Cubase 5 adds even more creative possibilities and new technologies to the world's premier music production software - providing the finest tools to artists in any musical genre. VariAudio and Pitch Correct provide integrated intonation editing for monophonic vocal recordings. Groove Agent ONE and Beat Designer change the game for beat creation, while the revolutionary LoopMash seamlessly blends loops, creating unimaginable variations. VST Expression tools for composers combine with the first VST3 convolution reverb and improved automation for more dynamic mixes. And an array of additional enhancements and 64-bit technologies boost performance - all designed to inspire further musical creativity and productivity.

New Features (partial list):

* Loop Mash - VSTi for arranging loops
* Groove Agent ONE - drum sampling and sound shaping
* Beat Designer - beat construction plug-in
* VariAudio - pitch and note length editing
* PitchCorrect - intonation control and scale correction
* REVerence - world's first VST3 convolution reverb processor
* New Automation Handling - new control panel, more transparency and flexibility
* Native 64-bit support under Windows Vista 64
* HALion Symphonic Orchestra 16-bit 90 trial edition (upgradeable)
* Much more!!!

Minimum System Requirements:

Macintosh (minimum requirements.)

* Power Mac G5
* 1024 MB RAM
* OS X Version 10.5.5
* Display Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels
* CoreAudio compatible audio hardware
* DVD-ROM drive
* 4 GB free hard drive space
* USB component port for copy protection key

Windows (minimum requirements)

* 2+ GHz processor (Dual Core or more recommended)
* 1024 MB RAM
* Windows XP (SP2) Home or Pro, Windows Vista
* Display Resolution 1280 x 800 pixels
* Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware; ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low latency performance
* DVD-ROM drive
* USB component port for copy protection key

Bringing to your desktop powerful tools for composing, recording, editing and mixing, Cubase Essential 4 is your entry-level ticket to the world of Cubase. Cubase Essential 4 shines with the same user interface and award-winning Audio Engine as Steinberg’s flagship Cubase 4.

And that means when it comes to audio quality and intuitive handling, Cubase Essential rivals its bigger brothers. Any way you choose to use it - as a sequencer for your home recording studio or a multi-track recorder for the band rehearsal room - with Cubase Essential 4 you get the real deal at an unbeatable budget price.

Nuendo 4 - Advanced Audio and Post Production System
Delivering a next-generation audio production environment for audio post, studio production and live recording, Nuendo 4 empowers audio professionals by elevating creativity and productivity to new heights. Technologically advanced yet extraordinarily intuitive and fully customizable, Nuendo 4 offers streamlined, precision tools that save time and boost creativity for audio professionals in today’s media, recording and film industries. Nuendo 4 provides scaleable, cross-platform systems that integrate easily and fully with premiere components by industry-leading plug-in and hardware manufacturers. Steinberg technologies provide unprecedented power, flexibility and speed, accelerating recording, mixing, editing and sound design workflows to an unprecedented level.

• State-of-the-art digital audio production environment
• Crystal-clear 32-bit audio engine with full surround throughout
• Faster, more efficient workflow with dedicated tools, options and features
• Complete set of next-generation VST3 surround effect plug-ins
• Utilizes best available audio and computer hardware and plug-ins
• Advanced new automation system for full control
• Powerful Control Room integrates into any monitoring setup
• Innovative Network Collaboration for multi-seat projects via LAN or WAN
• Full project exchange with other leading audio and video editing systems
• Cross platform for latest Windows and Macintosh operating systems

WaveLab 6 builds on the outstanding reputation of previous versions, adding even more next-generation features and capabilities to one of the world’s best editing and mastering solutions. WaveLab 6 offers over 120 new features and improvements including the outstanding new Spectrum Editor, full integration of outboard effect processors and hardware remote controllers, a new loudness-corrected SmartBypass system, outstanding DIRAC time stretch and pitch shift technology, Bob Katz’ K-System Metering and many more.

New features include:
• Spectrum Editor
• DIRAC Time Stretching and Pitch Shifting
• Master Section
• New Audio Processors
• Audio Montage
• Audio File Handling
• Metering Tools
• Software/Hardware Integration
• zillions more . . . .

WaveLab Studio 6 combines state-of-the-art audio technology from the award-winning WaveLab 6 with a streamlined workflow and a full complement of editing and mastering features targeted at project studios and aspiring musicians.

It includes the same sample accurate 32-bit audio engine and a wide range of advanced tools with the pristine audio quality originally engineered for top mastering and editing professionals in WaveLab 6. The Studio version provides many of its next-generation features and capabilities to make it one of the world’s best editing and mastering solutions in its price range.

WaveLab Essential 6 offers a high-value suite of audio editing tools tailored to the needs of musicians, smaller recording environments and podcast authors. Introducing a new level of functionality at a very low price point, the completely redesigned WaveLab Essential 6 provides a full complement of streamlined editing and CD/DVD burning capabilities.

The integrated podcast tools combine professional editing, restoration and mastering capabilities with full internet audio publishing features, creating a unique one-stop application for recording, editing, CD burning right through to online publication via podcast. WaveLab Essential 6 is also an ideal extension to both Sequel and Cubase.

Since its launch in 2001, HALion has been pushing back boundaries in virtual samplers. HALion 3 is no exception: over 50 new features ensure that HALion stays where it always has been: at the forefront of digital audio technology. This latest version expands existing HALion capabilities to new levels of accessibility and flexibility, creating a virtual sampler environment that not only lets your creativity flourish, but lets you work more productive and efficiently than ever before.

Groove Agent 3 is the third incarnation of Steinberg’s phenomenally successful Groove Agent virtual drummer VST instrument, and is a major step up from previous versions. Groove Agent 3 combines a huge library of drum and percussion sounds with a range of player technologies to give you dynamic, ready-to-go drums, beats, rhythms and percussion in only a few mouse clicks.

Top-quality drum samples and live recorded drum performances in a massive number of variations cover 123 different styles from over 50 years of music history, automatically synced to the song tempo. And Groove Agent 3 also features more kits and sounds, including 3 new top-rate acoustic drum kits, as well as the ability to import user samples in wav and AIFF format for even more flexibility.

HALion Symphonic Orchestra puts the awesome emotive power and sheer sonic majesty of a full symphonic orchestra under your total control. Evocative scores, exquisite arrangements, emotive accompaniments: HSO is the ideal, cost effective symphonic instrument for composition, production and pre-production in music, TV and film scoring and game sound.

Qualified Products for Trade-in version
• Garritan Personal orchestra
• Stradivari Solo Violin
• E-MU Modern Symphonic Orchestra
• East West Symphonic Orchestra Platinum Edition
• East West Colossus
• TASCAM GS3 Orchestra
• East West Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra ( All retail versions)
• MOTU Symphonic Instrument
• Vienna Symphonic Libraries (All retail versions)
• IK Multimedia Miroslav Philharmonik
• Christian-Lane Ultimate Orchestral Percussion
• Edirol HQ-QR Orchestral
• Big Fish London Orchestral Percussion and Applied Acoustics String Studio

Customers will be asked to provide a photo copy of the sales receipt or Registration card as proof of ownership to qualify for the Trade-In version