Studio One workflow

I speak from a very specialized point of view. I run programs that offer teens free studio time and education. For me, I save a ton of time being able to jump between paid and free versions since the project files are the same with the difference being non-included plugins are simply not available. Bottom line is i don't have to do anything special to move either direction

Since the studios i run are in mostly urban community, the kids are trying to emulate top 40 music which is often dominated by hip-hop and hip-hop influenced pop like Justin bieber. I am literally asked every day " how do you make.. [ insert a top 5 song like "bodak yellow" or "rock star" This style of music is easier to create in studio one because:

1) easy to use sampler included. To make an 808 based bassline typically done in fl studio is simple. Drag 808 sample in, set to mono, increase release, glide if applicable and play. Same process in sonar is awkward. I managed to do it using rapture but was clunky in comparison.

2) the keyboard shortcuts and split to grid feature in piano roll makes snare and hi-hat rolls used in many of these songs ridiculously quick to program.

3) Does a better job of recognizing controller features. Even when doing this manually, process is much simpler to me