Steinberg Starts Shipping Nuendo 2.0For Microsoft Windows 2000/XP and Mac OS X
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May 28, 2003
The wait is over - Nudeno 2.0 has started shipping.
Multi-channel Architecture
From input to final mix, Nuendo 2.0 is all about surround,
with an advanced multi-channel architecture through the entire
signal path. Every input, audio track, effect return, group
and output now offers up to 12 discrete channels, ready for
full-scale 5.1, 7.1, or even 10.2 productions. To make routing
in the project even more transparent, Steinberg has developed
a range of tools including a new way of organizing physical
inputs and outputs and dedicated surround panning devices in
all relevant points within the audio signal path. Several
input and output busses can be utilized at the same time, with
any type of configuration possible - mono, stereo or any of a
wide range of surround formats - and any track can be routed
to and from any of these buses.
Brand New Mixer Environment
Nuendo 2.0 offers flexible mixing with its 32 Bit floating point mixer, which has
been completely re-engineered and now features full plug-in
delay compensation, real effect returns as well as phase
reverse and input gain change per channel. Another feature
is the ability to create any number of the new input busses,
which now enable the user to write effects directly into the
recorded file if desired. The new architecture allows for
recording in either split or interleaved surround audio file
formats and makes managing a surround project easier than ever
before - Nuendo 2.0 always keeps track of which part of the
signal chain is multi-channel and which is simply stereo or
mono. Patch editors or panning devices are available wherever
matching between different channel formats is needed.
Openness of the System
Nuendo 2.0
offers compatibility with other systems, with
support for all of today's major file and exchange formats.
Not only were AES 31 and OMF support upgraded and OpenTL
updated to version 3.0 but also new formats like Windows Media
Audio and the optional export to DTS have been included. Nuendo can also import Cubase SX
projects. In addition, Nuendo supports SONY 9-Pin, ReWire, and
Steinberg's VST System Link, a technology which
allows the user to increase the real-time processing and
mixing power by simply adding as many Macs, PCs, desktops or
laptops to the system as needed. The standard network access
built into Nuendo 2.0 supports recording to, as well as
copying and playing back from dedicated servers or other
workstations: all that's needed is TCP/IP LAN. Combining
separate Nuendo 2.0 projects is no problem, either - a Merge
Project function fuses tracks from one project into another.
User Customization
Nuendo 2.0 allows for fully personalized project setups. If
there is no need for MIDI functions in a particular mix, for
example, all MIDI controls can be hidden for each track to
suit the user's personal way of working. Nuendo 2.0 not only
offers the option to define which buttons and controls should
be displayed on tracks, and in which order, Nuendo 2.0 also
allows the user to hide single functions or complete feature
areas from the menus for a better overview and more efficient
workflow. This concept is also extended to the configurable
mixer and the user-definable tool and transport bars.
Nuendo 2.0 is available from Steinberg dealers worldwide for a
suggested retail price of US$1499/Euro 1292,-- plus VAT.
An update from previous Nuendo versions is available for registered users for $299.99 US MSRP. For more information, visit their web site at www.steinberg.net. | 
