Specifications

STEINBERG
HALION 2.0
32-bit Virtual VST Sampler
What’s your dream sampler? A sampler that is seamlessly integrated into your
computer. No rack space, no MIDI or audio cabling mess, no set up problems.
Total recall inside each song you do. Up to 16 instruments at a time, assignable
to 4 stereo, 4 mono and 5.1 surround outputs – giving you a total of 18 outputs.
Easiest handling thanks to drag & drop. Pristine sound quality achieved through
32-bit/96kHz support. Advanced memory management, handling sounds of up
to 20GB on any computer system and sample libraries in any popular format
including AKAI, EMU, E-magic ESX-24 and Tascam GigaStudio.
So stop dreaming— it’s here and it’s called HALion 2.0—never before has a
software sampler been more intuitive and productive.
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FEATURES
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◆ Automation and control effects via MIDI controller data or simply tuning the
samples to the right key
◆ Waveloop editor shows how a modern software sampler should perform.A
sophisticated crossfade function helps to set the optimum loop
◆ Zero crossings are automatically identified and the non-destructive editing
saves faulty edit steps. Samples can be pitched,modulated or reversed.
◆ Creating complete programs and layers in the keyzone window is fast and easy
with HALion 2.0's intuitive editing facilities
◆ Global presets for all envelopes and modulation settings for quick loading of
individual settings for each program
◆ Loading samples into HALion 2.0 is a simple drag and drop-job directly to the
keyzone window. The samples appear graphically on the screen.Via resizing
and moving the keyzones,velocity and layers are set.
◆ 18 freely assignable outputs per instance (4x stereo/ 4x mono, 5.1 Surround)
◆ Pristine sound quality is achieved through • 8-/16-/24-/32-bit file support
◆ Var ious filter types (Notch/Hi-Pass/Lo-Pass/Band-Pass) with selectable 12 dB or
24 dB slopes as well as new Waldorf filters and "fatness" function provides
opportunities for breathtaking sound experiences.
◆ Filter and settings can be made individually for each sample (and/or globally
for the whole program)
◆ 16-way multi-timbral with an individual editor for program selection, 128 pro-
grams per instance,unlimited layers per program
◆ 256 Voices per instance, several instances loadable simultaneously
◆ Full individual parameter set for each sample, ideal for drum sounds
◆ Extensive,chainable modulation routing capabilities
◆ 2 synchronizable envelopes with up to 32 freely editable points and 2 LFO´s
◆ Virtual keyboard for auditioning samples
◆ WAV, AIFF,AKAI (S1000, S2000,S3000), Roland,and EMU (3/3X, ESI/4/4K,
E64/E6400, ESynth and Ultra) import functionality, plus SoundFonts 2.x,
GIGA, LM•4, LM•4 MarkII script import, SDII (Mac only) and REX file for-
mats, ensures HALion 2.0 is optimally equipped for the world of sampling CDs.
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◆ Seamless integration within your VST 2.0 compatible host
application including; sample-accurate playback timing,
complete automation capabilities and extremely low latency
thanks to Steinberg´s industry standard ASIO technology.All
this makes HALion 2.0 the perfect sampler for optimizing
your workflow within the VST system.
Modulation/Tune Page for various settings