Nuendo
Nuendo is Steinberg’s audio post-production software for film, television, game audio, and immersive sound work.
What Nuendo is
Nuendo is Steinberg’s audio post-production software for film, television, game audio, and immersive sound work. Nuendo 15 includes multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing, noise reduction, third-party plug-ins, video synchronization, offline dialogue intelligibility metering, enhanced automation, MXF video import, and additional video export options. It includes a Dolby Atmos renderer and supports ADM authoring, import, and export. Dialogue workflows include an ADR system and API, EdiCue, and TTAL import and export. Game audio features include Game Audio Connect, project creation and recall from Wwise, and Perforce version control. Audio interchange workflows include AAF, OMF, AES31, and DAWproject. It runs on supported versions of Windows and macOS; the listed minimums are 8 GB RAM and 100 GB free disk space. A Steinberg ID is needed to start the free 60-day trial, which includes all features without restrictions. An internet connection is required for activation, signup, registration, and installer download. Steinberg says VST 2 is not officially supported and does not provide support for related issues.
Good
- Includes a Dolby Atmos renderer and ADM support.
- Supports ADR, EdiCue, and TTAL workflows.
- Includes Game Audio Connect and Wwise project support.
- Offers an unrestricted 60-day free trial.
Watch out
- VST 2 is not officially supported.
- Requires 100 GB of free disk space.
- Internet is required for activation and setup.
Who it suits
Nuendo suits audio post-production professionals working on film, TV, game audio, and immersive sound projects. Its dialogue, video, and game audio workflows are relevant to teams working across those areas.
Verdict
Nuendo combines post-production, dialogue, immersive audio, and game-audio workflows in one application. Check the supported operating system versions, storage requirement, and VST 2 limitation before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Nuendo's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Nuendo 15 Crossgrade | $799.99, paid once | Eligible owners of listed DAWs; verification required |
| Nuendo 15 Full version | $999.99, paid once | Full version |
The facts
Each one read from Nuendo's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio interchange
- Nuendo supports AAF, OMF, AES31, and DAWproject workflows.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Dialogue workflows
- Nuendo supports an ADR system, an ADR API, EdiCue, and TTAL import and export.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Downloads
- Steinberg recommends using Steinberg Download Assistant to download and install Nuendo 15 and related utilities.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Game audio integrations
- Nuendo supports Game Audio Connect, creating and recalling Nuendo projects from Wwise, and Perforce version control.checked 7 Oct 2026
- License and download requirements
- An internet connection is required for license activation, account signup, product registration, and installer download.checked 7 Oct 2026
- MIDI sequencing
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Minimum requirements
- The listed minimum RAM is 8 GB and required free disk space is 100 GB.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Multitrack editing
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Noise reduction
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Operating systems
- The listed supported operating systems are 64-bit Windows 10 version 22H2 or later, Windows 11 version 24H2 or later, and macOS Sonoma, Sequoia, or Tahoe.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Plug-in limitation
- VST 2 is not officially supported, and Steinberg says it does not provide support for issues related to VST 2.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Post-production
- Nuendo 15 includes offline dialogue intelligibility metering, enhanced automation, MXF video import, and additional video export options.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Steinberg describes Nuendo as an audio post-production solution for film, TV, game audio, and immersive sound professionals.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- Nuendo 15 is available through Steinberg's downloads page, which provides general information and installation utilities.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Third-party plugins
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Video synchronization
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Dolby Atmos
- Nuendo includes a Dolby Atmos renderer and supports ADM authoring, import, and export.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOSchecked 21 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
- Trial
- Steinberg offers a free 60-day trial with access to all Nuendo features without restrictions; starting it requires a Steinberg ID.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Maker history
- Steinberg says its founders established Steinberg Research GmbH in 1984.checked 7 Oct 2026
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