In this video, Eric shows you how to save and back up all of your Studio One songs, as well as explain how Studio One organizes all of its files. This will ensure that all of your songs will be backed up.
How to Save and Back Up Songs in Studio One
In this video, Eric explains how to save your Studio One projects properly and back them up so you don’t risk losing your work. He walks through why backing up is important, how Studio One stores your song files, and the best practices to make sure all your recordings, edits, and associated media are kept safe — whether you’re archiving to another drive or preparing to move projects to a new computer.
Why Saving and Backing Up Matters
What It Is:
Eric defines saving as making sure your current project files and all associated media are stored correctly, and backing upas creating a duplicate copy of those files somewhere safe — like an external drive, cloud storage, or a different folder on your system.
Why It Matters:
Without proper backups, you can permanently lose your recordings and mix work due to drive failure, accidental deletion, or system problems. Backing up ensures you have a secure copy in case anything goes wrong later.
How Studio One Stores Your Songs
How It Works:
Eric goes over how Studio One keeps your song data in a project folder that contains the main song file plus the audio files and other media that are used in your session. This folder is usually stored in your user data directory inside a folder named “Songs.”
Step‑by‑Step Back Up Workflow
1. Save All Media Files Together
Eric explains how to use Studio One’s “Save to New Folder…” feature so that all media used in your song gets copied into a single folder. This ensures nothing is left out when you create a backup.
2. Choose a Backup Location
Once all media is contained in one folder, he shows how to copy the entire song folder to your desired backup location — such as a USB flash drive, external hard drive, or NAS (network attached storage).
3. Use External Tools for Larger Archives
Eric also mentions that for multiple songs or entire Studio One collections, you can simply copy the top‑level “Studio One/Songs” folder to another location — preserving all your sessions at once without having to save each individually.
Best Practices to Keep Your Work Safe
Eric’s Tips:
- Label your sessions clearly so you know what you’re backing up.
- Back up regularly — especially after major sessions or before system upgrades.
- Consider using multiple backup destinations (external drive + cloud) for added security.
Conclusion
Backing up your songs in Studio One isn’t just about saving a file; it’s about making sure all your audio, edits, and session data are securely preserved so you never lose hours of creative work. Eric’s video walks you through saving everything into complete project folders and copying them to external locations — giving you peace of mind and a reliable workflow for protecting your music.
Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/g3fiYrVW6OY
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