Steinberg Sequel 2 Music Creation and Performance Software

Sequel 2 is a new generation of Steinberg’s music creation tool. Simplicity itself to use, Sequel combines recording, editing, mixing, instruments and effects in one affordable, easy-to-learn package.

From the creators of Cubase – world’s most popular music production software - a brand new and easy-to-use music studio designed for first-time computer music enthusiasts. Sequel 2 combines lightning-fast recording, editing and mixing with on-board instruments and effects, plus powerful arranging and performance features. Sequel 2 runs on both PCs and Macs and comes with a massive library of more than 5000 loops, over 600 ready-to-play instrument sounds, stunning effects and the same state-of-the-art audio engine that is preferred by many world-class producers all around the globe. It’s never been more fun to create music on a computer!

Sequel 2 is a timeline-based audio and MIDI sequencing application combined with a whole set of built-in studio-quality audio effects, virtual instruments, and a vast library of audio and MIDI loops/phrases, instrument sounds, and track presets. Sequel 2 is totally integrated. Instead of controlling external MIDI devices or 3rd-party plug-ins and virtual instruments, Sequel 2 is a powerful sound-creation and processing device itself and produces its own instrument sounds and effects. Besides recording, editing and mixing audio and instruments, Sequel 2 also offers powerful pattern-style arranging features, a global transpose track, and a unique live arrangement mode, which allows the user to remix/recombine song-parts on the fly and play along with them.

Main Sequel Features

• Record, edit and mix music in any popular style
• So easy to learn – your own songs are just a few minutes away!
• Perform your projects live – on stage, at parties or at home
• Arranger track for lightning-fast pattern-style producing
• Audio and instrument parts follow tempo and key in real-time
• More than 5000 loops from world-class producers included covering popular styles like Hip-Hop, R&B, Dance, Electronic, Pop, Metal, World, and many more
• Use a keyboard to control 600+ ready-to-play instruments, or record your own instrument through dozens of great-sounding track presets
• Mix your projects like a pro with EQ and Dynamics in every channel
• Polish your mix with a complete set of integrated audio effects
• Export your music directly to iTunes
• One window – many possibilities: learn how to make music in just minutes – on either PC or Mac

Sequel 2 – TOP New Features

• Plug right into Sequel 2 with almost any hardware controller or keyboard, with easy setup thanks to the new Controller Learn feature
• Live control of your performances using a MIDI keyboard or external hardware controller
• Play melodies and chords without MIDI keyboard using the PC keyboard or mouse
• Find tracks in your projects faster with Track Icons to label your tracks visually
• Track Freeze for more CPU power – more tracks, more Sequel!
• Find your files faster with improved MediaBay handling and overview
• Even more creativity with audio in the new Sample Editor with Free Warp and Audio Reverse
• Set your project tempo by tapping it on a PC or MIDI Keyboard
• Low latency on Windows Vista even with no ASIO sound device thanks to Windows Vista Core Audio (Vista only)
• Sequel Content Sets available separately with thousands of additional loops for your favorite music style Additional New Features
• MP3 export for 30 days for free – additional patch available for unlimited encoding
• New track sizes with shortcuts: Ultra-fast zooming of tracks with a single key
• Metronome recording now with variable metronome volume