Nuendo 6.

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Version history
Known issues & solutions
March 2014
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Table of contents
Table of contents .................................................................................................................. 2
About ........................................................................................................................................ 3
Nuendo 6.5.20 ......................................................................................................................... 4
Known issues and solutions .............................................................................................. 5
Audio.. ................................................................................................................................. 5
MIDI ................................................................................................................................. 7
Plug-ins.. ................................................................................................................................. 8
Other.. .............................................................................................................................. 10
Steinberg hardware related issues .................................................................................... 14

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About
Congratulations and thank you for using Nuendo!
This document lists all update changes and improvements as
well as known issues and solutions for Nuendo.
Please make sure to read through this section before
contacting Steinberg support.
Enjoy using Nuendo!
Your Steinberg team

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Nuendo 6.5.20
March 2014
Initial release.
To get an overview of the new features Nuendo 6.5 has to
offer, please take a look at:
www.steinberg.net/en/products/nuendo.html

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Known issues and solutions

Audio
R-7722: Interlaced video shows only upper fields
Nuendo may only show upper fields in interlaced video files.
Please consider transcoding into progressive format.
R-8719: Inaccurate sync after pitch shift with MPEX
algorithm has been applied
The audio files can slightly be out of sync after Pitch Shift
function using MPEX algorithm has been applied. Please
adjust the offset of the processed events manually in case
accurate sync is needed.
SQ-2272: Recordings in AIFF file format may not be
recovered in case the recording
AIFF recordings cannot be recovered if the recording was
interrupted e.g. by a power cut. Please use WAV files for
recording in critical situations as they can be recovered.
SQ-14820: Imported AES31 files from WaveLab may
not contain crossfades
When importing an AES31 file which contains overlapping
fade events, no cross-fades are created. Please activate the
Render Crossfade function in WaveLab.
SQ-13742: A 5.0 surround-format aiff file may cause
an error-message on import
A 5.0 surround-format aiff file may cause an error-message
on import: Sorry, this input configuration is unknown or not
supported. Please use the BWF or WAV file format for
multichannel file handling.
SQ-3830: Bounce selection and musical mode
When you have bounced from range selection, the resulting
audio files may run out of sync when enabling musical mode.
This is caused by wrong snap point position. Move snap
point of all resulting audio files to event start, then enable
musical mode.

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SQ-3971: AudioWarp audible artifacts

Toggling Cycle on/off shortly before reaching the right
locator may produce an audible artifact when using one of
the lastique Pro AudioWarp presets. There is currently no
workaround except to avoid this or alternatively use the
Standard algorithms for warping.
SQ-15139: Export Multichannel interleaved files
Multichannel interleaved files are not compatible with certain
third-party applications (for example, Dolby Tools). Use the
option Don't use extensible wave format in the Audio Export
Mixdown window.
SQ-1267: Export Windows Media Audio from 5.1 bus
Windows Media Audio export from 5.1 bus results in
unexpected error. A Windows 7 update might fix this
problem. Please contact Microsoft for further details.
SQ-5321: Importing Track Archives via network
volumes issue
Importing Track Archives via network volumes may result in
unresolved media files without notice. After import, open the
Pool and find the media files by using Find Missing Files...
from the context menu on the affected entries.
SQ-18473: Frozen files are excluded from sample rate
conversion
Frozen files are excluded from sample rate conversion when
changing project sample rate. Unfreeze before changing the
project sample rate.
R-6341: No track preset support for input and output
channels
Please note that saving and loading Track Presets is
currently not supported on Input/Output channels.
R-6259: Bouncing a large lastique Pro audiowarped
event leads to timing inconsistencies.
Bouncing audio files using lastique as AudioWarp mode
(musical mode) may result in shifted timing in the audio
event. Consider using the Standard modes as musical
mode before bouncing, or offline processing the event with
MPEX algorithms.

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R-5150: Bouncing RF64 may fail under FAT32

Bouncing RF64 audio files may fail if the used file system
doesnt support large file sizes (>4 GB) such as FAT32.

MIDI
SQ-10944: Wrong MTC is sent in case pre-roll is used
and the playback is started at 00:00:00:00 using 29.97
fps
Wrong MTC is sent in case pre-roll is used and the playback
is started at 00:00:00:00 using 29.97 fps. Please set
projects with NTSC frame rate to a project start time of
00:00:00:00.
R-10151: Score display issues with MusicXML files
created by Finale
Importing a MusicXML file created by the Finale application
may result in an unreadable score. To resolve these score
notation display issues, please open the Score Editor and
execute the Auto Layout function.

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Plug-ins
SQ-1700: Surround pans from Nuendo 4 may be
wrongly interpreted when changing from Nuendo 4
surround panner to SurroundPanner V5
When changing from a Nuendo 4 surround panner to the V5
surround panner, the panning is wrongly interpreted. Please
verify and adjust the panning manually if you want to continue
a Nuendo 4 mix using Nuendo SurroundPanner V5.
SQ-3064: Track Archive and projects files may
become very large when using certain plug-ins
Certain plug-ins may create a large amount of undo-data
which is stored in the offline process history. Please enable
Freeze edits function after applying offline processes to
avoid the creation of large amounts of data.
R-9921: Performance peaks with certain plug-ins
under Windows
Using CPU intensive plug-ins (for example, VST Connect
SE) may cause ASIO peaks if the Windows power scheme is
set to balanced and ASIO-Guard is enabled. To avoid
these peaks, please make sure to enable the Steinberg
Audio Power Scheme under Devices > Devices setup >
VST. For more information, refer to:
https://www.steinberg.net/en/support/knowledgebase_ne
w/show_details/kb_show/optimizing-windows-fordaws.html
R-7573: Bridged VST plug-ins may freeze when
displaying dialog on plug-in load
Using the 64-bit version of Nuendo may lead to freezing 32bit plug-ins on Nuendo start-up, when the plug-in is trying to
open a window while being scanned. Update such plug-ins
to 64-bit versions or consider using the 32-bit version of
Nuendo.
R-6929: Antares Autotune 7 may stop responding if
used as offline process
Please contact the plug-in manufacturer for an update.
R-6640: Waves 9 r8 or lower incompatible with
Nuendo 6.5
Please make sure to use recent versions of the Waves plugins.
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SQ-238: iLok-protected plug-ins with an invalid

license
iLok-protected plug-ins with an invalid license may render
the application unstable. Make sure to have valid licenses on
your iLok key for these products.
R-6054: VSTi remains silent when HMT is enabled
Several VST instruments (e.g. from Native Instruments) may
not produce any sound if used with Hermode Tuning (HMT)
because they do not support the microtuning information for
VST 2 plug-ins. Please contact the manufacturer for an
update of affected products.
SQ-18606: Dragging audio data from a project into
LoopMash
Dragging audio data from a project into LoopMash may
result in wrong tempo detection, if tempo track data is
involved. Cut the desired portion of the audio file and use
Bounce Selection. Then, drag the bounced version into
LoopMash.
SQ-5308: Removing multiple outputs at once
Removing multiple outputs at once (e.g. by using Deactivate
All Outputs) from a VSTi on the VST Instrument Rack may
result in a sluggish update on EuCon remote and Track List.

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Other
R-9512: Mac OS X only: some application windows
may not appear as expected
Some application windows may not appear as expected
under Mac OS X 10.9. Please click once on the running
application icon in the Nuendo dock.
R-11444: Using multiple highly compressed video
files in one project can cause stability issues
The usage of multiple highly compressed video files (e.g.
H264) in one project may cause stability problems. Please
use less compressed video codecs when working with
multiple video files in one project.
R-12427: Mac OS X only: the task Prevent App Nap
is not activated by default
Prevent App Napp is not activated by default after Nuendo
has been installed on Mac OS X 10.9. This creates various
issues related to background services such as EuCon.
Please contact Avid about this issue. In the meantime please
enable the "Prevent App Nap" option in the Mac OS X "Get
Info"-Panel of the Avid EuControl application.
SQ-716: If the project contains a complex the
application may not be responsive for a while
If the project contains a complex tempo track the audio
export may take a longer time than common audio exports.
SQ-479: Mac OSX only: after a folder has been
renamed in the Finder, it appears empty in the
MediaBay
After a folder has been renamed in the Finder, it appears
empty in the MediaBay. Please re-secan the renamed folder.
SQ-1597: MediaBay selection within the Previewer is
inaccurate
Nuendo MediaBay selection within the Previewer is
inaccurate in case the audio file has a different sample rate
than the Nuendo project. Please make sure that the
previewed files match the project sample rate.

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SQ-1611: Using a pen-tablet device for scrubbing

only works for one direction
By using a pen or tablet device as scrub tool, scrubbing only
works in one direction if the waveform is shown on a
secondary display. Please switch the pen-tablet to mouse
mode.
SQ-1698: Converting mono tracks into multi-channel
format does not consider automation
If mono-tracks are converted into multi-channel format, the
automation of the mono-tracks cannot be combined. Please
note that only the automation of the first mono track will be
included in the multi-channel track.
SQ-10189: Media Bay cannot display the waveform of
SDII files
Media Bay currently does not support displaying the
waveform of Sound Designer II files. Please consider
converting them to AIFF file format for use within the Media
Bay.
SQ-7282: Sound Designer II files may get corrupted
when used together with Network Collaboration
If SDII files are used in context with the network collaboration
functions, such as pulling SDII files over the network, the
Sound Designer II files get corrupted. Please convert SDII
files to AIFF or WAV when using with Network Collaboration.
SQ-5735: SMPTE-generator may not sync accurately
The SMPTE generator may not provide accurately
synchronization when Generate Code and Link to
Transport functions are toggled during playback. Please only
toggle between these functions when playback is stopped.
SQ-5284: User-definable attributes for Marker Tracks
are not getting stored in a Track Archive
User-definable attributes of a Marker Track are not getting
store when the Marker Track is exported into a Track Archive.
Please avoid user-defined Marker attributes for exporting
Marker Tracks.

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SQ-3750: The UAC (User Account Control) of

Windows may prevent 64-bit plug-ins to be worked
correctly
When working in 64-bit, some 3rd party plug-ins may not
function correctly if they are not in compliance with the User
Account Control (UAC) feature of Windows. Plug-ins
affected by this are e.g. based on the "SynthEdit Audio Plugin Creator". Please contact the respective plug-in
manufacturer for a solution. As a workaround, please start
the 32-bit version of Nuendo/ Nuendo or start the 64-bit
version with administrator privileges if you need to work with
such plug-ins anyway.
SQ-18954: Key-command characters such as umlauts
do not work cross platform
On Mac OSX, umlauts and special characters might not
work as key commands (such as ). Please assign
functions to other keys instead.
SQ-18608: Required hard disk space may not be
calculated correctly for Channel Batch Export
The Channel Batch Export function may start to export data
even if not enough disk space is available and provides no
hint on missing hard disk capacity. Thus, please make sure
you have enough disk space available before starting the
export of audio files.
SQ-18473: Frozen files are excluded from sample rate
change
When the project sample rate is changed, frozen tracks are
not considered. Please make sure to unfreeze those tracks
before changing the project sample rate.
SQ-17459: Installing Nuendo on case-sensitive HFS
disks may lead to stability issues
In case Mac OSX is formatted in case-sensitive HFS disk
format, several stability issues can occur. We recommend to
not using case sensitive file-systems for installation of
Nuendo.

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R-9576: Under OS X 10.9 the project view cannot be

spanned across multiple displays by default
To re-enable proper spanning of the Project window, please
deactivate the Display have separate Spaces option in the
OS X System Preferences > Mission Control.
SQ-16728: Using MediaBay with an OS user account
name consisting only of capital letters
An OS user account name consisting only of capital letters
may lead to issues such as being unable to create Track
Presets. To avoid potential MediaBay problems, please do
not use OS user account names consisting only of capital
letters.
SQ-3982: MediaBay volume databases cannot be
mounted on OS X
Volume databases cannot be mounted on OS X if the drive is
formatted with NTFS, respectively volume databases cannot
be mounted on PC Windows if the drive is formatted with
HFS+. Please make sure to use a file system format which
can be read and written on both platforms (for example, FAT32, although it has a file size limitation of 4 GB) or consider
installing third-party software supporting the file system
format.

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Steinberg hardware related issues

Please make sure to install the latest available driver for your
Steinberg hardware to ensure full compatibility with version
6.5.

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