LM Studio Documentation

Overview

LM Studio is a powerful and user-friendly audio editing software designed for music production, post-production, and live sound applications. With its intuitive interface and advanced features, LM Studio provides a comprehensive solution for audio professionals and hobbyists alike.

Getting Started

Installation

  1. Download the LM Studio installer from https://lmstudio.ai/.
  2. Run the installer and follow the prompts to install LM Studio on your computer.
  3. Launch LM Studio and follow the on-screen instructions to create a new project.

Interface Overview

The LM Studio interface is divided into several sections:

  • Project Panel: Displays the current project’s metadata, including title, tempo, and time signature.
  • Track Panel: Displays the list of tracks in the project, including audio, MIDI, and effect tracks.
  • Edit Panel: Provides access to editing tools, such as cut, copy, paste, and delete.
  • Mix Panel: Displays the mix bus and allows for adjustments to the overall mix.
  • Effects Panel: Provides access to a range of effects processors, including reverb, delay, and compression.
  • MIDI Panel: Displays the MIDI editor and allows for editing of MIDI data.

Key Features

  • Multi-track recording and editing: Record and edit multiple tracks simultaneously, with support for up to 32-bit floating-point audio.
  • MIDI editing: Edit MIDI data, including notes, velocities, and controller data.
  • Effects processing: Apply a range of effects processors, including reverb, delay, compression, and EQ.
  • Plug-in support: Supports VST, AU, and AAX plug-ins.
  • Automation: Automate track levels, pan, and other parameters over time.
  • Batch processing: Apply effects and processing to multiple files at once.

Advanced Features

  • Surround sound support: Supports surround sound formats, including 5.1 and 7.1.
  • Multichannel recording: Record and edit multichannel audio, including surround sound and ambisonic formats.
  • Advanced editing tools: Includes advanced editing tools, such as spectral editing and frequency analysis.
  • Scripting: Allows for scripting and automation of tasks using Lua scripting language.

Troubleshooting

  • Common issues: Resolves common issues, such as audio not playing, or tracks not loading.
  • Troubleshooting guides: Provides step-by-step guides for troubleshooting common issues.

Release Notes

  • Release history: Lists changes and updates made to each version of LM Studio.
  • Known issues: Lists known issues and bugs in the current version of LM Studio.

Additional Resources

  • User manual: Provides detailed instructions for using LM Studio.
  • Tutorials: Offers video tutorials and online courses for learning LM Studio.
  • Community forum: Provides a platform for users to ask questions, share knowledge, and get support from other users and developers.