Just over a year ago Steinberg introduced three new items of hardware – the CC121 Advanced Integration Controller and the MR816CSX Advanced Integration DSP Studio, plus its MR816X variant. Now we take delivery of what is a distillation of both ideas but at an entry-level price point. The CI2 is essentially a two-in/ two-out USB audio interface and basic DAW controller bundled with a cut-down version of Cubase 5 (Cubase AI5). Like it’s early siblings the CI2 is designed and manufactured by Yamaha, Steinberg’s parent company, and therefore brings with it a considerable design heritage.

 

Author   Bruce Aisher   Issue   Future Music 12/2009   number of pages   1