Studio One Mixer Tree Script

This script provides a simple way to visualize the mixer connections in Presonus Studio One by generating a clear text-based tree structure, making it easier to understand the connections between tracks, groups, and FX channels.

Overview

When exporting stems after a mix session in Studio One, the exported files include regular stems, FX channels, and groups. This can be overwhelming and confusing. This tool generates a clear representation of how everything is connected, which is particularly useful when collaborating with others or for documentation purposes.

Prerequisites

• PowerShell: The script is written in PowerShell, so you need a Windows-based system to run it.
• Python: Required to process and generate the mixer tree.

How to Use

1. Place the Script in Your Project Folder: Ensure that the .ps1 (PowerShell) and .py (Python) scripts are located in the same folder as your .song files.
2. Run the PowerShell Script: This will search for the most recent .song file in the directory, extract the necessary information, and then call the Python script.

   .\MixerTree.ps1

3. Check the Output: After running the scripts, you'll find an output.txt file in the same directory. This file contains the mixer connection tree.

How It Works

1. Extracting the Mixer Data: The PowerShell script first identifies the latest .song file and extracts its content. Studio One's .song files are essentially ZIP archives. The script locates the audiomixer.xml file within, which contains details about the mixer connections.
2. Processing the Mixer Data: The XML data from the .song file is processed to identify track, group, and FX connections.
3. Generating the Tree: The Python script then takes this data and constructs a text-based tree structure, showing how all the elements are interconnected.

Note

This script is designed for use with Presonus Studio One. Using it with other DAWs or non-compatible files may lead to unexpected results.