Steinberg HALion 4 Trial Version Available

Steinberg today released the trial version of HALion 4.

HALion 4 is a virtual instrument combining sampling and synthesis technologies with mixing options, its morphing filter and FlexPhraser arpeggiator, the MegaTrig tool, over 40 effects and a library that features 1,600 sounds.

Features at a glance:

• 32-bit floating-point Steinberg audio engine with up to 192 kHz, 32 stereo outputs and 6-channel surround support

• User interface for customizing and saving windows and screen sets

• Multi-monitor support for 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 instrument articulation management and expression control on single-note level

• Signal routing with free assignable buses per layer, virtual audio mixing console with 8 inserts per channel and 4 Aux sends

• MegaTrig for programming of playing styles and articulations without page-filling scripting

• Drag and drop for sample mapping

• Unlimited undo/redo plus Undo History for sound experiments

• Automatic mapping during import

• Library with 1,600 instrument sounds

• 64-bit Disk-Streaming technology for sample playback

• Integrated MediaBay sound management system for access to the library

• Quick Controls per program and layer for access to sound and FX parameters and automation in the host

• Morphing filters blend between up to four of the 24 filter types

• FlexPhraser module for driving beats and arpeggios, plus tonal phrases with automatic articulation switching

• Range of audio effects on board including REVerence convolution reverb to fuel each program and layer with up to 8 insert effects

• Advanced Cubase integration including exchange of extended parameters like slice information and VST Expression Maps

• 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

Availability & Pricing:

The 60-day HALion 4 trial version is available through the Steinberg website and requires a USB-eLicenser dongle.

The full retail version of HALion 4 is available through the Steinberg Online Shop and authorized Steinberg resellers for EUR 349, including German VAT, and GBP 295, including British VAT.