Steinberg Posts Cubase Essential 4.5 Update

Hamburg, October 9 2008 – Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH is pleased to announce the latest update to its Cubase Essential 4 Personal Music Production System. Adding new features including support for Steinberg's new MR816 CSX/X and CC121 Advanced Integration hardware products, support for the new VST Sound format and full compatibility with the new Sequel Content Sets, the 4.5 update for Cubase Essential 4 owners is now available on Steinberg's website at steinberg..

"Cubase Essential 4.5 shares many of the enhancements that have made Cubase 4.5 and Cubase Studio 4.5 probably the most technologically advanced music production systems available today," comments Helge Vogt, Steinberg's Product Marketing Manager for Cubase. "Combined with its entry-level price and legendary ease-of-use, Cubase Essential 4.5 looks set to enhance its appeal even further to anyone looking for a low-cost production solution for their music," Vogt continues.

The 4.5 update offers additional integrative technologies, with support for the Steinberg MR816 CSX/X Advanced Integration DSP Studios and the CC121 Advanced Integration Controller. Cubase Essential 4.5 also offers enhanced support for the Yamaha MOTIF XS series as well as the KX USB Music Studio series.

Cubase Essential 4.5 also introduces VST Sound™, a new and improved universal media management format that is a fundamental part of Steinberg's VST3 standard. With version 4.5 Cubase Essential also offers full compatibility with Steinberg's entry-level Sequel 2 Music Creation and Performance Software as well as the new Rock, Hip Hop,, Industrial, Elektro and Funky Content Sets. Each of the new sets offers over 200MB of content that is fully compatible with the Cubase MediaBay, making getting started with the new content very fast and easy.

Availability
The update to Cubase Essential 4.5 is now available for all registered Cubase Essential 4 customers through Steinberg's website steinberg.