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computer. Steinberg founds the Spectral Design GmbH Company to develop
plug-in effects.
Steinberg releases Wave Lab. This powerful and intuitive audio editor for
PC quickly becomes the standard application for many audio editing and
mastering professionals.
The year 1996 sees a development that can only be described as revolutionary. Virtual Studio Technology (VST) is incorporated into Cubase,
with Cubase VST becoming the first native software to incorporate this real-time studio environment including EQs, effects, mixing and automation. Using an Apple Macintosh, 24 audio tracks can be played simultaneously with an unlimited number of MIDI tracks.
Cubase VST is introduced for PC. VST and ASIO are released as open
standards that allow third-party manufacturers to develop plug-ins
and audio hardware, marking the beginning of a long-term commitment by Steinberg to open platforms and technologies.
Birth of Steinberg Nuendo !! Year 2000 to 2004
Steinberg’s Nuendo digital audio workstation enriches the pro audio market by introducing a new paradigm. Using completely native technologies, scalability and flexibility are united with peerless audio and
surround features within one application: Nuendo. Steinberg Softund Hardware GmbH is renamed Steinberg Media Technologies AG.
Steinberg presents HALion, the first integrated virtual sampler, at
the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. Steinberg also releases
the Houston remote controller. In December, Steinberg presents
a pioneering new technology: VST System Link. The new technology allows the intelligent networking and sample-accurate
synchronization of audio computer systems, and restates
Steinberg’s technological lead in professional audio applications. Cubase SX and Cubase SL, the new versions of
Steinberg’s leading music production application are presented in the spring of this year. Other new products in
2002 include Warp VST, a virtual guitar amp plug-in and a new 4.0 version
of WaveLab.
Steinberg announces its acquisition by Pinnacle Systems in January 2003. Steinberg continues to develop
professional solutions for audio and music production as an independent business unit, “The Audio Group
of Pinnacle Systems”. New products are announced at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt, Germany, including the
innovative new Xphraze phrase synthesizer, HALion
2.0 as well as the Groove Agent virtual drummer. Cubase SX2 and Nuendo 2.0 mark two new milestones
in the development of these award-winning products.
Steinberg launches the Steinberg Media Solutions
product line with the introduction of Cubase System|4 at the beginning of 2004, which is extended by
the release of Cubase System|2 in the spring of the
same year. Steinberg celebrates its 20th anniversary
at the Frankfurt Musikmesse; at the prestigious mipa
awards hosted at Musikmesse, Steinberg receives a record six awards. WaveLab 5, HALion 3, Cubase SX3,
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