Latest Versions of Steinbergís premiere music and media production solutions with
new plug-ins and controller support

Hamburg, 20th May 2004 ñ Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH has today announced the release of a new update to its Nuendo and Cubase digital audio workstations. The 2.2 versions of Nuendo, Cubase SX and Cubase SL will offer new remote control features, with Cubase SX and Nuendo also receiving three new VST plug-ins. The update for all three programs is now available as a free internet download to existing owners.

The added functionality includes improved support for hardware controllers. New in Cubase SL, Cubase SX and Nuendo 2.2 is support for the Mackie Control Universal Extender units, in addition to the current support for the main Mackie Control unit. Multiple Extender units can be added to a Mackie Control to offer direct access to channels in Cubase SX, Cubase SL and Nuendo.

The Generic Remote area of all three applications has also seen an overhaul, with control for a full set of functions
now implemented in Cubase SX/SL and Nuendo, including Send effects levels, EQ settings and plug in parameters.

The 2.2 versions of Cubase SX and Nuendo also offer three new VST plug-ins comprising two new virtual synthesizers and one new VST filter effect. Monologue is a monophonic analog synthesizer based on physical modeling technology that offers a full, rich and colorful palette of sounds for bass, lead and sequenced sounds without straining the computer's CPU. Embracer is a simple but powerful polyphonic surround-capable
synthesizer designed for producing pads and accompaniment sounds in both stereo and surround environments.

The last of the trio of new plug-ins is Tonic, a versatile and powerful analog modeling filter effect based on the filter design of the Monologue monophonic synthesizer. All three 2.2 versions also include a number of minor
product enhancements.

"This 2.2 update brings some exciting new features to three of our most important products," said Arnd Kaiser, Senior Product Manager for Music Technology. He continued, "The new, fantastic-sounding plug-ins add to the creative versatility of both Cubase SX and Nuendo." Lars Baumann, Senior Product Manager for Nuendo, added, "We're pleased to introduce native support for a successful product such as the Mackie Control Universal Extender. The much-improved Generic Remote functionality is also an important step forward for both Nuendo
and Cubase."

About Steinberg, The Audio Group of Pinnacle Systems
Steinberg is known the world over for its professional media solutions. The company has been developing, manufacturing and selling software products for musicians and producers in the music, film, post production, and multimedia industries since 1984. Steinberg products are used by Grammy and Oscar award winning composers, engineers, and producers.

About Pinnacle Systems, Inc.
Pinnacle Systems provides broadcasters and consumers with cutting-edge digital media creation, storage, and play-back solutions for use at Home, at Work and on the Air. Pinnacle Systemsí award winning digital media solutions are in use around the world for broadcast, video editing, DVD and CDR authoring and on the Internet. A recognized industry leader, the company has received nine prestigious Emmy Awards for its technical innovations and carries this commitment throughout all of its product lines.

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