced that the company is to be acquired by [[Fender (company)|Fender]].


==History==
==History==
PreSonus was founded in 1995, in [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana|Baton Rouge]], by [[Louisiana State University]] [[electrical engineering]] graduates Jim Odom (also a member of the rock band [[LeRoux (band)|LeRoux]]) and Brian Smith, to solve technical issues with engineering music [[Compact disc|CDs]]. It was initially based out of Odom's garage.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businessreport.com/article/jim-odom-founder-chief-strategy-officer-presonus-audio-electronics|title=Jim Odom - Founder Chief Strategy Officer, PreSonus Audio Electronics - Baton Rouge Business Report|date=2013-09-16|work=Baton Rouge Business Report|access-date=2018-04-16|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lsu.edu/departments/gold/2012/03/odom.shtml|title=Jim Odom grows global company, keeps ties to university|website=www.lsu.edu|access-date=2018-04-16}}</ref>
PreSonus was founded in 1995, in [[Baton Rouge, Louisiana|Baton Rouge]], Louisiana by [[Louisiana State University]] [[electrical engineering]] graduates Jim Odom (also a member of the rock band [[LeRoux (band)|LeRoux]]) and Brian Smith, to solve technical issues with engineering music [[Compact disc|CDs]]. It was initially based out of Odom's garage.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.businessreport.com/article/jim-odom-founder-chief-strategy-officer-presonus-audio-electronics|title=Jim Odom - Founder Chief Strategy Officer, PreSonus Audio Electronics - Baton Rouge Business Report|date=2013-09-16|work=Baton Rouge Business Report|access-date=2018-04-16|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.lsu.edu/departments/gold/2012/03/odom.shtml|title=Jim Odom grows global company, keeps ties to university|website=www.lsu.edu|access-date=2018-04-16}}</ref>


The company's first product was the DCP-8, a multi-[[Audio signal|channel]] digital processor (including [[dynamic range compression|compression]], [[Noise gate|gating]] and [[mix automation]]) that could control [[Analog recording|analog audio]] using [[MIDI]] (resulting in a new [[patent]]).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://thehub.musiciansfriend.com/bits/presonus-at-20-innovation-born-on-the-bayou|title=PreSonus at 20: Innovation Born on the Bayou {{!}} The HUB|last=Paule|first=Marty|work=The HUB from Musician's Friend|access-date=2018-04-16|language=en-GB}}</ref> Subsequent products include the DigiMax multi-channel [[microphone]] [[preamplifier]] with [[ADAT]] output (2000),<ref name="history">{{cite web|url=http://www.presonus.com/about/history|title=PreSonus History|publisher=PreSonus (official website)|accessdate=28 September 2016}}</ref> the Central Station monitor controller with [[Talkback (recording)|talkback]] (2004),<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/presonus-central-station-review/|title=PreSonus Central Station Review - inSync|date=2004-08-18|work=inSync|access-date=2018-04-16|language=en-US}}</ref> and multi-channel [[IEEE 1394|FireWire]] interfaces, including the FireStation (2002),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.barryrudolph.com/utilities/psw/2002snamm.html|title=2002 Summer NAMM Show Report|website=www.barryrudolph.com|access-date=2018-04-16}}</ref> FirePod (2004),<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.prosoundnetwork.com/archives/presonus-firepod-audio-interface|title=PreSonus Firepod Audio Interface|work=ProSoundNetwork.com|access-date=2018-04-16|language=en-us}}</ref> and FireStudio series (2006).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/winter-namm-2006-presonus-firestudio/|title=Winter NAMM 2006: Presonus FireStudio - inSync|date=2006-01-17|work=inSync|access-date=2018-04-16|language=en-US}}</ref>
The company's first product was the DCP-8, a multi-[[Audio signal|channel]] digital processor (including [[dynamic range compression|compression]], [[Noise gate|gating]] and [[mix automation]]) that could control [[Analog recording|analog audio]] using [[MIDI]] (resulting in a new [[patent]]).<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://thehub.musiciansfriend.com/bits/presonus-at-20-innovation-born-on-the-bayou|title=PreSonus at 20: Innovation Born on the Bayou {{!}} The HUB|last=Paule|first=Marty|work=The HUB from Musician's Friend|access-date=2018-04-16|language=en-GB}}</ref> Subsequent products include the DigiMax multi-channel [[microphone]] [[preamplifier]] with [[ADAT]] output (2000),<ref name="history">{{cite web|url=http://www.presonus.com/about/history|title=PreSonus History|publisher=PreSonus (official website)|accessdate=28 September 2016}}</ref> the Central Station monitor controller with [[Talkback (recording)|talkback]] (2004),<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/presonus-central-station-review/|title=PreSonus Central Station Review - inSync|date=2004-08-18|work=inSync|access-date=2018-04-16|language=en-US}}</ref> and multi-channel [[IEEE 1394|FireWire]] interfaces, including the FireStation (2002),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.barryrudolph.com/utilities/psw/2002snamm.html|title=2002 Summer NAMM Show Report|website=www.barryrudolph.com|access-date=2018-04-16}}</ref> FirePod (2004),<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.prosoundnetwork.com/archives/presonus-firepod-audio-interface|title=PreSonus Firepod Audio Interface|work=ProSoundNetwork.com|access-date=2018-04-16|language=en-us}}</ref> and FireStudio series (2006).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/winter-namm-2006-presonus-firestudio/|title=Winter NAMM 2006: Presonus FireStudio - inSync|date=2006-01-17|work=inSync|access-date=2018-04-16|language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2006, [[KRISTAL Audio Engine#KristalLabs|KristalLabs Software Ltd.]], a start-up in [[Hamburg]] founded by former [[Steinberg]] developers Wolfgang Kundrus and Matthias Juwan, began working on the [[Studio One (software)|Studio One DAW]] and on the Capture live-recording software in cooperation with PreSonus.<ref name="history" /><ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.prorec.com/Articles/tabid/109/EntryId/338/Interview-with-Jim-Odom-President-Of-Presonus.aspx|title=Interview with Jim Odom and Jim Mack- President Of Presonus|last=Randall|first=Brent|date=2009-04-29|work=prorec|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100213000528/http://www.prorec.com/Articles/tabid/109/EntryId/338/Interview-with-Jim-Odom-President-Of-Presonus.aspx|archivedate=February 13, 2010|url-status=dead|accessdate=2010-03-02}}</ref> KristalLabs subsequently became part of PreSonus when the company acquired all of their assets in 2009 (leading to the creation of the new entity ''PreSonus Software Limited'').<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://en.audiofanzine.com/general-sequencer/presonus/studio-one-2-professional/editorial/articles/interview-with-the-father-of-studio-one.html|title=AudioFanzine met Studio One's technical director|date=2013-01-02|work=Audiofanzine|access-date=2018-03-20|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=http://www.presonussoftware.com/en_US/index.php?id=company-about|title=PreSonus Software {{!}} Company {{!}} About PreSonus|last=|first=|date=|website=www.presonussoftware.com|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2018-05-14}}</ref>
In 2006, [[KRISTAL Audio Engine#KristalLabs|KristalLabs Software Ltd.]], a start-up in [[Hamburg]] founded by former [[Steinberg]] developers Wolfgang Kundrus and Matthias Juwan, began working on the [[Studio One (software)|Studio One DAW]] and on the Capture live-recording software in cooperation with PreSonus.<ref name="history" /><ref name=":0">{{cite web|url=http://www.prorec.com/Articles/tabid/109/EntryId/338/Interview-with-Jim-Odom-President-Of-Presonus.aspx|title=Interview with Jim Odom and Jim Mack- President Of Presonus|last=Randall|first=Brent|date=2009-04-29|work=prorec|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100213000528/http://www.prorec.com/Articles/tabid/109/EntryId/338/Interview-with-Jim-Odom-President-Of-Presonus.aspx|archivedate=February 13, 2010|url-status=dead|accessdate=2010-03-02}}</ref> KristalLabs subsequently became part of PreSonus when the company acquired all of their assets in 2009 (leading to the creation of the new entity ''PreSonus Software Limited'').<ref name=":2">{{Cite news|url=https://en.audiofanzine.com/general-sequencer/presonus/studio-one-2-professional/editorial/articles/interview-with-the-father-of-studio-one.html|title=AudioFanzine met Studio One's technical director|date=2013-01-02|work=Audiofanzine|access-date=2018-03-20|language=en}}</ref><ref name=":5">{{Cite web|url=http://www.presonussoftware.com/en_US/index.php?id=company-about|title=PreSonus Software {{!}} Company {{!}} About PreSonus|last=|first=|date=|website=www.presonussoftware.com|access-date=2018-05-14}}</ref>


In 2008, PreSonus developed the AudioBox USB audio/MIDI interface,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.emusician.com/how-to/presonus-audiobox-usb-in-production|title=PreSonus AudioBox USB in Production|work=EMusician|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-us}}</ref> and in 2009, the company launched its StudioLive series of digital mixers,<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.networkworld.com/article/2272449/data-center/presonus-releases-digital-mixer--recording-software.html|title=PreSonus releases digital mixer, recording software|last=Dalrymple|first=Jim|work=Network World|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en}}</ref> the first version of their [[Studio One (software)|Studio One DAW]],<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=http://www.studiodaily.com/2010/01/presonus-studio-one/|title=PreSonus Studio One - Studio Daily|date=2010-01-08|work=Studio Daily|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-US}}</ref> and the first version of their Capture live-recording software.<ref name=":3" /> This was followed by their Virtual StudioLive (VSL) control software in 2010,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.emusician.com/gear/presonus-studiolive-1642-vsl-1|title=PreSonus StudioLive 16.4.2 VSL 1|work=EMusician|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-us}}</ref> and their QMix control [[Mobile app|app]] in 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.prosoundweb.com/types/news/presonus_announces_qmix_app_monitor_mix_control_via_iphone_ipod_touch/|title=PreSonus Announces QMix App: Monitor Mix Control Via iPhone/iPod Touch - ProSoundWeb|date=2012-01-23|work=ProSoundWeb|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2008, PreSonus developed the AudioBox USB audio/MIDI interface,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.emusician.com/how-to/presonus-audiobox-usb-in-production|title=PreSonus AudioBox USB in Production|work=EMusician|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-us}}</ref> and in 2009, the company launched its StudioLive series of digital mixers,<ref name=":3">{{Cite news|url=https://www.networkworld.com/article/2272449/data-center/presonus-releases-digital-mixer--recording-software.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180412082546/https://www.networkworld.com/article/2272449/data-center/presonus-releases-digital-mixer--recording-software.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=April 12, 2018|title=PreSonus releases digital mixer, recording software|last=Dalrymple|first=Jim|work=Network World|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en}}</ref> the first version of their [[Studio One (software)|Studio One DAW]],<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=http://www.studiodaily.com/2010/01/presonus-studio-one/|title=PreSonus Studio One - Studio Daily|date=2010-01-08|work=Studio Daily|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-US}}</ref> and the first version of their Capture live-recording software.<ref name=":3" /> This was followed by their Virtual StudioLive (VSL) control software in 2010,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.emusician.com/gear/presonus-studiolive-1642-vsl-1|title=PreSonus StudioLive 16.4.2 VSL 1|work=EMusician|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-us}}</ref> and their QMix control [[Mobile app|app]] in 2012.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.prosoundweb.com/types/news/presonus_announces_qmix_app_monitor_mix_control_via_iphone_ipod_touch/|title=PreSonus Announces QMix App: Monitor Mix Control Via iPhone/iPod Touch - ProSoundWeb|date=2012-01-23|work=ProSoundWeb|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2011 PreSonus jointly developed the [[Audio Random Access]] (ARA) [[Audio plug-in|plug-in]] extension with [[Celemony Software|Celemony]], to allow greater integration between [[audio plug-in]]s and [[Digital audio workstation|DAW]] software.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kvraudio.com/news/celemony-introduces-ara-audio-random-access---extension-for-plug-in-interfaces-17543|title=Celemony introduces ARA Audio Random Access - Extension for Plug-in Interfaces|website=KVR Audio|language=en|access-date=2018-04-05}}</ref>
In 2011 PreSonus jointly developed the [[Audio Random Access]] (ARA) [[Audio plug-in|plug-in]] extension with [[Celemony Software|Celemony]], to allow greater integration between [[audio plug-in]]s and [[Digital audio workstation|DAW]] software.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kvraudio.com/news/celemony-introduces-ara-audio-random-access---extension-for-plug-in-interfaces-17543|title=Celemony introduces ARA Audio Random Access - Extension for Plug-in Interfaces|website=KVR Audio|language=en|access-date=2018-04-05}}</ref>


PreSonus expanded in 2012 by acquiring the [[Nimbit]] online direct-to-fan music service,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1084660/business-matters-presonus-acquires-nimbit-ushers-in-new-era-in-direct-to|title=Business Matters: PreSonus Acquires Nimbit, Ushers in New Era in Direct-to-Fan Sales|work=Billboard|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en}}</ref> again in 2013 when they acquired assets from Notion Music (including the [[Notion (software)|Notion]] and [[Progression (software)|Progression]] music-notation and composition software applications),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2013/09/23/presonus-buys-notion/|title=Presonus Buys Notion|last=synthhead|date=2013-09-23|website=Synthtopia|language=en-US|access-date=2018-04-11}}</ref> and again in 2014 by acquiring the live sound hardware manufacturer WorxAudio (PreSonus continue to sell specific hardware, including loudspeakers, under this brand).<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.soundandcommunications.com/presonus-acquires-worxaudio-technologies/|title=PreSonus Acquires WorxAudio Technologies - Sound & Communications|date=2014-06-23|work=Sound & Communications|access-date=2018-04-05|language=en-US}}</ref>
PreSonus expanded in 2012 by acquiring the [[Nimbit]] online direct-to-fan music service,<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/1084660/business-matters-presonus-acquires-nimbit-ushers-in-new-era-in-direct-to|title=Business Matters: PreSonus Acquires Nimbit, Ushers in New Era in Direct-to-Fan Sales|magazine=Billboard|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en}}</ref> again in 2013 when they acquired assets from Notion Music (including the [[Notion (music software)|Notion]] and [[Progression (software)|Progression]] music-notation and composition software applications),<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.synthtopia.com/content/2013/09/23/presonus-buys-notion/|title=Presonus Buys Notion|last=synthhead|date=2013-09-23|website=Synthtopia|language=en-US|access-date=2018-04-11}}</ref> and again in 2014 by acquiring the live sound hardware manufacturer WorxAudio (PreSonus continue to sell specific hardware, including loudspeakers, under this brand).<ref name=":1">{{Cite news|url=http://www.soundandcommunications.com/presonus-acquires-worxaudio-technologies/|title=PreSonus Acquires WorxAudio Technologies - Sound & Communications|date=2014-06-23|work=Sound & Communications|access-date=2018-04-05|language=en-US}}</ref>


Wolfgang Kundrus and Eike Jonas left PreSonus in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/eike-jonas-a3170527/|title=Eike Jonas - Audio Software Consultant - Freelance, EastWest Inc {{!}} LinkedIn|last=|first=|date=|website=LinkedIn|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2018-03-26}}</ref> Kundrus is now Software Architect and Senior Developer for [[EastWest Studios#Virtual Instruments|EastWest Sounds]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mixonline.com/the-wire/eastwest-sounds-adds-wolfgang-kundrus-software-development-team-424089|title=EastWest Sounds adds Wolfgang Kundrus to Software Development Team|work=Mixonline|access-date=2018-04-16|language=en-us}}</ref>
Wolfgang Kundrus and Eike Jonas left PreSonus in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/eike-jonas-a3170527/|title=Eike Jonas - Audio Software Consultant - Freelance, EastWest Inc {{!}} LinkedIn|last=|first=|date=|website=LinkedIn|access-date=2018-03-26}}</ref> Kundrus is now Software Architect and Senior Developer for [[EastWest Studios#Virtual Instruments|EastWest Sounds]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.mixonline.com/the-wire/eastwest-sounds-adds-wolfgang-kundrus-software-development-team-424089|title=EastWest Sounds adds Wolfgang Kundrus to Software Development Team|work=Mixonline|access-date=2018-04-16|language=en-us}}</ref>


In November, 2018, PreSonus released their 16-pad ATOM portable [[MIDI controller|MIDI Controller]], which included extended integration features with their Studio One software.{{Citation needed|date=August 2020}}
In November, 2018, PreSonus released their 16-pad ATOM portable [[MIDI controller|MIDI Controller]], which included extended integration features with their Studio One software.{{Citation needed|date=August 2020}}

In November, 2021, [[Fender (brand)|Fender]] announced it they had signed a definitive agreement of merger with PreSonus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://spotlight.fender.com/newsroom/news/846|title = Fender Press Releases & Products Updates &#124; Fender Newsroom}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Gilchrist|first=Todd|date=2021-11-08|title=Fender to Acquire Music Tech Company PreSonus|url=https://labusinessjournal.com/news/2021/nov/08/fender-acquire-music-tech-company-presonus/|access-date=2021-12-29|website=Los Angeles Business Journal}}</ref>


== Core products ==
== Core products ==
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[[File:Presonus HP4 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier.jpg|thumb|HP4 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier]]
[[File:Presonus HP4 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier.jpg|thumb|HP4 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier]]
Hardware manufactured by PreSonus includes the following:
Hardware manufactured by PreSonus includes the following:
* [[Digital mixing console|Digital mixers]], allowing multiple audio channels to be fed into a computer system via a single [[USB]] or [[IEEE 1394|Firewire]] connection, including the StudioLive brand.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-studiolive-1642|title=-PreSonus StudioLive 16:4:2|first=Mike|last=Senior|work=Sound on Sound|date=October 2009|accessdate=28 August 2016}}</ref>
* [[Digital mixing console|Digital mixers]], allowing multiple audio channels to be fed into a computer system via a single [[USB]] or [[IEEE 1394|Firewire]] connection, including the StudioLive brand.<ref>{{cite journal|url=http://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-studiolive-1642|title=-PreSonus StudioLive 16:4:2|first=Mike|last=Senior|journal=Sound on Sound|date=October 2009|accessdate=28 August 2016}}</ref>
* [[Audio control surface|Control surfaces]], including the StudioLive and FaderPort brands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-studiolive-1642|title=PreSonus StudioLive 16:4:2 {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-faderport|title=Presonus Faderport {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-05}}</ref>
* [[Audio control surface|Control surfaces]], including the StudioLive and FaderPort brands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-studiolive-1642|title=PreSonus StudioLive 16:4:2 {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-faderport|title=Presonus Faderport {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-05}}</ref>
*[[MIDI controller|Performance/MIDI controllers]], such as the ATOM brand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/news/presonus-launch-atom-performance-pad-controller|title=PreSonus launch ATOM Performance Pad Controller {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/presonus-expands-edm-atom/|title=PreSonus Expands into EDM with ATOM - inSync|date=2018-09-10|work=inSync|access-date=2018-09-17|language=en-US}}</ref>
*[[MIDI controller|MIDI controllers]], such as the ATOM brand.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/news/presonus-launch-atom-performance-pad-controller|title=PreSonus launch ATOM Performance Pad Controller {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-09-17}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/presonus-expands-edm-atom/|title=PreSonus Expands into EDM with ATOM - inSync|date=2018-09-10|work=inSync|access-date=2018-09-17|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[USB]]/[[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt]]/[[IEEE 1394|Firewire]] audio and [[MIDI]] [[Sound recording and reproduction|recording]] interfaces, including the AudioBox, Studio, Quantum, and (now discontinued) FireStudio brands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-audiobox-ione-itwo|title=PreSonus AudioBox iOne & iTwo {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixdownmag.com.au/reviewed-presonus-studio-26-usb-audio-interface|title=Reviewed: PreSonus Studio 26 USB Audio Interface {{!}} Mixdown|website=www.mixdownmag.com.au|language=en|access-date=2018-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-quantum|title=PreSonus Quantum {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last=Walden|first=John|date=December 2007|title=Presonus Firestudio|url=http://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-firestudio|accessdate=28 September 2016|work=Sound on Sound}}</ref>
* [[USB]], [[Thunderbolt (interface)|Thunderbolt]] and [[IEEE 1394|Firewire]] [[Audio interface|audio]] and [[MIDI]] [[Sound recording and reproduction|recording]] interfaces, including the AudioBox, Studio, Quantum, and (now discontinued) FireStudio brands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-audiobox-ione-itwo|title=PreSonus AudioBox iOne & iTwo {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.mixdownmag.com.au/reviewed-presonus-studio-26-usb-audio-interface|title=Reviewed: PreSonus Studio 26 USB Audio Interface {{!}} Mixdown|website=www.mixdownmag.com.au|date=8 September 2017|language=en|access-date=2018-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-quantum|title=PreSonus Quantum {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite journal|last=Walden|first=John|date=December 2007|title=Presonus Firestudio|url=http://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-firestudio|accessdate=28 September 2016|journal=Sound on Sound}}</ref>
* [[Studio monitor]]s, including the Eris, Ceres and Sceptre brands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-eris-e5-e8|title=PreSonus Eris E5 & E8 {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.audiorumble.com/presonus-ceres-c35bt-review/|title=Presonus Ceres C3.5BT Review (2018)|date=2017-06-20|work=AudioRumble.com|access-date=2018-04-19|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-sceptre-s6-s8|title=PreSonus Sceptre S6 & S8 {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-19}}</ref>
* [[Studio monitor]]s, including the Eris, Ceres and Sceptre brands.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-eris-e5-e8|title=PreSonus Eris E5 & E8 {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-19}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.audiorumble.com/presonus-ceres-c35bt-review/|title=Presonus Ceres C3.5BT Review (2018)|date=2017-06-20|work=AudioRumble.com|access-date=2018-04-19|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/presonus-sceptre-s6-s8|title=PreSonus Sceptre S6 & S8 {{!}}|website=www.soundonsound.com|language=en-gb|access-date=2018-04-19}}</ref>
* [[Loudspeaker]]s, including the WorxAudio brand.<ref name=":1" />
* [[Loudspeaker]]s, including the WorxAudio brand.<ref name=":1" />
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=== Software ===
=== Software ===

[[File:PreSonus Studio One v4 Screenshot.jpg|alt=|thumb|Studio One Digital Audio Workstation, Version 4]]
PreSonus produce multiple software products related to music and other audio, including:
PreSonus produce multiple software products related to music and other audio, including:


*[[Studio One (software)|Studio One]]: A [[digital audio workstation]] (DAW).<ref name=":4" />
*[[Studio One (software)|Studio One]]: A [[digital audio workstation]] (DAW).<ref name=":4" />
* [[Notion (software)|Notion]]: Music composition and performance software.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.gearnews.com/presonus-release-notion-6-notation-software/|title=PreSonus release Notion 6 Notation Software - gearnews.com|date=2016-08-26|work=gearnews.com|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-GB}}</ref>
* [[Notion (music software)|Notion]]: Music composition and performance software.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.gearnews.com/presonus-release-notion-6-notation-software/|title=PreSonus release Notion 6 Notation Software - gearnews.com|date=2016-08-26|work=gearnews.com|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-GB}}</ref>
* [[Progression (software)|Progression]]: Composition software for guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and vocals.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/presonus-releases-progression-3/|title=PreSonus Releases Progression 3 - inSync|date=2014-08-28|work=inSync|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-US}}</ref>
* [[Progression (software)|Progression]]: Composition software for guitar, bass, keyboards, drums and vocals.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.sweetwater.com/insync/presonus-releases-progression-3/|title=PreSonus Releases Progression 3 - inSync|date=2014-08-28|work=inSync|access-date=2018-04-11|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Capture: Live-recording software, designed for PreSonus' StudioLive brand [[Digital mixing console|digital mixers]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.audiomediainternational.com/live/presonus-unveils-capture-20-software|title=PreSonus unveils Capture 2.0 software|work=Audio Media International|access-date=2018-04-05|language=en-us}}</ref>
* Capture: Live-recording software, designed for PreSonus' StudioLive brand [[Digital mixing console|digital mixers]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.audiomediainternational.com/live/presonus-unveils-capture-20-software|title=PreSonus unveils Capture 2.0 software|work=Audio Media International|access-date=2018-04-05|language=en-us}}</ref>
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PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc.
Industry
Founded1995; 29 years ago (1995)
Founders
  • Jim Odom
  • Brian Smith
Headquarters
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
,
U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
Products
Brands
Websitewww.presonus.com

PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. (often known and styled as PreSonus) is an American manufacturer of professional audio equipment and software, used to create, record, mix, and master music and other audio. This includes their line of digital audio workstation (DAW) software, Studio One. In November 2021, it was announced that the company is to be acquired by Fender.

History[edit]

PreSonus was founded in 1995, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by Louisiana State University electrical engineering graduates Jim Odom (also a member of the rock band LeRoux) and Brian Smith, to solve technical issues with engineering music CDs. It was initially based out of Odom's garage.[1][2]

The company's first product was the DCP-8, a multi-channel digital processor (including compression, gating and mix automation) that could control analog audio using MIDI (resulting in a new patent).[3] Subsequent products include the DigiMax multi-channel microphone preamplifier with ADAT output (2000),[4] the Central Station monitor controller with talkback (2004),[5] and multi-channel FireWire interfaces, including the FireStation (2002),[6] FirePod (2004),[7] and FireStudio series (2006).[8]

In 2006, KristalLabs Software Ltd., a start-up in Hamburg founded by former Steinberg developers Wolfgang Kundrus and Matthias Juwan, began working on the Studio One DAW and on the Capture live-recording software in cooperation with PreSonus.[4][9] KristalLabs subsequently became part of PreSonus when the company acquired all of their assets in 2009 (leading to the creation of the new entity PreSonus Software Limited).[10][11]

In 2008, PreSonus developed the AudioBox USB audio/MIDI interface,[12] and in 2009, the company launched its StudioLive series of digital mixers,[13] the first version of their Studio One DAW,[14] and the first version of their Capture live-recording software.[13] This was followed by their Virtual StudioLive (VSL) control software in 2010,[15] and their QMix control app in 2012.[16]

In 2011 PreSonus jointly developed the Audio Random Access (ARA) plug-in extension with Celemony, to allow greater integration between audio plug-ins and DAW software.[17]

PreSonus expanded in 2012 by acquiring the Nimbit online direct-to-fan music service,[18] again in 2013 when they acquired assets from Notion Music (including the Notion and Progression music-notation and composition software applications),[19] and again in 2014 by acquiring the live sound hardware manufacturer WorxAudio (PreSonus continue to sell specific hardware, including loudspeakers, under this brand).[20]

Wolfgang Kundrus and Eike Jonas left PreSonus in 2014.[21] Kundrus is now Software Architect and Senior Developer for EastWest Sounds.[22]

In November, 2018, PreSonus released their 16-pad ATOM portable MIDI Controller, which included extended integration features with their Studio One software.[citation needed]

In November, 2021, Fender announced it they had signed a definitive agreement of merger with PreSonus.[23][24]

Core products[edit]

Hardware[edit]

HP4 4-Channel Headphone Amplifier

Hardware manufactured by PreSonus includes the following:

Software[edit]

PreSonus produce multiple software products related to music and other audio, including:

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ "Jim Odom grows global company, keeps ties to university". www.lsu.edu. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
  3. ^ Paule, Marty. "PreSonus at 20: Innovation Born on the Bayou | The HUB". The HUB from Musician's Friend. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
  4. ^ a b "PreSonus History". PreSonus (official website). Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  5. ^ "PreSonus Central Station Review - inSync". inSync. 2004-08-18. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
  6. ^ "2002 Summer NAMM Show Report". www.barryrudolph.com. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
  7. ^ "PreSonus Firepod Audio Interface". ProSoundNetwork.com. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
  8. ^ "Winter NAMM 2006: Presonus FireStudio - inSync". inSync. 2006-01-17. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
  9. ^ Randall, Brent (2009-04-29). "Interview with Jim Odom and Jim Mack- President Of Presonus". prorec. Archived from the original on February 13, 2010. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  10. ^ "AudioFanzine met Studio One's technical director". Audiofanzine. 2013-01-02. Retrieved 2018-03-20.
  11. ^ "PreSonus Software | Company | About PreSonus". www.presonussoftware.com. Retrieved 2018-05-14.
  12. ^ "PreSonus AudioBox USB in Production". EMusician. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
  13. ^ a b Dalrymple, Jim. "PreSonus releases digital mixer, recording software". Network World. Archived from the original on April 12, 2018. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
  14. ^ a b "PreSonus Studio One - Studio Daily". Studio Daily. 2010-01-08. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
  15. ^ "PreSonus StudioLive 16.4.2 VSL 1". EMusician. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
  16. ^ "PreSonus Announces QMix App: Monitor Mix Control Via iPhone/iPod Touch - ProSoundWeb". ProSoundWeb. 2012-01-23. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
  17. ^ "Celemony introduces ARA Audio Random Access - Extension for Plug-in Interfaces". KVR Audio. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  18. ^ "Business Matters: PreSonus Acquires Nimbit, Ushers in New Era in Direct-to-Fan Sales". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
  19. ^ synthhead (2013-09-23). "Presonus Buys Notion". Synthtopia. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
  20. ^ a b "PreSonus Acquires WorxAudio Technologies - Sound & Communications". Sound & Communications. 2014-06-23. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  21. ^ "Eike Jonas - Audio Software Consultant - Freelance, EastWest Inc | LinkedIn". LinkedIn. Retrieved 2018-03-26.
  22. ^ "EastWest Sounds adds Wolfgang Kundrus to Software Development Team". Mixonline. Retrieved 2018-04-16.
  23. ^ "Fender Press Releases & Products Updates | Fender Newsroom".
  24. ^ Gilchrist, Todd (2021-11-08). "Fender to Acquire Music Tech Company PreSonus". Los Angeles Business Journal. Retrieved 2021-12-29.
  25. ^ Senior, Mike (October 2009). "-PreSonus StudioLive 16:4:2". Sound on Sound. Retrieved 28 August 2016.
  26. ^ "PreSonus StudioLive 16:4:2 |". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  27. ^ "Presonus Faderport |". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  28. ^ "PreSonus launch ATOM Performance Pad Controller |". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  29. ^ "PreSonus Expands into EDM with ATOM - inSync". inSync. 2018-09-10. Retrieved 2018-09-17.
  30. ^ "PreSonus AudioBox iOne & iTwo |". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  31. ^ "Reviewed: PreSonus Studio 26 USB Audio Interface | Mixdown". www.mixdownmag.com.au. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  32. ^ "PreSonus Quantum |". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
  33. ^ Walden, John (December 2007). "Presonus Firestudio". Sound on Sound. Retrieved 28 September 2016.
  34. ^ "PreSonus Eris E5 & E8 |". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  35. ^ "Presonus Ceres C3.5BT Review (2018)". AudioRumble.com. 2017-06-20. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  36. ^ "PreSonus Sceptre S6 & S8 |". www.soundonsound.com. Retrieved 2018-04-19.
  37. ^ "The 7 Best Headphone Amps for Home Recording". E-Home Recording Studio. 2012-09-28. Retrieved 2020-04-12.
  38. ^ "PreSonus release Notion 6 Notation Software - gearnews.com". gearnews.com. 2016-08-26. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
  39. ^ "PreSonus Releases Progression 3 - inSync". inSync. 2014-08-28. Retrieved 2018-04-11.
  40. ^ "PreSonus unveils Capture 2.0 software". Audio Media International. Retrieved 2018-04-05.

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