A full-featured
DAW for education
Provide award-winning music technology at scale with YuStudio®, Charanga’s brilliantly intuitive DAW for aspiring producers, young composers, new music technology users and specialists.
Learn more about using the DfE Capital Grant to purchase selected Charanga products.
Music production made simple
YuStudio®, Charanga’s cloud-based DAW, offers unparalleled flexibility and accessibility. It works on tablets, laptops, and Chromebooks and interfaces seamlessly with any connected USB MIDI device or controller and most accessible instruments. Ready-made projects and tutorials are included to help students get started.
Three reasons to buy
Integrate contemporary music technology into your strategy cost-effectively and confidently with YuStudio®. Practical guidance and support are offered at every touch point.
- Straightforward multi-school access management.
- Personalised technical support, onboarding and training for users.
- Up-to-the-minute engagement data for your annual surveys and reports.
‘We started using YuStudio last year
to improve student engagement in composition and creative tasks. Many use the DAW at home to do extra
work!’
– Julian Mann,
Director of Music, Kingsthorpe College.
Supporting users
- Quality-assured teacher training to ensure their students' optimal use of the product.
- Projects and tutorials to help students create their first compositions and progress.
- Extra video support for young people with additional needs to ensure everyone can benefit from the YuStudio® experience.
‘The video tutorials for creating tracks
in different genres are invaluable. They allow pupils to work independently, developing their confidence and
allowing them to make their own creative choices. I cannot recommend YuStudio highly enough!’
— Rosie Weatherley, Director of Music,
Trinity Academy Leeds.
Play and Record
YuStudio® eliminates the need for expensive hardware and setup. There's no software to install on individual devices. Young people can access its instruments, effects, and other creative features directly from a computer, tablet, or Chromebook. Artist packs from renowned artists such as Evelyn Glennie, the leading solo percussionist, are included.
- Write songs
- Produce beats
- Compose to film
- Mix and add effects
- Export and share tracks
‘When building YuStudio, we worked as a
team to revisit all the assumptions that go into creating a DAW. Ultimately, we’ve developed something
suitable for the vast majority of first-time users in schools, community settings, and at home – young
producers who are getting their first taste of creating music.
We hope it gets
many more young people started in music, especially those who haven't always had access to music
technology.’
— Max Wheeler, Recording Artist,
Producer, Educator and Charanga’s Head of Music Technology.
Bridging the gap
Over 100,000 students already use YuStudio to create music and compose for films, podcasts, and more.
In addition to mainstream and special school settings, the DAW is popular in the alternative provision and PRU sector, with tutors using it to engage hard-to-reach young people.
‘YuStudio is the one thing that has
universally engaged all our students across KS3 in our special needs school. It’s easily
accessible.’
–Fay, SEND Teacher, Devon.
About Charanga
We’ve been at the forefront of music education technology in the UK for nearly thirty years. We work with over 80% of Hub Lead Organisations and the areas they cover. Our flexible digital products and collaborative work with music hubs continue to break down barriers and provide equitable access to music learning for tens of thousands of young people.
- Accessible, cutting-edge technology
- Always available to help and support you
- An environmentally sustainable choice
‘YuStudio solves many problems and
provides an easily accessible solution to delivering electronic music tuition. It facilitates the online
collaborative approach underpinning much of contemporary pedagogy.’
– Music Teacher Magazine
Sparking creativity: YuStudio® key features
Sounds, samples and Artist Packs
YuStudio’s Sounds library contains a variety of recorded sounds students can use to inspire or enhance their music. Browse the library by genre or instrument. Artist Packs, loops and sounds created by top musicians like premier percussionist Evelyn Glennie are included, showcasing the unique sounds, styles and textures they use in their music.
Get creative
Create beats and rhythms with YuStudio’s Drum instrument or spice up recordings with the DAW’s FX suite, which has everything from a fantastic-sounding compressor, reverb, and delay to EQs and filters. Introduce learners to the world of synthesis with our powerful Subtract and Polychrome synthesisers, or have them input notes using a musical score. The possibilities are endless.
Getting started
YuStudio is designed to be easy to use and straightforward enough that students can dive in and start creating music immediately. Create a new track, choose an instrument, and start playing or inputting notes! Alternatively, check out the Artist Packs in the loop library for some inspiring sounds and drag and drop to start that way.
Composing in YuStudio®
Writing a track might seem daunting, but with YuStudio®, young people can quickly create tunes, record ideas and complete projects. Record live audio or use MIDI to trigger instruments like YuStudio’s Soundbank or Subtract synthesiser to create melodies, chords, musical ideas, and more. Get great results quickly.
Working with video
Compose using YuStudio’s built-in library of clips or user-uploaded content – a unique feature for budding movie composers and sound designers. Everything is stored in the cloud and can be accessed from a user's device without needing to store the files on their machine. Importing and exporting videos into and from YuStudio® is easy.
Need help?
Whether looking for tips and tricks on how to get started, information about YuStudio’s sounds, samples and in-built instruments, or support when recording live instruments and vocals, we’ve got everything covered! You'll find a comprehensive User Guide in YuStudio's Help section.
‘Since changing our DAW to YuStudio, both pupils and staff have loved using it. It is straightforward and has everything we need to use in our lessons. Any glitches or problems we have encountered have been quickly resolved, while the videos have helped pupils and staff to get to grips with using the software. I would recommend this DAW to anyone. It’s absolutely wonderful.’
–Rachel Salton, Music Teacher and Head of Department
More creative tools and software from Charanga
Music Notepad
Charanga’s scoring and notation software for beginners
Music Notepad offers an excellent way for children and young people to learn about the written language of music and compose their own pieces. The scoring and notation software is designed for young people to use in schools and provides easy learning steps.
Through exploration, students become familiar with note names, their place on the stave, duration and the corresponding rests.
Students can work independently with it or in groups in the classroom and continue their learning at home. Video tutorials explain the full range of Music Notepad’s features.
Quickbeats
A virtual instrument for creating beats
Quickbeats is an accessible drum machine that enables users to create contemporary beats, rhythms, backing tracks, and loops. Using the software is a fantastic way to introduce children and young people to music technology. As well as being a great resource in its own right, it interfaces seamlessly with Charanga's YuStudio® DAW.
You can use Quickbeats for various learning activities, such as composing backing tracks for improvising, a class rap, or a song. Supporting templates, a Teacher’s Guide, and teaching ideas are included to ensure teachers can help their students get the most from this virtual instrument.
Help, support and sales
To discuss your needs, access our full catalogue or place an order please contact Mark Cardy, Charanga’s Head of Education Partnerships, at markcardy@charanga.com.
Mark or one of his team will get in touch and provide everything you need.
