HALion - HALionPlayer
Comparison + Top Features
Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH - June 2005
HALion Player vs HALion 3
HALion Player has a much reduced User Interface compared to HALion,
for example it lacks HALions Browser, Waveloop-, Keyzone- and
Modulation-setup Editor. Though HALion Player can load even the most
complex HALion 3 Programs, the creation of complete new Programs is
limited to the present basic sound parameters. This is just fine, as
HALion Player is targeted towards existing Library Users and Sampling
beginners.
HALion Player supports loading native HALion Content in fxp /fxb / HSB
format and Import of Wav / AIF / Rex / Rex2 / Zgr files, while HALion
allows importing almost every Sample Format available.
HALion Player allows only restricted access to sound shaping
Parameters via Q-Controls (up to 8 per program - pre-defined in HALion
3.1). If no pre-defined Parameters are present HALion Player defaults to
the most basic Parameters like cutoff, resonance and envelope settings,
for example for imported Samples. Q-Control target parameters can be
changed only in HALion, not in HALion Player.
HALion Player vs HALion 3 Comparison chart
Features
Max. Outputs per instance
Max. Instruments per instance
MIDI-channels
Max. Sample Frequency (host
dependent) and Bitrate
5.1 Surrround Support
RAMSave™ technology
Access to all Sound and
Modulation parameters at once
Graphical Envelope Editing
In-depth setup of FX and internal
routing
Waldorf Filters
Quick Controls for easy Macro
Editing
wav, aif, rex, rex2, SD II (Mac
only), LM4 + ZeroX Groove File
Import
AKAI, E-MU, Roland, Kurzweil,
GIGA, Kontakt, EXS24, SF2, ISO
& Nero Disc Image
Includes HALion 3 Library
Archive Function for easy Data
transfer
Load Program while Select
Creation of Velocity-splits and
crossfades
Graphic Sample Mapping Editor
Keyboard Mapping Editor
Graphic Wave Loop Editor
Absolute & Relative Sample
Editing Modes
Integrated Browser with Drag &
Drop
HALion 3.1 HALion Player
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HALion 3.1 Top Features
• Building on the outstanding 5.1 surround-capable and disk
streaming approved HALion sampling engine with up to 32-bit /
384 kHz file support.
• Bundled with the acclaimed HALion 3 sound library. Over 160
instruments featuring high quality programs and samples for almost
any application be it drums, strings, pianos or guitar, bass or synth
sounds. The library comes clearly organized and sorted in
categories for easy finding and is also prepared for HALion 3.1 QControls for ultra easy instant program tweaking.
• Full compatibility to all major libraries: AKAI, E-MU, Roland,
Kurzweil, GIGA, Kontakt, EXS24, SF2, LM4, LM4 MkII, REX, ZeroX
BeatCreator, WAV, AIF, SD II (Mac only), ISO & Nero Disc Image
• 256 Voices polyphony and a maximum of 256 audio outputs, 16
sounds on 16 MIDI channels simultaneously per instance
• The legendary Waldorf filters have established HALion as the
best sounding VST sampler available.
• Unrivalled modulation capabilities: synchronizable envelopes
with up to 32 freely editable points, editable LFO waveforms and
STEP envelopes can modulate nearly any sound parameter.
“Megatrigg” technology allows Key-switching between Sample-sets
or automatic alternating with up to 5 different Release Trigger
Modes.
• File browser with drag and drop support, favourites system, sound
categorization and database indexing. An impressive set of
powerful new sound management tools gives you a clear overview
over all your sound files. The intuitive sound categories system lets
you group related sounds, making it easy to find them quickly!
• Dazzling insert and send effects section. 27 quality effects
encompass just about any effect requirement
individual samples, sample groups or entire programs. Effect sends can
be sent to HALion's internal FX section or even directly to the VST
mixer to share plug-in resources between the host and HALion.
• Q-Controls - 8 Content pre-defined Sound shaping parameters per
program allows instant fun while tweaking without the need to
understand the complex architecture creating the Sound. Remote
controllable with the all new set & forget MIDI learn mode.
• RAMSave™, helps keep in check the RAM resources needed by
even the most extensive sample instruments, resulting in low RAM
usage and faster project load and save times, a boon for pro users
using large, intricate sampled instruments such as big orchestral
patches or large drum kits.
• Connects to everything: VST, DXi, AU, standalone and Rewire
version for easy Protools integration
HALion Player Top Features
• HALion 3 technology at a very affordable price – HALion Player
uses the same engine than HALion 3.1
• Ultra easy User interface, clean, handy and easy to understand
even for beginners, simply can’t misused
• 256 Voices polyphony and a maximum of 256 audio outputs, 16
sounds on 16 MIDI channels simultaneously per instance
• Includes the full HALion 3 sound library, consisting of a broad
selection of over 160 highest quality instrument and drum sounds
• Q-Controls - 8 Content pre-defined Sound shaping parameters per
program allows instant fun while tweaking without the need to
understand the complex architecture creating the Sound. Remote
controllable with the all new set & forget MIDI learn mode.
• Loads and plays back any HAlion fxp / fxb Content and HALion
3.1 HSB Content
• Allows import and keyboard mapping of Wav / Aif / Rex / Rex2 /
ZGR and LM4 files
• Connects to everything: VST, DXi, AU, standalone and Rewire
version for easy Protools integration
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