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Description

Unleash your creativity with Opcode Studio Vision, the pioneering DAW software that revolutionized music production in the digital age. Initially released in the early 1990s, Studio Vision was the first software to combine MIDI sequencing with digital audio capabilities, setting the standard for future DAWs. Its user-friendly interface and comprehensive feature set make it an ideal choice for both budding musicians and seasoned producers who value efficiency and innovation in their workflow.

Studio Vision's seamless integration of MIDI and audio tracks allows for intricate layering and detailed editing, giving you the power to shape your sound with precision. Its real-time effects processing and non-destructive editing let you experiment without limits, ensuring that your creative process remains fluid and adaptive. Whether you're composing complex compositions or laying down simple loops, Studio Vision provides the tools you need to bring your musical ideas to life.

This software supports a wide range of plugins and external hardware, offering flexibility for studio and live performance settings. Its compatibility with various file formats makes sharing and collaborating on projects a breeze, while its extensive library of virtual instruments and effects provides endless sonic possibilities.

Key Features:

  • First DAW to combine MIDI sequencing and digital audio
  • User-friendly interface with comprehensive feature set
  • Seamless integration of MIDI and audio tracks
  • Real-time effects processing and non-destructive editing
  • Supports a wide range of plugins and external hardware
  • Compatible with various file formats for easy collaboration
  • Extensive library of virtual instruments and effects
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Opcode Studio Vision (1990)

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Opcode Studio Vision (1990)

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Reviews

Critic Reviews

Studio Vision (SOS Feb 91)

muzines.co.uk

Opcode's Studio Vision is a groundbreaking sequencer that seamlessly integrates MIDI and audio editing, offering composers unprecedented flexibility. Its intuitive interface allows for easy manipulation of audio and MIDI events, making it a revolutionary tool in digital music production. While it requires significant hardware resources and has some initial stability issues, its non-destructive editing and integration with Digidesign's Sound Designer II stand out. Timecode handling needs refinement, but the potential of Studio Vision to rejuvenate computer-based music making is undeniable. A visionary step forward for project studios, despite minor growing pains.

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See how Trent Reznor uses Opcode Studio Vision

Trent Reznor

Singer, Guitarist

Nine Inch Nails

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Verified via Nin

1994 interview: "TR: Pretty much any real instrument like guitar or vocals or bass was recorded into the computer first; I use Opcode's Studio Vision all the time now for sequencing. Usually I'd loop something and then play along with it for a while, then I'd go back and listen. If anything was decent, I'd cut it together into something cool. All the guitars I played were cut up and put together like that."

See how Ryuichi Sakamoto uses Opcode Studio Vision

Ryuichi Sakamoto

Keyboardist, Composer

Yellow Magic Orchestra

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Verified via Muzines

"I'm using Performer and also, sometimes, Vision", he explains. "For hard-disk recording I'm using Studio Vision because Digital Performer isn't working so well yet. It's going to be better but it just came out - I've got the 1.01 version, so it's too young."

See how Mark Mothersbaugh uses Opcode Studio Vision

Mark Mothersbaugh

Singer, Guitarist

Devo

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Verified via MusicRadar

"I used to use [Opcode Studio] Vision for a really long time, and then when Gibson bought Vision and they shut it down, I went into a panic."

See how David Sylvian uses Opcode Studio Vision

David Sylvian

Singer, Guitarist

Japan

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Verified via Soundonsound

In the Sound on Sound article "David Sylvian: Recording Tin Drum & The First Day," David Sylvian mentions using Opcode Studio Vision in the 23rd paragraph, 2nd line.

See how Peter Christopherson uses Opcode Studio Vision

Peter Christopherson

Keyboardist, Music Producer

Coil

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Verified via Brainwashed

"Our sound sources include quite a lot of original analog gear (OSCAR, Korg Poly-6, EMS synthi, Roland Juno60 - all midi-retro fitted BTW) plus the usual samplers (Emax, s1000, Samplecell II). These are controlled by sequencers including Studio Vision, Cubase and the "retro-style" Doepfer (originally made for Kraftwerk). The sounds are intially effected by various standard echoes and FX including a Roland SDX-330 Dimensional Expander (3D-ish) and a Boss SE70 (good vocoder presets!)."

See how Thomas Dolby uses Opcode Studio Vision

Thomas Dolby

Singer, Keyboardist

Bruce Woolley & The Camera Club

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Verified via YouTube

In an interview with Sonicstate, Thomas Dolby discusses his use of the Opcode Studio Vision DAW at the 24:14 mark in the video, confirming that he began utilizing this software later in his career. This serves as direct evidence of his engagement with this music gear.

See how Trevor Horn uses Opcode Studio Vision

Trevor Horn

Singer, Bassist

Yes

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Verified via Soundonsound

"The first program that I really got into was Studio Vision, and on the first Seal album, 'Future Love Paradise' was originally recorded with two tracks of MIDI, one track of audio straight into Studio Vision — the drums were MIDI drums, and a keyboard and Seal's vocals. That's how we started and we built it all on top of that. And that would have been '90/91, one of the first ones that I did. That's where all that stuff began."

See how Howard Jones uses Opcode Studio Vision

Howard Jones

Singer, Keyboardist

The Conspirators

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Verified via Muzines

"Instead I decided to concentrate on my songwriting tools — my keyboards and the Mac with Studio Vision software. When I get into songwriting mode, I'll get an engineer in for the morning to set me up on the desk, so that I only have to work the big faders and a few effects. For the actual songwriting process I need to be on my own. But for demoing and tracklaying I need people around me to bounce ideas off."

See how Jan Hammer uses Opcode Studio Vision

Jan Hammer

Keyboardist

The Mahavishnu Orchestra

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Verified via Synthtopia

I still use Opcode Studio Vision, after five years. It was murdered by Gibson!

It’s still the most logical MIDI-integrated sequencer. As far as the MIDI part, Studio Vision is still my favorite. I’ve got a Mac set aside that runs System 9.2. It’s completely stable, it all works. There’s no reason it won’t work for another ten years.

See how Gareth Jones (producer) uses Opcode Studio Vision

Gareth Jones (producer)

Music Producer

Depeche Mode

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Verified via Tapeop

"I was a big Studio Vision user. They went out of business. Then I had a long relationship with Cubase. I was an Emagic Creator and Notator user on the Atari way back."

See how Paul Humphreys uses Opcode Studio Vision

Paul Humphreys

Keyboardist

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark

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Verified via Omdweb

"We don't always work together. Sometimes I come over from the US with some ideas on cassette, created on a Macintosh Quadra 840 running Studio Vision. That's great because you can compose on it and run audio alongside - it has four audio tracks but only two outputs, which are demo quality. So there's some MIDI on the album, but also a lot of live playing which is added afterwards."

See how Daniel Miller uses Opcode Studio Vision

Daniel Miller

Keyboardist, Music Producer

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Verified via Soundonsound

Opcode Vision is included in the list of equipment at Daniel Miller's home studio.

Album Usage

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Genre Usage

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Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Opcode Studio Vision, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

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Korg M1R Synthesizers & Sound Modules
4
Steinberg Cubase
Steinberg Cubase Music Software
4
Apple Macintosh II
Apple Macintosh II Computers & Peripherals
3
Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter
Roland MKS-80 Super Jupiter Synthesizers & Sound Modules
3

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