Steinberg HALion 4 VST Workstaion Pro Sampler

HALion 4 is more than a professional VST sampler. The fourth incarnation of HALion combines a state-of-the-art sample engine with an award-winning synth section and future-proof tools and effects. With a cornucopia of inspiring features and an ultra-flexible user interface, HALion 4 is a truly universal workhorse for professional sound designers, producers and musicians alike.

Top Features

• State-of-the-art sound design environment developed according to the requirements of professional sound designers
• Award-winning 32-bit floating-point Steinberg audio engine with up to 192 kHz, 32 stereo outputs and 6-channel surround support
• Flexible user interface for customizing and saving windows and screen sets
• Multi-monitor support for perfect 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 unique instrument articulation management and expression control on single-note level
• Flexible signal routing with free assignable buses per layer, virtual audio mixing console with 8 inserts per channel and 4 Aux sends
• MegaTrig for easy programming of playing styles and articulations without page-filling scripting
• Drag and drop for quick and easy sample mapping
• Unlimited undo/redo plus Undo History for hassle-free sound experiments
• Automatic on-the-fly mapping during import
• Outstanding library with more than 1,600 instrument sounds created by top sound experts at Steinberg and Yamaha
• 64-bit Disk-Streaming technology for high performance sample playback
• Integrated MediaBay sound management system for immediate access to the library
• Flexible Quick Controls per program and layer for instant access to sound and FX parameters and easy automation in the host
• Unique morphing filters seamlessly blend between up to four of the 24 filter types
• FlexPhraser module for dynamically driving beats and arpeggios, plus complex tonal phrases with automatic articulation switching
• Wide range of audio effects on board including REVerence convolution reverb to fuel each program and layer with up to 8 insert effects
• Multi-core support for unleashing the full potential of today’s multiprocessor systems (New in HALion 4.5)
• Audio Warp provides cutting-edge time-stretching and pitch-shifting functionality (New in HALion 4.5)
• Multi-oscillators for multiplying the density and fullness of synthesizer layers (New in HALion 4.5)
• Advanced Cubase integration including seamless exchange of extended parameters like slice information and VST Expression Maps
• Comprehensive 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

• Mac OS X 10.6
• Intel Core Duo 2.0 GHz processor
• 2 GB RAM
• Approx. 15 GB of free HD space
• Display resolution 1024 x 768 (1280 x 800 recommended)
• CoreAudio compatible audio hardware
• DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support
• USB component port for USB-eLicenser (license management)
• USB-eLicenser (not included)
• Internet connection for license activation
• VST 3 or AU compatible host for using as plug-in

• Windows Vista and Windows 7
• Pentium/Athlon 2.0 GHz dual-core CPU
• 2 GB RAM
• Approx. 15 GB free of HD space
• Display resolution 1024 x 768 (1280 x 800 recommended)
• Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware (ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance)
• DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support
• USB component port for USB-eLicenser (license management)
• USB-eLicenser (not included)
• Internet connection for license activation
• VST 2 or VST 3 compatible host for using as plug-in

The USB-eLicenser required to run this product is not included. Customers who do not own an USB-eLicenser must purchase one separately. The same USB-eLicenser copy protection device is then used for all Steinberg products that require it.