Cubase SX for PC Ships Ahead of ScheduleNew look and a new software engine
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May 24, 2002Steinberg Media Technologies AG
has annouced the availability of the new Cubase SX worldwide.
6 weeks before target, the users can purchase their copy of the most
powerful Cubase ever at their local music stores. The success
story of Cubase is known the world over. Steinberg revolutionized the
music industry with computer-based virtual recording studio. The
sequencer technology in Cubase made music styles such as techno,
hip-hop, dance and drum'n'bass possible. With the introduction of VST
(Virtual Studio Technology), PCs and Apple Macintosh computers
became recording studios. Cubase effectively harnesses
today's high processor performance to offer musicians all the
possibilities
of a professional studio - "From the first idea to the finished CD".
Cubase is the creative production tool used in the studios of Hollywood's
ilm score composers. The score for films such as "Gladiator" and "Lion
King"
were created using Steinberg music technology.
Being the most powerful and intuitive Cubase ever, the new Cubase SX
marks the beginning of a new era. Cubase SX is a completely new program
and is equipped with latest technologies developed at Steinberg's digital
audio laboratories. Cubase SX has been developed to support the creative process
without letting technology get in the way of the art of making music.
Cubase SX offers the following new functions and technologies:
- Windows XP/ 2000 support
- Unlimited Undo/Redo
- Edit History
- New user interface
- Graphic automation of all parameters
- New "Nuendo based" Audio Engine
- 5.1 surround mixing
- 24 Bit / 96 kHz
- Musical real-time MIDI processing
- Complete set of virtual instruments
- Waldorf synthesizer technology
- SPL De-Esser
- QuadraFuzz by Craig Anderton
- Wide palette of virtual effect processors
Cubase SX for PC is available right now at stores worldwide for
Euro 689,- (MSRP). The upgrade from Cubase VST/32 will cost
Euro 128,-, the upgrade from Cubase VST Score for Euro 172,-
and the upgrade from Cubase VST Euro 258,-. Cubase SX for
Mac OS X will be announced as soon as possible.
For customers who purchased the full version of Cubase after the
1st of March 2002 the following upgrade prices are valid: from
Cubase Score Euro 85,-, from Cubase VST Euro 172,- and from
VST/32 it's free! All prices excluding VAT. Price may vary in
different territories. This offer is only available until end of
June 2002. Further information regarding Mac version upgrades
will follow soon.
Cubase SX for Mac OS X will be announced as soon as possible.
Cubase SX has a new USB copy protection dongle. Update
customers can though keep their old VST dongle.
For more information, visit their web site at www.steinberg.de. | 
