HALion 3.2.1.1338 review

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Since the debut of HALion in 2001, Steinberg’s software sampler has repeatedly raised the bar for other virtual samplers.

License: Comercialware
OS: Mac OS X
File size: 20120K
Developer: Steinberg
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Price: $399.00
Updated: 19 Apr 2006
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Since the debut of HALion in 2001, Steinberg’s software sampler has repeatedly raised the bar for other virtual samplers.

With HALion 3, you can load almost every sound library available on the market and use numerous tools to shape and even radically reinvent sounds. A clearly-arranged user interface, excellent performance, flexible routing options and the awesome sound quality of the sample engine and filters – all this makes HALion 3 a top-flight software sampler and a welcome addition to every music production toolbox.

Here are some key features of "HALion":
256 voices, 16-way multi-timbral, 128 programs per instance
Supports nearly all common sampler formats, audio file formats as well as ISO, Nero and Toast Disc Images
Resource-sparing operation courtesy of innovative RAMSave technology
5.1 Surround-enabled Sample Engine, supports audio files up to 384 kHz
Unlimited number of virtual outputs
High-quality Waldorf filters
Extensive effect section
Integrated browser with useful tools for searching, organizing, categorizing and archiving your samples
Fantastic options for shaping sounds (Loop editor, synchronizable envelopes and LFOs, STEP envelopes, etc.)
HALion 3 sound library containing more than 160 high-quality instruments.

What's New:
Rewire Compatibility
Enhanced Disk Streaming
Q Controls
MIDI Learn.

Requirements:
Power Mac G4 1 GHz Minimum
512 MB RAM
DVD drive required for installation
CoreAudio compatible audio hardware is required
Steinberg Key (copy protection device) and USB port required*
Internet connection required for license activation
For usage as plug-in, a VST (VST 2.3 or higher) or AU compatible host is required (AU hosting is compatible with Logic 7.1.1). For usage as Rewire slave device, a Rewire compatible host is required.

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