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FakeNatty · Post by **FakeNatty** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:07 pm

how's everyone liking Halion 7 so far?

My poor ass is waiting for a sale

jocknaethick · Post by **jocknaethick** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:54 pm

I just downloaded the recommended update to Halion Sonic 7 (from download assistant as a recommended update) then downloaded the additional content. However, the new content , as in FM Lab and Tales, list a bunch of presets with a red - sign. I thought this was a free upgrade or do I have to purchase these libraries elsewhere. ( i have never found Steinberg to be the easiest of companies to update/reinstall with...I might be a tad thicker than I gave myself credit for)

T-CM11 · Post by **T-CM11** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:58 pm

jocknaethick wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:54 pm I just downloaded the recommended update to Halion Sonic 7 (from download assistant as a recommended update) then downloaded the additional content. However, the new content , as in FM Lab and Tales, list a bunch of presets with a red - sign. I thought this was a free upgrade or do I have to purchase these libraries elsewhere. ( i have never found Steinberg to be the easiest of companies to update/reinstall with...I might be a tad thicker than I gave myself credit for)

Did you update from Halion SE or from Halion Sonic?

jocknaethick · Post by **jocknaethick** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:00 pm

T-CM11 wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:58 pm
jocknaethick wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 3:54 pm I just downloaded the recommended update to Halion Sonic 7 (from download assistant as a recommended update) then downloaded the additional content. However, the new content , as in FM Lab and Tales, list a bunch of presets with a red - sign. I thought this was a free upgrade or do I have to purchase these libraries elsewhere. ( i have never found Steinberg to be the easiest of companies to update/reinstall with...I might be a tad thicker than I gave myself credit for)
Did you update from Halion SE or from Halion Sonic?

Halion Sonic

T-CM11 · Post by **T-CM11** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:04 pm

jocknaethick wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:00 pm Halion Sonic

Then you need to buy (if you want to) the upgrade to HALion Sonic 7 Collection. Halion Sonic 7 (without 'collection') just replaces Halion (Sonic) SE.

As I understand it:
Halion 6 > Halion 7 (includes HALion Sonic 7 Collection)
HALion Sonic 3 > HALion Sonic 7 Collection
Halion Sonic SE (Free) > HALion Sonic 7 (Free)

tonymax · Post by **tonymax** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:08 pm

Does Halion 7 use the new licensing system? or is it tied to the elicenser as before.
thanks

T-CM11 · Post by **T-CM11** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:10 pm

tonymax wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:08 pm Does Halion 7 use the new licensing system?

Yes

jocknaethick · Post by **jocknaethick** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:13 pm

T-CM11 wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:04 pm
jocknaethick wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:00 pm Halion Sonic
Then you need to buy (if you want to) the upgrade to HALion Sonic 7 Collection. Halion Sonic 7 (without 'collection') just replaces Halion (Sonic) SE.

As I understand it:
Halion 6 > Halion 7 (includes HALion Sonic 7 Collection)
HALion Sonic 3 > HALion Sonic 7 Collection
Halion Sonic SE (Free) > HALion Sonic 7 (Free)

Ah, thanks for that...I may as well just upgrade to the full Halion 7 then...(only $74 difference)

Sampleconstruct · Post by **Sampleconstruct** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:18 pm

Testing the spectral re-synthesis in HALion 7 using an orchestral string sample from one of my soundtracks as sample source. Plenty of (written) explanations inside.

j wazza · Post by **j wazza** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:22 pm

Halion 7 looks cool but i personally don't need it, there are already lots of options that do each thing halion does. But I would buy it if it had a bit more modularity or interaction between its different synthesis types, such as being able to do fm with their spectral oscillators

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billcarroll · Post by **billcarroll** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:01 pm

Sampleconstruct wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:18 pm Testing the spectral re-synthesis in HALion 7 using an orchestral string sample from one of my soundtracks as sample source. Plenty of (written) explanations inside.

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That's beautiful. I like the noise enhancement from negative purity values. I have some drones I've been running through some granular effects that I'm going to process with spectral re-synthesis in HALion 7 now ... since you've got me inspired.

Sampleconstruct · Post by **Sampleconstruct** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:11 pm

billcarroll wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:01 pm
Sampleconstruct wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:18 pm Testing the spectral re-synthesis in HALion 7 using an orchestral string sample from one of my soundtracks as sample source. Plenty of (written) explanations inside.

...
That's beautiful. I like the noise enhancement from negative purity values. I have some drones I've been running through some granular effects that I'm going to process with spectral re-synthesis in HALion 7 now ... since you've got me inspired.

Go for it! I already liked the spectral oscillator in Padshop a lot but this updated version in H7 sounds even better and has more functions.

aMUSEd · Post by **aMUSEd** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:25 pm

I wish Halion could import Padshop presets to work on them further

LoopyFruit · Post by **LoopyFruit** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 6:19 pm

Hi Gang

I've just had a nice surprise, I didn't know I was entitled to a free Halion 7 with the Grace Period.

I've not purchased any new Steinberg products since Cubase 12, it may be worth a look in your Steinberg Vouchers Guys.

Good luck.

billcarroll · Post by **billcarroll** » Sat Feb 18, 2023 6:44 pm

Sampleconstruct wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:11 pm
billcarroll wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 5:01 pm
Sampleconstruct wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 4:18 pm Testing the spectral re-synthesis in HALion 7 using an orchestral string sample from one of my soundtracks as sample source. Plenty of (written) explanations inside.

...
That's beautiful. I like the noise enhancement from negative purity values. I have some drones I've been running through some granular effects that I'm going to process with spectral re-synthesis in HALion 7 now ... since you've got me inspired.
Go for it! I already liked the spectral oscillator in Padshop a lot but this updated version in H7 sounds even better and has more functions.

Spectral re-synthesis in HALion 7 using a drone I made using arkhis run through some granular effects, and modulating multi-oscillator with an LFO and using a midi controller to adjust purity during playback. Running it through Valhalla supermassive.

https://soundcloud.com/billcarroll/drones-001