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USER MANUAL Nuendo 6 STEINBERG

Advanced Post and Audio Production System

English

Cristina Bachmann, Heiko Bischoff, Marion Broer, Christina Kaboth, Insa Mingers, Sabine Pfeifer, Benjamin Schutte

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Release Date: December 03, 2012

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Table of Contents

6 Introduction

7 Welcome!
8 About the Documentation and the Help
10 Key Command Conventions
10 How You Can Reach Us

12 System Requirements and Installation

13 System Requirements
13 Installing the Program
15 Activating Your License
15 Registering Your Software
16 Hardware Installation
17 Setting Up Your System

1

Introduction

Welcome!

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Nuendo 6, Steinberg's audio post-production software.

Since its introduction in 2000, Nuendo has gained a huge fan community among audio professionals around the globe. Starting as a common media tool with enhancements mainly for music producers, Nuendo has seen a rapid evolution to become a powerful software solution that comes into play when audio is synchronized and positioned to picture material.

Nuendo 6 is a milestone release as it comes with a completely reworked user interface and many unique features not found in any other post-production software. Be it language dubbing, voice recording for advertising, game sound-design, surround film mixing, editing for TV-series or EBU-compliant loudness metering - Nuendo 6 provides professional tools for each production situation. A completely redesigned mixing surface with integrated Channel Strip and lightning-quick access to all relevant channel parameters make operation with Nuendo 6 fast and convenient. Mixing engineers will value the fully integrated IOSONO Anymix Pro plug-in, which comes with no less than the world's most advanced surround panning and upmixing algorithm. And, with a complete ADR Taker onboard Nuendo 6 for any type of voice recordings, there is no need to spend money for expensive external solutions. Numerous further improvements and workflow accelerators round out the extensive feature set and let Nuendo 6 become the world's most advanced software for audio postproduction.

Nuage - the complete system solution by Steinberg and Yamaha

The Nuage system solution turns every studio into a cutting-edge command center for audio post-production work. Recording, editing, mixing - Nuendo 6 can be fully controlled via the elegant and technologically advanced surface of the Nuage controller hardware. In addition, high-quality analog and digital I/O interfaces, as well as further hardware options such as the Nuendo SyncStation synchronizer create a modern studio environment that dramatically accelerate day-to-day production workflows.

Don't forget to register at MySteinberg and get access to additional services. Furthermore, we would be delighted if we could welcome you as a member of the Nuendo community. The Nuendo online forum can be reached via www.steinberg.net.

See you around! Your Steinberg Nuendo Team

About the Documentation and the Help

The Nuendo documentation is divided into several sections, as listed below. The documents are available in Adobe Acrobat format (extension .pdf) and can be accessed as follows:

• In the program, you can open the PDF documents from the Documentation submenu on the Help menu.
• On Windows systems, you open the PDF documents via the Start menu, from the Steinberg Nuendo folder.
• On Mac OS X systems, the PDF documents are located in the "/Library/Documentation/Steinberg/Nuendo 6" folder.
  To read the PDF documents, a suitable PDF reader application must be installed on your computer.

Quick Start Guide

This is the document you are reading. It covers the following areas without going into details:

• Computer requirements, installation procedure, and license activation.
• Setting up your system for audio and MIDI work.

Operation Manual

The Operation Manual is the main Nuendo reference documentation, with detailed descriptions of operations, parameters, functions, and techniques.

MIDI Devices

This document describes how to manage MIDI devices and device panels.

Plug-in Reference

This document describes the features and parameters of the included VST plug-ins, VST instruments, and MIDI effects.

HALion Sonic SE

This document describes the features and parameters of the included VST instrument HALion Sonic SE (NEK only).

Remote Control Devices

This document lists the supported MIDI remote control devices.

Dialog Help

To get information about the active dialog, click its Help button.

Key Command Conventions

Many of the default key commands in Nuendo use modifier keys, some of which are different depending on the operating system. For example, the default key command for Undo is [Ctrl]-[Z] on Windows and [Command]-[Z] on Mac OS X systems.

When key commands with modifier keys are described in this manual, they are shown with the Windows modifier key first, in the following way:

[Win modifier key]/[Mac modifier key]-[key]

For example, [Ctrl]/[Command]-[Z] means "press [Ctrl] on Windows or [Command] on Mac OS X systems, then press [Z)".

Similarly, [Alt]/[Option]-[X] means "press [Alt] on Windows or [Option] on Mac OS X systems, then press [X]".

This manual often refers to right-clicking, for example, to open context menus. If you are using a Mac with a single-button mouse, hold down [Ctrl] and click.

How You Can Reach Us

On the Help menu in Nuendo you find items linking to additional information.

The menu contains links to various Steinberg web pages. Selecting a menu item automatically launches your browser and opens the page. On these pages you can find support and compatibility information, answers to frequently asked questions, information about updates and other Steinberg products, etc. This requires that you have a web browser installed on your computer, and a working internet connection.

2

System Requirements and Installation

System Requirements

Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements for the Windows and Mac versions of Nuendo:

Mac OS X Windows
Mac OS X Version 10.7/10.8*Intel dual-core processorCoreAudio-compatible audio hardware	Windows 7/Windows 8*Intel or AMD dual-core processorWindows-compatible audio hardware**
2 GB RAM8 GB of free hard-disk spaceDisplay resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels recommendedDVD ROM dual-layer drive required for installationUSB port for USB-eLicenser (license management)Internet connection required for installation, activation, account setup, and personal/product registration.
*Native 32-bit and 64-bit program version.**ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance.

Installing the Program

You have two possibilities to install your program, via the Start Center application or manually.

Launching Installation via the Start Center

From the Start Center application you can easily install your program and inform yourself about the package contents.

• For Steinberg software delivered with an installation medium, the Start Center launches automatically as soon as you insert the disc in your computer's CD/DVD drive, provided that autorun is activated.
• For Steinberg software downloaded from the internet, the Start Center launches when you double-click the downloaded file.

Proceed as follows:

1. In the Start Center, click Installation.
2. Follow the instructions on screen.

Launching Installation Manually

If you do not want to install the program via the Start Center, you can install it manually.

• On Windows systems, double-click the file "Setup.exe" and follow the instructions on screen.
• On Mac OS X systems, double-click the file "Nuendo 6.pkg" and follow the instructions on screen.

USB-eLicenser

Operation of Steinberg software often requires a USB-eLicenser, a hardware copy protection device (or "dongle").

The USB-eLicenser is a USB device on which your Steinberg software licenses are stored. All hardware-protected Steinberg products use the same type of device, and you can store several licenses on one device. Also, licenses can - within certain limits - be transferred between USB-eLicensers.

If your Steinberg software product does not include a USB-eLicenser, you can purchase one through the Steinberg online shop.

In the eLicenser Control Center, you can activate new licenses and check which licenses are installed on your USB-eLicenser. After installation of your Steinberg application, the eLicenser Control Center can be opened via the Start menu on Windows systems or the Applications folder on Mac OS X systems.

If you are using other copy-protected Steinberg products, you may want to transfer all licenses for your applications to one USB-eLicenser, thus using up only one USB port of your computer. Refer to the eLicenser Control Center Help for information on how to transfer licenses between USB-eLicensers.

Activating Your License

You must activate your license. If your USB-eLicenser already contains an activated license, you can skip this section.

If you purchased your product via the Steinberg online shop, you also received an e-mail with a license activation code. Use this code to download your license to your USB-eLicenser.

If your product was delivered on an installation medium, the product package may contain an empty USB-eLicense and the Essential Product License Information sheet with an activation code.

Before starting the activation, make sure that you have a working internet connection.

Proceed as follows:

1. Plug your USB-eLicensee into a USB port of your computer.
2. Start the eLicenser Control Center software.
3. Click the "Enter Activation Code" button.
4. Enter your activation code and click Next.

The license is downloaded to your USB-eLicenser and activated.

Registering Your Software

Register your product at the MySteinberg online customer portal. As a registered user, you are entitled to technical support, you gain access to exclusive offers such as software updates and upgrades, and more.

Make sure that you have a working internet connection.

Proceed as follows:

1. Start your software.
2. On the Help menu, select the Registration option.

An online registration form opens in your web browser.

1. Follow the instructions on screen to register at MySteinberg.

Hardware Installation

Installing the Audio Hardware and Its Driver

1. Install the audio hardware and related equipment on the computer, as described in the hardware documentation.
2. Install the driver for the audio hardware.

A driver is a piece of software that allows a program to communicate with a certain piece of hardware. In this case, the driver allows Nuendo to use the audio hardware. Depending on the operating system of your computer, there are different types of drivers that can be used.

Dedicated ASIO Drivers

Professional audio hardware often comes with an ASIO driver written especially for the device. This allows for direct communication between Nuendo and the audio hardware. As a result, the devices with specific ASIO drivers can provide lower latency (input-output delay), which is crucial when monitoring audio via Nuendo or using VST instruments. The ASIO driver may also provide special support for multiple inputs and outputs, routing, synchronization, etc.

ASIO drivers are provided by the audio hardware manufacturers. Make sure to check the manufacturer's web site for the latest driver versions.

If your audio hardware comes with a specific ASIO driver, we strongly recommend that you use this.

Generic Low Latency ASIO Driver (Windows Only)

On Windows systems, you can use the Generic Low Latency ASIO driver. This driver provides ASIO support for any audio hardware supported by Windows, thus allowing for low latency. The Generic Low Latency ASIO driver provides the Windows Core Audio technology in Nuendo. No additional driver is needed. This driver is included with Nuendo and does not require any special installation.

This driver should be used if no specific ASIO driver is available. Although the Generic Low Latency ASIO driver supports all audio devices, you might get better results with on-board audio cards than with external USB audio interfaces.

Mac OS X Drivers (Mac Only)

If you are using a Macintosh computer, make sure that you are using the latest Mac OS X drivers for your audio hardware. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to install the driver.

Testing the Audio Hardware

To make sure that the audio device works as expected, perform the following tests:

• Use any software included with the hardware to make sure that you can record and play back audio without problems.
• If the hardware is accessed via a standard operating system driver, try playing back audio using the computer's standard audio application, for example, Windows Media Player or Apple iTunes.

Installing a MIDI Interface or USB MIDI Keyboard

Although many USB MIDI keyboards and MIDI interfaces are plug&play devices, you may have to install a dedicated device driver. Follow the installation procedure described in the documentation that came with the device.

You should also check the manufacturer's web site for the latest driver updates.

Setting Up Your System

Selecting the Driver for Your Audio Device

Before you can set up the routing for your audio signals and start recording, you need to make sure that the correct ASIO driver is selected:

1. Open the Devices menu and select the "Device Setup..." option.
2. In the Device Setup dialog, click the "VST Audio System" entry in the list on the left.

The VST Audio System page is shown on the right.

1. On the ASIO Driver pop-up menu, select the driver that you want to use. The different types of drivers are described in the section "Hardware Installation" on page 16.

Setting Up the VST Connections

The VST Connections window allows you to set up the routing of input and output signals between Nuendo and your audio hardware. These connections are called busses. In this section you will learn how to set up the busses for playback and recording.

Adding Outputs

In this section you will learn how to set up the outputs for playing back audio in Nuendo. Let's start from scratch and remove any outputs that were automatically added by Nuendo:

1. Open the Devices menu, and select "VST Connections".
   The VST Connections window opens. The default key command for this is [F4].
2. Select the Outputs tab.
3. In the "Bus Name" column, right-click the top entry and select "Remove Bus" from the context menu.

If necessary, repeat this step for any further busses.

Now that the "Bus Name" column is empty, you are ready to set up the output that you need:

1. Click the "Add Bus" button.

The Add Output Bus dialog opens.

1. Choose "Stereo" for Configuration and "1" for Count.
2. Click "Add Bus".

A new stereo bus (Left and Right) is added, allowing you to have audio in Nuendo routed to your audio hardware.

1. If you want to change the output ports that were selected automatically, open the "Device Port" pop-up menu and select different ports.

Depending on your audio hardware, more than two output ports might be available. For most cases we recommend to use the main stereo outputs.

Adding Inputs

In this section you will learn how to set up the inputs for recording into Nuendo from scratch:

1. In the VST Connections window, select the Inputs tab.
2. In the "Bus Name" column, right-click the top entry and select "Remove Bus" from the context menu.

If necessary, repeat this step for any further busses.

1. Click the "Add Bus" button.

The Add Input Bus dialog opens.

1. Choose "Stereo" for Configuration and "1" for Count.

2. Click "Add Bus".

A new stereo bus (Left and Right) is added, allowing you to have audio from your audio device's input routed to Nuendo for recording.

A stereo input is useful for recording audio with two channels, for example, to record a keyboard with a left and a right audio channel. If you want to record with two mono channels instead, you can set up separate mono busses:

1. Click the "Add Bus" button.

The Add Input Bus dialog opens.

1. Choose "Mono" for Configuration and "2" for Count.
2. Click "Add Bus".

Two new mono busses are added.
9. Click in the "Device Port" column to select the audio inputs of your audio device for the stereo and mono inputs.

That's it! You are now ready to record audio in Nuendo and play it back.

To get started with Nuendo, we recommend watching the video tutorials on the Steinberg web site including a demonstration of the new features of Nuendo.

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Cristina Bachmann, Heiko Bischoff, Marion Broer, Christina Kaboth, Insa Mingers, Sabine Pfeifer, Benjamin Schutte

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