Steinberg has announced the shipping of Sequel 2, a new version of Steinberg’s basic music creation/live performance software.

The new features include:

• Controller Learn Mode, which allows easy setup for almost any hardware controller to offer tactile control over Sequel 2.
• Track Freeze enhances CPU efficiency
• Track Icons visually label tracks, making them easy to find.
• The Sequel MediaBay sound management system has also been improved, while new the new Audio Reverse effect and the Audio Warp features offer even more creative options.

Steinberg has also released three new Sequel Content Sets for the genres of Rock, Industrial and Hip Hop. Each content set adds 200-300 top quality loops in the respective style, and are available from the Steinberg website.

Sequel 2 is currently available at authorized Steinberg retailers for $99. Updates to Sequel 2 from the previous version are available exclusively from Steinberg’s online store for $29.