Cubase 10?

[Sjefke]

With Cubase 10 releasing later this year, are we expecting any major upgrades?

[Funkybot's Evil Twin]

I'd like to see:

1. Improved plugin mapping for generic control surfaces. 8 "Quick Controls" doesn't cut it. I should be able to map out my entire controller to any plugin, and have the host retain those settings like Studio One allows for (as an example).

2. ARA2. I get it - Vocaloid, but they don't want to be the only major DAW that doesn't support ARA2.

3. Fix the window/title bar behavior in Windows. Why does it hang out with the desktop in the background after I think I've closed Cubase?

4. Drag and drop plugin browser. Would make adding instruments/inserts much easier if it worked more like Studio One/Reaper/Sonar/etc.

If they just built #1 I'd be happy. #1 and #2 would make Cubase damn near perfect from a feature perspective for my needs. Everything after that would be just about making minor improvements to the workflow for fewer clicks, pop-up menus, etc.

[marmess]

Say Goodbye to physical elicenser!

[Funkybot's Evil Twin]

Say Goodbye to physical elicenser!

That'd be nice. Would like to be able to run it on my laptop and desktop with a single license and no dongle swapping.

[chk071]

I believe it when i see it.

[topaz]

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[Zexila]

Fix the bloody bugs in 9x first.

Might only be the Mac version but whenever I delve into groove agent 4 or browsing etc in media bay, crash city

That's what keeps me away from Cubase, they really have terrible bug fixing track record, can't trust Steinberg on that one, Logic 9 in that regard is solid on Snow Leopard, would take stability over any new bells&whistles any day, DAW&OS wise.

[Googly Smythe]

Fix the bloody bugs in 9x first.

Might only be the Mac version but whenever I delve into groove agent 4 or browsing etc in media bay, crash city

That's what keeps me away from Cubase, they really have terrible bug fixing track record, can't trust Steinberg on that one, Logic 9 in that regard is solid on Snow Leopard, would take stability over any new bells&whistles any day, DAW&OS wise.

In the interests of balance, I can't remember the last time Cubase crashed (currently Pro 9.5.30, Win 10 Pro (1083 17134.191)).

As for 10, maybe beef up the video functions/options/features.
A better limiter.
Bezier curves in the CC pane of the piano roll.
Change the Time readouts in Revelation from percentages to, um, time!

[ls1xxx]

This here daw is in desperate need of Drag and Drop Capabilities similar to Studio One for petes sake!

[twoifbysea]

This here daw is in desperate need of Drag and Drop Capabilities similar to Studio One for petes sake!

I’ve purchased the last 4 Elements versions for no other reason than to stay current. Never used it to finish a song though, mainly because adding plugins is a pain is the a#s.

[felis]

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Bezier curves in the CC pane of the piano roll....

They are in 9.5:

https://www.steinberg.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=141065

[Googly Smythe]

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Bezier curves in the CC pane of the piano roll....

They are in 9.5:

https://www.steinberg.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=141065

Ah ha! Must check this out tomorrow!

[bundoo]

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Bezier curves in the CC pane of the piano roll....

They are in 9.5:

https://www.steinberg.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=141065

FADE + BEzIERS ON THE GODDAM ARRANGE PAGE NOT A POP UP

FIX THE OFFLINE PROCESSING WINDOW

- i used to be able to process and the window would close automatically and then i could move to another region rinse repeat all with key commands

- transpose key commands

- better colour pallete

- clip envs

- drag and drop effects to regions

[lfm]

I'd like to see:

3. Fix the window/title bar behavior in Windows. Why does it hang out with the desktop in the background after I think I've closed Cubase?

I you think about just top menu bar then desktop - this is the cure:
a) start Cubase and then maximize window
b) do whatever you do, opening project etc
c) when done working close project as usuall on X or on menu.
d) Now the workspace is still there
e) when closing Cubase, next startup will show maximized window from start.

So unless you restore window normal size and close Cubase - you will never see top bar menu+desktop through again.


Main nuissance for me now in Cubase 9.5 is that opening a project as default keep current inactive, but open. I just never need that feature.

That default opening a project is closing current completely.

I hoped they with 64-bit audio engine in 9.5 also fixed SRC quality, not being worst in class among main daws. But no it seems:
http://src.infinitewave.ca/

I still do all those externally with any other software like r8brain or similar.

I tested myself with Cubase 9.0 and this was the result for THD and IMD:
https://1drv.ms/f/s!Auw5dk599Qm6gRxatApeq0ZdWtls

Old Sonar 8.5 and r8brain and reference RMAA test - with Cubase.
So guess this is still the same. Even Steinberg WaveLab do better inline with rest of competition - artifacts below -140 dB or so.

So that Cubase did not fix anything in 12 years on this - really bad. Reaper has improved with every major version since then.

For me it just tells a story about Cubase not being all professional tool. You should just rely on Cubase at import or export do best possible SRC algo.

[Mushy Mushy]

Why? 9.5 is superb.

I know Steinberg are a business, I get that but it’s too early for 10.