DISC Steinberg HALion Sonic 2 VST Instrument

Full Description

HALion Sonic 2 is a powerful, yet simple to use music production workstation. Versatile and full of high-quality features, there are 2,500 first-class synths, acoustic and hybrid instruments included, covering almost every conceivable style, as well as a huge array of sound-shaping possibilities thanks to the FX and filters.

Delivering at the highest level, from ultra-realistic instruments to mind-blowing textures, the HALion Sonic 2 sound engine has a staggering level of variety.

New Features

New for HALion Sonic 2 are eight new instruments, with over 1000 sounds and presets, fuelling your creativity in new ways. There are inspiring new drum rhythms, and an authentic new tone-wheel organ. To keep things simple, there's a Macro page for direct access to each instrument.

Steinberg have introduced 9 new effects for version 2. You can crank out great guitar toned with the VST amp from Cubase, get funky with the new Wah Wah and use Auto Filter to create freaky new soundscapes. Tape Saturator really heats up your performance, whilst Ring Modulator creates a dark performance. All the options you'll ever need for FX are here, including Step Flanger, Vintage Ensemble, Envelope Shaper and Octaver.

The FlexPhraser now includes a user mode that opens up loads of new sonic horizons. Create your own patterns and phrases with phrase editor, set velocity and pitch for sounds whilst harnessing the additional power of two controller lanes. Import existing MIDI files and export them to Cubase for further editing.

Why Choose HALion Sonic 2?

Producers, composers and studio musicians alike will revel in the sheer number of effects and instruments in the sound library. No matter what style you're into, the range to choose from includes everything from ultra-realistic acoustic drum kits to the latest electronic beats. Sonic 2 gives live musicians the opportunity to tweak sounds on stage ever faster than before, and create song chains by switching Multis. It's the all-in-one answer to performers searching for sonic freedom.

Integrates with Cubase

HALion Sonic 2 integrates perfectly with Cubase, just insert the VST workstation as a VST instrument or Instrument Track. The MediaBay integration makes finding and working with presets fast and simple.

Also supported is VST Expression 2 and multi-core support, efficient sample compression technology and RAM Save Mode.

Please note: Customers who have activated HALion Sonic 1 since May 15 2013 are entitled to a free grace period update to HALion Sonic 2. A USB e-Licenser is not included with this product.

Features / Specifications

Minimum System Requirements

• 4 GB RAM
• 17 GB of free HD space
• Display resolution of 1208 x 800 recommended
• DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
• USB port for USB e-Licenser
• USB Licenser (not included)
• Internet connection required for installation, activation, account set-up and registration

Mac OS X:

• Mac OS X Version 10.7/10.8
• Intel Dual Core CPU
• Core Audio compatible audio hardware
• VST 3 or AU compatible host application for using a plug-in

Windows:

• Windows 7/Windows 8
• Intel dual core CPU
• Windows compatible audio hardware
• VST 3 or VST 2 compatible host application for using as a plugin