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System requirements and installation
About this chapter
This chapter describes the requirements and installation
procedures for the Windows version and the Mac version
of Sequel.
Minimum requirements
The following requirements are based on performance
measurements for a typical project with an average 12
tracks (incl. 3 to 5 instrument tracks), global effects, com-
pressor and EQ per track, measured at 512 samples
buffer size. Slower computers can still be used, but with
fewer tracks and/or higher buffer size.
To use Sequel, your computer must meet the following
minimum requirements:
Windows
• Windows XP (Home or Professional), compatible with Win-
dows Vista Home Basic
• Intel Pentium or AMD Athlon 2 GHz processor
•1 GB RAM
• 6 GB of free hard disk space
• Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware; ASIO compati-
ble audio hardware recommended for low latency performance.
• Display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels
• DVD ROM drive required for installation
• Internet connection required for license activation
Macintosh
• Mac OS X 10.4
• Power Mac G5 1.8 GHz or Core Solo 1.5 GHz
•1 GB RAM
• 6 GB of free hard disk space
• Display resolution of 1280x1024 pixels
• CoreAudio compatible audio hardware
• DVD ROM drive required for installation
• Internet connection required for license activation
Installing Sequel
The installation procedure puts all files in the right places,
automatically.
Windows
1. Insert the Sequel DVD into the DVD drive of your com-
puter.
2. Locate and double-click the file called “Setup.exe” on
the Sequel installation DVD.
3. Follow the instructions on screen.
Macintosh
1. Double-click the file called “Sequel.mpkg”.
2. Follow the instructions on screen.
Whether you install Sequel on a Mac or Windows com-
puter you will need to activate Sequel.
Activating Sequel
After installing Sequel you will have to activate the pro-
gram on your computer.
• As the last step in the installation, the Syncrosoft License
Control Center is opened. The “License Download Wizard”
is displayed.
• Follow the instructions and enter your Sequel activation
code.
Register your software
We encourage you to register your software! By doing so
you are entitled to technical support and kept aware of up-
dates and other news regarding Sequel. There are two
ways to register:
• In Sequel, open the File menu and select the “User
Registration...” option.
This is an Internet link that will open the Registration page of the Steinberg
web site. To register, follow the instructions on screen. When you launch
Sequel, you will also be prompted to launch the registration process.
• Included on the Sequel installation DVD you can find a
registration form in pdf format. To register, print out the
form, enter all required information and send it to Steinberg.
