Steinberg Producer Pack Plus CC121

Includes Cubase 5, MR816CSX DSP audio interface and CC121 controller.

Producer Pack Plus CC121 description:

The Steinberg Producer Pack Plus CC121 includes Cubase 5, MR816 CSX FireWire Interface and CC121 Advanced Integration Controller.

Steinberg Cubase 5 Music Production Software comes with fully integrated new tools for working with loops, beats and vocals, such as LoopMash and VariAudio, combining with new composition features and the first VST3 convolution reverb to take musical creativity to another level.

Steinberg Cubase 5 stunning innovations and additional enhancements that boost productivity and performance, Cubase 5 represents the absolute cutting edge in digital audio workstations.

Steinberg Cubase 5 adds even more creative possibilities and new technologies to the world’s premier music production software, providing the finest tools to producers, composers and musicians in any musical genre. VariAudio and PitchCorrect provide integrated intonation editing for monophonic vocal recordings. Groove Agent ONE and Beat Designer change the game for beat creation, while the revolutionary LoopMash seamlessly blends loops, creating unimaginable variations. VST Expression tools for composers combine with the first VST3 convolution reverb and improved automation for more dynamic mixes. And an array of additional enhancements and 64-bit technologies boost performance — all designed to inspire further musical creativity and productivity.

The Cubase 5 package includes a trial version of REBEAT, a music distribution software by Rebeat Digital GmbH, which aids in promoting your creativity to a worldwide audience. REBEAT spreads your music to over 300 online shops such as iTunes, Vodafone, o2, Napster, Musicload and takes care of all administrative duties regarding the sale of your music, letting you focus on your creativity.

Steinberg Cubase 5 Music Production Main Features Include:

Unlimited Number of audio tracks
Unlimited Number of MIDI tracks
Unlimited Number of Instrument tracks
256 Physical inputs/outputs
8 FX Send channels
64 VST instrument slots
3 Mixer Views
Automation modes: Touch Fader, X-over, Autolatch, Trim, Overwrite
18 VST MIDI effect plug-ins
56 VST audio effect plug-ins
8 VST instruments
1000+ Instrument Sounds
Beat Design and Loop Mangling
Vocal Editing and Pitch Correction
Enhanced Dimensions for Your Mix
Express Creative Visions
Mac OS X Universal Binary
Apogee UV22HR Dithering
Real Time + MPEX: Real Time + MPEX
Beat Design and Loop Mangling
Vocal Editing and Pitch Correction
Enhanced Dimensions for Your Mix
Express Creative Visions
Total vocal editing with VariAudio
On-the-fly pitch correction with PitchCorrect
Next-Generation Performance and Faster Workflow
Backup Improvements
Sort VST Plug-ins Menu by Vendor
Monitor the MIDI Data Pipe
Refresh for MIDI Plug-ins, Logical Editor and Input Transformer
Includes a trial version of "REBEAT", a music distribution software by Rebeat Digital GmbH

Steinberg Cubase 5 Minimum System Requirements:

MAC: OS X 10.5.5, PowerPC G5 (Intel Core Duo CPU recommended), 1024 MB RAM, Display resolution 1024 x 768 pixels recommended, CoreAudio compatible audio hardware, DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support, 4 GB of free HD space, USB component port for Steinberg Key (copy protection), Internet connection for license activation
Windows: Windows XP or Windows Vista, 2 GHz CPU (dual core CPU recommended), 1024 MB RAM, Display resolution 1024 x 768 pixels, Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware (ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance), DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support, 4 GB of free HD space, USB component port for Steinberg Key (copy protection), Internet connection for license activation

The Steinberg MR816 CSX Advanced Integration DSP Studio is a fully-featured FireWire interface with inbuilt DSP FX power with next-generation integrative technologies

Developed by Steinberg and Yamaha, the Steinberg MR816 CSX Advanced Integration DSP Studio is the hardware centerpiece of a latency-free recording and monitoring environment that fully exploits the flexibility and power of Steinberg’s renowned Cubase Music Production System.

Running with Cubase, the MR816 CSX removes any need for additional mixing software between DAW and I/O – all aspects of I/O handling, DSP management and independent performer mixes are handled directly from within Cubase itself.

MR816 CSX features an onboard DSP chip that runs up to 8 instances of the highly acclaimed Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip plug-in, featuring the latest compression and EQ technology. The MR816 CSX also features the renowned REV-X reverb, which is also featured on many top Yamaha hardware mixing consoles.

The MR816 CSX features the latest generation of Yamaha microphone preamps: The ‘D-Pre’. Meticulously engineered to the highest standards, these discrete Class A analog mic preamps feature combination XLR and TRS analog inputs for connection of 8 ¼” jack plugs or standard XLR connectors, supporting both balanced and unbalanced signals. Each D-Pre is fitted with a -26dB Pad selector as well as true 48 volt phantom power per channel.

Steinberg MR816 CSX main features include:

True Integrated Monitoring with full faderless mixing: no latency, DSP-powered FX and dynamic 1:1 hardware/software mirroring with Cubase
Complete Cubase user interface integration throughout: direct access from Cubase with no additional software mixing application or external windows required
Eight discrete Class A analogue ‘D-Pre’ mic preamps with combination XLR and TRS analog inputs with advanced new inverted Darlington circuits, hardware gain knob, phantom power and -26dB Pad switch per channel
Quick Connect: next-generation of plug and play as well as on-the-fly routing of inputs to Cubase channels from the hardware with the push of a button
DSP Power for Cubase: VST3 onboard DSP-powered FX with eight Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strips with compressor and EQ and one REV-X reverb: also available within Cubase during mixing
Instant setup: Cubase automatically detects the MR hardware and comes with ready made templates as well as automatic project I/O configuration
Full, flexible connectivity: eight analogue, one ADAT®, one S/PDIF and Coaxial I/O and WordClock sync
Extendable system with daisy-chaining of up to three units providing up to 24 analog inputs and outputs
Includes Cubase AI4: hassle-free recording and creating music right out of the box thanks to the fully featured starter version of the world’s most popular music production software platform
Supports Apple OS X 10.4/10.5 and Windows XP/Vista : includes ASIO and CoreAudio drivers as well as additional external software mixer and plug-in editors for using with 3rd party audio software

The Steinberg CC121 Controller interfaces the creativity of musicians and producers with the functional complexity of the world’s most popular music production system. Built to an extremely high manufacturing and component standard, CC121 provides totally integrated tactile control of all parameters within Cubase, with a unique design architecture that keeps you 100% focused on your Cubase project.

CC121 features full plug and play with Cubase, requiring no additional setup as a controller device. The CC121 is powered using the USB bus on your computer. When the included AC adaptor is also connected, the precision fader is motorized, accurately displaying the volume level on the selected track.

Steinberg CC121 main features include:

Advanced Integration System - totally integrated tactile control of Steinberg’s Cubase range of production systems, maintains complete focus on your production within Cubase
Ultra-precision Advanced Integration Controller Knob with ‘point and control’ support - controls any visual Cubase 4 parameter, internal FX setting or VSTi parameter using mouse pointer selection
High Quality, 100mm touch sensitive motorized fader: Full tactile control of the channel or group volume fader
Dedicated controls for Cubase channel settings including solo, mute, record arm, automation (read/write), pan, VSTi editor and ‘e’ settings button
Full Cubase EQ section in hardware: 12 Rotary EQ encoders and bypass/mode button
Full transport section including jog wheel
User-assignable section – adapt the CC121 to your needs
Instant plug and play with Cubase-ready LED - no additional setup or parameter assigning required
Outstanding engineering and component quality including valuable full metal case
Cross-platform support – compatible with Mac and PC