HALion - The VST Sampler
Since the debut of HALion in 2001, Steinberg’s software sampler has repeatedly raised the bar for other virtual samplers. With HALion 3, you can load almost every sound library available on the market and use numerous tools to shape and even radically reinvent sounds. A clearly-arranged user interface, excellent performance, flexible routing options and the awesome sound quality of the sample engine and filters – all this makes HALion 3 a top-flight software sampler and a welcome addition to every music production toolbox.
Features
256 voices, 16-way multi-timbral, 128 programs per instance
Supports nearly all common sampler formats, audio file formats as well as ISO, Nero and Toast Disc Images
Resource-sparing operation courtesy of innovative RAMSave technology
5.1 Surround-enabled Sample Engine, supports audio files up to 384 kHz
Up to 256 freely configurable outputs per instance
High-quality Waldorf filters
Extensive effect section
Integrated browser with useful tools for searching, organizing, categorizing and archiving your samples
Fantastic options for shaping sounds (Loop editor, synchronizable envelopes and LFOs, STEP envelopes, etc.)
HALion 3 sound library containing more than 160 high-quality instruments
New Features in HALion 3.1
Rewire Compatibility
With the version 3.1 release, HALion now supports the ReWire protocol and therefore readily integrates into all ReWire-enabled host applications such as Pro Tools®.
Enhanced Disk Streaming
With the benefit of the all-new Advanced Disk Streaming mode, even better disk streaming performance is assured.
Q Controls
Q controls are macro regulators that you can allocate to almost any HALion parameter. Eight Q controls are available for each program; they can be allocated individually. Many HALion sound libraries, among them the included library, contain predefined Q controls for the given sound’s vital parameters.
MIDI Learn
With the new MIDI Learn mode in HALion 3.1, the various Q controls are quickly and easily assigned to any MIDI controller. With this function, you can now control nearly every parameter in HALion using the controls on external MIDI hardware.
New Features in HALion 3.0
RAMSave Technology
HALion 3 is endowed with the novel RAMSave technology. This new feature was developed specifically for HALion to make it easier to work with memory-hungry sample programs. If you like working with sophisticated samples of instruments such as drum sets and string sections, you’ll love the substantially reduced RAM demand and faster loading times.
Effect Section
Impressive new insert and send effects abound. Boasting 27 high-quality effects, the new FX section is ready to rise to every sound-sculpting challenge. Effects may be applied to individual samples, sample groups or even entire programs. The new routing options let you patch effect signals directly into the host application’s VST mixing console.
File Browser
A new File Browser featuring drag & drop support, favorites, sound categorization as well as database and indexing functions is on board package. The impressive collection of new Sound Management Tools affords you a clear view of all your audio files. And with the intuitive new sound categorization system, finding the right samples and instruments is a piece of cake.
Alternate Mode
Another hip new feature, Alternate Mode extends HALion with a range of functions that brings more spontaneity and expression to your playing. For example, every note-on command can serve to trigger another sample – a great option for enlivening drums and realistically replicating the action of bowed stringed instruments.
User Interface
Freshly tidied up, the uncluttered interface of HALion now handles even more intuitively. And with the new improved tool tips providing good advice, even newbies will find working with HALion a breeze. Frequently used settings for envelopes, modulations and effects may be stored as presets. And to afford you an even better view, many panels can be opened in a separate window.
Import Formats
Providing support for even more formats, HALion 3 now imports Kurzweil und Kontakt sounds as well as Zero-X BeatCreator and Groove Slice BeatQuantizer formats. In the DVD’s 3rd Party Demo folder, you’ll find a demo version of the ZeroX BeatQuantizer. Try it out for a limited period of 15 days.
System Requirements
Mac OS X version 10.4
Power Mac G5 2 GHz minimum / Intel core Solo 1.5 GHz
1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
4 GB free HD space for installation
DVD drive required for installation
CoreAudio compatible audio hardware
Steinberg Key and USB port required
Internet connection required for license activation
For using as plug-in or Rewire slave device, a VST2, AU (tested in Logic 7.2 and Digital Performer 4.6 only) or Rewire compatible host is required.
Windows XP Home or XP Professional
Intel/AMD processor 1.6 GHz minimum
1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended)
4 GB free HD space for installation
DVD drive required for installation
Windows MME compatible audio hardware (ASIO compatible audio hardware required for low-latency operation)
Steinberg Key and USB port required
Internet connection required for license activation
For using as plug-in or Rewire slave device, a VST2, DXi2 or Rewire compatible host is required.
*The Steinberg Key (USB copy protection device) required to run this product is not included. Customers who do not own a Steinberg Key must purchase one separately. The same Steinberg Key copy protection device is then used for all Steinberg products that require it.
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