MAGIX has released Sequoia 12 – a brand new version of the DAW for professional broadcasting, mastering and audio post-production.

The new high-definition digital audio workstation Sequoia 12 is now more flexible than ever thanks to major improvements in metering, support of all current broadcast standards and the new docking concept.

Cutting edge technology combined with seamless workflows: The new features in Sequoia 12

Time is of the essence when audio engineers are working on a broadcast or putting the finishing touches on a production in the mastering studio. Everything has to fit together perfectly and every step in the workflow is crucial to meeting tight deadlines. But there is also no room to cut corners and it is vitally important that the latest technology and standards are applied to ensure a professional production. The developers of Sequoia 12 kept all of this in mind while designing the new features and making the comprehensive improvements that make this version of Sequoia even more flexible and efficient than its predecessors.

Loudness Metering according to the EBU recommendation R 128 is an important part of the latest version which supports the transition from peak-based measurements to loudness-based measurements for radio and television. The meter's display has also been redesigned and offers various visualization layouts and presets for common broadcast standards.

The new docking concept allows the user to adjust the interface with simple drag & drop control. Whether for broadcasting, mastering or audio post-production, the layout can easily be rearranged for any type of workflow.

An important aspect of any efficient workflow is speed, and that is where the new macro functionality comes into play. Commonly recurring processes can be saved and activated quickly using shortcuts.

Another helpful feature is track-level spectral editing which can quickly deal with the noise interference that occurs during live recording or multitrack recording. And even more special features have been added for complex spectral editing projects such as audio restoration.

Another great time-saver is the new auto ducking feature which is particularly useful for radio and speech broadcasting where background music can be faded in and out automatically according to audio cues.

In modern broadcasting it is important to be able to edit in real-time. With Sequoia 12, recordings can be exported during the broadcast and can be saved in a database where everyone involved can access them and remain informed about the current status of the project.

The new VCA groups make daily studio routines more efficient. Productions are now even easier to mix and finalize directly in the DAW thanks to the grouping of tracks through virtual VCAs (Voltage Controlled Amplifiers).

Getting the most from the hard drive is also crucial for maximum efficiency and is now possible with full 64-bit support.

The integration of the Independence Sampler Workstation into Sequoia 12 is a welcome addition for anyone working on music productions. Over 70 GB of content and hundreds of instruments make this sampler the ultimate production package for the creation of professional musical compositions.

Sequoia draws upon years of co-operation with experienced producers and sound engineers to tackle every challenge faced by modern professional recording studios. Besides a wide array of proven recording and editing tools, Sequoia also offers advanced editing and crossfade functionality. It also includes intuitive source/destination cutting, marker setup, and an efficient crossfade editor with which all crossfade parameters can be edited in real-time.

Sequoia was designed for the requirements of modern, effective team-working. Within a network, multiple users can work simultaneously with the software. The integrated administration functions permit the assignment of individual rights of access and program configurations.

Exclusive Sequoia features:

• 4-Point Source/Destination Cut.

• 12 Channel Surround.

• Multi-user administration.

• Clipstore.

• Crossfade Editor.

• DDP Export.

• Diga System Interface.

• Multi Source Projects Manager.

• Video Engine.