Steinberg HALion 4 VST Workstaion Pro Sampler
Steinberg HALion 4 VST Workstaion Pro Sampler
HALion 4 is more than a professional VST sampler. The fourth incarnation of HALion combines a state-of-the-art sample engine with an award-winning synth section and future-proof tools and effects. With a cornucopia of inspiring features and an ultra-flexible user interface, HALion 4 is a truly universal workhorse for professional sound designers, producers and musicians alike.
Features:
- State-of-the-art sound design environment developed according to the requirements of professional sound designers
- Award-winning 32-bit floating-point Steinberg audio engine with up to 192 kHz, 32 stereo outputs and 6-channel surround support
- Flexible user interface for customizing and saving windows and screen sets
- Multi-monitor support for perfect overview of large projects
- Virtual Analog Synthesis Engine offers multiple oscillator types, additional sub and noise oscillators and cross-modulation support
- VST 3.5 and VST Expression 2 support for unique instrument articulation management and expression control on single-note level
- Flexible signal routing with free assignable buses per layer, virtual audio mixing console with 8 inserts per channel and 4 Aux sends
- MegaTrig for easy programming of playing styles and articulations without page-filling scripting
- Drag and drop for quick and easy sample mapping
- Unlimited undo/redo plus Undo History for hassle-free sound experiments
- Automatic on-the-fly mapping during import
- Outstanding library with more than 1,600 instrument sounds created by top sound experts at Steinberg and Yamaha
- 64-bit Disk-Streaming technology for high performance sample playback
- Integrated MediaBay sound management system for immediate access to the library
- Flexible Quick Controls per program and layer for instant access to sound and FX parameters and easy automation in the host
- Unique morphing filters seamlessly blend between up to four of the 24 filter types
- FlexPhraser module for dynamically driving beats and arpeggios, plus complex tonal phrases with automatic articulation switching
- Wide range of audio effects on board including REVerence convolution reverb to fuel each program and layer with up to 8 insert effects
- Multi-core support for unleashing the full potential of today’s multiprocessor systems (New in HALion 4.5)
- Audio Warp provides cutting-edge time-stretching and pitch-shifting functionality (New in HALion 4.5)
- Multi-oscillators for multiplying the density and fullness of synthesizer layers (New in HALion 4.5)
- Advanced Cubase integration including seamless exchange of extended parameters like slice information and VST Expression Maps
- Comprehensive import compatibility of HALion 3 sounds (FXP, HSB) and common formats as Giga, EXS and Kontakt
- Professional standalone version included
- Cross-platform compatibility with PC 32/64-bit (VST 3, VST 2.4) and Mac OS X 32/64-bit (VST 3, AU) plug-in support
Minimum System RequirementsMac OS X
- Mac OS X 10.6
- Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz processor
- 2 GB RAM
- Approx. 15 GB of free HD space
- Display resolution 1024 x 768 (1280 x 800 recommended)
- CoreAudio compatible audio hardware
- DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support
- USB component port for USB-eLicenser (license management)
- USB-eLicenser (not included)
- Internet connection for license activation
- VST 3 or AU compatible host for using as plug-in
Windows
- Windows Vista and Windows 7
- Pentium/Athlon 2.0 GHz dual-core CPU
- 2 GB RAM
- Approx. 15 GB free of HD space
- Display resolution 1024 x 768 (1280 x 800 recommended)
- Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware (ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance)
- DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support
- USB component port for USB-eLicenser (license management)
- USB-eLicenser (not included)
- Internet connection for license activation
- VST 2 or VST 3 compatible host for using as plug-in
The USB-eLicenser required to run this product is not included. Customers who do not own an USB-eLicenser must purchase one separately. The same USB-eLicenser copy protection device is then used for all Steinberg products that require it.
