Steinberg Ships Cubase VST 5.0 for MacOS
December 15, 2000Steinberg North America has announced the
availability of Cubase VST 5.0, the newest Cubase VST Series for the
MacOS. The Cubase VST 5.0 Series boasts a complete graphic makeover with
many new features that enhance Cubase's usability and sound quality,
including analog warmth with Magneto technology and 32-bit recording,
output and mixdown in the top of line, Cubase VST/32. Furthermore the
Cubase 5.0 series is optimized for Power Mac G4 with Velocity Engine for
speedy audio processing.
Scalable Recording and Mastering Modes: All three products in the series,
Cubase VST, Cubase VST Score or Cubase VST/32, share Cubase's solid
digital recording engine and have scalable recording modes - up to 32-bit
floating point resolution in the top-of-the-range Cubase VST/32. This
level of quality delivers unbelievable headroom allowing for dynamic
performances to be captured without having to resort to compression.
Recording in 96 kHz and equipped with Apogee's UV 22, the world's best
dithering technology, the VST/32 offers extreme dynamic response and
transparent sounds all the way down to mastering. Cubase VST/32 has 128
channels of digital audio, 8 FX sends, 4 Channel inserts each and 4 Master
inserts.
Cubase VST/32 5.0 features several new technologies, including.TrueTape
Mode. Now recordings can add that ineffable analog quality with
Steinberg's Magneto Tape Saturation technology. Another sound color to
experiment with, TrueTape can pump tape-compression-like characteristics
into any audio track, lending heavy analog power to "fat" guitars or
pumping drums.
Among the most significant new features in the Cubase VST 5.0 line are:
LTB -(Linear Time Base) technology from Steinberg provides precision
MIDI timing. Used in conjunction with the new Midex 8 USB MIDI Interface,
Cubase VST 5.0 offers unparalled accuracy, down to 300 microseconds, and
guarantees the steadiest MIDI groove in town.
Cubase VST 5.0 is loaded with a range of the most desirable FX-processors
for every type of music production including CubaseVerb. Handling of FX
and PlugIns within the program has been completely redesigned, emphasizing
ease of use. The new FX-rack hosts new control elements and the new
channel EQs can now either be edited graphically or with the familiar
virtual pots.
InWire Studio -The protocol for the realtime Internet studio network.
When users launch Cubase VST 5.0 they have entered a worldwide recording
studio headquartered at www.cubase.net. With the help of Rocket Network's
Internet technology, Cubase VST 5.0 users can meet in private or public
studios for online collaboration.
Universal Sound Module - The perfect instrument for writing and jamming
with others: USM is the new virtual sound module with over 70 MB of
state-of-the-art sounds with general MIDI compatibility.
The new MIDI Track Mixer offers VST-style control over any connected MIDI
gear. Cubase VST 5.0's editing resolution of up to 15380 ppq coupled with
the new Groove Control browser allows for realtime, precise positioning of
audio events and makes for ultra-fine MIDI groove shaping.
Custom Window Sets - With this new feature, users can save their favorite
work mode including the position of their windows and settings. Users can
then recall a saved Window Set either through menu or key commands.
Track Folders - Managing windows has never been easier. Cubase VST 5.0's
Arrange Window now features Track Folders where users can put an infinite
number of MIDI or audio tracks. The folder can be flipped shut, showing
just the overview of its contents, and stashed out of the way. Track
Folders can also be nested.
Drag and Drop Capability -New drag-and-drop features enhance the handling
of musical elements. Single notes, phrases, parts, groups of parts or even
entire ranges can be selected, moved or copied from window to window
within the program or even to the desktop.
Cubase is now available from Steinberg dealers throughout the United
States for a MSRP of $499 Cubase VST 5.0, $549 Cubase Score VST 5.0 and
$799 for Cubase VST/32 5.0. For more information, visit their web site at www.steinberg.net. | 
