Ahead of NAMM 2026, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation announced a broad update to its recording software and hardware portfolio. The changes center on a new Fender Studio brand that brings together software previously known as Studio One Pro and a refreshed range of audio interfaces and controllers under the Fender name.
Studio One Pro Becomes Fender Studio Pro
Beginning this year, Studio One Pro will be rebranded as Fender Studio Pro. Fender says the underlying DAW continues to build on the existing Studio One feature set, while introducing a redesigned interface and deeper integration with Fender-branded instruments and effects.
New and updated features highlighted by Fender include:
- A revised visual layout with channel and arrangement overviews designed to streamline navigation and mixing
- Native Fender amp and effects plug-ins, including Mustang guitar and Rumble bass models
- Updated samplers and an AI-based audio-to-note function that converts recorded audio into editable MIDI
- Chord-based tools aimed at songwriting and harmonic exploration
Fender Studio Pro 8 will be available as a perpetual license or via subscription, with pricing varying by region. Owners of certain Fender-branded interfaces will also have upgrade paths from bundled demo versions.
Fender Studio App Updates
Alongside the DAW rebrand, Fender released version 1.2 of the Fender Studio companion app for iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and Linux. The app remains free to download and is positioned as a lightweight recording and practice tool.
The update adds the ability to transmit sessions directly into Fender Studio Pro, expanded chord and drum features, and optional in-app purchases that unlock additional amps, effects, and higher track counts. Fender notes that some features are also included with an active Studio Pro+ membership.
New and Renamed Recording Hardware
Fender also introduced several updates to its recording hardware lineup, consolidating previously separate product families under Fender branding:
- Fender Quantum LT Series – A range of USB audio interfaces positioned for home and project studios, featuring MAX-HD microphone preamps, low-latency drivers, loopback routing, and integration with Fender Studio Pro. Higher-end LT models add expanded I/O, MIDI, and standalone mixer capabilities.
- Fender Quantum HD Series – Higher-spec interfaces offering up to 32-bit/192 kHz conversion, re-amp outputs, DSP monitoring, and ADAT expansion for larger recording setups.
- Fender Audiobox Go – A compact 2×2 USB-C interface designed for portable recording, podcasting, and simple desktop setups.
- Fender Motion Controllers – New hardware controllers designed to integrate directly with Fender Studio Pro for transport control, editing, and performance-oriented interaction. Fender says Motion will also support broader DAW workflows. Availability is expected in spring 2026.
Platform and Brand Changes
Fender confirmed that existing PreSonus users will transition from the MyPreSonus portal to MyFender, which will serve as a unified account system for Fender software, hardware, and instruments. According to Fender, existing customers will continue to receive support and updates during the transition.
The PreSonus brand will remain active within Fender’s portfolio, continuing to develop products such as StudioLive mixers, Eris monitors, and PA solutions.
Looking Ahead
Fender framed the announcements as part of a longer-term effort to more closely connect its software, hardware, and instrument ecosystems. Additional updates across Fender Studio Pro, control software, and notation tools are expected later in 2026.
More details on the new Fender Studio lineup are available via Fender’s official channels and product pages.
