Steinberg releases Nuendo 15

Steinberg has released the newest version of Nuendo, delivering new features and workflow developments to improve dialogue editing, mixing efficiency and session management.

Nuendo has been used to create soundtracks for various movies, TV shows, games and immersive experiences. Its latest version entails integral measurement of dialogue intelligibility, improved automation, simplified multi-channel management, new sound design tools, a scalable user interface, and a range of other workflow improvements.

Based on Fraunhofer IDMT technology, the analyser track allows dialogue intelligibility to be measured and displayed within Nuendo 15. Colour-based metering allows the identification of problem areas, with real-time analysis or the new offline analysis and display feature on the

The analyser track also has adjustable thresholds to align dialogue with broadcaster specifications.

The film mixing automation system has been updated for Nuendo 15 to include a vertical, space-saving view, while the automation system introduces several new functions, including parameter selection by touching plug-in controls, copy and paste automation, individual track punch out in Latch mode and clearer visual automation states.

Another new feature is convert channels, which automatically splits or merges files to match a selected track layout. Surround clips can now be broken down into structured stems or mono files combined into stereo pairs during import or across multiple tracks, reducing repetitive setup tasks.

For broadcast and post-production, direct import of MXF video and audio tracks from OP1a containers is a new feature of Nuendo 15, offering compatibility with AVC Intra 50/100/200 and MPEG-2 codecs. Support for MPF and MXF/S ADM imports also means full scene metadata can now be brought into a session.

Additionally, video export sees flexible resolution and encoding options added. These include a range of presets, software or GPU encoding, and support for text overlays from the active marker track, allowing timecode, dialogue and other ADR attributes to be burned into the exported video. A quick export option supports faster reviews and intermediate deliverables during active sessions.

The audio and sound design features from Cubase 15 are included in Nuendo 15, including AI-powered stem separation and a redesigned expression maps system for refining articulation control. The DAWproject format offers expanded interoperability, allowing projects to move between Nuendo, Cubase, Cubasis, and other supported DAWs.

New effects include the UltraShaper Compressor, which combines transient shaping, clip limiting, and EQ sculpting. The real-time pitch shifter includes formant preservation, saturation modes, stereo unlinking, and a ±24 semitone range, and there are six new Modulators to add motion and evolving textures.

The Omnivocal plug-in can assist with the creation of synthesised vocals, while monophonic or polyphonic melodic patterns can be created with the Pattern Sequencer.

Additional sounds are also included in Nuendo 15, with expanded HALion libraries, the redesigned Groove Agent SE, a collection of 40 modern Drum Machine kits, as well as loop packs and curated samples. 30 new Chord Pad presets also deliver ready-to-use harmonic structures for tonal references, sustained beds or compositional placeholders.

“With Nuendo 15, we're igniting the next evolutionary stage for audio post-production and media production in general,” said Timo Wildenhain, head of pro audio at Steinberg. “With industry-first functions like the Analyser Track display and improvements in virtually all program areas — including editing, video, and ADR — Nuendo 15 is a groundbreaking update.”