Record, edit, and mix with Steinberg Sequel 3 (Mac / Win), the latest version of the company's music-creation software. Designed to meet the needs of entry-level computer music enthusiasts, Sequel 3 offers the platform, tools, instruments, and effects needed for recording, arranging, and performing music.

Sequel 3 features a new, easier to use audio and MIDI sequencer, along with numerous new editing tools, effects, and content for the software's timeline-based recording and pattern-based performance modes. Version 3 of Sequel also includes more than 5,000 loops and sounds of various music styles, which are easily accessible through Steinberg's MediaBay media management tool; an additional 500 (and counting) workstation sounds; and an enhanced Performance mode that turns Sequel 3 into a live tool for creating impromptu arrangements and live mixes by triggering the 24 live performance pads with song sections and variations.

Songwriters, composers, and producers of different music styles will also like that Sequel 3 offers one-click tempo detection, the VST Amp Rack SE virtual effect board, the enhanced Controller Learn feature, the AudioWarp feature, multi-take recording, and the Step Envelopes Editor.

The VST Amp Rack SE virtual effect board in Sequel 3 has more than 120 presets that span combinations of amps, speaker cabinets, and effects pedals, delivering a collection of various guitar sounds. With the enhanced Controller Learn feature, it's possible to connect virtually any MIDI controller to Sequel 3, making MIDI setups easier and less time consuming, Steinberg says.

AudioWarp includes zplane's élastique Pro engine for high-quality time-stretching and pitch-shifting to adjust tempo and tone. As for multi-take recording, Steinberg 3 allows MIDI and audio to be recorded over and over again, and the best take is picked from the list of recorded takes when in Take mode.

Another new feature of Sequel 3 is the Step Envelopes Editor, which allows you to add effects to selected parts of the audio material. Reverse, decay, or pitch effects are only a few of the many adjustments that you can easily make to your productions.

Sequel's Beat Page is a dedicated area for creating intricate rhythmical patterns; in this section, you will find Groove Agent ONE, a drum sampler with over 60 drum kits, plus the step sequencing Beat Designer tool. Sequel 3 supports VST 3, the third version of Steinberg's Virtual Studio Technology, allowing third-party effect and instrument plugins to be integrated into Sequel 3.

Sequel 3's main features:

• More than 5,000 high-quality loops and sounds
• MediaBay media management tool
• HALion Sonic SE with over 500 workstation sounds
• Performance Mode with 24 live performance pads
• One-click tempo detection
• VST Amp Rack SE amp simulator
• Controller Learn editor
• Multi-take recording
• AudioWarp with élastique Pro
• Step Envelopes
• Beat Page with Groove Agent ONE and Beat Designer
• VST 3 support and cross-platform compatibility with Windows and Mac OS X

Steinberg's Sequel 3 is now available. Learn more at steinberg.net.