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Description

Dive into a world of sonic possibilities with the Steinberg Hypersonic 2, your ultimate virtual instrument workstation designed to elevate your music production to new heights. With its expansive 1.7GB sound library and 1,800 diverse presets, this powerhouse plugin is engineered to inspire creativity across all genres. Whether you're crafting intricate orchestral arrangements or laying down the latest electronic beats, Hypersonic 2 has you covered with its extensive array of sounds, from pianos and strings to drums, guitars, and more.

What sets Hypersonic 2 apart is its exceptional CPU efficiency, allowing you to utilize up to 1,024-voice polyphony without compromising on performance. This makes it a reliable choice for both studio sessions and live performances. The integrated mixer and HyperKnobs provide intuitive control over sound shaping, letting you tweak with precision and ease. Plus, with a polyphonic arpeggiator and MIDI file import, your creative options are virtually limitless.

Whether you're on stage or in the studio, the Hypersonic 2 adapts seamlessly, supporting VST, DXi, and AU standards for effortless integration into your existing setup. Its live play mode ensures smooth transitions between patches, enabling you to maintain the momentum of your performance.

Hypersonic 2 is more than just a plugin; it's a comprehensive music creation tool that fits right into your digital audio workspace, ensuring your musical journey is as smooth as it is inspiring.

Key Features:

  • 1.7GB sample library with 1,800 presets
  • Four sound generation engines
  • Maximum CPU efficiency with 1,024-voice polyphony
  • Integrated mixer with level, pan, and FX controls
  • HyperKnobs for fast sound tweaking
  • Polyphonic arpeggiator with MIDI file import
  • Supports VST, DXi, AU, and ReWire standards
  • Standalone version available
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Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Steinberg Hypersonic 2.

Software and compatibility

  • jBridge is recommended as a solution to enable Hypersonic 2 to work with modern DAWs on Windows 11, converting 32-bit plugins to 64-bit.

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  • Concerns exist about whether jBridge will correctly load previous Hypersonic projects and presets without requiring a complete redo.

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  • Hypersonic 2 fails to load in FL Studio 21 but works in older versions like FL Studio 20, necessitating version downgrades for use.

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User experience

  • Users have reported synsoacc errors when attempting to run Hypersonic 2 on Windows 11 with FL Studio 21, highlighting compatibility challenges.

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  • Users report having to manually document and recreate projects in older FL Studio versions due to Hypersonic 2 presets not saving properly.

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Critic Reviews

Field Test: Steinberg Hypersonic 2 Multitimbral Synth

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Steinberg's Hypersonic 2 stands out with its vast sound library and versatility, offering a rich palette of vibrant synth sounds and contemporary percussion. While its acoustic pianos may lack depth and its solo orchestral instruments fall short, the overall sound quality is impressive, especially for synth and percussion enthusiasts. The updated features, including programmable voicing and user-assignable macro knobs, enhance usability. However, its closed system limits sample expansion, and the interface can feel cramped. Despite minor tuning issues and non-functional FX sliders, Hypersonic 2's performance and stability make it a strong contender in the crowded software synth market.

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Dated software but amazing sounds

I've had this since I first started producing. I still use it today! The sounds it comes with are fairly dated so not many people look fondly on it but I DO because many of the sounds from this plugin come from Yamaha (the EPs and the pads are especially good--literally the first program in the electric piano category is A+ tier). I still haven't explored all the sounds but there are very few outright "unusable" programs.

Another thing that keeps my memories of this plugin SO fond is the simplicity in UI, I find it very refreshing compared to many, more modern, plugins today (How many clicks should it take me to start playing a sound???). All I have to do is pick a category and test a sound. It's so easy. Load time is instant too.

However, the software IS starting to show its shortcomings the more and more updates have occurred between my DAW and Windows but I've still managed to get it to work through some trial and error. Depending on your DAW you may need an external vst bridge to get this to function properly. That's assuming you even have a copy because Steinberg discontinued this product, which is a shame, since they didn't adapt all the programs into their newer software (I'm referring to Halion Sonic 3 as I do not have Halion Sonic 7 (came out not too long ago, so I may be wrong?)).

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Electric Piano 2...

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See how Yoko Shimomura uses Steinberg Hypersonic 2

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This song by Shimomura from 2013 uses the The End patch from Hypersonic 2.

See how Tsukasa Tawada uses Steinberg Hypersonic 2

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Basically most stuff in this OST uses Hypersonic. The arp in the background is called "Be It Classic 1", the drumloop is in there, the guitar is... same goes for most other songs.

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1 alternative for Steinberg Hypersonic 2, curated by the Equipboard community.

Steinberg HALion Sonic 3

$249.99

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It's a newer software alternative for sure (by the same developer), its missing many of the sounds from Hypersonic 2 though.

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