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 new versions also offer two new virtual synthesizers and a new VST filter effect: 'Monologue' is a monophonic analogue synthesizer based on physical modelling technology that offers a full, rich and colourful 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 analogue modelling 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.
(Lee Baldock)
