Steinberg today released its new CMC controllers. Dedicated to Steinberg’s own Cubase DAW, the six USB-powered CMC units offer an integrated control solution that provides a desirable degree of flexibility and configurability.

The CMC controllers are equipped with a combination of control elements that provide tactile control over certain Cubase functions. Each unit can be used separately or hooked up together with the included joint plate, resulting in a control desk that leaves no wishes unfulfilled.

“The CMC controllers are ultra-portable and the design’s perfect, but more importantly, the units offer a mind-blowing array of control options. Without a doubt, the CMCs are the perfect complement to Cubase, and Nuendo too,” commented Stefan Schreiber, Steinberg’s product marketing manager for hardware.

The CMC-CH channel controller houses 16 illuminated rubber push-buttons, one rotary encoder and a touch fader. The multi-colored buttons provide access to VST instrument settings, solo and mute tracks, bypass EQs, sends and inserts and channel freeze. Eight of the 16 buttons can also be assigned to a second function. The Channel Select button browses through the entire Cubase mixer, while the rotary encoder is used for panning. The LED-based touch fader controls the volume level while displaying the fader level.

The CMC-FD fader controller features four high-precision touch faders with LED-based metering and solo/mute function. The touch faders offer simultaneous control over four channels in Cubase. With the Channel Select and Bank Select buttons, users can jump to individual channels or select entire channel groups in the Cubase mixer. Up to four FD units can be combined together for 16-channel control.

The CMC-QC quick controller boasts 13 illuminated buttons and eight rotary encoders in three different modes: EQ, Quick Control and MIDI. In EQ mode, the rotary encoders reflect the channel EQ controls in Cubase, while the QC mode maps Quick Control capability onto the encoders for controlling effects and other parameters. The MIDI mode turns the unit into a freely configurable MIDI controller. Eight of the 13 push-buttons can be assigned to random Cubase functions. The included CMC-QC editor allows users to adjust MIDI control change parameters through the computer.

The CMC-PD pad controller features 16 highly responsive backlit pads and one rotary encoder. The pads change their background color according to the pressure exerted. Depressing the pads triggers MIDI notes or selects volume response curves. In 4Velocity mode, the pads are used for easy step recording. The rotary encoder browses sounds and presets in Cubase. The included PD editor software is used to assign MIDI notes to each pad.

The CMC-TP transport controller houses 17 buttons and a touch slider. The slider allows users to jog or shuttle through the project, tap in the tempo, scroll, zoom and browse. All major transport functions, including play, stop, record, cycle, fast forward and rewind, are controlled via the CMC-TP. Other buttons are used, for example, to insert markers, set the locator range or insert new tracks. The top four buttons can each be assigned to a second function, for even more control in Cubase.

The CMC-AI controller highlights Steinberg’s universal AI Knob, together with its ten function buttons. The AI Knob allows users to control any control element in Cubase by simply moving the mouse cursor over it. In Volume mode, the AI Knob turns into a high-precision master volume control whereas in Jog mode, the AI Knob is used to jog through the project. The AI Knob also doubles as a browse button to search and select presets. The four function buttons can be assigned to further control parameters.

CMC accessories comprise the CMC Studio Frame 4 and the CMC CC121 Extension Frame. The CMC Studio Frame 4 is a durable construction for housing up to four CMC units. The CMC CC121 Extension Frame can hold up to two CMC units and one CC121 controller.

Features at a glance

• Six unique controllers designed to take control of dedicated Cubase areas — faster and more convenient than with any other solution
• Modular system: combine multiple units to form an eminently powerful Cubase control station that exactly fits your needs; joint plate included for quick and easy connection
• Fully mirrored Cubase functionality: intuitive operation due to color scheme and icons
• Perfect ergonomics guarantee a unique level of handling quality — created to make your recording and live performance workflow more musical than ever
• Perfectly complementing the CC121 Advanced Integration controller
• Brings innovative technologies to your fingertips: illuminated, high-resolution touch controls and rotary encoders for detailed visual feedback
• Portability: small enough to fit in your pocket, on a master keyboard or wherever desired
• USB-powered: no additional power supply required
• Cross-platform compatible with Mac OS X and Windows
• Cubase AI download version included to start recording your music straight away

The CMC controllers and accessories are available through the Steinberg Online Shop in October. Shipping of the CMC controllers and accessories to dealers in Europe begins in October; however, the exact time of availability at certified Steinberg dealers is subject to regional variations.

The suggested retail price for the CMC-CH, CMC-TP, CMC-QC, CMC-PD and CMC-AI is €159 each, including German VAT. The CMC-FD is €199 including German VAT. In the United Kingdom, the suggested retail price for the CMC-CH, CMC-TP, CMC-QC, CMC-PD and CMC-AI is £135 including VAT. The CMC-FD is £169 including British VAT.

The suggested retail price for the CMC Studio Frame 4 is €129, including German VAT. In the United Kingdom, the suggested retail price for the CMC Studio Frame 4 is £109 including VAT.

The suggested retail price for the CMC CC121 Extension Frame is €149, including German VAT. In the United Kingdom, the suggested retail price for the CMC CC121 Extension Frame is £126 including VAT.

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Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH today released Sequel 3. Designed to meet the needs of entry-level computer music enthusiasts, Sequel 3 is an easy-to-use music application for recording, editing and mixing. Its instruments and effects, plus the included arranging and performance features, turn your Mac into a streamlined production studio without breaking the bank.

For anyone interested in getting to know the ropes of computer music production, Sequel 3 is the ideal tool. Providing versatility through its feature set and high-quality content, as well as the intuitive one-window design, makes Sequel 3 the all-in-one solution for songwriters, composers and producers of different music styles.

“With Sequel 3, we’re providing a powerful audio and MIDI sequencer that makes creating music an intuitive and enjoyable experience. Offered at a price point affordable for everyone, Sequel 3 adds many editing tools, effects and content to both its timeline-based recording and pattern- based performance modes. Plugging into Sequel with your keyboard, mic or guitar lets you start jamming within minutes,” commented Matthias Quellmann, Steinberg’s product marketing manager for Sequel.

Sequel 3 includes more than 5,000 high-quality loops and sounds of various music styles, which are easily accessible through Steinberg’s acclaimed MediaBay media management tool. With an additional 500+ workstation sounds, the HALion Sonic SE plug-in nicely rounds out the quality content included in Sequel.

Sequel’s one-click tempo detection is a great tool when it comes to working with rhythms of varying tempos. In Performance Mode, this feature can be used for creating remixes. Sequel’s Beat Page is a dedicated area for creating intricate rhythmical patterns. Here the users find Groove Agent ONE, a powerful drum sampler with over 60 drum kits, and the step sequencing Beat Designer tool.

AudioWarp includes the acclaimed élastique Pro engine by zplane for high-quality time- stretching and pitch-shifting to adjust tempo and tone in stunning audio quality.

Another highlight is the VST Amp Rack SE virtual effect board in Sequel 3. Its more than 120 presets comprise combinations of amps, speaker cabinets and effects pedals, delivering a collection of various guitar sounds.

Sequel 3 supports VST 3, the third version of Steinberg’s Virtual Studio Technology. This allows third-party effect and instrument plug-ins to be integrated easily into Sequel 3.

The Performance Mode turns Sequel 3 into a live tool for creating impromptu arrangements and live mixes by triggering the 24 live performance pads with song sections and variations. With the enhanced Controller Learn feature, it’s possible to connect virtually any MIDI controller to Sequel 3, making MIDI setups easier and less time consuming.

In its third incarnation, Sequel is now featuring multi-take recording. MIDI and audio can be recorded over and over again. The best take is picked from the list of recorded takes when in Take Mode. Another new feature is the Step Envelopes Editor which allows the user to add effects to selected parts of the audio material. Reverse, decay or pitch effects are only a few of the many adjustments users can easily make to their productions.

On the Mac, Sequel 3 requires OS X Version 10.6 or higher, an Intel dual core CPU, 2 GB of RAM, 9 GB of free HD space, CoreAudio compatible audio hardware, a DVD-ROM drive and an Internet connection for license activation. A minimum display resolution of 1280 x 800 is recommended.

Sequel 3 is available immediately as a download or box via the Steinberg Online Shop for $79.99. The exact time of availability of Sequel 3 at certified Steinberg dealers is subject to regional variations. A trial version of Sequel 3 is available through the Steinberg website.

http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/sequel.html

“At Yamaha and K’s LAB, we apply very strict circuitry modeling if required. This way we can choose how to emulate the sound and tonality of each hardware unit accordingly,” comments Toshifumi Kunimoto, general manager of the Corporate Research & Development Center at Yamaha Corp. “We invest lengths of time to obtain the right sound.”

The RND Portico 5033 is a five-band equalizer with three full parametric filters and one band each of high and low-shelving filters. Whether applied to a single instrument track, the drum bus or the entire mix, the Portico 5033 plug-in will add sonic finesse to your recordings.

The RND Portico 5043 plug-in is a high-end compressor featuring two entirely different characteristics, feed-forward and feed-back. By incorporating the punch, warmth and clarity of its hardware counterpart, this plug-in provides uncompromising compression quality for various applications.

On the Mac, the RND Portico plug-ins require OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6 (32-bit or 64-bit), an Intel Core processor (Intel Core Duo recommended), 1 GB of available RAM, 50 MB of free hard-disk space, a compatible VST 3 or AU host application, a USB-eLicenser (not included), USB port for USB-eLicenser, and an Internet connection for license activation and registration.

The RND Portico 5033/5043 bundle is available at retailers worldwide, and via direct download from Steinberg online for $799.99. RND Portico 5033 and RND Portico 5043 may also be purchased individually for $499.99 each. Free trial versions come with the same range of functionality as the full versions and may be used without limitations for 30 days.

www.steinberg.net/en/products/vst/rnd_portico_plug_ins/rnd_portico_plugins_start.html

Steinberg has announced three professional signal processing plug-in bundles which make up the newly introduced Yamaha Vintage Plug-in Collection: Vintage Channel Strip, Vintage Open Deck and Vintage Stomp Pack. The plug-ins of this unique collection have previously only been available as VCM add-on effects for high-end Yamaha digital mixers, but are now for the first time available in VST 3, VST 2.4 and AU plug-in formats for multi-instance use within digital audio workstations.

“With the Virtual Circuitry Modeling technology by Yamaha, we can create accurate reproductions of analog circuitry that result in hardware emulations at a quality that has never been there before,” comments Timo Wildenhain, product marketing manager at Steinberg. “The Portico plug-ins are the first to implement this technology, which we’ve now complemented with Yamaha Vintage Plug-in Collection,” adds Wildenhain.

The Vintage Channel Strip comprises three plug-ins: EQ 601, Compressor 260 and Compressor 276, reproducing the sound characteristics of several classic Yamaha hardware equalizers and compressors from the 1970s.

The Vintage Open Deck recreates the analog circuitry and characteristics of four legendary tape recorders: Swiss ’70, Swiss ’78, Swiss ’85 and American ’70. For an even wider range of variation, the characteristics can be individually applied to the record and playback decks.

Vintage Stomp Pack recreates several analog hardware effects, bringing back the punchy sound of the 1970s. Consisting of three phaser plug-ins (Dual Phaser, Yamaha Phaser and Max 100), one Yamaha flanger and one first-class wah-effect, this bundle boosts the musical creativity of guitarists, producers and sound designers alike.

On the Mac, the Yamaha Vintage Plug-in Collection requires OS X 10.6 or later (32-bit or 64-bit), an Intel Core processor (Intel Core Duo recommended), 1 GB of RAM, 500 MB of free hard-disk space, CoreAudio-compatible audio hardware, USB-eLicenser (not included), USB port for USB-eLicenser, and an Internet connection for license activation and registration. A compatible VST 3 or AU host is also required. A display resolution of at least 1280 x 800 pixels is recommended.

The plug-ins will be available as boxed or download versions from the Steinberg Online Shop and as boxed versions from certified Steinberg dealers. Pricing and availability will soon be announced.

http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/vst/yamaha_vintage_plug_in_collection/

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Steinberg is proud to announce the release of HALion 4. In its fourth incarnation, software sampler HALion 4 is now available in both VST and AU formats, and has transformed into an entirely new virtual instrument, combining premium sampling with a new mixing engine and virtual analog synthesis.

Employed as standalone version or alternatively as a VST or AU plug-in, HALion 4 is a true masterpiece of technological advancements, offering a fully-integrated sound design environment that exceeds professional demands by fusing sampler, synthesizer, mixing and an array of effects in one powerful VST instrument. Wrapped in a specifically optimized and eminently flexible interface, users can move, resize and group windows, create function tabs as well as save and restore entire window layouts.

HALion 4 not only features quality tools of the likes of its unique morphing filter and FlexPhraser arpeggiator for intricate patterns, but also holds a total of 44 studio-grade effects that include the acclaimed REVerence convolution reverb with its comprehensive response library and compressors for high-dynamic audio processing of the vast sound library with over 1,600 sounds, including the complete HALion Sonic library plus exclusive HALion 4 content. HALion’s state-of-the-art sampling, synthesis and mixing engine boasts pristine audio quality and equally introduces powerful signal routing options, such as an unlimited number of freely assignable buses per program and layer, 32 stereo output channels and 6-channel surround support. Another two of HALion’s many advantages over using any other sampler are the implementation of VST 3.5 with its innovative Note Expression for editing expression data polyphonically and the enhanced MegaTrig tool for programming instrument articulations, varying playing styles and complex conditional triggering modules without the need for page-filling scripting code.

HALion 4 is compatible with major sample formats and integrates perfectly into any VST software. Seamless importing and mapping of sounds means that key range, velocity and root key parameter are extracted directly from the file name while sounds are mapped automatically, directly through drag-and-drop or conveniently through the Mapping Editor. Due to its integrative approach, HALion now allows users to instantly access any sound and FX parameters by assigning Quick Controls for full automation in Cubase, and Steinberg hardware featuring Advanced Integration technology allows for control of HALion control elements.

Steinberg HALion 4 (click to zoom)

“HALion 4 is absolutely mind-blowing. Its amazing feature set together with its groundbreaking usability make HALion 4 the perfect choice for turning your creative vision into a reality. Said that, HALion may offer a deluge of tools, content and functionality, but we’ve seen to it that users will never lose the plot while working with it, thanks to the flexible GUI, rich and easily accessible features and its ultimate integration into VST software,” comments Matthias Quellmann, product marketing manager for HALion.

Running in both VST and AU plug-in hosts as well featuring cross-platform compatibility for 32 and 64-bit editions of Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 make HALion 4 the perfect tool for audio designers and music producers using different machines and systems. Providing true backward compatibility to HALion 3 means that all HALion 3 sound and effect parameters are preserved in this latest version.

HALion 4 will be available in June from the Steinberg Online Shop and authorized Steinberg resellers for €349 / £295. HALion 3 and HALion Sonic users will be able to upgrade to HALion 4 for €99.99 / £84.70.

http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/vst/preview_halion_4.html

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Steinberg today is proud to announce the release of Cubase 6 and Cubase Artist 6, two new versions of the highly acclaimed Cubase music production system for recording, editing, mixing and producing music to the highest standards. Encompassing refinements and new capabilities, such as extended composing features available in VST Expression 2, phase-accurate multitrack drum editing, plus a wealth of effects and instruments, Cubase 6 and Cubase Artist 6 are available today.

“The sixth version marks a significant release for Cubase,” comments Helge Vogt, Steinberg’s product marketing manager for Cubase. “With over 25 years of experience in creating the very best in music creation software, we at Steinberg are elated to unveil the latest incarnation of Cubase at this leviathan event early in the year. By funneling our entire engineering expertise into Cubase 6 to give our customers better production solutions than ever before, we’ve been able to solidify the position of Cubase as the world’s most popular music production system today. It looks better, feels better and works easier than ever before — Cubase is simply the perfect go-to audio workstation for all styles of music,” Vogt continues.

Cubase 6 offers enhanced workflow features within the Project window. The newly introduced Track Edit Groups option refines the work with multitrack recordings, allowing related events on multiple tracks to be grouped and edited simultaneously, while the new Lane Track offers convenient multitake comping for selecting and consolidating audio parts to form the perfect take. The redesigned transient and automatic tempo detection, phase-accurate audio quantization and drum replacement functions incorporated in Cubase 6 help to smooth out any glitches in live- recorded drum tracks. The Key Editor has further been enhanced with an Inspector panel and the groundbreaking Note Expression feature for creating and editing multiple controller values on a single-note level. Also included is the new Dynamics Lane, which allows real-time listening of dynamic changes while automatically in sync with dynamic notations from the Score Editor.

Cubase 6 - click to zoom

“With the concurrent release of VST 3.5, we’re taking VST to the next level, introducing a revolutionary new approach to controlling musical articulations note by note. It’s called Note Expression and is part of VST Expression 2 which radically simplifies work with large orchestral libraries for symphonic or film scoring. There’s also our virtual guitar amplifier and effects suite, VST Amp Rack, ready to infuse guitar tracks with the right tone in both Cubase and Cubase Artist. So many quality effects, virtual instruments and cool content right out of the box permit Cubase to scale beautifully between the needs of bedroom music producers and chart-topping studio professionals,” remarks product marketing coordinator Carlos Mendoza Rohde on the new features.

Both Cubase 6 and Cubase Artist 6 feature the VST Amp Rack plug-in, which comes with seven amp models, sixteen stomp boxes, six speaker cabinets and two microphone types. A great benefit is added by the HALion Sonic SE virtual instrument, which comes with more than 900 production-ready sounds in Cubase and 550 sounds in Cubase Artist, and the second edition of LoopMash, now boasting more than 20 MIDI- controllable live and slice-based effects. The significantly redesigned graphical user interface minimizes eye strain, which is customizable in its intensity, brightness and tone color settings. Both new Cubase versions offer 64-bit support for Mac operating systems, enabling a performance boost for using more tracks and bigger sample libraries. A few of the enhancements that round out Cubase 6 and Cubase Artist 6 are global project compatibility between Cubase 6 derivates, the new time- stretching algorithms and more than two hours of in-depth video tutorials in high- definition quality.

On the Mac, Cubase 6 requires OS X 10.6 or later (native 32-bit and 64-bit versions included), an Intel dual core CPU, 2 GB RAM, a USB port for USB-eLicenser (license management), and an Internet connection for license activation.

Cubase 6 and Cubase Artist 6 are now shipping and will be available at dealers and in the Steinberg Online Shop for $499 / €599 / £508 and $249 / €299 / £253, respectively.

http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/cubase1/cubase6_start.html

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Steinberg is proud to announce the release of WaveLab’s latest incarnation, WaveLab 7. Adding new facilities to its previous versions for Windows, the seventh version now also sets a benchmark for audio editing and mastering under Mac OS X. Its feature list includes the revamped graphical user interface which provides eminently convenient handling of audio material across multiple windows, montages and podcasts with an intelligent docking and scaling system. Brand-new VST3 plug-ins and restoration tools, the new, future-proof burning engine and its flexible multiprocessing capabilities are further highlights.

“By releasing WaveLab 7, Steinberg’s range of products now encompasses an A-to-Z solution on PC and Mac computers that offers industry-standard tools all the way from music creation, production and mixing right straight down to the final master,” comments Timo Wildenhain, Steinberg’s product marketing manager for WaveLab. “This milestone release reflects Steinberg’s commitment to cross-platform support, closing the circle to offer its current product range to both the Windows and Mac OS X platforms,” Wildenhain continues.

Re-engineered from top to bottom, WaveLab 7 introduces several novelties to its user interface which makes working with audio much more intuitive as well as expediting workflows in audio editing and mastering with a convenient, completely customizable window and toolbar management system. WaveLab 7 also includes a restoration tool package encompassing specialized DeNoiser, DeBuzzer and DeClicker plug-ins by leading plug-in manufacturer Sonnox plus 30 new VST3 plug-ins for further processing, expanding the depth of WaveLab’s vast range of functionality. DDP support and the entirely new CD and DVD-A burning engine are features that round out the functional additions to WaveLab 7.

Steinberg WaveLab 7 (Click to zoom)

WaveLab is available in two editions: WaveLab 7, which is the first choice for professional mastering, editing and restoration, and WaveLab Elements 7, which is tailored to hobby musicians and podcasters.

Mac OS requirements:

• Supported operating system: Mac OS X 10.6
• Intel Core processor (Intel Core Duo recommended)
• 1024 MB RAM
• CoreAudio compatible audio hardware
• Display resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels
• 200 MB of free hard disk space
• USB-eLicenser and USB component connector. (The USB-eLicenser is included in all retail versions of WaveLab 7. It is not required to run WaveLab Elements 7.)
• CD/DVD-ROM drive required for installation
• Internet connection required for license activation

WaveLab 7 is available as boxed version in the Steinberg Online Shop and from authorized Steinberg resellers for $499 / €599 / £497. The simpler WaveLab Elements 7 is available as boxed or download versions for $99 / €99 / £82. Shipping of WaveLab 7 and WaveLab Elements 7 boxed versions will begin shortly. Both can be pre-ordered now in the Steinberg Online Shop. WaveLab Elements 7 and updates from all WaveLab 6 derivates are also available as a download version.

www.steinberg.net/en/products/wavelab/start.html

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Steinberg has launched Nuendo 5, a new state-of-the-art production environment tailored to top-flight studios in post production, live recording and audio production. The wealth of new features includes an ADR toolset, new sound design features such as the unique Clip Packages system, new plug-ins as well as a range of mixing, routing and automation enhancements.

“This is a landmark release for Nuendo, introducing extremely valuable new functionality to what is probably the premiere native production platform for post, live and audio production,” comments Timo Wildenhain, Steinberg’s Product Marketing Manager for Nuendo. “These days, efficiency, stability and speed in everyday tasks are absolutely critical, as is the ability to adapt software to changing needs and situations. These goals are exactly what Nuendo 5 has been designed to achieve, and have contributed to the overwhelmingly enthusiastic feedback from the first shows on the Nuendo 5 World Tour, which has been amazing so far,” Wildenhain adds.

Among the new features presented in Nuendo 5 is a new ADR toolset engineered for audio post, providing new capabilities for spotting including advanced take- and marker handling, EDL import, a new video engine and much more. Clip Packages have been designed specifically for sound editors as a new way of organizing and handling audio as clusters of files across multiple tracks that can be archived, previewed and retrieved almost instantly using the upgraded Nuendo 5 MediaBay.

Enhanced mixing features in Nuendo 5 include further developments on the industry-leading Nuendo automation system as well as direct routing with multiple destinations. A new plug-in set with the next-generation Surround Panner and a surround bus Patch Editor further add to the advanced feature set for surround that have been the hallmark of the Nuendo audio engine since its inception. Numerous other additions in Nuendo 5 include a waveform display in the Nuendo mixer, improved compatibility with Pro Tools audio files and automated Batch Export functions.

Nuendo 5 also integrates seamlessly with Steinberg’s Nuendo SyncStation synchronizer hardware, providing sample-accurate sync in almost any situation requiring rock-solid sync to almost any modern sync standard. Nuendo 5 also features complete support for a range of controller devices such as Euphonix, WK Audio and the Smart AV Tango.

Supporting OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6 or later on Intel Macs, Nuendo 5 will be available from authorized Steinberg dealers in June for €1799.00 / £1531.00 MSRP.

www.steinberg.net/en/products/audiopostproduction_product/nuendo5.html

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Steinberg is proud to announce WaveLab 7, bringing a new benchmark for audio editing and mastering to the Mac, while adding new capabilities to its previous Windows incarnation. Among the new features is a unique GUI concept that allows fast and fluid handling of audio material across multiple windows, montages and podcasts with an intelligent docking and scaling system as well as new VST3 plug-ins and restoration tools, a new CD and DVD-A burning engine and much more.

“This is a landmark release for WaveLab and for the Mac audio community,” comments Timo Wildenhain, Steinberg’s Product Marketing Manager for WaveLab. “WaveLab 7 means that Steinberg now offers an end-to-end production solution on Mac OS X that offers industry-standard tools all the way from music creation, production and mixing right through to the final master.”

“WaveLab 7 has been completely reengineered from the ground up to offer complete compatibility for Windows and OS X, extending Steinberg’s commitment to cross-platform support to the audio editing and mastering arenas in which WaveLab has become an industry standard on the PC,” Wildenhain continues.

The new WaveLab 7 user interface handles audio material faster and more intuitively, speeding up workflows in audio editing and mastering with an ultra-fluid, intelligent and completely customizable window and toolbar management system.

WaveLab 7 also includes a restoration tool package provided by leading plug-in manufacturer Sonnox and encompassing specialized DeNoiser, DeBuzzer and DeClicker plug-ins, while a range of additional VST3 plug-ins includes a range of tools previously available in Steinberg’s music and audio production applications including the Nuendo Post Filter plug-in, further expanding the functional depth of the onboard audio toolset. A completely new CD and DVD-A burning engine rounds off the functional additions to WaveLab 7.

WaveLab 7 will be available in the second half of 2010 from authorized Steinberg resellers, with a suggested retail price of €599/£510. US pricing has not yet been announced.

http://www.steinberg.net/en/products/audioediting_product.html

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Steinberg has announced the release of the brand-new CI2 Advanced Integration USB studio featuring a USB-powered audio interface and controller in one portable unit alongside the Cubase AI 5 music production software.

The CI2 houses two balanced XLR/jack combo connectors with high-quality microphone preamps plus onboard +48V phantom power. A dedicated high-impedance switch on the first channel lets you jack an electric guitar or bass directly into the CI2. And with 24-bit resolution and a sampling rate of 48 kHz, the CI2 provides a professional digital audio recording standard ensuring stunning sound quality.

Leaving the best for last is the console’s AI Knob, harnessing Steinberg’s Advanced Integration technology for seamless interaction with the included Cubase AI 5 music production software.

On the software side of things is Cubase AI 5, a lean Cubase version without the bells and whistles yet providing all the tools you are looking for to compose, record, edit and mix your music with ease.

Together, the CI2 hardware and Cubase AI 5 software present a complete plug-and-play solution for live stereo and band recording and producing, ready to be set up wherever you wish.

Shipping of the CI2 Advanced Integration USB studio commences at the end of September.

www.steinberg.net/en/products/hardware/ci2.html

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Steinberg has released the Cubase iC remote control app for iPhone and iPod Touch. First announced at this year’s NAMM show, you now can download your copy from the Apple iTunes Store for free.

Cubase iC transforms your iPhone and your iPod touch into a powerful remote control for Cubase 5 and Cubase Studio 5. Whether you are using Cubase in the studio or on stage, Cubase iC gives you fast and precise control of essential functions from anywhere within your Wi-Fi network’s range. Cubase iC gives you access to basic transport functions, allows you to monitor playback position and control the unique Arranger Track.

Recording — Cubase iC is of great assistance to musicians recording in a rehearsal room or home studio. With it, basic functions for recording different takes and parts are controlled via your iPhone or iPod Touch without using your computer each time.

Producing — Producers can access the essential transport functions from all over the studio. This comes in handy when recording and mixing and during listening sessions with musicians and clients.

Performing — Cubase iC controls the Arranger Track, making it also an ultra-cool live tool. Now you can start and stop the different sections of the song while playing live.

Cubase iC supports the following Cubase functions:

Transport Tab:

• Dual Position Displays
• Jog Band and Project Time Position Slider
• Go to zero
• Go to previous marker
• Rewind
• Play/Stop
• Forward
• Go to next marker
• Record (Punch In/Out)
• Arranger On/Off
• Metronome Click On/Off
• Precount On/Off
• Cycle On/Off

Arranger Tab:

• Arranger On/Off
• Play
• Jump

Cubase iC is available for free download from the Apple iTunes Store and requires the Steinberg SKI Remote extension for Cubase 5 and Cubase Studio 5.

Discuss Cubase iC in our Cubase & Nuendo forum.