Steinberg Solution Guide

The Story of Steinberg and YamahaSteinberg has created award-winning, technologically-advanced audio software and hardware since 1984. With more than 1.5 million users globally, Steinberg (a Yamaha subsidiary) is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of these products, which are used by musicians and producers to create albums and soundtracks for video and film. Steinberg’s wide-ranging products are world-renown in the world of modern digital audio processing. They form the backbone of facilities specializing in music compo-sition and production, mastering, restoration, broadcast, sound design, audio post for the film industry, and many others.

Since its foundation, Steinberg has constantly pushed the boundaries of what is possible in digital audio. In January 2005, Steinberg became a wholly owned subsidiary of Yamaha Corporation, the world’s leading manufacturer of audio hardware. By joining forces with Yamaha, the company ensured that the legacy of innovation and quality would finally find a supportive and equally quality-minded partner. Our groundbreaking technologies offer flexible, cost-effective and intuitive ways of realizing your full creative and professional potential. Steinberg’s technologies include VST, ASIO and AI – three standards that have ignited the computer recording revolution.

VST allows the integration of virtual effect processors and instruments into the digital audio environment. These can be software recreations of hardware effect units and instruments or new creative effect components in your VST system. The Audio Stream Input/Output (ASIO) architecture forms the backbone of VST. It supports variable bit depths and sample rates, multi-channel operation and synchronization. As a result, the user gets low latency, high performance, easy setup, and stable audio recording within VST. It is now the preferred audio standard used by many other leading software manufacturers.

AI is a technology developed in close collaboration between Steinberg and Yamaha. The AI technology allows for a seamless integration of the Digital Audio Workstations developed by Steinberg into the digital audio hardware from Yamaha and Steinberg. AI provides plug-and-play to an as-yet unknown level; the software automatically carries out the required settings of the con-nected hardware, such as selecting drivers, input and output configurations, and remote settings. In addition, the technology offers various dedicated remote functions, data exchange, and much more.

Thanks to the union with Yamaha, Steinberg began to create high quality hardware products with Yamaha’s award-winning engineers and designers – products that ensure that Steinberg is known as the pre-eminent system solution company.

Steinberg’s lineup has dramatically grown to include the MR Series of Firewire audio interfaces, the CI Series of portable USB audio interfaces and the recent addition of the class-leading UR Series of USB 2.0 audio interfaces. Ever innovating, Steinberg’sCMC Series is the world’s first lineup of modular controllers, consisting of six sleek designs offering the utmost in flexibility and superior ease of use.

These hardware additions join the formidable lineup of software that Steinberg is best known for, including: Cubase, the world’s leading Digital Audio Workstation; Nuendo, the post production powerhouse; Wavelab, for deep editing and mastering; and Sequel, the easy to use music production studio. These programs unite with some legendary instruments and effects that take full advantage of VST host software including the Rupert Neve Design Portico Series of Plug-ins, The Grand virtual piano instru-ment, The Yamaha Vintage Plug-in Collection and the HALion lineup of sound creation and sampling plug-ins.

The Steinberg North America (SNA) department is the sales and marketing force for Steinberg’s products in the United States.It is comprised of a national sales team headquartered in YCA’s Buena Park office, a technical support team in Indianapolis IN,and a field marketing specialists team that drives customer interest around the nation.

Steinberg passionately continues to create innovative, flexible and inspiring system solutions that offer the world’s best experience in recording and digital audio.

Elliot Scheiner

Credits: Elliot's work includes Steely Dan, Eagles, Foo Fighters, Beck, Fleetwood Mac, Faith Hill and most recently a solo album with Glenn Frey. Hislatest Grammy was for remixing of Derek & The Domino's "Layla" in surround sound. This is a project that was done in his studio utilizing Nuendo.

This seven time Grammy winner began his career in NYC under the guidance of Phil Ramone. He hasspent his life striving to make great sounding music. He is considered to be the one of the pioneersin 5.1 surround music and the creator of the ELS Surround system in Acura Automobiles.

Danny Lux

Credits: Grey's Anatomy, Ally McBeal, Raising Hope, Boston Legal, and many more...

One of the most consistently busiest Hollywood television composers, Danny Lux is a multiple Emmynominated composer whose music can be heard on present and past television hits.

Chuck Ainlay

Credits: Recent number 1 albums include George Strait "Here For The Good Times", Lionel Richie "Tuskeegee",Miranda Lambert "Four The Record" & The Pistol Annie's "Hell On Heels"

Multiple Grammy Award & ACM winning Producer/Engineer, Chuck Ainlay is one of Nashville’s toprecording engineers. He has recorded and mixed over two hundred albums, including work withlegendary country music artists George Strait, Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack,Sugarland, Lyle Lovett, Emmylou Harris and The Dixie Chicks.

David Kahne

Credits: Sublime, Fishbone, Regina Spektor, Strokes, Ingrid Michaelson, Bangles,Paul McCartney, The Rubens, Tony Bennett, Sugar Ray, Bruce Springsteen

David started playing music in his senior year of high school, and has played every day since thatday. He produces music for a wide range of artists. David also programs and engineers the albumshe produces. Another love is orchestral composition and arranging. David has written 4 full-lengthballets and has recently been scoring for film.

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The preamp is where sound creation begins in recording, and ultimately determines the quality of your mix.The D-PRE is carefully designed to capture all the subtleties and expressiveness of any audio source andis the culmination of years of development by the experienced engineers at the Yamaha Corporation. Theresults are stunning, and the difference is in the design.

Usually, preamps use one transistor each for the hot and cold signals at the input stage to amplify the signal.However, the D-PREs specified on Steinberg audio interfaces use an inverted Darlington circuit, where twotransistors are used for each hot and cold- a total of four per unit. With only one transistor on a preampcircuit, distortion tends to increase along with the signal level. By using a pair of two cascaded transistors,very low distortion can be maintained regardless of signal level.

Why does the D-PRE preamp sound so good?

Some users might look for a microphone preamp to dramatically color the sound while others search for avery neutral response. For example, some highly sought after vintage microphone preamps excel at amplifyingcertain components of a given source, imparting a generous amount of color to the signal. Such a preampmight be great for a vocal recording, however those preamps will not suit every use. D-PRE has a very widefrequency range so that it can handle any music source and it does not overly amplify any specific components

source, while leaving flexibility for later editing. The end result is that D-PRE provides a sound that is a perfectamalgamation of understated signal enhancement combined with impeccable sonic integrity. The developmentteam took a lot of time to adjust this subtle balance and the D-PRE sound quality speaks for itself.

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REV-X for MR816

dspMixFx for UR824

REV-X for UR824 and UR28M

Cue Mix

for users of any DAW software.

per player. It does not just provide regular mixer function like volume fader, pan, mute and solo button but also provides DSP effects so that each musician can get comfortable mix during recording for the best performance.

*Number of cue mix is determined per product.

DSP Effectcomplex reverb algorithm developed by Yamaha. Renowned for its high-density, richly reverberant sound quality, with smooth attenuation, spread and depth that work together to enhance the original sound, the REV-X features three types of reverb effects: Hall, Room and Plate simulations with reverb time and level control. By using FX Bus function

channel as well. You can apply same reverb sound for the playback track after recording.

JetPLL is a patent-applied for solution for removal of audio network jitter. It provides the same

clocking products.

JET and Jitter Elimination Technology are trademarks of TC Applied Technologies Ltd. The JET technology is used under sublicense from TC Applied Technologies Ltd., and is the intellectual property of Sonopsis Ltd.

sidechain-enabled compressor and a 3-band paramet-ric equalizer. Both EQ and compressor were developed to attain a highly musical sound. Its featured morph knob smoothly allows you to morph through both EQ and compression settings in combination in order for you to come up with the ideal sound very quickly just by using one single control element.

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Our Technologies

Developed by Steinberg and first launched in 1996, Virtual Studio Technology (VST) creates a full, professional studioenvironment on your MAC or PC computer. VST allows the integration of virtual effect processors and instruments intoyour digital audio environment. These can be software recreations of hardware effect units and instruments or newcreative effect components in your VST system. All are integrated seamlessly into the host application. Because theseconnections are virtual, there is no need for messy audio or MIDI cabling. These VST modules have the sound quality ofthe best hardware units, yet are far more flexible. All functions of a VST effect processor or instrument are directlycontrollable and automatable, either with a mouse or with external hardware controllers.

This revolutionary new standard brings true connectivity and platform independence to the digital audio world. VSTSystem Link enables the transfer of synchronization, transport and audio data between two or more workstationsequipped with compatible software and hardware over standard digital audio cabling systems such as ADAT, TDIF,AES/EBU or S/PDIF. Because it uses the audio stream itself, synchronization is completely sample accurate, evenacross multiple workstation configurations. VST System Link lets you take your audio projects to new levels of com-plexity, and offers unbelievable flexibility in your working environment.

VST3 marks an important milestone in audio technology with a completely rewritten code base providing not only manynew features but also the most stable and reliable VST platform ever. VST 3.5 is a groundbreaking new version with ahost of new capabilities, including VST 3 controller and Note Expression support as well as VST Expression Maps inte-gration.

The Audio Stream Input/Output (ASIO) architecture forms the backbone of VST. It is a low-latency, high performanceaudio standard that is used by the entire MI industry. ASIO addresses any needs a professional audio recordingsolution might have. It does this by supporting variable bit depths and sample rates, multi-channel operation andsynchronization. As a result, the user gets low latency, high performance, easy set up and stable audio recording withinVST. The entire system becomes controllable and offers complete and immediate access to the audio system'scapabilities. Since its introduction, ASIO has become a supported standard by many leading audio hardwaremanufacturers - for good reason.

AI stands for Advanced Integration, being a technology developed in close collaboration between Steinberg andYamaha. The AI technology allows for a seamless integration of the DAWs developed by Steinberg into the digitalaudio hardware from Yamaha and Steinberg. AI provides plug-and-play at an as-yet unknown level: now the softwareautomatically carries out the the required settings of the connected hardware, such as selecting drivers, input andoutput configuration and the remote settings. In addition, the technology also offers various dedicated remotefunctions, data exchange and much more.

This technology integrates dspMixFx and MR/UR Editors into the Cubase and Nuendo interface in order to get fasteroperation. All aspects of I/O handling, DSP management and independent performer mixes are handled directly fromwithin Cubase itself. This offers real-time, independent and most importantly no-latency mixes with FX for severalperformers.

The eLicenser is a copy protection system which is needed to use Steinberg's software range. There are two types of eLicenser is available depending on software.

The USB-eLicenser (formerly "Steinberg Key") is a copy protection unit (sometimes called "dongle"). It is actually a tiny computer which stores licenses for Steinberg products, and is connected to a USB port on your computer. The Steinberg copy protection system allows the storage of several licenses on the same USB-eLicenser. Licenses can also be transferred between USB-eLicensers with certain limitations.

The Soft-eLicenser uses exactly same technology with the USB-eLicenser but an authorization key will be stored on a harddisk drive. The authorization key can be transfered to a USB-eLicenser. This can be very useful if you wish to run a Steinberg software on different computers (not at once). Once the authorization key is transfered to a USB-eLicenser, the key can not be transfered back to harddisk drive.

Cubase 7 and Cubase Artist 7Nuendo 6WaveLab 7Absolute VST Instrument Collection

USB-eLicenser is included with the following products*:

HALion 4HALion SonicThe Grand 3RND Portico Plug-insYamaha Vintage Plug-In Collection

USB-eLicenser is not included with the following products*:

Cubase Elements 6 and Cubase AI 6Wavelab Elements 7 and Wavelab LE 7Sequel 3 and Sequel LE 3REV-X and Sweet Spot Morphing Channel StripSteinberg Sounds and Loops

Steinberg software product protected by Soft-eLicenser :

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Top Features

• 24-bit/96 kHz FireWire (IEEE1394) audio interface

• 8 analog in and 8 analog out with 8 D-PRE Class-A mic preamps support-ing +48 V

• 1 ADAT optical I/O (S/PDIF compati-ble) provide 8 in and 8 out (S/MUX compatible,4 in and 4 out @ 96 kHz)

• Latency-free DSP-powered monitoring with one REV-X reverb with any DAW by using the MR Editor

• 2 separate headphone buses with individual outputs

• Word clock I/O plus JetPLL ultra-low jitter support

• Cubase AI music production software included

Functioning far beyond the envelope of traditional audio devices, MR816X fuses a full-featured FireWire interface and inbuilt DSP FX power with next-generation integrative technologies into one breathtakingly powerful production environment. Developed by Steinberg and Yamaha, this Advanced Integration DSP Studio is the hardware centerpiece of a latency-free recording and monitoring environment.

Advanced Integration DSP Studio

● A great Firewire audio interface for professional and project studios, and musical institutions ● 8x Class-A D-PRE mic preamps supporting +48V phantom power● 24-bit/96kHz support

- Total of 16-channel Inputs and Outputs @ 48kHz (12-channel @96kHz) ● 2x Individual Headphone Outputs● 1x ADAT I/O (S/PDIF optical and S/MUX capable), S/PDIF coaxial I/O, Word Clock I/O,

2x Insert I/O

● MR Editor provides latency-free monitoring with Reverb, and up to 8 stereo mix pairs. ● 1x world famous Yamaha REV-X Reverb can be routed as a send effect on all input channels

(for monitoring only).

A best-in-class Firewire audio interface for professional and project studios, and musical institutions

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• 24-bit /192 kHz USB 2.0 audio interface

• HI-Z switch (CH1 and CH2), -26dB PAD switch (CH1 - CH8 independent)

• 2 pairs of ADAT optical I/O(doubles as S/PDIF) provide 16 in and 16 out(S/MUX2 and S/MUX4 compatible)

• 2 separate headphone buses with individual outputs

• Word clock I/O with 2 BNC connectors plus JetPLL ultra-low jitter support

• Cubase AI and Yamaha's renowned REV-X reverb and Sweet Spot Morph-ing Channel Strip Native VST3 Plug-ins included

The UR824 interface offers pristine, transparent audio quality through both analog and digital I/O, and is a great choice for both studio and remote use. The rack-mountable UR824 boasts 24 channels with 8 premium D-PRE mic preamps, alongside its dspMixFx technology for latency-free monitoring with effects (which also are bundled as native VST 3 plug-ins).

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● UR824 supports quad-speed (192kHz/176.4kHz) sampling rates with the V1.50 firmware or later.

* Note that the Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip (DSP) function will be disabled in this mode.

The finest USB 2.0 audio interface for professional and project studiosZero Latency Monitoring with Real DSP Effects● dspMixFx on UR824 provides latency-free monitoring

with Reverb and Channel Strip, and up to 4 different stereo mixes.

● 1x world famous Yamaha REV-X Reverb can be routed as a send effect on all input channels (for monitoring only).

● 8x mono or 4x stereo Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip can be routed as an insert effect on selected input channels. There is an option to switch for printing (recording "wet") or only for monitoring (recording "dry").

● DSP REV-X Reverb can be routed to playback channel via the FX Bus. Monitoring the playback track with the same reverb heard on the record input is possible with-out any FX reassignment.

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interface

• 2 Class-A D-PRE mic preamps supporting +48V phantom power

• 2 Analog XLR/TRS combo inputs (Hi-Z switch on input 2 for electric guitar), 2 TRS impedance balanced outputs

• MIDI input and output

• Headphones jack with independent level control

• Zero-latency hardware monitoring with mix balance knob

• USB-powered for mobile recordings

• Rugged full-metal housing

• Cross-platform compatibility with major recording software applications

• Cubase AI (download) music produc-tion software included

The UR22 is a USB 2.0 audio and MIDI interface featuring two inputs and two outputs. Equipped with a Mix knob, the UR22 provides hardware-based, latency-free monitoring with any DAW software, including Cubase, for a truly professional recording experience.

The two balanced Neutrik combo inputs together with studio grade D-PRE microphone preamps, two impedance balanced line outputs and MIDI input/output connectors, offer top quality performance and utility for small recording studios and mobile recording setups.

USB 2.0 Audio Interface

The UR22 boasts a full set of features that most home studios require, with no compromise in audio quality and usability. Truly professional level recording, featuring sample rates up to 192kHz is supported, and with two of our famed D-PRE mic preamps onboard, vocals and instrument recording is pristine.

A perfect audio interface for your private studio.

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During a serious recording session, every player should be comfortable with their headphone mix, and therefore should also be able to adjust levels to their needs.

The UR28M allows you to create up to 3 mixes. Each mix has its own fader and pan, and each player is free to set their monitor level to a comfortable range while keeping the rest of other tracks where they need to be to capture the best possible performance.

Recording with CUE MIX • 24-bit/96 kHz USB 2.0 audio interface

• HI-Z switch and -26dB PAD switch (CH1 and CH2 independent)

• Digitally controlled monitor level control with DIM, Mono, and Mute fed by a 3x3 monitoring matrix

• 2 separate headphone buses with individual outputs

• Cubase AI and Yamaha's renowned REV-X reverb and Sweet Spot Morph-ing Channel Strip Native VST3 Plugins included

Other Features

Channel Strip

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Boasting high-resolution audio through its analog and digital I/Oalongside the widely acclaimed D-PRE mic preamps makes the UR28Mdesktop interface the best choice for individual musicians and producersof small-scale projects. The 3x3 monitor matrix for switching betweensetups, the DSP-powered monitoring and native VST 3 plug-ins in theUR28M provide an eminently flexible recording experience.

USB 2.0 Audio Interface

When it comes time to mix, engineers often use two or more pairs of studio monitors to ensure that they have the best possible mix for the widest amount of listening environments. The UR28M allows you to connect up to 3 pairs of studio monitors and features DIM, MONO MIX, and MUTE options for all the benefits of a standalone monitor controller.

Monitor ControlWhen it comes time to mix, engineers often use two or more pairs of studio monitors to ensure that they have the best possible mix for the widest amount of listening environments. The UR28M allows you to connect up to 3 pairs of studio monitors and features DIM, MONO MIX, and MUTE options for all the benefits of a standalone monitor controller.

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● Total 6-channel Input and 8-channel Output

• 2x Class-A D-PRE mic preamps supporting +48V phantom power

• 2x Line inputs (TRS balanced, +4dBu/-10dBV)

• 6x Line outputs (TRS balanced)

• 1x S/PDIF Coaxial

● 2x Individual Headphones Out

● 1x Stereo Input for reference source

● INPUT1/2 has independent HI-Z and PAD (-26dB) on/off switch

A great audio interface for home studios, musical institutions and small post use ● dspMixFx on UR28M provides latency-free monitoring with Reverb and

Channel Strip, and 3x different stereo mix bus.

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on all input channels (for monitoring).

● 4x mono or 2x stereo Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip can be routed as an insert effect on selected input channels. There is an option to switch for printing (recording "wet") or only for monitoring (recording "dry").

● DSP REV-X Reverb can be routed to playback channel via the FX Bus. Monitoring the playback track with the same reverb heard on the record input is possible without any FX reassignment.

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Top Features

Advanced Integration USB ControllerBuilt to an extremely high manufacturing and component standard, the CC121 Advanced Integration Controller provides totally integrated and

software solutions, with a unique design architecture that keeps you

The Assignable AI knob makes controlling mixer and VST3 plug-in parameters

jogs your project.

CC121 offers dedicated control of Cubase channel settings including solo/mute, record arm, automation read/write as well as pan – all high-lighted in the same color as the

touch-sensitive fader, this top-qual-ity component has an absolutely first-class feel normally only found on hardware mixing consoles costing many times more.

Twelve dedicated rotary encoders offer precision control of the Cubase Channel

their own rotary encoder for each band. Additional buttons provide control of the

rotary encoders become a controller of

rotary encoders can adjust the send amount on each audio channel.

• Ultra-precision Advanced Integration Controller Knob with “point and con-trol” support – controls visual parame-

-eter using mouse pointer selection

• High quality, 100mm touch sensitive

the channel or group volume fader

• settings including solo, mute, record arm, automation (read/write), pan, VSTi editor and “e” settings button

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• User-assignable section – adapt the CC121 to your needs

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Connect to CubaseCC121 offers dedicated control of Twelve dedicated rotary encoders offer

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- Modular USB ControllersThe CMC series is made up of six USB-powered controllers that can be individually combined to form a custom-made

keep focused and be flexible – the CMC series will tremendously speed up your recording, editing and mixing workflow no matter if you are in the studio or on the go.

By providing an innovative, highly precise touch fader, 16 backlit buttons and a rotary encoder, the USB-powered CMC Channel Controller brings hands-on access to all channel-related Cubase functions.

automation read/write, channel select

• 16 buttons, one knob and one touch fader with multi-colored visual feedback

New in V.1.1

buttons and user-assignable functions, the CMC-TP controller provides instant, hands-on access to the Cubase transport section.

Insert Marker

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CMC-QC Editor

CMC-PD Editor

With 16 backlit rubber pads, a rotary encoder and two working modes, the CMC-PD is the ultimate controller to create dynamic grooves and to access your favorite DAW functions.

• Each pad lights up in green, orange or red depending on tap strength

• Bank function provides 15 different MIDI note allocation maps (banks 1-8: variable user banks; banks 9-15: fixed factory banks; and bank 16: dedicated Cubase functions)

• 4Velocity mode speeds up step recording

• Compatible with Cubase, Wavelab, Nuendo plus other DAW software supporting USB-MIDI input.

• CMC-PD editor software included

New in V.1.1

• LED Dimmer option allows users to access functions easily in a darkened room (LED Dimmer option is available on Cubase and Nuendo).

The USB-powered CMC Quick Controller houses 13 backlit buttons alongside eight rotary encoders to provide precise tactile control over virtually any effect, EQ and performance parameter in Cubase.

• Quick Control mode for assigning 8 illuminated rotary encoders to software parameters

• EQ mode lets 8 rotary encoders tweak channel EQ parameters

• MIDI mode for assigning any MIDI control number to 8 rotary encoders using CMC-QC editor software

• 8 user-assignable function keys

• Compatible with Cubase, Wavelab, Nuendo plus DAW software supporting USB-MIDI input.

New in V.1.1

• LED Dimmer option allows users to access functions easily in a darkened room (LED Dimmer option is available on Cubase and Nuendo).

to fasten the units together.

Joint plate Stand

Use the stand on the bottom to tilt the unit for easier access.

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working modes, the portable CMC-AI Controller is a truly versatile and time-saving addition to any Cubase system.

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• 4 user-assignable function keys

• Compatible with Cubase, Wavelab, and Nuendo.

New in V.1.1

• LED Dimmer option allows users to access functions easily in a darkened room (LED Dimmer option is available on Cubase and Nuendo).

The CMC-FD is a cutting-edge USB-controller featuring four high-resolution touch faders with integrated LED-metering, solo/mute function and support for simultane-ous use of up to four units.

• Newly developed touch controller features an innovative capacitance fader design

• Tapping on fader while pressing the Shift key toggles between channel solo and mute

• In Meter mode the red LED strip of touch controller indicates volume level

• Up to 4 CMC-FD controllers can be used simultaneously

• Compatible with Cubase, Wavelab, and Nuendo.

New in V.1.1

• LED Dimmer option allows users to access functions easily in a darkened room (LED Dimmer option is available on Cubase and Nuendo).

If using multiple units, connect each unit to a self-powered USB hub (with power adapter). CMC series are compatible with both USB 1.1/

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Top Features The Setup

The CI interface provides all necessary inputs and outputs to record two individual signals at once, for example, vocals and guitar. The true +48 V phantom power lets you use high end, large diaphragm condenser microphones for best sound quality.

Together with Sequel LE and Wavelab LE, CI1 forms a powerful yet affordable audio recording and production solution from Steinberg. It combines high quality audio hardware built by and designed together with Yamaha with two light editions of Steinberg's popular audio software applications. The CI1 audio interface provides two mic preamps with +48V phantom power, two mic/line input, one of which switches to Hi-Z. Simply put, CI1, Sequel LE and Wavelab LE boast great easy to use features at a very good price/value ratio.

Desktop Home Recording Studio

With a CI interface, any user can record band gigs or concerts of orchestras and choirs with two condenser mics for a high quality stereo live recording. It just

power connector since the CI interface is fully USB-powered.

Mobile Stereo Live Recording

To make a professional sounding demo of your band you simply have to connect your CI interface to the mixer desk available in the rehearsal room and record in 24-bit/48kHz stereo quality.

Mobile Band Live Recording

• Two great sounding mic/line inputs with XLR-combo sockets

• Up to 24-bit /48kHz, latency-free hardware monitoring

• Hi-Z switch on input 1 for direct connection of electric guitar and bass +48V phantom power

• Two impedance balanced outputs with TRS Connectors

• Phones output with independent volume knob

• USB-powered for mobile recordings

• Dedicated Steinberg software included

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The CI2+ Production Kit USB-powered studio comes with Cubase AI and WaveLab LE software- light versions of Steinberg's famous titles.The holistic approach that Steinberg provides in form of its Advanced Integration technology allows this smart system to easily assist entry-level to professional musicians and producers with recording and producing music in first-class quality. The CI2+ Production Kit includes :

• Instant plug and play with “AI Ready” LED• Browse function• The Project Assistant• AI Knob• Interactive Recording• Transport Control

Up to six transport sequences, such as Start, Record, Stop, Return to Start Position etc., can be triggered with the Action Pad on the CI2+ or via a connected Yamaha FC5 footswitch (not included). The transport sequences can be chosen from a list of templates or freely customized.

Interactive Recording

The AI Knob is a "point and control" precision control-ler. When you move the mouse over a parameter, it is then automatically placed under full control by the AI Knob. The parameter can be locked to the AI Knob to retain control when the mouse is moved elsewhere onscreen. The AI Knob of the CI2+ controls all Cubase mixing parameters plus VST plug-ins includ-ed in Cubase.

AI KNOB

The buttons “Play/Stop”, “Rec”, “Next(Fast Forward)”,and “Previous(Fast Rewind)” are transport control of Cubase. The “Play/Stop” button alternately executes Play or Stop. Double-clicking this button returns the project cursor to the start position. The “Rec” button starts the recording. Pressing the “Previous” button and the “Next” button simultaneously enables or disables the Cycle function.

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Since the foundation of the company, Steinberg has constantly pushed back the boundaries ofwhat is possible in digital audio. The advanced technologies included in Cubase 6 offer flexible,cost-effective and intuitive ways of realizing the artist's full creative and professional potential.

and Windows PC users the option to enjoy Cubase on the hardware of choice.

CUBASE 7

look and feel, but also sounds better than anything before it!

Featuring full-screen mode, total scalability and quick in-place access -

lessly to notebook screens and large-scale displays.

Cubase 7 brings extraordinary workflow improvements to the table, delivering a genuine benefit to professionals working regularly with the mixer. Highlights include A/B comparison and global bypass for all audio effects, a plug-in search function as well as drag-and-drop sup-port throughout.

In past years the loudness level has increased dramatically, especially in TV advertising. To align loudness levels easily and maintain dynam-ics without further increasing the peak level and compression rate, Cubase 7 comes with an integrated loudness meter that is fully com-patible with the EBU R128 loudness standard.

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Cubase condenses over 25 years of Steinberg development into the most cutting-edge digital audio workstation anywhere.

-bines the best sound quality, intuitive handling and a vast range

recording, editing and mixing. Whether you record an orchestra in, a huge live rock show, or a newcomer band in the studio, Cubase is sublime in every sense of the word.

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The new global Chord Track allows for easy working with chords within your Project window and provides transform and harmonize functions throughout the application. Cubase detects the harmony structure of your song and feeds back

processed with VariAudio.

Chord Track

The powerful new Chord Assistant helps you to generate everything from simple pop to complex jazz chord sequences that just sound fabulous. Want to specify both the first and final chords but have no clue how to get there? This, also, is possible in Cubase 7. The Chord Assistant lists chord suggestions from which you can choose — it's all just a click away.

Chord Assistant

VariAudio offers completely integrated vocal editing and pitch alteration of individual notes in monophonic vocal recordings and can solve intonation and timing problems with only a few mouse clicks. With 2.0 up-date, the seamless integration with the newly intro-duced Chord Track ensures correct pitch to your har-monies at all times. Talking about multiple tracks, now you can smartly edit multiple VariAudio parts across multiple tracks within one editor only!

Vari Audio 2.0

In Cubase 7 rhythmic audio material can be quantized just like any

to change the groove of live-recorded drums. To preserve phase rela-tionships between tracks, the individual slices on all tracks are still grouped and moved at once. Cubase automatically creates cross-fades between slices to ensure seamless transitions between them and fill gaps that might be introduced during quantization.

Multi-Track Phase Accurate Audio Quantization

Note Expression is the new smart way to assign, create and edit multiple controller values directly on single note-level — all in a single handy graphi-cal interface. The perfect choice for demanding orchestral arrangements and creating unique sound effects, Note Expression allows controller values to be drawn directly onto single note events in the Key Editor. Because each individual note event contains its own set of controller data, even poly-phonic sounding notes can now be dynamically controlled—fully indepen-dent from each other.

Note Expression

Thanks to the Hermode tuning technology, the intonation of your synthe-sized notes are changed dynamically on the fly for utmost compatibility with well-tempered scales, while retaining a high degree of purity for third and fifth intervals. Especially when combining non-fixed-intonation instruments, like brass and woodwind, and fixed-intonation instruments, such as guitars and piano, entire orchestral arrangements sound immediately clearer and more brilliant than before.

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Retrologue Padshop Groove Agent ONE

CurveEQLoopMash 2 HALion Sonic SE

VST Amp Racksuite,

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Cubase Effects and Instruments

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Hans Zimmer on his DAW of Choice

You are a veteran in film score composing. Do you still encounter situations that take you aback?

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Are there any features you enjoy particularly in Cubase?

Are there any virtual instruments you use?

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Do you have any final words before we close up this interview?y

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Cubase Comparison

Audio resolutionNumber of audio tracks Number of MIDI tracks Number of instrument tracks Physical inputs and outputs Group channelsFX send/return channels VST audio effect insert slots MIDI effect insert slots VST instrument slotsNumber of included audio effect plug-insNumber of included VST instrumentsAdvanced CompingHermode tuningVST Expression 2.0 supportChord TrackChord AssistantVariAudio (inc. Extended MIDI conversion) Bus RecordingAudio Tempo DetectionMultitrack Audio QuantizeMultichannel ExportFull Fraunhofer MP3 encoding Professional score layout and printing Control Room5.1 surroundAutomation panelBatch export Nuendo/Nuendo Live project import

192kHzunlimited unlimited unlimited

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Cubase 7 Cubase Artist 7 Cubase Elements 6 Cubase AI6

The Cubase family comprises 3 main members: Cubase, Cubase Artist and Cubase Elements. Each one features our acclaimed crystal-clear 32-bit Steinberg Audio Engine, VST3 and ASIO tech-nologies that will make your Cubase experience the best it can be

version that is bundled with Steinberg hardware and is added to the chart here for comparison.

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RND Portico Plug-ins

Yamaha Vintage Plug-in CollectionnVintage Wah Vintage Flanger

Dual Phaser

Vintage Channel Strip Vintage Open Deck Vintage Stomp Pack

Yamaha VCM Technology - Leading-Edge Virtual Circuitry Modeling

Vintage Phaser

Portico 5033 plug-in

Portico 5043 plug-in

sound to your DAW. The VCM modeling technology provides an exact digital repro-

the legendary Neve sound to the digital recording environment.

• The NeveEQ sounds that engineers so love are now reborn in Rupert Neve´s official plug-ins.

• The graphical interface makes it very easy to work the parametric equalization.

• Includes meters showing input signal level and gain reduction level.• Offers a choice of feed-forward and feed-back modes. The two modes have entirely different

characteristics

Creating an exact digital image of world-class analog audio processors has always been a soughtafter goal — until Yamaha, world's largest and most successful manufacturer of quality musical instruments, introduced a revolu-tionary technology that enables to create highly accurate digital copies of analog hardware: Virtual Circuitry Modeling (VCM) technology.

VCM was developed by an engineering group led by Toshifumi Kunimoto, a senior engineer who was also responsible for the first

circuits, such as resistors and capacitors. Besides modeling the functionality of a circuit and the interaction between single compo-nents, VCM focuses on an unprecedented musical simulation of analog sound qualities, including typical characteristics like saturation and non-linearity — subtleties that simple digital simulations cannot capture.

pro sound environment. Breathtakingly accurate, yet highly musical — the VCM technology is the most straightforward approach to analog sound modeling and is now available in the RND Portico plug-ins

Recreates the EQ and compressor sounds

recording venues. Faithfully models vintage machines, with fine tuning by top engineers. Includes a simple but sophisticated inter-face, and delivers outstanding sound quality.

Includes analog circuits once used in vintage open-reel tape recorders, and VCM technol-ogy that recreates the characteristics of analog master tapes. Emulates the characteristics of four representative but still fresh-sounding

by Studer, Ampex and others.

A group of plug-ins that reproduces the guitar

models these vintage effects broadly and faith-fully, capturing just about everything–including the characteristics of their hardware parts and circuits. The result: a warm, rich and nostalgic sound, and an easy-to-use interface that reproduces the feel of the original effect pedals.

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Top Features

Creating your own individual sounds and innovative instruments has never been easier. With the help of the newly developed engine found in HALion 4, you are able to realize your sonic visions faster and more efficiently than ever before. Its flexible approach to re-arranging elements in the user interface only emphasizes the advanced usability that makes HALion 4 the most user-friendly software sampler in the world—allowing you to stay on top of things, no matter how large the project. Including a stunning

individual sounds—your way.

HALION 4 - VST Sampler and Sound Creation System

• Complete Sampler based sound creation features

• 1,600 factory presets (Compre-hensive HALion Sonic 1.5 Library are included)

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• 192kHz support

• Four sound engine modesDisk-Streaming Sample, Drum,

Synthesis

• Multiple monitor support

• Flexphraser module based on

• Unlimited undo/redo plus Undo History

• and 6-channel surround support

state-of-the-art sound design for contemporary music production, composing and live performance. Absolute combines exceptional quality and premium value at a fantastic price.

ABSOLUTE VST INSTRUMENT COLLECTION

HALion Sonic Padshop Pro Retrologue

Dark Planet Triebwerk Hypnotic Dance

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Top Features

Yamaha and Steinberg offer a staggering array of first class synths, hybrid and acoustic instruments, covering almost any conceivable style. HALion Sonic is the long-anticipated successor to the highly acclaimed Hypersonic 2 workstation, and allows you to work more productively than ever before.

HALION SONIC - Premier VST Workstation

• 1,400 factory presets

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• 192kHz support

• Multiple monitor support

• Flexphraser module based on

• Four sound engine modes(Disk-Streaming Sample, Drum, Sliced

• Unlimited undo/redo plus Undo History

different music styles, at a sound quality that is simply phenomenal. Exceeding current standards in virtual

THE GRAND 3 - The Ultimate Virtual Piano Suite

most any conceivable style. HALion Sonic is the long anticipated successor to the hHypersonic 2 workstation, and allows you to work more productively than ever befo

hammer action with up to 20 different velocity samples for each key, faithfully capturing the full

sostenuto pedal support, subtle mechanical

the most ambitious and innovative piece of software engineering in our day, resulting in the grandest collection of virtual pianos.

Authentic sound quality

Equipped with high grade Neumann microphones, customized high end preamps and converters specially tuned for pianos in a large acoustic space specifically designed and built for this particular use, engineers generated the source material to highest standards.

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Yamaha C7 Steinway Model D

The Nordiska upright Yamaha CP80

Boesendorfer 290 Imperial

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WaveLab features sample-accurate stereo or multi-track audio editing combined with impressive effects for sound design. Many kinds of professional meters like VU/RMS, phase, spectrum meter are also available.

Audio Edit

In the wave window, the upper and the lower displays can indepen-dently be set to one of three display modes.

Display Modes

With 150+ new features, the latest version of WaveLab introduces more tools and workflow enhancements than any other WaveLab version before. The speaker management system offers an intuitive way to quickly switch between different monitor setups, whereas the integrated EBU-compliant loudness measurement and processing is an essential addition

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processors by Steinberg, Tube Compressor and Brickwall Limiter. This and workflow improvements such as the new SuperClip concept, the master transport panel and the single-window plug-in management will take your audio to perfection.

Wavelab 8 Introduction

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● The Waveform tab displays the waveform of the audio file.● The Spectrum tab displays the audio as a spectrogram.● The Loudness tab displays the loudness graphs of the audio file.

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WaveLab 8 makes the creation of complex transitions and cross fades between titles very easy. WaveLab 8 provides intuitive track assembly, audio editing and applying effects or cross fades down to accurate CD marker and PQ editing is very fast and intuitive.

CD Mastering and DDP import/export option

Bernie Grundman MasteringMichael Jackson, Frank Zappa, Stevie Wonder

Extended Audio Montage workspaceWith the newly introduced SuperClips, working in complex audio projects with a large number of clips is now a breeze. Combine several clips into one SuperClip but still be able to edit these clips in internal sub-montages. Also new to WaveLab 8 is the Master Plug-In Section for saving a plug-in chain locally with each single montage and therefore allowing total recall.

The latest incarnation of WaveLab also features a completely new burning engine and support for the industry standard DDP format. No other audio editing software offers such a complete set of CD mastering features.

Making audio editing faster and more convenient has been the main premise for the creation of WaveLab's new editing tools. One example is the time-saving Raise Selection function that allows you to adjust the level of individual clip regions in an instant. Plus, several new trim and split options have been added to the framework of the new Auto-Split function. What's more, you can now process selected regions of your audio file using say, a plug-in chain with just a single command, making comparisons between different editings a straightforward matter. And the new auto-replay option automatically re-triggers the playback right after your edit.

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The Spectrum Editor displays the audio material as a sonogram that shows the changing intensities of the frequencies over time in different colors and shades. Using the High Pass, Low Pass or Band Pass filters, a certain frequency area in the sonogram can be dampened, faded in or out or even “wiped over” with the Dispersion function. The dampening and aggressiveness of the filters is also user-definable.

Audio Restoration

Developed by the Sonnox specialists, DeNoiser, DeBuzzer and DeClicker are capable of removing even the harshest noises without affecting the ambience of the original material. Advanced algorithms, a straightforward user interface and detailed visual feedback make this suite the first choice for the most demanding audio restoration works.

Sonnox Restoration Suite

WaveLab 8 features a full-fledged EBU R128-compliant loudness metering and processing solution. Besides displaying momen-tary, short term and integrated measurements on dedicated scales, WaveLab comes with a zoomable loudness view that visualizes all values as a clear graph and Loudness, Pan and Batch Normalizers adhering to EBU standards.

EBU - compliant loudness metering and processing

During the mastering process it is essential to monitor the premaster on different speaker setups in order to ensure a constant level of

management system, allowing you to switch between up to eight speaker setups for monitoring playback and recording levels, including individual gain control on each output.

Speaker Management System

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Thanks to its spectrum matching technology, Voxengo's CurveEQ is perfectly suited to fit the needs of mastering engineers. This versatile 64-band spline EQ with linear and minimum-phase modes also features a built-in professional-grade spectrum analyzer that allows for displaying, saving and loading static spectrum plots for comparison and matching purposes.

Voxengo CurveEQ

Keep track of your plug-ins — WaveLab 8 introduces a plug-in chain window that hosts all inserted clip, track or master plug-ins in one single area. Now you can switch between different plug-ins with a single click.

Single Window Plug-in Management

WaveLab 8 contains the newly developed Steinberg Brickwall Limiter that keeps the audio signal from passing the threshold — a must-have for professional mastering applications. Parameters such as Drive, Attack and Mix let you individually adjust the character of the processing while the large VU meter provides excellent visual feedback.

Brickwall Limiter

"Warm and rich" is among the most important characteristics when engineers describe their preferred style of compression. Tube Compressor was made to exactly reflect these demands. Known from the worlds most acclaimed music production system, Cubase 7, Tube Compressor not only shapes the dynamics of your signals very precisely but also colors them nicely.

Tube CompressorThe new MBIT+™ dither plug-in made by the specialists of iZotope provides the finest wordlength reduction algorithms available, allowing you to effectively convert and dither to 24, 20, 16, 12 or 8 bits. The advanced dithering process also reduces quantization distortion with minimal perceived noise. What you get is a smooth conversion and a major audible improvement.

iZotope MBIT+ master dither

Stay in control — record, play, stop, loop, jog, shuttle, selections, markers and many other functions to speed up project navigation are now easily accessible via the new Master Transport Panel. Additionally, the Master Transport Panel features a status window that shows the time position, timecode, samples bars and beats.

Master Transport Panel

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Steinberg's highly acclaimed audio engine.

GENERALMaximum sample rateMaximum number of audio tracksMaster section slotsClip effects per clipReal-time VST 3 effect plug-insAudio Montage Workspace for combining compilations of multiple audio filesAudio File Workspace for sample-accurate audio editing and analysisBatch Processing Workspace for applying processing and plug-in chains to multiple audio files at onceUnlimited file size due to RF64 support

AUDIO ANALYSIS3D Spectrum AnalysisSpectroscope, Oscilloscope, Level MeterGlobal Audio AnalysisEBU-compliant loudness meteringSpectrometer, Bit-Meter, Phasescope, WavescopeAudio analysis toolsWaveLab Control: Group your favorite analysis tools in one central spot

RESTORATIONSonnox Restoration SuiteSpectrum editingError correction tools for automatic detection and correction of errors within the audio file

FORMATS & EXPORTMetadata supportSupport for various file formats, including WAV, BWF, SDII, MP3, RIFF, WMA & moreBurning engine and CD/DVD-audio supportFull support for the industry-standard DDP format

PROCESSINGOffline processorsTime Stretch & Pitch CorrectEffect Section with clip, track and master effectsiZotope MBIT+™ Master DitherEBU-compliant loudness processing

WORKFLOWSingle-window plug-in managementAudio file browser for simple audio file managementTransport panel for intuitive project navigation16-bit float high-resolution waveform zoomingAuto Replay optionPodcast toolsMarker tools providing a clear structure in even the most complex arrangementsSpeaker management system: Support for up to eight speaker setupsSuperClip concept makes it easy to deal with a large number of clipsProfessional editing toolset, featuring Auto Split, custom clip export, select while playback and more

WaveLab 8 WaveLab Elements 8

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What Do Madonna, Moby and Ministry of Sound Have in Common?Andy Bolleshon, founder of Time Tools Mastering & Publishing, has devoted his life to music, working as a producer,musician, mastering engineer, label owner and music publisher for over 15 years in the music industry. In 1988,Bolleshon joined the Canadian electro-pop band Psyche as their live keyboardist only soon after to go on world tourwith Anne Clarke. After completing his training as studio assistant, he worked at several renowned London-basedmusic studios, later returning to Germany with a vision to establish mastering on an international level straight out ofthe heart of Hanover. Since then, many internationally acclaimed musicians, including Fat Boy Slim, Moby, TimoMaas and Mousse T., and superstars like Madonna and Tom Jones have turned to him.

Which aspects of your job do you enjoy the most? And how is it to work together with international stars the likes of Madonna?It pleases me when an artist comes to us after months and months of hard work in order for us to give the music anassertive sound and our special touch so that our customer can happily pass on the finalized album to the press plant.Working with artists is very matter of fact when it comes to mastering. Since all stars have a tight schedule and many

everything went through the record company and management. On the other hand, there are many artists who want to

requested test masters from various mastering studios before my studio and another studio finally got the job for mastering

w, each being played for about 30 seconds.The song was recorded from the home radio at home and analyzed. Finally, the song was mixed and mastered all overagain and broadcasted a second time on the Friday.

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What Steinberg tools do you work with at Time Tools? And why do you use our software?

employ WaveLab to finalize projects and create the final CD or DDP master. Both programs allow for a workflow that isvery time-saving and efficient. This is a decisive factor since we are continuously required to meet deadlines.

The possibilities of home recording have continuously improved over the past years. Do you have a useful recording tipfor the Steinberg home recording users?The most important thing is to ensure a good monitoring system before spending lots of money on other equipment. Agood acoustic space and the right loudspeakers are the foundation of a good mix. This knowledge is based on our daily

couple audio tools. I am sorry to say many people think that using 20 plug-ins per channel only achieves a great mix.Actually, our experience shows time and again that less is more. When mastering, we have the means to affect the soundand “punch” to a significant degree, which our customers are unable to achieve. Hence, it is usually easier to work onuntouched mixes in order for us to work to the full extent of our abilities.

Would you say there are more private customers nowadays that like to have their recordings professionally mastered?Yes, this is certainly the case. Today we have more private customers who require our service. We even assist a number of customers during the mixing process, making suggestions in order for them to achieve a better result. Keep in mind,

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mastering enough. Just imagine a band producing that dream-come-true album which will be played to their grandchildren

private customers are truly happy to entrust us with their projects.

Nuendo empowers audio professionals working for the film, television and media industry to higher levels of productivity, with a dedicated feature set that focuses on day-to-day production requirements like workflow, speed, versatility and reliability. Post-production editors, film mixers as well as recording engineers around the world rely on the flexibility and industry openness that Nuendo provides.

Nuendo 6 is perfectly tailored to film and TV post-production companies doing re-recording and

Nuendo. Next to the most comprehensive automation system for film-mixing available today, advanced editing tools round out the most dedicated feature set for film post-production.

NUENDO 6 - Advanced Post and Audio Production System

Steve TusharGhost Rider 2, Coraline, The Legend of Korra,Harry Potter and Deathly Hallows (Game)

Top Features •

post-production environment

• Groundbreaking new mixing console and high-end channel strip

• Anymix Pro from IOSONO for state-of-the-art surround productions

• Nuendo 6 ADR taker solution for voice recording and language dubbing

• Fully integrated loudness measure-ment

• Voxengo CurveEQ with sound-match-ing technology

• Redesigned user interface with MemZap quick-jump function

• Pro Sound Effects post-production library

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The Nuendo 6 Expansion Kit (NEK) is a part of the Nuendo product range and brings the music tools of Cubase to the Nuendo media production platform. NEK means complete compatibility with all Cubase music creation features and import functionality for Cubase projects. With world-class instruments, innovative sound design tools and advanced technologies for composers, the NEK transforms Nuendo into a professional, all-in-one solution for music and post-production.

NUENDO 6 Expansion Kit

Nuendo SyncStation provides you with the perfect setting to interconnect external audio and video systems and devices with the Nuendo audio and post-production system. Rock-solid performance and true sample accuracy make the Nuendo SyncStation a one-of-its-kind synchronizer solution.

NUENDO SyncStationTop Features

• All important synchronization tasks are fulfilled within one unit

• synchronizer in conjunction with VST System Link

• Dedicated to Nuendo with a deep integration that ends up in an outstanding operation from within Nuendo

• Designed and built by Colin Broad

• Works with all DAWs (with some limitation), not just with Nuendo, even standalone operation is possible

• Cross-platform support for Nuendo SyncStation together with Nuendo on Mac OS X

• Windows 7, Windows Vista and Win-dows XP

● VariAudio 2.0 – Pitch detection and collection tool for monophonic audio material

● Chord Track that helps you detecting the harmony structure of your song

● Chord Assistant : Intelligent composing assistant helps you with the creation of simple pop to complex jazz chord sequences

● Beat Based Design Tools – Loop Mash2, Groove Agent ONE and Beat Designer

● Expressive Creative Visions – VST Expression● Professional Music Notation● Midi Editors – Drum, List, Score● Premium Virtual Instruments – HALion Sonic SE,

Padshop, Retrologue, Mystic, Spector, and Monologue

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-cially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze. You can also open your Cubasis projects in

tools in your hands, opening up a new world of possibilities for your creativity.

CUBASIS — A new world of recording

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70 virtual instrument sounds based on the acclaimed HALion Sonic workstation to start producing tracks from scratch

Chord buttons: Store your favorite chords and trigger them later on by simply clicking the corresponding number

Streamlined Key Editor: Correct MIDI notes to perfection

Audiobus support: Cubasis supports Audiobus from V1.1.

Use the scalable virtual key-board or the drum pads to play an instrument or connect a Core MIDI compliant external device

300 MIDI and audio loops included to get you started

Use other apps as virtual instruments via background audio/MIDI

Brickwall Limiter ensures that no clipping occurs whatever level you throuw at it.

• Unlimited audio and MIDI tracks (depending on the device used)

• Over 70 virtual instrument sounds based on HALion Sonic

• Mixer with over 10 effect processors (insert and send effects)

• Over 300 MIDI and audio loops

• Virtual keyboard and virtual drum pads

• Sample Editor and Key Editor

• Export to Cubase, Dropbox, SoundCloud, AudioCopy & email

• Core Audio and Core MIDI compatible hard-ware supported

• Sequence other Core MIDI apps (MIDI re-cording only) and run Cubasis simultane-ously via background audio

• MIDI clock send support

• FLAC import and export support

• Import audio from your iTunes music library or using iTunes filesharing, use AudioPaste or set up a Wi-Fi server in Cubasis

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Cubase iC transforms your iOS device into a powerful remote control for Cubase. Whether you are using Cubase in the studio or on

Cubase iC PRO is your personal recording assistant. Up to four dedicated cue mixes can be set up, giving musicians the freedom to adjust

Cubase iC gives you access to basic transport functions, allows you to monitor playback position and control the unique Arranger Track.

LoopMash is an innovative virtual instrument that presents you with a new way to blend loops together by juggling similar elements across looped beats and tunes. Now ported to the iOS platform, this sizzling hot instrument lets you choose included loops ranging all the way from ethno to disco.

Based on a technology introduced by Yamaha, LoopMash is a stripped-down version of the popular LoopMash virtual instrument featured in Cubase - Advanced Music Production System.

CUBASE iC

CUBASE iC PRO

LOOP MASH HDLOOP MASH and LOOP MASH FREE

Supported platforms

Loops per sceneLoop length in barsScenes availableNumber of included loopsNumber of included presetsEffects (hi-pass, low-pass, flanger, phaser)"Performance effects (tape-stops, stutters, tape scratches, etc.)"

Pitch transposeScenes naming optionSave presetsShare presets (via iTunes)

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Functional Comparison LoopMashLoopMash HD LoopMash Free

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Steinberg Solution Guide

Steinberg, Cubase, VST and ASIO are registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and company names are ™ and/or ® of their respective holders. All rights reserved. www.steinberg.net

Steinberg Solution Guide US Edition, June 2013