MAGIX Sequoia 11 - Complete Audio Production Software

• The crossfade editor controls every parameter of a crossfade with all crossfades calculated in real time
• Changes to a crossfade are immediate and may be played back without saving or waiting
• The keyboard and menu commands for operating the crossfade editor may be configured freely, enabling users to work however they prefer
• Fade curves and lengths can be changed and different playback commands may be applied to the positions of the fades in the audio material in order to properly evaluate transitions
• A special advantage of this is that the unused material may also be viewed to the left or right of the crossfade, and may also be listened to as required. This enables extremely precise adjustments of the edit point and transitions

• Multi-Synchronous cutting (MuSyC) complements and supports the conventional method of editing an audio recording, especially for classical music
• The goal of MuSyC is to minimize time spent searching for similar passages of music, thereby accelerating the editing process
• MuSyC enhances working with source and destination projects with an overview project. If a passage of music has been recorded multiple times, these takes are available in the source as multiple takes. The overview project primarily serves for navigating in the source
• Each take is represented by its own object. Musically equal material is organized in parallel. This allows takes to be switched according to the sound while an alternative recording is monitored as an overview
• If the active track is switched in the overview project, the playback position and the "source points" will be automatically synchronized in the respective source project

• EuCon Protocol support allows Sequoia 11 to integrate with the Professional Series of consoles and controllers designed and manufactured by Euphonix
• The high-speed Ethernet control protocol allows Sequoia to be controlled from the Pro range consoles and controllers, including the MC Pro and System 5-MC controllers, the S5 Fusion and the System 5 digital audio mixing systems
• EuCon allows for high-speed, high-resolution control of fader, pans, plug-ins, as well as access to many of the software's functions by programmable keys on the Euphonix control surface for fast access to functions that are used most

• Administrator functions may be used to set up different users, whereby each user may be registered with different settings. The different users can store their own settings like keyboard shortcuts, color settings, skins, standard folder paths, toolbars and icons, and crossfade presets
• Administrators also have the option of authorizing or blocking specific drives for users. Sequoia may also be set up so that users can change system options while they are working, but Sequoia will open with the settings set as the standard the next time it is launched
• In order to transfer settings from one computer to another easily, all of the settings of a Sequoia systems may be saved as a container file. It can then be determined which components should be transferred
• This option enables administrators who need to manage several systems to conveniently set up a single computer and then transfer its settings to as many computers as required

• Sequoia offers seamless integration into the workflow of radio content management systems from DigaSystem and dira! Highlander from DAVID Systems and VCS
• Whether for large music productions or shorter news pieces, the programmed interfaces ensure that the radio production workflow never needs to be interrupted. A piece produced with Sequoia is created in the correct format and exported into the corresponding table at the press of a button, without any detours in Windows
• Finished projects can be transferred for further editing directly from databases to Sequoia
• Even complete Sequoia projects may be managed in the databases since the project and all of the associated audio material is copied to the database server. Later, the project may be edited using any computer on the network
• The automated backup and deletion routines for the database ensure that the data is always secure
• For radio broadcasters with DigaSystem or dira! Highlander, using Sequoia means greater flexibility, higher effectiveness and lower costs

• The revolver tracks system allows for using various takes of a particular track without disturbing the overall effects, fades and other track settings
• Different solos and parts may be easily switched back and forth in context, or exchanged and tested against each other, without making any other changes in the arrangement
• Variations are time stamped as to when they were added to the original track
• The revolver tracks created can be displayed at any time in the Take Composer in a clearly laid-out manner

• Mixing audio material in various multi-channel formats is available
• All the channels in the Surround Master may be assigned to any playback device and distributed to the existing Surround busses
• Not only tracks, but objects may also be routed directly to the Surround Master to work via the Surround Panorama module
• Each audio track and every object may be assigned via the arranger to a specific position in the Surround panorama and then treated with presets and effects
• Existing projects can be re-mixed in surround

• Samplitude can function as MMC "Slave" or "Master"
• The software may be controlled remotely by external controllers or mixers with MMC support, or an external device controlled by the software (track mute, track solo, play, record, etc.)
• Synchronization with a second sequencer is also possible, for enabling backup recordings for example

• Highly developed digital algorithms, absolute phase stability, and continuous application of floating point calculations ensure that the sound maintains its special nuances during even the most intense digital processing
• The results is transparency, neutrality, maintenance of transients and the sense of space
• Different audio formats from 16-bit to 32-bit floating point, and sample rates up to 384kHz can be used in the same session
• Up to 999 tracks are available in any single project, along with a possible 256 physical inputs and outputs, making even the biggest and most demanding projects easy to manage

• The VIP (VIrtual Project) arranger is the center for recording, cutting, editing, crossfading, and the place for arranging the final tracks for authoring a CD
• Everything in the VIP arranger takes place non-destructively - all crossfades, normalization, automated volume adjustments, or object effects remain separate from the recorded material, providing absolute editing freedom
• Every step and every setting may be changed in any way at any time or undone, without damaging the original material
• Tracks contain objects that are simply references to the actual recordings or imported material. Objects may be moved, cut, or otherwise adjusted with all of the editing steps remaining strictly non-destructive, and may be changed at any time and in any way
• The VIP display contains work-area presets that ensure clear arrangement of relevant functions on the screen, e.g. for recording or CD mastering
• The option is also available to adjust the complete functional palette via a skin change, and adjust the size of the controls, etc. for a user's particular needs
• A project-related manager set enables efficient management and archiving of objects, tracks, areas, markers, takes, VST instruments and routing, plus management of all other project content and data, directly from a single window
• An integrated file browser with drag and drop functionality makes finding and previewing audio files easier
• For systems with a single monitor, the manager window may be docked to the arranger window so that the arranger window is smaller when the manager is opened, or it may appear as an independent window

• The software include a number of different mouse modes with tools available for various different tasks, including selecting, editing, marking, cutting, drawing automation, or time-stretching/pitch shifting
• A universal mouse mode provides function that change when the pointer is in the upper or lower half of the track - the upper half is used for stretching and moving areas, while activity in the lower half controls selection, movement and duplication of objects
• Ranges are used for specifying sections for editing operations like cutting, copying, normalizing, etc., with sophisticated control over these functions
• Ranges can be accurately stretched to the sample level
• A convenient marker manager is provided to make overviews for CD layouts, CD index options, CD text, and ISRC codes
• The software can be controlled almost completely with shortcuts, especially useful for professional situations where time is at a premium
• Comping refers to the combination of multiple takes to create a single, "perfect" take. In the Take Composer, all of the takes recorded for a passage are displayed in descending order for convenient comparison

• As well as the classic track-related editing options, Samplitude also provides object-level editing providing additional opportunities for mixing and sound design
• The audio material may be split into any number of objects and moved on the track freely
• Every object can be edited with fades and effects, such as EQ, time-stretching, pitch shifting, or using VST plug-ins
• Objects can have exclusive auxiliary sends that are only active for that object, making complicated automation unnecessary
• The object editor offers real-time access to an object's settings
• All settings at the object level are calculated in real-time during playback - no new files are written to the hard drive. This saves space on the hard drive and allows settings to be changed again at any time

• The MIDI editor integrates different sub-editors that include a piano roll editor, drum editor, score editor, controller editor and a list editor
• The drum editor enables efficient and clearly laid-out processing of percussion instruments. The drum editor may be operated in two different modes:
1. Matrix Mode - Conventional note display with exact indication of note start, length and pitch
2. Cell mode - Special display with adjustable note width (pencil width) and definable quantization grid view per instrument
• The MIDI and drum editor's controller editor is able to display and edit up to 4 MIDI controllers
• The note editor displays the MIDI data of a MIDI object as a note in real time. If the MIDI data is moved or extended, then these changes are reflected immediately in the note's image
• If a new note is added in the score editor, then a corresponding MIDI note-on event will be created
• VST instruments may be embedded and controlled by the editors, no matter whether it is a synthesizer, a VSTi, or an external VST plug-in

• The integrated video engine includes improved caches and display color formats, useful for example when displaying MPEG formats
• Allows projects to be exchanged with Video Pro X via an EDL, where delivering finished videos with audio dubbing is required without incurring long export/import times
• Videos that have been dubbed or mixed with Sequoia may be exported as new files, including finished mixes
• Formats include MPEG-2, DV-AVI, QuickTime MOV and MXV with different codecs

• The mixers calculate any settings made in real time - this includes track and master effects, panning and level settings, and device assignments for tracks, busses, or the master section
• Features included in the integrated mixer:
1. Loading and saving VST presets
2. Surround-capable
3. Up to 64 inserts per channel
4. Real-time effects in the master section including advanced dynamics, multi-band dynamics, multi-band stereo spread, de-hisser and FFT filter
5. Freely configurable effects sequence
6. Settings and views of the mixer may be saved as presets
7. Offline mix-down function in all supported formats
8. Record Monitoring function with effects
9. Pan characteristic, stereo base processing and phase rotation can be set in each mixer track
10. High-resolution analyzer, level displays, and correlation measurement
11. Complete latency compensation of all channels, busses, etc.
• Tracks can be converted into so-called "economy tracks" at any time. This effect is subsequently left out of input monitoring to reduce system load with large buffer sizes. If a track like this is muted, then it doesn't have any effect on effects calculation
• To complete complex tracks without problems on less powerful host processors (a laptop for example), tracks can utilize "freezing" of auxiliary and sub-mix bus effects, producing a single audio track
• A VST instruments can be frozen so that the arrangement may be edited with a system that doesn't feature a particular plug-in
• Individual objects can be frozen on a track while other objects on the same track stay unfrozen. All tracks, instruments or objects may be "unfrozen" at any time for further editing
• The Remix Agent is a tool used to determine the tempo (BPM) and beat time positions of quarter notes in any song. Additionally, a tempo map for a song with a variable beat can be created for synchronizing it with other audio
• Support is provided for external Hardware controllers
• Full Automation of tracks and objects is available. Object automation follows the object if it is moved at any time

• Audio files can be exported and burned in surround or stereo format according to the DVD audio standard, directly from the multi-track arrangement. The project does not have to be exported first.
• Audio files are burned uncompressed (linear PCM)
• DDP ( Disc Description Protocol) describes the structure of a file group that is used for creating CDs or DVDs. Sequoia enables a CD project to be exported in the DDP standard
• Many mastering engineers consider DDP to be superior in terms of data and transfer security, and the included MAGIX DDP Xport tool writes a standard 1.01 or 2.0 DDP file onto the hard drive for online transfer to the vinyl press. All PQ and production data is transferred
• The integrity of the master may be verified after writing. A DDP file that has already been written may be re-imported for editing or for reorganization

• Import and export files as MP3, WMA, FLAC, AAC, Broadcast WAV, OGG, AIFF, Wave or Real Audio with up to 348kHz resolution
• The RIFF64 format is also supported making it possible to write Wave files exceeding 2 GB
• It is also possible to write all channels of a multi-channel program into a single RIFF64 file making data exchange in surround sound productions easier
• AAF/OMF support enables projects to be exchanged between platforms quickly

• Controls the frequency response of a modulation source
• Effects such as wah can be created following an analog model

Gate

• Built according to the "Advanced Dynamics" analog model
• Suppresses low signal sections

Limiter

• Part of the "Advanced Dynamics" group, and serves to limit defined output signal values

Multi-Band Dynamics

• Compressors, limiter, gates and expanders are available
• Designed to specifically avoid unwanted side effects by editing 4 frequency bands simultaneously
• Neutral sounding and distortion-free

Multiband Stereo Enhancer

• Allows detailed correction and manipulation of the stereo image. Utilizes phase-stable frequency band editing

Noise Reduction (offline only)

• Removes noise, humming or feedback without coloring the original material
• Functions by creating a "fingerprint" of the noise which is then used to identify the noise signal portion of a waveform and removing it

Room Simulator

• Used to offset the original audio signals with any echo signal
• Surround sound function and high-quality impulse response are also included

sMax11

• A limiter/maximizer, which is primarily suited for mastering purposes

Spectral Cleaning

• Removes noise such as sneezing or clapping without influencing the original signal in a perceptible manner
• Using a spectrogram, noises are quickly identified according to their color representation and removed - ideal for short, clear noises

Time-Stretching / Pitch Shifting

• Object-based real-time algorithms for premium time-stretching or pitch shifting
• For enhanced workflow, various algorithms are included, such as the standard algorithms for complete mix downs, a smoothed algorithm for single signals or "Beat Marker" based slicing stretching algorithm for drums
• The "monophonic voice" is suitable for single-tone vocals, with which whole authentic-sounding choirs can be created from a single voice
• The "Universal HQ" algorithm is useful for complex audio material like orchestral recordings

Vandal

• Virtual guitar simulation
• Every single signal step is virtually calculated so that the sound characteristics of each guitar note are perfectly transmitted while the program remains light on CPU

Variverb Pro

• VST effect device for creating classical and modern echo effects based on virtual, algorithmic calculations
• Even light echoes and modulations may be created authentically

Vocoder

• Can be used as a mixer and an object effect (in busses, too) using the integrated, phase-linear real-time FFT filter

• Removes crackling and clicking noises, which are typical of scratched records

Declipper

• Removes over-modulation

Dehisser

• Non-destructive noise suppression which reduces typical "white noise" from microphones
• A "noise only" function allows for monitoring only the removed signal to hear exactly what is being removed, thus preventing valuable signal components from being lost

Denoiser

• Removes undesirable background noise from wave files/objects