Steinberg has announced that the latest version of Nuendo, its Media Production System, is now shipping worldwide. Nuendo 3 offers a range of new, next-generation features and technologies for post production, surround production and high-end recording, mixing and editing.

“We’re extremely proud of Nuendo 3,” states Steinberg’s General Manager Andreas Stelling . “This product is our most advanced media production software to date, and has been engineered using the feedback and advice from many top audio and post production professionals,” Stelling continues.

Nuendo 3 sees the introduction of many innovative new features. Among the new functionality tailored to audio professionals in post production are “out-of-the-box” AAF support, X-Send integration, new Media Management tools and the innovative Warp To Picture feature. Version 3 also takes Nuendo to new strengths in mixing and surround, with full AFL/PFL facilities, the new MixConvert and External Effects plug-ins as well as the new Linked Panners mode. Nuendo 3 also offers a palette of new functions for recording facilities, with Steinberg’s Audio Warp tools, 10-minute audio prerecord utility and support of the new Studio Connections protocol developed by Steinberg and Yamaha.

Pricing and availability

Nuendo 3 is now available from authorized Steinberg pro audio dealers worldwide for $2,499.99. Steinberg has also announced a special limited upgrade offer for existing Nuendo customers which is valid until February 28th, 2005. Nuendo 2 customers can upgrade for only $299.99. From March 1st, the update prices for existing Nuendo 2 customers will be $499.99.