Hypersonic 2
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Welcome ! First of all we would like to thank you for purchasing a high quality product from Steinberg.
This document contains information about installing and using Hypersonic 2 on your computer.
Hypersonic 2 - most important news
· Full patch editor – hundreds of parameters for unlimited creative options
· Hyperphrase (polyphonic arpeggiator) with 200 categorized phrases included, featuring MIDI file import
· Combi chain feature – switching combinations of multiple patches per program change / controller chain.
· General MIDI Hypermodule GM 4 included
· Setup page option for preloading required content into RAM
· Improved audio quality for all drums
· New drumkits, especially theelectronic department has been significantly expanded
· New XXL instrument versions – bigger multisample versions of many important instruments
· Extended sample content – more than double the size of Hypersonic I, most instruments revised, many additional multisamples
· 800 new and 1000 revised factory patches
· 5 new effect types: high quality reverb, reverse reverb, diffuser delay, bi-phaser, tube drive
· Extended synthesis editor featuring in-deep patch editing
· Delivery format: VST PC/Mac, stand-alone with rewire client support, DXi, AU
· Improved graphical user interface
· MIDI Learn for all editing knobs
· New plug-in formats supported: DXi, ReWire for Pro Tools® support, standalone
· Multi-channel output option
In-Depth Patch Editing With version 2.0 the user gets full access to all oscillator parameters, the modulation matrix and LFOs, this was previously only available to owners of the US-1 expansion. This allows complete control over the different types of synthesis.
Hyperphrases Hypersonics classic analog arpeggiator modes & monophonic step sequences are enhanced in Hypersonic II by polyphonic phrases and the possibillity to import user phrases from MIDI files.
Combi Chain Feature / Pre-loading For live performance on stage or comfortable work in the studio Combis using multiple patches can be switched using an assignable MIDI controller. Pre-loading allows instant switching between these Combis by putting the needed content intellegently into RAM. Any held notes of the first combi continue for as long as they are held when switching.
Increased Sample Content Hypersonic 2.0 comes with more than double the sample content, new multi-samples, new instruments aswell as revised patches and instruments of version 1.0. For example the original Hypersonic Grand Piano has been extended and a whole new additional piano has found its way into version 2.0.
New Plug-in Formats/ Multi Output Hypersonic 2.0 will be available for all major host applications. Hypersonic 2.0 will feature VST format aswell as AU, DXi and an stand-alone version to be used via ReWire in any host. Hypersonic will feature multi output compatibility in all of these formats.
General MIDI Hypermodule GM 4 The General MIDI Hypermodule GM 4 is already included in Hypersonic 2.0 and ready to go. The GM-4 General MIDI Module delivers 128 GM instruments plus a great GM drum kit. It is compatible to the GM standard and provides an extremely easy way of sequencing GM files.
New Effects For advanced fun and versatility 5 new types of effects have been added in Hypersonic 2.0: high quality reverb, reverse reverb, diffuser delay, bi-phaser and tube drive.
MIDI Learn For Most Controls MIDI Learn mode allows lightning fast assigning of MIDI controllers to almost any sound-forming parameter within Hypersonic 2.0. MIDI Learn allows MIDI CC data to be instantly “learned” (automatically assigned) to any of the controls.
Important Read the Software Licensing Contract supplied with the software. By installing the software or sending back the registration card, you are declaring yourself to be in agreement with the conditions in the contract. If you want to read the Software Licensing Contract independently from the installation process, or if you want to print out the contract, you'll find the text file on the CD-ROM in the "License" directory. The text file is available in several languages, simply select the file in the language of your choice.
System Requirements
Macintosh
Windows
A Power Mac G4 867 MHz computer (faster recommended)
DVD ROM drive for intsallation
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)
Steinberg Key required ! (not included)
1,7 GB of hard disk spaceMac
OS X version 10.3 or higher
CoreAudio compatible audio hardware
If you want to use Hypersonic 2 as a plug-in, you’ll need Cubase or Nuendo (version 1.5 or higher) or another VST 2.0, RTAS or AU compatible host application.
Please note that some features may not be supported in other host applications.
A Steinberg Key and an available USB port
Monitor and graphics card supporting 1024 x 768 resolutionPlease also observe the system requirements of your host application.
A PC with an 1 GHz Pentium or AMD compatible processor (faster recommended).
512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended).
1,7 GB of hard disk space.
Windows® XP Home or Professional.
Windows MME compatible audio hardware (an ASIO compatible audio card is recommended).
If you want to use Hypersonic 2 as a plug-in, you’ll need Cubase or Nuendo (version 1.5 or higher) or another VST 2.0 or DXi 2 compatible host application.
A Steinberg Key and an available USB port.
Monitor and graphics card supporting 1024 x 768 resolution.
Please also observe the system requirements of your host application.
Installation The installation of the software and the Steinberg Key authorization is covered in detail in the manual.
PC -> 1) Make sure the Steinberg Key is NOT plugged in.
2) Insert the Hypersonic 2 DVD into your DVD drive, launch the Explorer or open the “My Computer” window and double click on the symbol for the DVD drive that holds the Hypersonic 2 DVD. If autostart is activated the DVD contents will open in a new window automatically.
3) Double click on the Hypersonic 2 Installer symbol to launch the installation program and follow the instructions on screen.
4) After installation of the Steinberg Key drivers, the installation routine may initiate a restart of your computer. The installation routine will continue automatically after this restart.
5) After the automatic restart, make sure the Steinberg Key is plugged into the USB port! Simply plug the Steinberg Key into the USB port while the system is booting up. In case there is no restart, simply follow the instructions on screen.
6) When the installation process is completed, restart your computer.
After installing the Hypersonic 2 software and the Steinberg Key drivers, Hypersonic 2 is ready to use.
Mac -> The Hypersonic 2 OSX Installer application will overwrite any previous versions of Hypersonic 2 that may be found.
1) Quit all other applications so that you return to the Finder. Disable any system activity monitoring software or extension, in particular anti-virus software. Now, insert the Hypersonic 2 DVD into the computer’s DVD drive.
2) If it doesn’t do so automatically, double-click the Hypersonic 2 icon to open the CD window.
3) Double-click the Mac Installer folder and choose the folder named after the format you wish to install. Follow the installation instructions in the folder to install Hypersonic 2 and its content. After installing the Hypersonic 2 software and the Steinberg Key drivers, Hypersonic 2 is ready to use.
Double-click the file, and follow the on-screen prompts to install / update the appropriate version of Hypersonic 2 for your computer.
Getting more information Don’t miss the valuable information and tutorials in the printed Hypersonic 2 documentation. This information is also available as a PDF directly from the Hypersonic 2 DVD in the Documentation folder.
Note: For viewing PDF files the Adobe Acrobat Reader is needed, which can be found on the DVD in the Acrobat Reader folder.
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