Steinberg Cubase
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 Cubase 6 | |
| Original author(s) | Steinberg |
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| Developer(s) | Steinberg |
| Initial release | April 1989 |
| Stable release | 13.0.41[1] 
/ 13 June 2024 |
| Written in | C, C++ |
| Operating system | Windows, macOS |
| Available in | |
| Type | Digital audio workstation |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
Cubase is a digital audio workstation (DAW) developed by Steinberg for music and MIDI recording, arranging and editing.[2] The first version, which was originally only a MIDI sequencer and ran on the Atari ST computer, was released in 1989.[3] Cut-down versions of Cubase are included with almost all Yamaha audio and MIDI hardware, as well as hardware from other manufacturers. These versions can be upgraded to a more advanced version at a discount.
Operation
[edit]Cubase can be used to edit and sequence audio signals coming from an external sound source and MIDI, and can host VST instruments and effects. It has a number of features designed to aid in composition, such as:
- Chord Tracks: Helps the user keep track of chord changes, and can optionally be used to harmonize audio and MIDI tracks automatically, as well as trigger arpeggios and chords with basic voicings or voicings for piano and guitar. Chords can be either entered manually or detected automatically.
- Expression Maps: Adds a lane to the Key Editor (Cubase's piano roll) that allows the user to define changes to the instrument's articulations and dynamics.
- Note Expression: Allows MIDI controllers such as pitch bend, volume, pan, and filters to be applied only to the selected notes. This overcomes one of the limitations of MIDI, where such controllers normally affect the entire channel (For example, all notes of a chord are equally affected by a pitch bend message).
- Key Editor Inspector: Provides precise control over chord drawing, chord inversions, quantization, transpositions, scale correction, note lengths, and legato. Changes can be applied either to only the selected notes or the entire MIDI part being edited.
- Audio Warp Quantize: Create warp markers straight from hitpoints, both single audio loops as well as the entire arrangement can be non-destructively quantized.
MIDI parts can be edited using a piano roll, a dedicated drum editor, a score editor, or as a filterable complete list of MIDI events.[4]
The user can also mix the various tracks down into a stereo .wav file ready to be burned to a compact disc (CD) in Red Book format, or .mp3 burned to CD or DVD as files, or to be published on the Web.
VST instruments
[edit]Cubase VST 3.7 in 1999 introduced a virtual instrument interface for software synthesizers known as VSTi. This made it possible for third-party software programmers to create and sell virtual instruments for Cubase. This technology has become a de facto standard for other DAW software, when integrating software based instruments on the Macintosh and Windows platforms. A new version of VST, VST3, was introduced with Steinberg's Cubase 4 which introduced improved handling of automation and audio output, native sidechaining, and many other features. Cubase 6 included VSTs such as HALion Sonic SE, Groove Agent ONE, LoopMash 2 and VST Amp Rack.
Editions
[edit]When Cubase 6 was released in 2011, Steinberg introduced 5 different editions for different levels of use. From highest to lowest they are: Cubase (now known as Cubase Pro), Cubase Artist, Cubase Elements, Cubase AI and Cubase LE. They have all been updated as new versions come out. While they all run on the same audio engine, the lower tiers have limits on the number of certain types of tracks. The number of audio tracks allowed in Cubase Pro is unlimited, Artist: 64, Elements: 48, AI: 32, LE: 16.
History
[edit]Cubase has existed in three main incarnations. Initially Cubase, which featured only MIDI, and which was available on the Atari ST, Macintosh and Windows.
After a brief period with audio integration, the next version, Cubase VST, featured fully integrated audio recording and mixing along with effects. It added Virtual Studio Technology (VST) support, a standard for audio plug-ins, which led to a plethora of third-party effects, both freeware and commercial. Cubase VST was only for Macintosh and Windows; Atari support had been effectively dropped by this time, despite such hardware still being a mainstay in many studios. Cubase VST was offering a tremendous amount of power to the home user, but computer hardware took some time to catch up. By the time it did, VST's audio editing ability was found to be lacking, when compared with competitors such as Pro Tools DAE and Digital Performer MAS.
To address this, a new version of the program, Cubase SX (based on Steinberg's flagship post-production software Nuendo) was introduced, which dramatically altered the way the program ran. This version required much relearning for users of older Cubase versions. However, once the new methods of working were learned, the improvements in handling of audio and automation made for a more professional sequencer and audio editor.
A notable improvement with the introduction of Cubase SX was the advanced audio editing, especially the ability to 'undo' audio edits. Early versions of Cubase VST did not have this ability. Cubase SX also featured real-time time-stretching and adjustment of audio tempo, much like Sonic Foundry's ground-breaking ACID.
In January 2003, Steinberg was acquired by Pinnacle Systems, within which it operated as an independent company before being sold to Yamaha Corporation in December, 2004.[5]
In September 2006 Steinberg announced Cubase 4 - the successor to Cubase SX3. Notable new features include 'control room', a feature designed to help create monitor mixes, and a new set of VST3 plug-ins and instruments.
There are also lighter economic alternatives by Steinberg, originally named Cubasis, later becoming Cubase SE and then Cubase Essential at version 4. For its sixth generation, the program was renamed Cubase Elements 6. The name change was done presumably, because its rival Cakewalk had taken the Essential branding for its own entry-level DAW software, Sonar X1 Essential.
While the full version of Cubase features unlimited audio and MIDI tracks, lesser versions have limits. For instance, Cubase Elements 6 has a maximum of 48 audio track and 64 MIDI tracks and Cubase Artist 6 offer 64 audio and 128 MIDI tracks.
In 2013, Steinberg introduced Cubasis for iPad, a Cubase for iOS. This version was a full rewrite and supports MIDI and audio tracks, audiobus and virtual MIDI to work with external music apps from the first versions.[6] In 2016, Cubasis 2 was released as a free update with new features such as real-time time-stretching, pitch-shifting for changing the key, a "channel strip" effects suite, and new plug-ins and sounds.[7] In 2017, Steinberg received the MIPA (Musikmesse International Press Award) for Cubasis 2 in the Mobile Music App category at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt.[8]
In late 2019, Cubasis 3 followed as a new app and included group tracks, a "Master Strip" effects suite, a revamped MediaBay, more effects and many more features in addition to iPhone support. In mid-2020, Cubasis 3 was released for Android tablets and smartphones.[9]
Notable users
[edit]Some notable users include:[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]
Versions
[edit]| Version | Released | Information | ||||||||||||
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| Cubase 1.0 Atari | April 1989 | Originally called Cubeat, later on Cubit, but changed to Cubase due to trademark issues, this was the successor to Pro-24. Cubase for Atari was MIDI only and ran on the Atari 520ST and Atari 1040ST computers, provided they had 1 MB of RAM (the 520 with 1 MB of RAM is effectively a 1040 anyway). It required use of an Atari SM-124 monochrome monitor, which gave a then impressive resolution of 640x400, at a rock-solid 71.25 Hz.[18]
The main innovation of Cubase was the graphic arrange page, which allowed for the graphic representation of the composition using a vertical list of tracks and a horizontal timeline.[19] This was much more intuitive and allowed much easier editing than the prior system of parameter lists. It has since been copied by just about every other similar product. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 1.0 Macintosh | 1990 | Cubase 1.0 is released for Apple Macintosh computers.[20] | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 2.0 Atari | April 1990 | Only supports format 0 MIDI files. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase Audio 1.0 for Apple Macintosh | May 1992 |
Features:
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| Cubase Audio | 1993 | Release on Atari Falcon 030.[21] This version brings digital signal processor (DSP) built-in effects with 8-track audio recording and playback using only native hardware. It was an incredible solution for the price at this time. Later versions enable 16-track mode using audio compression. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 3.0 Atari | 1992 | |||||||||||||
| Cubase for Windows 3.0 | 1992 | |||||||||||||
| Cubase Score for Windows 3.11 | 1993 | Cubase Score is released for Windows offering key, list, logical, drum, and score editing, printing, and a GM/GS editor. | ||||||||||||
| CUBASE audio for the Apple Macintosh Version 2.0 | Q2, 1994 |
It is not possible to run CUBASE AUDIO 2.0 with Digidesign Soundtools1, because this hardware is not compatible to the DAE (Digidesign Audio Engine). This is a software interface between DD hardware and any possible "connected" application software like Cubase Audio 2.0. But ST 1 is running with Cubase Audio 1.2or6 (For that, connect the local Steinberg distributor of your country-see manual). But, and this is much better, try to upgrate your hardware to a ST2 version. This is much more useful. By the way, there is a new version out called 1.02 (Support of new Session8 Interface 8/8/2 and some new features and bugfixes). (Marco Ramm, Productmanager Digital Audio, Steinberg Digital Audio GmbH, 15.08.1994 in comp.music) Floppy Disks:
Computer This program runs on any Apple Macintosh computer with a hard disk, at least 8 megabytes of RAM (we recommend 12 or more) and System 7.0 or later. Furter requirements on the computer are stipulated by the Digidesign hardware you plan to use with it. The more RAM, the more MIDI you will be able to record. If you have a large screen or more than one screen, the program will use up more RAM as described in the Installation chapter. [...] (1-2, Operation Manual) Copy Protection The Master Disk is copy Protected. This disk is the verification to that you have purchased the program. Take good care of it. After Installation, write protect it and put it in a safe place. (1-3, Operation Manual) Installation The program comes on three disks. A special "Installer Program" helps you put all the files you need onto your hard disk. [...] (1-3, Operation Manual) Your System This program runs on any Apple Macintosh computer with a hard disk, at least 8 megabytes of RAM (we recommend 12 or more) and System 7.0 or later. To record audio, you need a faster Macintosh, with a 68020 or faster processor. Launching Cubase Audio and Authorizing The Hard Disk Cubase Audio uses disk based copy protection. The disk that comes in the package is the Master Disk, your verification that you have bought the program. (2-8, Operation Manual) | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 2.8 for Windows | 1996 | The Arrange Window was redesigned. Features included the Interactive Phrase Synthesizer, CueTrax and StyleTrax: the "virtual Band". | ||||||||||||
| Cubase Audio 1.6 for Windows | 1996 | Cubase Audio 1.6 supported the hard disk recording functions of Session8 and Yamaha's CBX D3/D5 Cubase Audio supported Digidesign's new AudioMedia III PCI card. Used in conjunction with AudioMedia III Cubase Audio gave 8 audio tracks, EQ and automation. | ||||||||||||
| CUBASE audio XT 3.01 FOR DAE/TDM (for MacOS) | August 9, 1996 (for Reference: Time Bandit v2.00 was released June 28th, 1996) | Official Announcement 1995:
Cubase Audio 3.0 TDM: Integrated MIDI- and Digital Audio-Recording Hamburg - Steinberg announce Cubase Audio 3.0 TDM, offering SoundManager Support with up to 16 Audio Tracks without additional hardware, and TDM Support for up to 48 Physical Audio Tracks. Steinberg offer the best of all worlds: Professional score-printing, the newest Digital Audio technology and the most powerful MIDI sequencing, integrated into Cubase's extra-intuitive user interface. Professional Multi-track Audio Recording: Cubase Audio supportsDigidesign's TDM System. With one ProTools III system, 16 digital audio channels are available. A fully expanded system offers an unbelievable 48 audio channels, but Cubase's track handling means that, a practically limitless supply of virtual tracks are ready for use. The Virtual Studio: The integration of TDM in Cubase is unique. The complexity of the TDM system is presented as a graphic patch-bay. The 'studio' now exists totally on screen. The virtual effects-rack is ready to place an effect into any signal path - exactly where its needed. The search for working patch cables really is a thing of the past. The signal quality takes a quantum leap forward; the signal never leaves the digital domain. Irrespective of how many effects the signal passes through the result is guaranteed crackle- and noise-free! SoundManager Support: The new PowerMacs allow Hard disk recording without any additional audio hardware. Cubase Audio 3.0 is the gateway to this world. With AV and PowerMacs you can record & play with full 44.1 kHz resolution. Even a Mac with 22.05 integrated sound can have digital audio with MIDI music.The SoundManager's limit is only the hardware used: With a PowerMac 7100 its possible to have 16 audio tracks - simultaneously. Additionally Cubase 3.0 TDM contains all the new features of Cubase Score 2.0.That's over 230 new notation and layout options. And a virtually unlimited number of MIDI tracks - the RAM's the limit. OMS II Support, a joint development between Steinberg & Opcode makes a direct pathway between sound editors and patch-managers possible. MovieManager Support: The integration of video completes the new feature list! Simultaneous editing of multiple QuickTime movies, with a direct link to the audio allows exact and intuitive operation. Cubase Audio 3.0 TDM is available from music stores and specialist Pro-audio dealers. Further information is available from: Steinberg Soft & Hardware GmbH f.a.o. Thomas Wendt, Eiffestr. 596, 20537 Hamburg, Tel: 040 - 210 330, Fax: 040 - 211 598 c Steinberg Digital Audio GmbH 1995. The "Stickers" on the cover read:
_(1).jpg) At the very heart of the program is the Cubase Arrange Window. It's not only a complete musical overview but also the center of your interaction. All your recordings, whether MIDI or Audio, appear as objects laid out against a time ruler. The power of Cubase lies in the concept of music creation by simple clicking and dragging - allowing you to fully concentrate on the music itself! Audio Processing Cubase Audio includes a sample editor with a complete set of audio processing tools: High-quality Time & Pitch Correction, Cross Fades, Normalize, Reverse and so on. Total recall mixing is also a reality with Cubase Audio: from flipping-fader to EQ-control, it's entirely in your hands! TDM support Only Cubase Audio has a dedicated patching window were you can freely create your own mixer or signal flow. Just draw in the connections, drop the desired TDM plug-ins and you are all set up. Using Cubase's mixer maps, you can have flying fader automation for all accessible parameters of the TDM environment – from level to pan and EQ to reverb settings. _(1)_(1).jpg)
Cubase means non-stop music! Even the editing process is an integral part of the work flow. Choose the editor with is best suited for the task at hand: Audio, List, Piano Roll, Drum or Score Edit. Notation, Layout and Printing Get it in Print! Cubase Score's living link between the music and the final page layout is unique. Display your MIDI recordings as a score, or enter the notes from scratch via the mouse or your MIDI keyboard. Add lyrics, symbols,... and print your music on paper. All with Cubase's easy to use graphic tools! All you need to get going
Ships with DAE Version 1.42 & DigiSystem® INIT (DSI) Version 2.92, which was released on August 4th, 1995.
"As soon as Digidesign released their Apple Soundmanager driver for the AudioMedia 3 you can use Cubase VST with it. With all the functionality VST offers. With Cubase Audio XT for DAE/TDM you can us the AudioMedia 3 with the DAE. With all the functionality DAE offers." (Stefan Scheffler, Software Development, Steinberg Soft- & Hardware GmbH, 15.05.1996 alt.steinberg.cubase) | ||||||||||||
| Cubase Audio XT 3.0 for PC | 1996 | This release provides extended hardware support not featured in other versions of cubase. Hardware options included the Digidesign Session 8 & AudioMedia III PCI, Yamaha CBXD3 & CBXD5, Akai DR8 & DR16, & the Creamware Master port. Recording multiple tracks at once was possible. One of the last versions of Cubase that is still compatible with Windows 3.11. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase Score 3.0 | 1996 | At the time of this release, the Cubase lineup consisted of the following programs (in hierarchical order) Cubasis(midi), Cubasis Audio, Cubase (standard, included audio), Cubase Score (Audio+Notation), Cubase Audio XT (Flagship product). This version was upgradeable to Cubase Audio XT. One of the last versions of Cubase still compatible with Windows 3.11. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase VST 3.0 Macintosh | 1996 | In 1996, Steinberg increased its share of MIDI + audio sequencers with the Virtual Studio Technology (VST) versions of Cubase. VST also included standards for plug-ins and virtual instruments, which were then also incorporated into third-party products.[22] Up to 32 tracks of digital audio. Up to 128 realtime EQs. Professional effects rack with 4 multi-effect processors. Plug in interface for external plug-ins, allowing external audio technology to be integrated into the Cubase environment. Professional score printing, up to 60 staves per page, 8-voice polyphony. Had a bug limiting memory in the host system to 64 MB on the PowerMac. Was eventually resolved with a patch. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase VST 3.5 Macintosh | Aug 1997 | Separate access to all audio inputs + outputs in conjunction with multi i/o audio hardware (amIII, 1212) via a flexible audio routing system; new channel plugins: chorus2, electrofuzz, wunderverb3; new master plugin scorpion; backup option via dat stream. | ||||||||||||
| CUBASE audio XT 3.52 for DAE/TDM AND VST (for Mac OS) | 1997 | The "Stickers" on the cover read: NEW VERSION 3.5 - CD-ROM VERSION - TimeBandit INCLUDED
The Text on the back of the cover reads: Key Features
Audio Processing Cubase Audio includes a sample editor with a complete set of audio processing tools: High-quality Time & Pitch Correction, Cross Fades, Normalize, Reverse and so on. Total recall mixing is also a reality with Cubase Audio: from flipping-fader to EQ-control, it's entirely in your hands! TDM support Only Cubase Audio has a dedicated patching window were you can freely create your own mixer or signal flow. Just draw in the connections, drop the desired TDM plug-ins and you are all set up. Using Cubase's mixer maps, you can have flying fader automation for all accessible parameters of the TDM environment – from level to pan and EQ to reverb settings. What you need to run DAE/TDM
VST Support Cubase VST is your virtual studio, with MIDI and Audio recording, up to 32 tracks of CD-quality digital audio, up to 128 automated realtime EQs, a complete and fully automated mixer with effect sends, open Plug-in interface and Pro Quality Effects – without requiring any dedicated audio hardware! Expand your I/O options via ASIO: AudioMedia III, KORG 1212,... the choice is yours! What you need to run VST
Notation, Layout and Printing Get it in Print! Cubase Score's living link between the music and the final page layout is unique. Pro-Scoring as integral part of the package! TimeBandit included TimeBandit – the industry standard application for Time and Pitch Correction comes with Cubase Audio XT. Another Steinberg pro audio tool for you to get the job done faster! Check out the new formant corrected Pitch Correction and get used to the idea that pitch shifting voices in high quality is absolutely possible! | ||||||||||||
| Cubase VST 3.5 for Windows 95 | Oct 1997 | Windows Cubase VST provided up to 32 tracks of digital audio,[23] 128 equalizers in real time, a fully equipped effects rack with four multi-effect processors, a master section and an open plug-in interface for additional real time effects and mastering tools. VST for Windows also supported Active Movie compatible plug-ins. Cubase Audio VST 3.5 + Wavelab 1.6 + Waves AudioTrack was bundled in the first "Producer Pac". This version is native Windows 95 code + is the first version of Cubase for Windows that is incompatible with Windows 3.11. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase VST 3.5.5 for Windows 95 | 1998 | Other new features include updated implementation of DirectX plug-ins, allowing the user to organize the list of installed plug-ins according to personal preferences. Support for Recycle export files (.REX files). This allows the use of 'recycled' sample loops right in VST audio tracks without using a dedicated hardware sampler. VST Audio Engine can now be disabled while VST is running (from within the Audio System Menu) or by launching the program while holding the Shift key. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase VST 24 3.6 | 1998 | 96 tracks, submixers, ReWire, 8 FX sends and eight aux. VST/24 3.6 supports the entire functionality of Yamaha's DSP Factory card. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase VST 24 3.7 for Windows | Jul 1999 | This version introduced VST 2.0, which allowed VST plugins to receive MIDI data from Cubase.[24] It also introduced the concept of VST instruments - earlier implementations of VST had been biased towards effects plugins - and included Neon, a free VST instrument. VST24 3.7 was the first sequencer ever to support VST instruments, as Steinberg had invented the "VSTi" specification.[25] | ||||||||||||
| Cubase VST 24 4.0 Macintosh | 1998 | Macintosh only. Cubase VST24 4.0 now offers 96 tracks of 24 bit, 96 kHz digital audio[26] with Digidesign Pro Tools 24 digital audio hardware systems. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase VST 24 4.1 Macintosh | Jul 1999 | Macintosh only. Downloadable as a free upgrade to owners of VST24 4.0. Introduced VST 2.0 (and thus, first to provide VST instrument ability on the mac), ASIO 2.0, DSP Factory support, TDM support and more. Also, the Cubase VST/24 Mixer/EQ section included an extension with five new real-time processing modules — Compressor, Limiter, Auto Gate, Auto Limit and Soft Clip. Several VST elements could also now be controlled remotely by external devices such as the Yamaha 01-V. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase VST 32 5.0 | Sep 2000 | Large update to the Windows product bringing it in sync with the Macintosh product which had included more features such as: 15,360 ppqn internal resolution, Folder Tracks, Marker Tracks, Long Track Names, Transport Bar display options, User-definable Toolbar and key commands, Extended Inspector, Improved drag and drop, Enhanced Toolbox (including Range Selection tool), New Controller Editor, Grooves and Logical presets, Window Sets, Dedicated MIDI Track Mixer. The last version still compatible with Windows 95. Applying the update to 5.1 is said to require Windows 98. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase VST 32 5.1 | 2001 | Was available individually and as part of a Producer's Pack featuring Recycle loop editor and Rebirth virtual instrument (non-VST format), programs developed by Propellerheads but distributed by Steinberg. The Propellerheads products came on Mac and PC compatible CDs, but the disc and serial hasp for Cubase were PC-only. Primarily was introduced to run on the new Windows XP operating system. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase SX 1.0/ Cubase SL1.0 | 2002 | Cubase SX1.0 was released as the next generation after Cubase VST. It used the engine of a contemporary sister program as a base, Nuendo V1.0, and was a total rewrite over the prior versions of Cubase. Although bringing vast improvements in stability and feature quality, some features from Cubase VST initially didn't make it into the new version.
SX 1.0 allows importing of Cubase VST projects and saving them in the new *.cpr format, however the conversion isn't perfectly accurate. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase SX 2.0/Cubase SL2.0 | 2003 | Cubase SX2.0 was hailed by many as a huge leap in functionality. One of the most innovative features was called Timewarp. This allowed users to record music either as MIDI and/or Audio in freetime, without click or metronome, and then move the bars and beats grid to the music, automatically creating a tempo track. The Timewarp tool allowed users to move gridlines.
Cubase SX2.0 also saw the introduction of Full PDC (plug-in delay compensation). Many plug-ins, particularly those which run on DSP Cards such as UAD-1 or Powercore, cannot process their audio within a 1-sample time period and thus introduce extra latency into the system. Unchecked, this will cause some audio channels to end up out of sync with others. PDC checks all the various latencies introduced by such plug-ins and creates audio delay buffers to ensure that audio from all channels is correctly synchronized. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase SX 3.0 | 2004 | One of the major features to arrive with Cubase SX3.0 was Audiowarp. It allowed Audio to remain in sync with the project even after changing its tempo. It also allowed users to apply 'tempo anchors' to an imported audio file so it would sync to the tempo of the project regardless of the original tempo.
Audiowarp was largely successful, but had a major flaw in that it didn't work with variable tempo projects. This was because the tempo map it copied to the Audio file when musical mode was enabled was derived from the fixed tempo setting of the project rather than from the tempo track. Nonetheless Audiowarp was an important addition to the musical features of Cubase. Despite the caveats, having the ability to change the tempo of a musical piece and have the audio tracks follow this new tempo was an important ability in music production. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase SX 3.1 | August 31, 2005 | |||||||||||||
| Cubase SX 3.1.1 | October 20, 2005 | |||||||||||||
| Cubase 4.0 | 2006 | Cubase 4.0 marked the end of the SX, SL and SE designations, with SX becoming Cubase 4, SL becoming Cubase Studio 4 and SE becoming Cubase Essentials 4. It introduced the new VST 3 plug-in standard, and also removed support for the increasingly irrelevant DirectX plugin standard.
Cubase 4 was the first Cubase version not to support the import of Cubase VST songs and projects. To give the ability to import older Cubase VST projects and songs, Steinberg decided to make the prior Cubase SX3 and Cubase SL3 versions available as downloads. Cubase 4.0 brought a GUI change. In general the GUI was darker than the prior version, Cubase SX3. With this version the preset system was changed. The FXP (Preset) and FXB (Bank) files were discontinued along with the drop-down menu XML presets. They were replaced by a preset system that integrates in a new feature, the Media Bay, which allows deeper categorizing and managing of presets. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 4.1 | October 23, 2007 | Apart from many bug fixes, V4.1 added some new features, including Sidechaining, Free Group Routing, Project Logical Editor, and Recording from Sum Objects. Existing Features were also improved including the Play Order Track and the Audiowarp, which is now integrated into the Audio Sample editor. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 4.5 | September 3, 2008 | |||||||||||||
| Cubase 4.5.2 | September 11, 2008 | |||||||||||||
| Cubase 5.0 | January 27, 2009 | |||||||||||||
| Cubase 5.0.1 | April 8, 2009 | |||||||||||||
| Cubase 5.1 | August 24, 2009 | |||||||||||||
| Cubase 5.1.1 | December 12, 2009 | |||||||||||||
| Cubase 5.5.1 | June 21, 2010 | |||||||||||||
| Cubase 5.5.2 | November 9, 2010 | |||||||||||||
| Cubase 5.5.3 | March 29, 2011 | |||||||||||||
| Cubase 6.0 | January 17, 2011 | Cubase 6.0 was designed to run on 64-bit Windows 7. Cubase 6 features the new VST 3.5 standard, that introduces new features such as Note Expression. With Note Expression, the limits of MIDI controller events are circumvented, enabling articulation information for individual notes, even in polyphonic arrangement (e.g. chords). | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 6.5 | February 29, 2012 | Introduction of PADSHOP and RETROLOGUE plugins. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 7.0 | December 5, 2012 | New features include MixConsole, an improved workflow including full-screen ability, and redesigned channel strips and channel centrals. It also includes a new Chord Track and a Chord Assistant.[27] | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 7.5 | December 4, 2013 | Enhancements of workflow like the alternative TrackVersions and track visibility management system. It also included Groove Agent SE 4, HALion Sonic SE 2, LoopMash FX and the REVelation reverb.[28] | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 8.0 | December 3, 2014 | Performance boost for more instruments, more tracks and shorter loading/saving times. VCA faders for complex mixing and automation workflows. Render in-place: Bounce MIDI and audio parts easily. Chord pads: A great way to playfully and creatively compose with chords. Improved windows handling on PC, dockable rack and MediaBay plus a redesigned Track List. Groove Agent SE 4 Acoustic Agent enabling acoustic drum programming. Plug-in manager: Arrange, sort and group your effects and instruments. New Virtual Bass Amp, Quadrafuzz v2, Multiband Expander, Multiband Envelope Shaper effects. Mixing updates: Virgin territories automation mode, direct routing and Wave Meters. Allen Morgan Pop-Rock Toolbox: 30 construction kits, each with 25 to 30 audio and MIDI loops. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 8.5 | December 2, 2015 | Various MIDI and Drum Editor enhancements, enabled saving and sharing arrangements in clouds via "VST Transit", upgrade of analogue synthesizer "Retrologue" (implementation of third oscillator, 12 new filter types, a third bipolar envelope curve, an own effects rack and four-track step sequencer), enabled option to import tracks from other projects and improved Drag and drop. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 9.0 | December 7, 2016 | Improvements to cloud collaboration clouds via "VST Transit", docked windows with the new "Lower Zone" gives access to MIDI editors, sample editor, mix window and new Sampler Track without leaving project window and comes with "Caleidoscope" with hundreds of samples. Undo history separated in the Mix Window. 10 marker tracks (similar to Nuendo 7 which has 32), Autopan Plug-in, Maximizer, new Sentinel scans plug-ins to check stability. New EQ with M/S support and auto listen to EQ bands with included keyboard for easier frequency to pitch recognition. 400 new drum loops via "Production Gooves". The top 5 feature requests for Cubase 9 were
1. Parameter undo/redo history for MixConsole 2. Enhanced window handling 3. Extend options to import tracks/channels in a project 4. Extend resizing possibilities for the rack zone 5. Basic sampler | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 9.5 | November 15, 2017 | Graphics performance improvements, Zoning 2.0, automation curves, advanced metronome options, 64-bit mixing engine, more inserts with flexible pre/post fader, new look for Vintage Compressor, Tube Compressor and Magneto III, direct offline processing, HALion Sonic SE 3 featuring FLUX wavetable synth, automation range tool, Adapt to Zoom, new video engine (no longer QuickTime dependent), Softube Console 1 support, Sampler Track enhancements, production presets. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 10.0 | November 15, 2018 | Interface Improvements, High DPI display support (only on Mac), VariAudio 3, Audio Alignment, Channel Strip Revision, Groove Agent SE 5, Mix Console Snapshots, Multi-Dimensional Controller Support, VR Production Suite, Side Chaining Improvements, AAF Import & Export, new Distroyer Processor effect, Latency Monitor, ARA Support, MPE support. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 10.5 | November 13, 2019 | Spectral comparison EQ mode, Video renderer, Multi-tap delay, Padshop 2 plugin, Colorizer mixer channels, Import tracks from other project, Retrospective MIDI recording, Combined selection tools, Score editor fixes, Easier macro recording, LUFS normalization, Start in Safe Mode, Various workflow improvements. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 11.0 | November 11, 2020 | Advanced Audio Export, Sampler Track 2, Scale Assistant, Advanced Key Editor, Global Tracks, Frequency 2, Squasher, Score Editor, New Samples, SuperVision, Imager, MultiTap Delay Surround Support, Windows 10 Variable DPI, Multiple Side-Chain, Cubase Artists/Elements Upgrades, VST Connect SE 5, Workflow and UI Improvements, Apple Metal Acceleration, SpectraLayers One. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 12.0 | March 2, 2022 | No more dongle, MIDI Remote integration, VariAudio with Scale Assistant, Audio to MIDI chords, FX Modulator, AudioWarp improvements, Editing workflow improvements, Raiser and more. | ||||||||||||
| Cubase 13.0 | November 2, 2023 | MixConsole overhaul, improvements include Range tool, Step and MIDI input, key editor, track versioning, and channel tab. New VocalChain, equalizer and vocal compressor plug-ins. New Iconica Sketch orchestral VST instrument. Discontinuation of Project Browser and VST Transit. Release Notes. |
See also
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- Audio Stream Input/Output (ASIO)
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