Studio One Alternative for iPhone Recording
Studio One is PreSonus's desktop DAW for Windows and Mac, known for a fast drag-and-drop workflow and a built-in mastering page, with no full iPhone recording app. SONGTAKE is a free iPhone, iPad, and Mac app that records multitrack audio and video and syncs everywhere.
This is YOU?
Opening the DAW and routing inputs is more than the moment can wait for.
You want the natural sound of the room, grabbed quickly instead of programmed.
Recording the whole band needs more mic inputs than one interface gives you.
You want to yank a vocal or bass stem fast, without a full mix session.
Pro Tip: TIP: Record the take on your iPhone in multitrack and true stereo while it is fresh, then open the same project on Mac. Export stems into Studio One to arrange, edit, and use its mastering page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a Studio One alternative for iPhone recording?
SONGTAKE is a free app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac that records multitrack audio, true stereo, video, and multiple phones at once. Studio One is a desktop DAW without a full iPhone recorder, so SONGTAKE covers mobile capture and then exports stems to Studio One.
Does Studio One have an iPhone app?
PreSonus offers companion and remote tools, but the full Studio One DAW runs on Windows and Mac, not as a standalone iPhone recorder. SONGTAKE gives you native multitrack recording on iPhone and iPad.
Can SONGTAKE replace Studio One for mixing and mastering?
Not for its mastering page and deep production tools. Studio One is a full desktop DAW. SONGTAKE focuses on capture, layering, stem splitting, and mixing on Mac, then you can master the exported mix in Studio One.
How do I move a SONGTAKE take into Studio One?
Export stems or a full mix and drag them into Studio One. AI stem splitting lets you bring in clean, separated parts before you arrange.
Is SONGTAKE free?
Yes. SONGTAKE is free to download on the App Store and works with the gear you already own, no audio interface required. On Mac you can connect external mics or an interface.
What makes SONGTAKE different from voice memos?
SONGTAKE records in true stereo with automatic cloud backup, project organization, and multi-track capabilities. Unlike voice memos that create a graveyard of unnamed files, SONGTAKE keeps everything organized, synced across devices, and ready to develop into full productions.
Can I use SONGTAKE with just one phone?
Absolutely! SONGTAKE works perfectly with a single phone for recording arrangements, backing vocals, and layered instruments. While multiple phones provide multi-angle coverage and better isolation, one phone is sufficient to create professional multi-track recordings with video overdubbing.
Can I use SONGTAKE for professional music recording?
Absolutely! SONGTAKE allows you to effortlessly move from mobile recording to professional desktop production. Begin capturing your song ideas on your iPhone, then open the same project on a Mac with a 64-channel interface for mixing and mastering. It's the perfect tool to transform your inspiration into a polished production.
How does multi-phone recording work?
Place phones near each instrument for dedicated microphones. One tap starts all phones simultaneously, and they automatically sync after recording. No manual alignment needed—just position phones, hit record, and get professional multi-track isolation from devices you already own.
Ready to Get Started?
Download SONGTAKE and start recording professional-quality music today. No credit card required.
Built by musicians who were tired of voice-memo graveyards.
