even more flexibility to the HALion experience. Steinberg HALion 3 - Most Important News New file browser with drag and drop support, favourites system, sound categorization and database indexing. An impressive set of powerful new sound management tools gives you a clear overview over all your sound files. The intuitive sound categories system lets you group related sounds, making it easy to find them quickly! Dazzling new Insert and Send Effects section. 27 quality effects encompass just about any effect requirement. They can be applied to individual samples, sample groups or entire programs. Effect sends can be sent to HALion's internal FX section or even directly to the VST mixer to share plug-in resources between the host and HALion. HALion 3 now offers RAMSaveâ„¢, a new feature created to keep in check the RAM resources needed by even the most extensive sample instruments, resulting in low RAM usage and faster project load and save times, a boon for pro users using large, intricate sampled instruments such as big orchestral patches or large drum kits. Alternate mode - adds a range of functions, including playing a different sample with each new Note On message, introducing more spontaneity and feeling, especially useful for realistic drum-sounds or string bow up/down action. Even more file formats - HALion 3 adds support for Kurzweil and Kontakt sounds as well as for the Zero-X BeatCreator and BeatQuantizer Groove-Slice formats. You can find a 15 day limited Demo version of ZeroX BeatQuantizer in the 3rd party Demo folder on the DVD. Sleek and clean user interface: HALion explains its intuitive GUI with the new and improved ToolTip Help. Presets let you recall frequently used settings for envelopes, modulations and FX. Many views can be opened in separate windows. Steinberg HALion 3.1 Features Q-Controls - add 8 macro edit-controls per program that can be assigned to almost any HALion parameter (including all FX parameters) Featuring 'Advanced stream mode' for world class disk-streaming performance Bundled with the acclaimed HALion 3 sound library. Over 160 instruments featuring high quality programs and samples for almost any application be it drums, strings, pianos or guitar, bass or synth sounds. MIDI learn mode for lightning fast learning of MIDI CCs for all remote controllable parameters. Supports all major formats: VST, DXi, AU, ReWire (for example all Protools versions) and also standalone version Features These are just some of the reasons why HALion has received a new nickname - the definitive software sampler: Up to 32 Bit / 3  (less)

even more flexibility to the HALion experience. Steinberg HALion 3 - Most Important News New file browser with drag and drop support, favourites system, sound categorization and database indexing. An impressive set of powerful new sound management tools gives you a clear overview over all your sound files. The intuitive sound categories system lets you group related sounds, making it easy to find them quickly! Dazzling new Insert and Send Effects section. 27 quality effects encompass just about any effect requirement. They can be applied to individual samples, sample groups or entire programs. Effect sends can be sent to HALion's internal FX section or even directly to the VST mixer to share plug-in resources between the host and HALion. HALion 3 now offers RAMSaveâ„¢, a new feature created to keep in check the RAM resources needed by even the most extensive sample instruments, resulting in low RAM usage and faster project load and save times, a boon for pro users using large, intricate sampled instruments such as big orchestral patches or large drum kits. Alternate mode - adds a range of functions, including playing a different sample with each new Note On message, introducing more spontaneity and feeling, especially useful for realistic drum-sounds or string bow up/down action. Even more file formats - HALion 3 adds support for Kurzweil and Kontakt sounds as well as for the Zero-X BeatCreator and BeatQuantizer Groove-Slice formats. You can find a 15 day limited Demo version of ZeroX BeatQuantizer in the 3rd party Demo folder on the DVD. Sleek and clean user interface: HALion explains its intuitive GUI with the new and improved ToolTip Help. Presets let you recall frequently used settings for envelopes, modulations and FX. Many views can be opened in separate windows. Steinberg HALion 3.1 Features Q-Controls - add 8 macro edit-controls per program that can be assigned to almost any HALion parameter (including all FX parameters) Featuring 'Advanced stream mode' for world class disk-streaming performance Bundled with the acclaimed HALion 3 sound library. Over 160 instruments featuring high quality programs and samples for almost any application be it drums, strings, pianos or guitar, bass or synth sounds. MIDI learn mode for lightning fast learning of MIDI CCs for all remote controllable parameters. Supports all major formats: VST, DXi, AU, ReWire (for example all Protools versions) and also standalone version Features These are just some of the reasons why HALion has received a new nickname - the definitive software sampler: Up to 32 Bit / 3  (less)

includes Cubase LE4, Steinberg's latest version, for 48 tracks of 96k/24-bit recording power. Using the latest high-speed USB 2.0 technology, the US-1641 packs the interfacing power of a big console into only one rackspace. The eight mic inputs employ Tascam Pro mic pres for 60 dB of gain and phantom power for studio-quality recordings. Two balanced TRS line inputs on the front panel are switchable to guitar level for direct-in recording of bass or guitar tracks. Four more balanced line inputs and outputs fill out the rear panel, along with MIDI and S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs for a total of 16 ins. A built-in power supply means there's no special wall-wart to lose, and connection to the computer is handled by USB 2.0 technology - 40 times faster than USB 1.1 and 20% more bandwidth than FireWire 400. The US1641 comes with Cubase LE4, Steinberg's latest version of the 48-track, 96kHz recording workstation, so you'll be ready to cut tracks right away. Also included is Tascam's Continuous Velocity Piano, a VSTi plug-in for Windows that uses Giga technology for totally authentic grand piano sounds. The US1641 installs ASIO and Core Audio drivers for Windows XP, Windows Vista 32 and Mac OS X, with simple instructions for hooking up to Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer, SONAR, Reason, Live and nearly all other recording software. For musicians and bands always looking for more inputs, the US1641 is the ultimate choice.  (less)

ensemble, drumset, live recording or worship service. It includes Cubase LE4, Steinberg's latest version, for 48 tracks of 96k/24-bit recording power. Using the latest high-speed USB 2.0 technology, the US-1641 packs the interfacing power of a big console into only one rackspace. The eight mic inputs employ TASCAM Pro mic pres for 60 dB of gain and phantom power for studio-quality recordings. Two balanced TRS line inputs on the front panel are switchable to guitar level for direct-in recording of bass or guitar tracks. Four more balanced line inputs and outputs fill out the rear panel, along with MIDI and S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs for a total of 16 ins. A built-in power supply means there's no special wall-wart to lose, and connection to the computer is handled by USB 2.0 technology - 40 times faster than USB 1.1 and 20% more bandwidth than FireWire 400. The US-1641 comes with Cubase LE4, Steinberg's latest version of the 48-track, 96kHz recording workstation, so you'll be ready to cut tracks right away. Also included is TASCAM's Continuous Velocity Piano, a VSTi plug-in for Windows that uses Giga technology for totally authentic grand piano sounds. The US-1641 installs ASIO and Core Audio drivers for Windows XP, Windows Vista 32 and Mac OS X, with simple instructions for hooking up to Logic Pro, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer, SONAR, Reason, Live and nearly all other recording software. For musicians and bands always looking for more inputs, the US-1641 is the ultimate choice. Gather up your mics and head to your TASCAM dealer for more. Tascam US-1641 Specifications: 16 simultaneous Inputs 4 Simultaneous Outputs 14 x 4 Analog Input/Output Stereo S/PDIF Digital Input/Output 8 XLR Mic Inputs with Phantom Power USB 2.0 Computer Interface Up to 96kHz/24-bit Audio Resolution Zero-latency Hardware Monitoring Independent Monitor and Headphone Outputs 16-channel MIDI Input and Output Includes Steinberg Cubase LE4 and TASCAM Continuous Velocity Piano ASIO and Core Audio support for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Mac OS X Weight: 3.2kg / 7.1 lb Dimensions (WxDxH): 19"" x 11.1"" x 1.74"" (482.6mm x 280mm x 44mm) Get your Tascam US-1641 today!"  (less)