Steinberg Nuendo 13 Audio Post-Production Software, Upgrade from 12, Download Only

What Is Nuendo
As the most advanced audio post-production solution available, Nuendo is the choice of film, TV, game audio and immersive sound industry professionals worldwide. Ever since its initial release, Nuendo has been a vital tool in creating the soundtrack to many high-profile productions, products and installations. Regular updates with new features, workflow improvements and additional, user-requested functions mean that Nuendo constantly exceeds the expectations of an audio workstation dedicated to audio post, with high end - often unique - capabilities that continue an ongoing revolution in audio and media production software.

New in 13
Nuendo 13 introduces unique and time-saving features for dialogue editors, mixing and recording engineers, new integrated workflows for authoring MPEG-H Audio content, innovative tools for dialogue recording, Dolby Atmos improvements, additional plug-ins and more than 20 extra workflow enhancements. With Nuendo 13, the future of post-production starts now.

DIALOGUE RECORDING
With ADR Script Reader, Nuendo 13 moves away from cumbersome, document-based workflows. It shows ADR takes via a web browser, on any tablet or laptop on the same LAN network, letting the voice talent have a digital script and the ability for an editor or the session director to change it instantaneously. Dialogue can be edited and notes added in Nuendo’s marker data, with no need for the inconvenience of syncing documents. A Dialogue Context Preview displays the dialogue lines before and after those selected, highlighting how the currently-selected line is embedded in the scene.

DIALOGUE EDITING
TonalMatch is a new direct offline process (DOP) which analyses the sound characteristics of an audio recording and enables it to be transferred to other clips, matching the spectral profile (EQ) and ambient noise floor. It can be used to match an ADR session to the original production sound more quickly and precisely than has previously been achievable using EQs and/or other editing plug-ins.

DIALOGUE EDITING
VoiceSeparator is a new, AI-based VST plug-in which is trained to detect and isolate spoken dialogue from complex background noises, including other voices, and also to reduce or remove undesired voice sounds from background and ambient recordings. Used as an insert effect or DOP, it can be used to quickly isolate the sounds that are wanted and to remove those that aren’t.

DIALOGUE EDITING
Dialogue editing, processing and creative voice sound design are arts of their own, needing a lot of expertise and experience to master. The new VocalChain plug-in includes dedicated modules for the different steps of voice processing, helping to deliver excellent results. With a wide range of presets exclusively for post-production, VocalChain makes voice sound design faster and more efficient than ever.

DIALOGUE EDITING
Cleaning up dialogue while keeping background noise for use on a different track is easier with the updated Detect Silence panel. Instead of only stripping silent parts, dialogue content can now be split automatically, then events can be created for the silent and non-silent areas. Dialogue and silent events can then be edited individually, as required by the project.

Bounce Empty Space
Bounce Selection now allows blank audio clips to be created from any selection, which can be useful for filling gaps or for later offline processing.

Support for TTAL 1.1
Nuendo 13 now provides greater support to TTAL-based Netflix dubbing workflows by supporting TTAL 1.1, including Forced Narrative and multi-character attributes.

ADR Swipe Improvements
ADR count-in and swipe options can now be set independently. Black picture can be selected during pre-roll, regardless of count-in type.

MPEG-H AUDIO SUPPORT
Nuendo 13 features a completely integrated workflow for authoring and mixing content for the object-based MPEG-H Audio format. The ADM Authoring window now offers it as a new format, where tracks and groups can be assigned as objects or beds to MPEG-H Audio components. In the new Renderer for MPEG-H plug-in, metadata parameters can be configured to create versions of the mix called ’presets’. These presets are a key feature of MPEG-H Audio, offering advanced interactivity options. From the Renderer the project can then be exported as MPEG-H ADM or MPEG-H Master files.

MPEG-H AUDIO
MPEG-H Audio requires three-layer z panning range for ‘below listener’ sounds, meaning the z parameter range must allow negative values. This is now possible in Nuendo 13. To ensure full compatibility with older projects and Nuendo versions, two user-selectable z panning modes are available – the new three-layer and the previous two-layer.

IMMERSIVE AUDIO
The ADM Authoring window has been updated to support different immersive formats - Dolby Atmos (Internal Renderer), Dolby Atmos (External Renderer), MPEG-H and OSC. After selecting the desired object-based authoring format, the ADM editor will display the attributes and settings available for that format.

DOLBY ATMOS
The new Renderer for Dolby Atmos adds 9.1.6 speaker configuration support, a common cinema format used in many studios and for Atmos-enabled Home Theaters, so supporting this format brings Nuendo 13 into line with the latest surround sound developments.

VIDEO
It’s now possible to export a new soundtrack directly into the original mp4 video file, avoiding time-consuming video re-rendering. This is useful in many situations - for example the composer previewing a film score, a scene with dialogue and SFX as a guide for the composer, a rehearsal reel for a voice actor before ADR recording or other previews provided by sound editors.

VIDEO
When producing to picture, a project often needs to be edited to new versions of a video file. Making A-B video edit comparisons within a project is now more convenient with Track Versions for the video track. This allows the inclusion of specific versions of a video file with a set of other tracks, then to refer back to previous edits by switching track versions.

WORKFLOW
Nuendo 13 includes new track import improvements, to make bringing content in from a variety of delivered reels and project files more flexible. The revised import dialog includes options for more flexibility and control when importing tracks, events and time ranges, as well as the ability to restrict the range of imported events and how they are merged to existing tracks.

PRODUCTIVITY
If you’re new to Nuendo or switching from a different DAW, these new project templates will get you started quickly. They include stereo and surround, up to Dolby Atmos post-production projects, ADR sessions and immersive audio formats like MPEG-H, Ambisonics and Dolby Atmos music.

The new Key Command dialog makes managing shortcuts quick and easy. Find commands with the dynamic filter and try new macros on the fly. Many new commands have also been added, including rename selected events, add marker on active marker track, and move range to next hit point.

When switching from a different DAW, it can sometimes be difficult to adapt to different workflows. The playback start position can now be configured from the current location, cycle start or selection, which is a familiar workflow in other DAWs. ‘Return to start position on stop’ is also available.

Comparing audio events processed with DOP against their previous state is easier. By ALT-clicking on the audition button, processing can be bypassed when previewing clips.

MIDI 2.0
Nuendo 13 now supports MIDI 2.0, including high resolution velocity, CC, aftertouch, pitch bend, and poly pressure data.

Simplified CC Recording
MIDI CCs can now be recorded in simplified ramps to make it quicker and easier for editing the controller events afterwards.

Tap to Tempo
The project tempo can be easily adjusted to the beat with the new Tap Tempo feature on the Transport Bar.

Flexible Return Channels
Instrument tracks/racks/sampler return channels can be set as inputs for audio tracks, as well as FX and group channels.

Technical Specifications

System requirements
Operating systems (Windows)
64-bit Windows 11 Version 22H2 (or higher), 64-bit Windows 10 Version 22H2 (or higher)
Operating systems (Mac)
macOS Sonoma, macOS Ventura, macOS Monterey
Apple silicon–based Mac
Native App, Rosetta 2 App
CPU minimum (Windows)
Intel® Core™ i5 (4th Generation) or AMD Ryzen™
CPU minimum (Mac)
Intel® Core™ i5 (late 2015 or later) or Apple silicon
CPU cores
4 or more
RAM minimum
8 GB
Hard disk free space (core installation)
1 GB
Hard disk free space
75 GB
Display resolution minimum at 100% UI scaling
1440 x 900
Graphics minimum (Windows)
Graphics card with native Windows 10 support
Graphics recommended (Windows)
AMD R or RX series and later or NVIDIA Series 700 and later
Graphics (Mac)
Graphics card with Metal support
OS compatible audio hardware
Yes
ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance
Yes
License Management
Steinberg Licensing (account based)
Internet connection for
license activation, account sign up and product registration, installer download
Notes
This software version does not support 32-bit plug-ins. VST 2 plug-ins only run in Rosetta 2 mode on Apple silicon Mac. Nuendo does not support VST 2 when running natively on Apple silicon Macs.

Audio engine
64 bit
Audio resolution
384 kHz
MIDI tracks
unlimited
Audio tracks
unlimited
VST Instrument tracks
unlimited
VST Instruments
4
Instrument sounds
> 3000
VST audio effect plug-ins
88
VST MIDI effect plug-ins
18
Physical inputs & outputs
256
Audiochannel insert slots
16
Group channels
256
FX send and return channels
S:8 - R:64
Rack instruments
64
MIDI plug-in insert slots & sends
4
ADM Authoring for Dolby Atmos
Yes
External Dolby Atmos Renderer Support
Yes
Renderer for Dolby Atmos
Yes
Maximal number of Audio Object
118
Maximal number of Beds
64
ADM import
Yes
ADM Export
Yes
Field Recorder Audio Import
Yes
Netflix Loudness Meter
Yes
Intelligibility Meter
Yes
Video Cut Detection
Yes
ReConforming
Yes
Loudness curve
Yes
Create Markers from Events
Yes
Anymix Pro
Yes
Post Presets
Yes
MXF (audio) support
Yes
AES31 support
Yes
Auro-3D support
Yes
Bass Manager
Yes
Post Filter
Yes
Pitch Driver
Yes
Clip Packages
Yes
Cue Sheet export
Yes
AAF support
Yes
VST MultiPanner
Yes
Direct Offline Processing
Yes
Loudness measurement and processing
Yes
Video Follows Edit Mode
Yes
Film-mixing style automation
Advanced
Channel Batch Export
Advanced
Marker Track
32
Control Room Monitor Sources
8
Game Audio Connect
Yes
Game Sound FX
Yes
Create a Nuendo project from Wwise
Yes
Recall a Nuendo project from Wwise
Yes
Version control by Perforce
Yes
Export Selected Events
Yes
Rename events from list
Yes
Ambisonics support
Yes
Panning audio in Ambisonics
Yes
Immerse with VST AmbiDecoder support
Yes
Headtracking: HMD connection
Yes
Monitoring Ambisonics Audio
Yes
dearVR Spatial Connect support
Yes
Pro Sound Effects Library
Yes
Doppler effect plug-in
Yes
VoiceDesigner
Yes
Sound Randomizer
Yes
Soundly Support
Yes
Sampler Track 2
Yes
Automated Dialog Replacement (ADR) system
Yes
Video overlay, take lists and script editing
Yes
Countdown and swipes
Yes
ADR API
Yes
EdiCue Support
Yes
TTAL import / export
Yes
Free mode
Yes
Foley recording
Yes
Dialogue Detection
Yes
Auto-Align® Post support
Yes
Detect Silence
Yes
Free Warp tool
Yes
Audio Parts
Yes
Sample Editor
Yes
SpectraLayers One
Yes
Hitpoint Detection
Yes
Group/Ungroup & Lock/Unlock
Yes
Render in-place
Yes
VariAudio 3
Yes
Audio Alignment
Yes
Audio Warp Quantize
Yes
Time Stretch
Yes
Group Editing
Yes
Comping
Yes
Channel Strip 2
Advanced
Full-screen MixConsole
Yes
Sound Particles OSC Control support
Yes
Ultra-precise automation curves
Yes
Side-chaining
Yes
A/B Comparison
Yes
MixConsole History
Yes
Track visibility management
Yes
Spectral Comparison EQ
Yes
Automation Virgin Territories
Yes
MixConsole Snapshots
Yes
Control Room incl. Cue Sends
Yes
Direct Routing
Yes
Loudness Meter
Yes
Link Groups
Yes
Listen Mode
Yes
Multi-channel true peak master meter
Yes
Stereo Combined Panner
Yes
Surround: True Multichannel Audio Path (max. 5.1)
up to 22.2
VCA Faders
Yes
Wave Meters
Yes
MIDI Remote
Yes
Job Queues
Yes
SuperVision
Yes
Colorized Mixer Channels
Yes
Latency Monitor
Yes
Notepad
Yes
MediaBay
Yes
HiDPI support
Yes
Disabling Tracks
Yes
Softube Console 1 support
Yes
Combined Select Tools
Yes
WaveLab file exchange
Yes
Track Icons
Yes
Safe Start Mode
Yes
Workspaces
Yes
Import Tracks from Projects
Yes
Project Logical Editor
Yes
VST System Link
Yes
Project Browser
Yes
Track Archives
Yes
ARA 2 support
Yes
OMF support
Yes
Profiles
Yes
Chord Pads
Yes
Chord Track
Yes
Chord Assistant - Circle of 5ths
Yes
Audio to MIDI chords
Yes
Score Editor
Advanced
Hermode tuning
Yes
Arranger Track
Yes
Tempo Track
Yes
Signature Track
Yes
TrackVersions
Yes
Global Transpose Track
Yes
Note Expression
Yes
Chord Assistant - Proximity Mode
Yes
Expression Maps
Yes
MusicXML import & export
Yes
Time Warp
Yes
Key Editor
Yes
Drum Editor
Yes
MPE Support
Yes
Chord Editor
Yes
Drum Maps
Yes
List Editor
Yes
In-Place Editor
Yes
Track Quick Controls
Yes
Tempo Detection Panel
Yes
Logical Editor
Yes
Audio Pre-Record
Yes
MIDI Retrospective Record
Yes
Punch In & Punch Out
Yes
Re-recording
Yes
Metronome
Advanced
Pre-Roll & Post-Roll
Yes
Pool
Yes
HALion Sonic SE 3
Pro / Artist / Basic Set
Groove Agent SE 5
Yes
Retrologue 2
Yes
Padshop 2
Yes
Trip for HALion Sonic SE
Yes
Flux for HALion Sonic SE
Yes
Randomizer
Yes
VoiceDesigner
Yes
Doppler
Yes
Headphones Match
Yes
FX Modulator
Yes
Pitch Driver
Yes
Bass Manager
Yes
Post Filter
Yes
DJ EQ
Yes
Standard Channel EQ
Yes
StudioEQ
Yes
GEQ 10
Yes
Frequency EQ 2
Yes
GEQ 30
Yes
Voxengo CurveEQ
Yes
Raiser
Yes
Squasher
Yes
VST Dynamics
Yes
Limiter
Yes
Brickwall Limiter
Yes
Envelope Shaper
Yes
Gate
Yes
Maximizer
Yes
Tube Compressor
Yes
Vintage Compressor
Yes
Midi Gate
Yes
De Esser
Yes
Expander
Yes
Multiband Compressor
Yes
Multiband Envelope Shaper
Yes
Multiband Expander
Yes
Roomworks SE
Yes
REVelation
Yes
REVerence
Yes
Roomworks
Yes
MonoDelay
Yes
MultiTap Delay
Yes
PingPongDelay
Yes
StereoDelay
Yes
ModMachine
Yes
AmpSimulator
Yes
BitCrusher
Yes
Da Tube
Yes
Distortion
Yes
Grungelizer
Yes
VST Amp Rack
Yes
Channel Tape Saturation
Yes
Channel Tube Saturation
Yes
Quadrafuzz 2
Yes
Magneto 2
Yes
VST Bass Amp Rack
Yes
Distroyer
Yes
SoftClipper
Yes
Metalizer
Yes
Ring Modulator
Yes
AutoPan
Yes
Chopper
Yes
Chorus
Yes
Flanger
Yes
Phaser
Yes
Tranceformer
Yes
Tremolo
Yes
Vibrato
Yes
Rotary
Yes
LoopMash FX
Yes
Cloner
Yes
Studio Chorus
Yes
DualFilter
Yes
ToneBooster
Yes
Wah Wah
Yes
StepFilter
Yes
MorphFilter
Yes
Octaver
Yes
Pitch Correct
Yes
Anymix Pro
Yes
VST MultiPanner
Yes
MonoToStereo
Yes
StereoEnhancer
Yes
Mix6to2
Yes
Tuner
Yes
Lin One Dither
Yes
MixerDelay
Yes
SMPTEGenerator
Yes
TestGenerator
Yes
Network collaboration features
Yes
VST Connect SE 5
Yes
VST Transit
No
Video Import
Yes
Video Player
Yes
Extract Audio from Video
Yes
Video Export Render
Yes