How To Use Fender Studio With Compatible Interfaces: A Quick Start Guide

Plug in, play, and start recording in seconds with Link I/O, Mustang Micro Plus, or Tone Master Pro.

Whether you're laying down your first track or chasing the perfect tone on the go, Fender Studio is your new go-to tool for mobile music making.

Designed to empower players at every level, Fender Studio turns your iPhone, tablet, or computer into a pocket-sized recording powerhouse. Just connect a compatible interface, and you’ve got a high-fidelity setup ready to capture your best ideas anytime, anywhere.

In this article, we’ll show you how to get up and running with Fender Studio using three powerful interfaces—Fender Link I/O, Fender Mustang Micro Plus, and Fender Tone Master® Pro. Whether you're looking for maximum portability or pro-level versatility, this quick start guide will walk you through each setup step-by-step so you can start recording fast.

Start Recording in Seconds

Getting started couldn’t be easier. Just download Fender Studio from your favorite app store, plug in your guitar using Link I/O or any compatible interface, and start recording with a single tap—no complex setups, no wasted time. Just pure inspiration, captured in real time.

Once your riff is down, hit stop, and play it back instantly. With Fender Studio, your next big idea is just one tap away.

Using Fender Link I/O With Fender Studio

To truly unlock Fender Studio’s potential, plug in with Fender Link I/O—a sleek, ultra-portable interface that brings studio-grade fidelity to your mobile setup. With an instrument input, headphone jack, and USB-C port, it’s everything you need in one compact device.

Thanks to low latency and pristine signal clarity, Fender Link I/O captures every nuance of your playing—no noise, no lag, just pure tone.

Fender Link I/O has three ports:

• ¼” instrument port

• ⅛” headphone port

• USB-C port

Here’s how it works:

• Plug your guitar or bass into the ¼” instrument port

• Plug one end of the USB-C cable into your Fender Link I/O

• Plug the other end of the USB-C cable into your smartphone, tablet, or computer

• Open Fender Studio

• Click on Preferences

• Select Audio Setup

• Select Fender Link I/0 from Record Device

• Select Fender Link I/0 from Playback Device to use Link I/0’s headphone port

• Tap record to start recording

Using Fender Mustang Micro Plus With Fender Studio

Fender Mustang Micro Plus is the ultimate personal guitar amplifier. With 50 amps and effects onboard, Fender Mustang Micro Plus also features 100 editable preset slots with Fender Tone App support, an integrated tuner, and digital display.

Fender Mustang Micro Plus has three ports:

• Integrated ¼” instrument jack

• ⅛” headphone port

• USB-C port

Here’s how it works:

• Plug the integrated ¼” instrument jack into your guitar or bass

• Plug one end of the USB-C cable into your Fender Mustang Micro Plus

• Plug the other end of the USB-C cable into your smartphone, tablet, or computer

• Open Fender Studio

• Click on Preferences

• Select Audio Setup

• Select Fender Mustang Micro Plus from Record Device 

• Tap record to start recording.

Using Fender Tone Master® Pro With Fender Studio

Fender Tone Master® Pro is a no-compromise multi-effects guitar workstation that combines legendary Tone Master sound quality with an intuitive touchscreen interface, rugged design, and the most comprehensive I/O in its class. It features over 100 perfectly modeled amps and effects—including iconic Fender tones and the first officially licensed EVH 5150 III Stealth—plus 10 custom footswitch encoders for easy, on-the-fly editing.

Fender Tone Master® Pro’s back panel offers a full suite of pro-level I/O options to accommodate pedalboards, amps, MIDI devices, USB recording, headphones, and external control—but you’ll only need two of them to get started in Fender Studio:

• ¼” instrument jack (lower left corner of back panel)

• USB-C port (upper right corner of back panel)

Here’s how it works:

• Plug your guitar or bass into the ¼” instrument jack

• Plug one end of the USB-C cable into the USB-C port on your Fender Tone Master® Pro

• Plug the other end of the USB-C cable into your smartphone, tablet, or computer

• Open Fender Studio

• Click on Preferences

• Select Audio Setup

• Select Tone Master Pro from Record Device 

• Tap record to start recording.

Connect, Create, Capture

Whether you're using a streamlined interface like Link I/O, the all-in-one Mustang Micro Plus, or the powerhouse Tone Master Pro, pairing your gear with Fender Studio unlocks a world of effortless creativity. Each interface offers a unique way to capture your tone with pro-level quality—no studio required. Just plug in, play, and let Fender Studio do the rest.

The Future of Mobile Recording Starts Here

Fender Studio is changing the way musicians record, practice, and create. Download Fender Studio today on iOS or desktop, and learn more at fender.com.