Steinberg Releases Cubase VST/24 4.0 for Mac
July 8, 1998Steinberg (www.steinberg.net), the market leader of music software companies on both the Macintosh and Windows platforms, today announced the release of Cubase VST/24 4.0, the next generation of their flagship product that integrates native audio recording, editing and processing and MIDI sequencing technology. Optimized for the high level performance of the current Apple G3 systems, Steinberg has worked closely with Apple to get best performance in order to meet the high demands of pro audio professionals. Cubase VST/24 4.0 now offers 96 tracks of 24 bit, 96kHz digital audio.
With Steinberg's Virtual Studio Technology (VST) recordings can be shaped with up to 4 bands of brand new hi-end EQ per channel for maximum dynamic range and subtle sound design. The VST Mixer has been expanded with four PlugIn inserts per channel, plus 8 Aux sends for addressing up to 8 effects or PlugIns in the Aux Effects rack. The master section offers bussing to the individual outputs of a wide range of supported digital audio cards like the Korg 1212, Sonorus STUD I/O, Lexicon Studio, Yamaha DSP Factory etc.
Other new features include:
- Internal resolution increased to 15360 pulses per quarter note (ppgn) for accurate, sample precise cutting of audio segments.
- Controller Editor for detailed editing of parameters.
- MIDI-Track mixer Drag & Drop throughout the entire program for both audio parts and MIDI-events.
- Major upgrade to the scoring section which includes enhanced layout options, symbol palettes, new ways of inputting lyrics, choice of notation styles, plus a variety of preferences to be set up in advance.
Availability and shipping: Cubase VST/24 4.0 for MAC will be available at Steinberg dealers in the United States in July 1998.
Updates: Users may update from any version of Cubase Audio XT/VST to Cubase VST/24 4.0 for $99 directly from Steinberg.
Upgrades: Users may upgrade from Cubase VST to Cubase VST/24 for $199 ($400 price difference) or from Cubase Score VST to Cubase VST/24 for $125 ($250 price difference), directly from Steinberg.
Competitive Upgrade thru Dealers: $249 to upgrade to Cubase VST/24 4.0 from Studio Vision, Digital Performer, Logic Audio or any other qualifying program. For more information, visit their web site at www.steinberg.net. |
