Steinberg: HALion 3.1

Since its launch in 2001, Steinberg HALion has been pushing back boundaries in virtual samplers. HALion 3 is no exception: over 50 new features ensure that HALion stays where it always has been: at the forefront of digital audio technology. This latest version expands existing HALion capabilities to new levels of accessibility and flexibility, creating a virtual sampler environment that not only lets your creativity flourish, but lets you work more productive and efficiently than ever before. Building on the outstanding surround-capable HALion 2.0 sampling engine with support for up to 32-bit floating point files, HALion 3 adds even more new capabilities. A new output routing system allows you to create and configure the audio outputs; only the outputs you need will be routed directly to the host VST mixer. The sleek new user interface is not only easy on the eyes but has been restructured to keep switching between the different HALion 3 views to a minimum.

Version 3.1 Features:

Q-Controls - add 8 macro edit-controls per program that can be assigned to almost any HALion parameter (including all FX parameters)

Featuring "Advanced stream mode" for world class disk-streaming performance

Bundled with the acclaimed HALion 3 sound library. Over 160 instruments featuring high quality programs and samples for almost any application be it drums, strings, pianos or guitar, bass or synth sounds

MIDI learn mode for lightning fast learning of MIDI CCs for all remote controllable parameters

Supports all major formats: VST, DXi, AU, ReWire (for example all Protools versions) and also standalone version

Steinberg Key Required:

Halion 3.1 requires a Steinberg Key - a small USB copy protection device that prevents other people from making illegal copies. Users of Cubase SX, Nuendo 2 or 3, Hypersonic or HALion 3.0 will already have the required Steinberg Key. If you do not already have a Steinberg Key then you may purchase one for a small extra charge when you buy HALion 3.1. You will not be able to use HALion 3.1 without a Steinberg Key.

Minimum System Requirements:

NB: A DVD DRIVE IS REQUIRED TO INSTALL VERSION 3.1

MAC:

Power Mac G4 867 MHz (Power Mac G4 Dual 1.25 GHz or faster recommended)

384 MB (512 MB recommended)

OS X Version 10.3.3 or higher

CoreAudio compatible audio hardware

1024 x 768 pixels (Display Resolution 1152 x 864 pixels, dual monitor setup recommended)

Steinberg Key and USB component connector required. DVD drive required for Installation

For using HALion as plug-in, a VST2 or AU compatible Host is required.

PC:

Pentium / Athlon 800 MHz (Pentium / Athlon 1.4 GHz or faster recommended)

384 MB (512 MB recommended)

Windows XP Home or Windows XP Professional

Windows MME compatible audio hardware (ASIO compatible sound card recommended)

1024 x 768 pixels (Display Resolution 1152 x 864 pixels, dual monitor setup recommended)

Steinberg Key and USB component connector required. DVD drive required for Installation.

For using HALion as plug-in, a VST2 or DXi2 compatible Host is required.