User Manual

Installation and Setup
Downloading Program Files
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Windows
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64-bit Windows 7*/8.x/10
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VST 2, VST 3, or AAX compatible host application for using HALion as a
plug-in
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64-bit Intel or AMD mutli-core processor (Intel i5 or faster recommended)
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4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended)
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40 GB of free hard-disk space
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Display resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels (1920 x 1080 recommended)
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OS-compatible audio hardware**
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Internet connection required for activation, account setup, and personal/
product registration
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Downloads are required for the installation
*Windows 7 Service Pack 1, Microsoft.NET Framework 4.0 and Platform Update
for Windows
**ASIO-compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance
Downloading Program Files
The Steinberg Download Assistant helps you download the required files to your computer.
1.
Start the Steinberg Download Assistant.
2.
On the left, select the program that you want to install.
3.
On the right, select which version you want to install.
You can install a new program, update an existing program, etc.
4.
Click Download to download the files.
Installing the Program
After downloading the required files, you can install HALion on your computer.
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On Windows systems, double-click the product installer and follow the instructions
on screen.
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On a Mac, double-click the file HALion 6.pkg and follow the instructions on screen.
Activating Your License
HALion uses a software-based copy protection scheme. This Soft-eLicenser is installed
automatically with HALion. It can be accessed via the eLicenser Control Center application
that is installed automatically with the product.
After installation, you must activate your product.
If you purchased HALion in a shop, the product package contains a “Download Access Code”
that allows you to download both the software and the license of the product.
If you purchased the download version of HALion, you receive an e-mail with the activation
code and a description of the activation process.