Steinberg Cubase SX 3 Recording Software

Cubase SX3 takes music production to a new level by adding more than 70 new features; including powerful Audio Warp realtime time stretching, an intuitive Play Order track, convenient in-place editing and many new editing functions. For the first time, a native music production system combines full-featured audio and MIDI recording and editing, virtual instruments and powerful audio mixing with the added flexibility of loop- and pattern-based arranging and mixing. Cubase SX3 supports Windows XP, Mac OSX, and works with a multitude of audio interfaces. With seamless integration of external audio and MIDI hardware, Cubase SX3 redefines virtual studio technology.

Features
Realtime Audio Warp --
A new realtime time stretching algorithm has been implemented to offer realtime tempo and pitch editing. Musical audio can now automatically follow a song's tempo and tempo changes. Individual parts can be transposed or tuned. ACID files can be imported directly into a project and instantly take-on the song's tempo. Complex tempo matching and audio quantizing tasks can now be done on the fly -- in realtime with instant audio feedback.

New Play Order track --
Adds a new track to define a song's formal structure and divide it into patterns. Patterns can be arranged in one or more play order. A new play order can then be flattened into a new linear timeline. The user is no longer tied into the linear structure of the timeline. Any existing arrangement can be divided into sections or patterns. This allows for vastly improved flexibility when experimenting with different song structures, arrangements or remixes. Instead of being tied into either linear or loop-based arranging, users can now work in both worlds at the same time.

In-place editing --
A click on the 'Edit Inplace' button opens a small key editor inside the project window for editing MIDI in context with other track types. Instead of working in multiple windows, MIDI events can now be edited directly from within the project window. This allows for faster editing and for editing MIDI in context with audio or video. A huge time-saver!

MIDI device maps/panels --
External MIDI devices can be created or imported from VST Mixer Maps. Editing external MIDI devices is now an integrated part of Cubase again. This allows for realtime control, automation and snapshot automation.

Workspaces --
Takes snapshots of a complete window setup and stores the entire desktop into a workspace. Key commands can then be used to switch between workspaces Organizing window layouts for single or multiple screens is a lot more powerful and easier to use. A major workflow improvement for every Cubase user.

Studio Connections total recall --
Works in conjunction with Yamaha's optional Studio Manager 2, which serves as a link between Cubase and external audio and MIDI hardware products that support the new Studio Connections standard. Studio Connections means perfect integration of hardware and software. Use the flexibility of plugins on external hardware devices. Loading a project can recall an entire studio's setup. Learn more about Studio Connections in the "Studio Connections Info" PDF file under "Resources."

External effects --
A new tab in the VST Connections window is used to set up external hardware signal processors as plugins to be used in the VST mixer. Instead of having to use outboard mixers, Cubase SX users can now run their audio tracks and virtual instruments though external signal processors using the VST mixer. Hardware effects can be used like plugins. An external plugin within a FX channel can be used as an external effects send.

Extended Freeze --
VST instrument freeze now has more options for freezing with or without insert effects. Audio channels now have a freeze button, too. In addition, overall performance of the freeze process has been improved. Freeze is now much more powerful, more efficient, saves more CPU, works faster, and offers more flexibility -- especially when working with many plugins and instruments.

Dummy plugin --
Replaces missing plugins when moving a project to a different system. Until now, it was difficult to move projects from one system to another; especially when plugins or VST instruments were missing. In SX3, a dummy plugin replaces missing plugins. This way, the project can still be opened and edited without losing the Connections to the original plugin when that project is sent back to the original system later.

Volume envelopes --
Part-based volume automation, similar to original Cubase VST dynamic events. Here's an additional way of controlling volume for a part. The pen tool can be used to draw volume curves on parts which will be locked to the part and move with the part. Great for fixing level problems right inside the part without the need of using track automation.

Color coding for tracks --
Tracks in the project window can now be color-coded. The same color is applied to respective mixer channels. This provides more clarity and better orientation; especially when working on complex projects with many tracks and mixer channels. When no colors are applied, the track color is copied to all parts within the track. However, if parts have been colorized before, these colors are retained.

Audition channel --
A separate audio output bus has been added to the VST Connections. This bus is used exclusively for previewing, editing and scrubbing audio. With a separate audition bus, audio can be monitored through separate monitors or through the same monitors but unprocessed, without having to reorganize the audio setup. This is especially useful when working in a multi-channel surround system or when working with multiple sets of studio monitors.

Audio pre-record of up to 10 minutes --
Records audio from the input of record-enabled tracks even before recording started. Never again will a great idea be lost when audio pre-record is active. Audio recorded prior to record start can be revealed by enlarging the part to the left. A great feature, both for recording and overdubbing.

Child busses for group/FX channels --
Provides a sub-category of extra group/FX busses linked to main output busses. In multi-channel applications, signals should often be routed to specific channels (front stereo, center mono, or surround stereo) bypassing the surround panners. This can be achieved by setting up child busses in the VST Connections window.

Alternative audio waveform visualization --
Displays audio waveforms in project window with background color modulation. The standard waveform display often lacks clarity when working at small track heights and low dynamics. Background color modulation displays waveform dynamics across the entire track height, thus providing better orientation in certain project views.

Improved hitpoint detection --
Offers better performance and more options. The hitpoint detection algorithm is now faster and more reliable. Presets for different audio material are provided. Hitpoints can be converted to audio warp tabs. Audio can be quantized on the fly. Overall, hitpoints and the new audio warp features integrate well and provide much deeper access to manipulating audio.

"Version 3 of Cubase SX maintains the visual style of its predecessor but includes a number of welcome changes, such as the ability to see the colour assigned to a track, viewing of the Sections for a VST Instrument Channel below the Sections in the Inspector for the corresponding MIDI track, and a smaller 'smallest' height for tracks." Sound on Sound

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