Steinberg annonce Cubase 4 et Cubase Studio 4

Steinberg annonce Cubase 4 et Cubase Studio 4

Conçu pour la production musicale professionnelle, Cubase 4 est une évolution majeure de Cubase SX 3. Il dispose d’un nouvel ensemble de plugins VST3 et d'instruments virtuels. Le gestionnaire SoundFrame™ changera votre façon de travailler par une combinaison puissante de Préréglages de Pistes, de Pistes d’Instruments et de la base de données MediaBay qui vous aidera à organiser tous vos medias et presets. Cubase Studio 4 succède à Cubase SL 3 et apporte son lot de nouveautés.



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Information about VST3 in Cubase 4

Cubase 4 and Cubase Studio 4 are the first products to support the new VST3 standard. Both products are installed with a complete new set of plug-ins, according to this new VST3 specification. You can still use VST2 plug-ins and instruments as well of course. For plug-ins, which have been created according to the very old VST1 specification, please note that correct functionality is not warranted anymore.
VST3 - Technical Background

Cubase 4 is the first host application to support VST3, the long-awaited major update of the world’s leading universal plug-in standard. VST3 marks an important milestone in virtual studio technology and incorporates countless updates, enhancements, changes and new features. Following is a brief overview of the major new features included with VST3 and a FAQ section.

* Improved Performance
Some current plug-ins are known to be heavy on CPU load. Managing large plug-in sets and multiple virtual instruments on typical project studio computer systems can often be difficult because of CPU performance limits. VST3 helps to improve overall performance by applying processing to plug-ins only when audio signals are present on their respective inputs. So instead of always processing input signals, even when there is only silence present, VST3 plug-ins can apply their processing economically and only when it is needed.

* Multiple Dynamic I/Os
VST3 plug-ins are no longer limited to a fixed number of inputs and outputs. Their I/O configuration can dynamically adapt to the channel configuration they’re inserted in. For example, the new VST3 plug-ins in Cubase 4 can work in stereo-mode when inserted into a stereo channel, but switch to 6 channels when inserted into a 5.1 channel. In any case, each audio channel is processed independently. Interaction between channels depends on the type and design of the plug-in. While it is still eligible to have dedicated surround plug-ins, basically any VST3 plug-in can be surround-capable with true multi-channel processing. In addition to their flexible audio bussing capabilities, VST3 plug-ins may also offer a dedicated event bus. Typically, this is a MIDI input for control/modulation but these busses are no longer restricted to MIDI standard only. Future plug-ins may replace the common MIDI interface with alternative control methods.

* Activating/Deactivating Busses
A typical issue with current virtual instruments is their audio output bussing system and how they’re connected to the mixer after loading. Especially virtual samplers with multiple outputs often occupy more mixer channels than need. The VST3 interface offers the possibility to deactivate unused busses after loading and even reactivate those when needed. This cleans up the mixer and further helps to reduce CPU load.

* Routing Possibilities
Plug-ins can be connected to the host environment in many different ways: Future VST3 Instruments can have audio inputs. As an example, a synthesizer that offers a built-in vocoder will be able to directly receive an audio signal to control the effect. A VST3 plug-in may have multiple MIDI inputs at the same time.

VST3 - Frequently Asked Questions

With VST (Virtual Studio Technology), Steinberg established the world’s leading and most widely supported standard for plug-ins and virtual instruments. Cubase 4 is the host application to support VST3 – Steinberg’s latest version of the leading plug-in standard. Here are just the key facts about VST3 as well as some answers to frequently asked questions:

* What is VST3?
VST3 is the next major revision of Steinberg’s Virtual Studio Technology and follows VST 2.4, which is the latest current version of VST. VST3 is a plug-in standard, not a product or host application. In order to run VST3 plug-ins or instruments, the host application must also support VST3.

* Can I still use my existing plug-ins and instruments?
Yes. Existing VST 2.4 plug-ins and instruments are fully compatible with Cubase 4. Any plug-in or instrument older than VST 2.4 must be tested and potentially updated.

* Can I load projects from my previous Cubase version?
Yes. Projects created in Cubase SX or later can be opened in Cubase 4 and included plug-ins should work as expected if they were designed and tested for VST 2.4.

* Can my old plug-ins and instruments also use the benefits of VST3?
Yes, they can. Although they do not offer the exclusive features of VST3 such as sample-accurate automation, improved performance or dynamic I/Os. VST2 plug-ins may benefit from VST3’s new preset handling. FXB or FXP presets can be converted into VST3 preset format and then benefit from Cubase 4’s SoundFrame™ Media Management System.

* When will I get a VST3 version of my favorite 3rd party plug-in or instrument?
This depends on the availability of the VST3 software development kit (SDK) and the time it takes for the developers to update their plug-ins and instruments. The SDK is scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2007.

* Is VST still an open and free standard?
Yes. VST is still an open and free standard.

* How will developers learn about VST3?
All necessary documentation will be available in a new VST3 software development kit.

* When is the SDK (software development kit) going to be available?
The SDK is scheduled for a release in the first quarter of 2007.

* Will there be free upgrades to VST3 for all Steinberg plug-ins and virtual instruments?
The new plug-in set and some of the virtual instruments in Cubase 4 are already VST3. New Steinberg virtual instrument products will also be VST3. The same goes for new versions of existing Steinberg virtual instruments.

Voici un petit apercu enjoy

Il a l'air assez clair, quoiqu'il ressemble bcp au SX3.

A part le VST3, et quelques fonctions en plus, j'espere qu'il est moins gourmand que le 3.

les points + que je note :

* 4 nouveaux VSTi : HALion One, Prologue, Spector et Mystic au format VST 3.
* 30 nouveaux plug-ins d'effets dont : StudioEQ, Cloner, ModMachine, AmpSimulator, un accordeur de guitare et un nouveau compresseur multi bandes.
* Gestion d'une control room.
* Integration du materiel externe audio et midi poussee. (qu'appellent-ils "poussee" ??)

Je ne sais pas ce qu ils appellent par poussée

Par contre j ai hate de voir nuendo 4 !!!

GRAVE !
Surtout Nuendo d'ailleurs !

Ah ben oui , mais non !
J'ai pas encore installé la version 3 que la 4 arrive !
C'est po juste mdr

Date de sortie officiel de sortie de CUbase 4 " Aujourdui

ah ah.... que le premier qui le test s'exprime ici !

Ca y est !
Turnkey et Sound Control le vendent aussi.

Je vais aller grater mon pote pour avoir le demo CD de l'install... on va voir..

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