Pop Songwriting Template - Studio One

This Studio One pop songwriting template is designed to help you write and demo pop songs quickly without starting from a blank session. The layout is simple, intentional, and built around classic pop production workflows, making it easy to capture ideas as soon as inspiration hits.

All routing is set up ahead of time so you can focus on writing, recording, and arranging instead of technical setup.

What’s Inside

Drums
A MIDI drum track using Studio One’s 80s-style drum sounds. Just connect a MIDI keyboard or controller and start playing.

Bass
Two bass options are included: one track for recording live bass input and another for MIDI bass if you’re going for a more 80s pop-style sound.

Guitars
An electric guitar track with an amp and pedal plugin already inserted, plus a separate track for recording acoustic guitar. The electric guitar tone is meant to be adjusted by the user to fit the song.

Vocals
Lead vocal tracks are ready for recording. Basic vocal processing is handled on the vocal bus rather than individual tracks, keeping the session clean and easy to manage.

Background Vocals
The same workflow is repeated for background vocals, with bus-based processing for fast stacking and arrangement.

FX
Dedicated reverb and delay FX tracks that can be adjusted from one place in the mixer.

Why Use This Template

Instead of rebuilding the same songwriting session every time, this template gives you a consistent starting point that keeps creativity moving and ideas flowing from demo to arrangement.

FAQ

Does this include third-party plugins?
No. Everything is built using Studio One stock tools.

Is this for full production or songwriting?
It’s primarily designed for songwriting and demo creation, but sessions can easily be expanded into full productions.

Can I customize it?
Yes. The template is meant to be adjusted to your personal workflow and sound.

What version of Studio One is required?
Works with modern versions of Studio One.