Studio One: How to apply effects to a section of a track?

To apply the Event FX to a specific part of the wav file use the split tool and then drag and drop any plugin, while holding down Alt.

Adding Swing and Shuffle in Studio One

1) Click on View in the top menu
2) Click on additional views
3) select Quantize
4) A panel will open at the top to adjust Swing.

Best Free Autotune VST Plugins for Studio One

For a step by step guide to installing plugins to Studio One, check out my other post HERE. 

Remember that Studio One only supports 64 bit plugins. Also, Studio One Prime version does not allow for VST plugins. The Artist version does allow you to add your own VST's, but only if you purchase their add-on for about $80 HERE.

What are the best free auto-tune plugins for Studio One?

1) Gsnap - Gsnap is one of the most popular free auto-tune plugins on all plaforms for a reason. It provides subtle yet powerful pitch correction that allows the track to retain its natural sound. GSnap can be downloaded HERE.

2) MAuto Pitch Correction - MAutoPitch is a simple but great sounding automatic pitch correction plugin designed for vocals and other monophonic instruments. Besides making the audio more in-tune, MAutoPitch also provides creative features such as formant shift and stereo-expansion. It is quick, easy to use and free! Download HERE  (free with MXBundle).

Add VST Plugins to Studio One

Remember that Studio One Prime version does not allow for VST plugins. Also, the Artist version does not allow you to add your own VST's unless you purchase their add-on for about $80 HERE. Studio One Professional version is much more expensive, but does not require the add-on. Personally I purchased the Artist version of Studio One and then the $80 add-on.

Anyways...

1) Download your VST of choice. Make sure it's 64 Bit.

2) Copy your new downloaded VST file within its folder.

3) Paste the file to your normal Studio One VST folder.

4) Open Studio One.

5) Click on "Studio One" and then "Options".

6) Now click on "Locations and VST Plugins."

7) Make sure the box is checked that says "Scan at Startup." Also press the button that says"Reset Blacklist."

8) If you don't see your Studio One VST folder under "Locations", click "Add" and then add your VST folder.

9) Close Studio One.

10) Re-Open Studio One. Your new VST's should appear in the Browser (click view / Browser if the Browser isn't open.)