HALion

HALion
Developer(s)Steinberg
Initial release2001 (2001)
Operating systemWindows, macOS
TypeSoftware Sampler / Software Synthesizer
Websitewww.steinberg.net/en/products/vst/halion_und_halion_sonic/halion.html

HALion /ˈhæ.ˌli.ə̩n/ HA-lee-ən is a software instrument application, created by German music software company Steinberg for macOS and Windows. It uses a sample-based approach to emulate the acoustic sounds of a full orchestra, such as the strings, brass, woodwind, and percussion sections, with multiple configurations for each instrument, allowing for variations in timbre. It can also use multiple forms of sound synthesis to produce other software synthesizer audio.

HALion can be used either as a standalone application, or as a VST, AU, or AAX (Avid Audio eXtension for Pro Tools) plug-in within digital audio workstation software.