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ments, the new version once again professional music production.
Autumn arrives and Steinberg introduces further new hardware
products: CMC is the world’s first modular controller system for
Cubase, whereas the UR series comprises two unique USB audio
interfaces. Other highlights of 2011 include the release of the RND
Portico plug-ins, the Yamaha Vintage Plug-In Collection and Sequel 3.
With the release of Cubase 6.5., Steinberg is getting the new year
off to a good start. Throughout the year several new VST instruments such as Padshop, Padshop Pro, Retrologue, Dark Planet or
Neo Soul Keys are welcomed by musicians around the globe. In
November, Steinberg establishes an R&D center in London to focus on developing software for the music notation and education
markets. And if that wasn’t enough, the year ends with the release
of Cubase 7, a major update that introduces the brand-new MixConsole, VST Connect SE, Chord Track and dozens of workflow
enhancements. Not to forget, the post-production world sees the
announcement of Nuendo 6.
With WaveLab 8 Steinberg releases a new version of the world renowned audio editing and mastering
suite. The software sampler, HALion, also receives an important update while remote recording via the
internet is revolutionized through VST Connect Pro. The popular UR family of products welcomes
new members: the portable UR22 audio interface sees the light of day in February and the 6x4 UR44
interface is introduced at the end of the year. This year’s final
highlight is Cubase 7.5, which piques the users’ interest due to
the many workflow optimizations and new instruments.
In 2014 Steinberg celebrates 30th anniversary with many special customer deals as well as hosting a night out with co-workers, friends and partners at the Stage Club in Hamburg. With
WaveLab 8.5 and Nuendo 6.5, two of the most important DAW
products receive comprehensive point updates. Steinberg’s
virtual drummer, Groove Agent, is rejuvenated as a complete
drum workstation with version 4, while the 8th generation of
Cubase sees a name change to emphasize the professional demand of the DAW: Cubase becomes Cubase Pro.
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