Version: 7.1.20
Developer: Steinberg
Developer’s website: steinberg.net/vst-instruments/halion/
Format: SAL, VST3, AAX Bit
depth: 64bit
Tablet: present (R2R)
System requirements:
Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 11 (64-bit)
Size: 2.32 GB
The new product offers a section with an FM synthesis engine, developed in collaboration with Yamaha, which allows you to combine up to eight operators, and the Algorithm Finder function makes it easy to create both classic Yamaha DX7 synth sounds and modern FM sound patches. In addition, the software now supports importing files (SYX format) from Yamaha instruments, including the DX7 and TX81Z. The next update is the Spectral Zone section, which has a spectral oscillator with Time-Stretch and Resynthesis algorithms with parameters such as Format Shift, Spectral Filter, Purity and Inharmonicity for various sample transformations.
HALion’s modulation capabilities have also been expanded thanks to a redesigned interface that allows you to assign modulation sources and destinations using a drag-and-drop system or using the new Modulation Row interface (appears when you click on the parameters). Among other things, the Envelope module received brush, pen and eraser tools, which make it easy to create your own envelopes in addition to a number of pre-designed shapes, while a new Shaper mode allows you to cycle through different envelope shapes in sync with the tempo of your DAW.
In addition, several updated effects were introduced, including an equalizer, delay, chorus, overdrive, envelope filter and the ability to import impulse response files for use in the REVerence reverb effect. Steinberg developers are reported to have included several built-in files created from iconic effect units from companies such as EMT and Lexicon. Other improvements in HALion 7 include expanded wavetable synthesis functions, an updated mixer with improved effects processing capabilities and a redesigned MediaBay with easier browsing/selection of samples, layers and presets.
Note:
If the certificate (R2RCA.cer) and Silk Emulator v1.3.0 are already installed, skip steps 1-31. Install the R2RCA.cer certificate
Win+R > enter certmgr.msc > Enter > Trusted Root Certification Authorities > Certificates > RMB on “Certificates” > All tasks > import > point to the R2RCA.cer file
You can check whether the certificate has been installed using the R2RCERTEST.exe file (after rebooting the OS)
2. Install Setup Steinberg Silk Emulator v1.3.0.exe
3. Reboot the OS
4. Install HALion7.msi_and/or HALionSonic7.msi
Install Generic_Lower_Latency_ASIO_Driver_64bit.msi – if necessary
5. Place the Content_ folder in
If Steinberg Library Manager(SLM) is installed, launch it and drag the Content_ folder into the SLM
