Cubase

Cubase enables recording, producing and mixing of sounds to produce music for distribution on CDs or the internet. It offers an array of features and advanced tools for editing and composing which are designed to deliver the best and most harmonious results, Cubase is a go-to audio workstation for recording, editing, mixing and producing music of all types. Each edition features 32-bit Steinberg Audio Engine and VST3 and ASIO technologies.

Cubase is available in the following editions:

• Cubase Pro: Used by star producers and musicians for composing, recording, mixing and editing music, Cubase combines outstanding audio quality, intuitive handling and a collection of highly advanced audio and MIDI tools.
• Cubase Artist: Offers a range of proven editing and sequencing tools based on the same core technologies used and appreciated by musicians around the world.
• Cubase Elements: With many new features and enhancements, Cubase Elements turns your computer into a complete production system for recording, editing and mixing audio and MIDI tracks.

Key Features:

• Key Editor: Placewhere melodies, chords, arrangements and performances take shape and where ideas are sketched out, developed and taken to their full potential.
• Score Editor: Professionalnotation environmentwith full support for just about all symbol, display and editing options that this entails.
• Drum Editor: Constructing and reworking beats, rhythms and grooves, offering a plethora of features.
• List Editor: Advanced MIDI editing tool that gives fast access to every single aspect of a MIDI note.
• VST Expression2: Ultra-intuitive way of working with instrument articulations, dynamics and multiple controller values.
• Chord Track: Facilitates working with chords in a project context and enables transform and harmonise functions throughout.
• Chord Assistant: Helps you generate everything from simple pop to complex jazz chord sequences.
• Next-Generation Audio Engine: Includes true surround capability throughout, with each track and channel offering up to six discreet channels, ready for 5.1 surround.
• Control Room: A unique recording and monitoring environment seamlessly integrating performer mixes and monitoring setups into your recording and mixing workflow.
• Sample Editor: Allows you almost limitless creative freedom while editing audio.
• Intelligent Transient Detection and Navigation: Detect single hits, rolls and ghost notes faster and more accurate than ever.
• Advanced Tempo Detection: Reliable tempo detection algorithm, which determines the tempo of any rhythmic audio material.

Cubase - Features

Features

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Cubase - System Requirements

System Requirements:

Macintosh (minimum requirements.)

• 10.5.5 and 10.6
• PowerPC G5 (Intel Core Duo CPU recommended)
• 1024 MB RAM
• Display resolution 1024 x 768 recommended
• CoreAudio compatible audio hardware
• DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support
• 4 GB of free HD space
• USB component port for Steinberg Key (copy protection)
• Internet connection for license activation

PC (minimum requirements)

• Supported operating systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista* and Windows 7*
• 2 GHz CPU (dual core CPU recommended)
• 1024 MB RAM
• Display resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
• Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware (ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance)
• DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support
• 4 GB of free HD space
• USB component port for Steinberg Key (copy protection)
• Internet connection for license activation