Cubase 8 is out!

[BERFAB]

December 10 is when the workshops are. I got an email today for a bunch of Steinberg workshops to discuss "new software." I would suspect if they were going to talk about C8, it would have to be released before then.

[BERFAB]

I still stand my ground that:

.5 is actually the next major .0
and that the .0 is actually nothing more than a .5

You wouldn't get much of an argument from me based on the C7/7.5 releases. V. 7 was great, but 7.5 really is much more fully developed.

[standalone]

These were the new features in Cubase 7.5, mostly plugins and loops:


-TrackVersions: For creating, renaming and managing parallel variations of tracks

-Track visibility: Shows only the tracks you want to see in the Project window

-Instrument (t)rack 2.0: Supports multi-outputs and multi-inputs, and merges instrument tracks with the Instrument Rack

-HALion Sonic SE 2: Giving you tons of fresh new sounds plus a totally new synth

-Groove Agent SE 4: With 30 new drum kits and smart user interface for creating beats and hits in no time

-New EDM construction kits: Adding flavor to your productions and giving you new song ideas

-LoopMash FX: For real-time modern-style breaks, tape-stops, stutters and more

-REVelation: Super-smooth and silky-sounding algorithmic reverb that brings back the memories of those old fancy hardware units

-Magneto 2: Adding warmth to your tracks

-VST Connect SE 2: Unique remote recording plug-in now with MIDI data transmission

-Transient navigation: Tab to transients on audio events in the Project window thanks to the new instant hitpoint navigation

[Compyfox]

Again, half of that stuff could have been in the so called "major" version (v .0).


After the... well, let's say "bumpy start" with the Mix Console (which really felt like a demo), the last two .5 versions (6.5 and 7.5) were more solid than their actual initial release.

I don't know why the development can't be extended by another year, and we get more fully fleshed out v .0's and only .5's are the "add-ons" instead of the other way around. Just look at Nuendo... once it hits, it's more fleshed out than Cubase - since Cubase was basically the "beta run".

So why not simply rename it at this point?
C8 could be C7.75, and C8.5 could actually be C8.0. It worked for old Cubase VST 3.7 as well before it turned into Cubase VST5, no?


So I guess, the next logical step for me is to bridge about 1-1,5 years, and jump on 8.5 soonest. Maybe the Chord Track will be more fleshed out, maybe the quirks with the new Mix Console will be fleshed out as well. Who knows.

In the meantime, and for testing/learning purposes, there is still Cubase LE8.

YMMV of course.

[Keith99]

Don't really care about version numbers TBH, it is what is in it that matters. The list shows some good tweaks like bounce in place that we have been asking for for ages but not sure there is enough there to make me upgrade yet - we will need to wait and see

[standalone]

the last two .5 versions (6.5 and 7.5) were more solid than their actual initial release.

Of course!!!

The opposite would be called 'regression'.

[bduffy]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, or how it came to be here first:

http://translate.google.com/translate?d ... tware.html

[chk071]

the last two .5 versions (6.5 and 7.5) were more solid than their actual initial release.

Of course!!!

The opposite would be called 'regression'.

I think threads like these easily "regress".

[sempondr]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, or how it came to be here first:

http://translate.google.com/translate?d ... tware.html

Finally! Thanks!

Top 10
VCA faders for mixing and complex automation workflows
Render in-place: Bounce MIDI and audio parts easily
pads Chord: A great way to playfully and Creatively compose with chords
Improved handling on Windows PC, dockable rack and MediaBay plus a redesigned Tracklist
Groove Agent SE 4 Acoustic Agent gives you a world-class virtual acoustic drummer
MIDI tempo detection: Jam along on a MIDI track without Rigidly Following The metronome
Plug-in Manager: Arrange, sort and group your effects and instruments
New Virtual Bass Amp, Quadra Fuzz v2, Multiband Expander Multiband envelope shaper effects
Mixing Updates: Virgin territories automation mode, direct routing and Waves Meters
Allen Morgan Pop-Rock Toolbox 30 construction kits, each with 25 to 30 audio and MIDI loops

[bduffy]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, or how it came to be here first:

http://translate.google.com/translate?d ... tware.html

Finally! Thanks!

Top 10
VCA faders for mixing and complex automation workflows
Render in-place: Bounce MIDI and audio parts easily
pads Chord: A great way to playfully and Creatively compose with chords
Improved handling on Windows PC, dockable rack and MediaBay plus a redesigned Tracklist
Groove Agent SE 4 Acoustic Agent gives you a world-class virtual acoustic drummer
MIDI tempo detection: Jam along on a MIDI track without Rigidly Following The metronome
Plug-in Manager: Arrange, sort and group your effects and instruments
New Virtual Bass Amp, Quadra Fuzz v2, Multiband Expander Multiband envelope shaper effects
Mixing Updates: Virgin territories automation mode, direct routing and Waves Meters
Allen Morgan Pop-Rock Toolbox 30 construction kits, each with 25 to 30 audio and MIDI loops

Yeah! WTF do they mean by "VCA" faders?

[standalone]

This:

[standalone]

And notice that it's called "Cubase 8 Pro". We are all 'pros' now, at last!

[VitaminD]

Why couldn't one just create a Bus track and route the individual tracks to that in order to control that single Bus track fader?

[bduffy]

This:

So a master gain fader for a group, just dedicated to that task, without having to buss to audio groups. Cool.

[4damind]

Nice.. it seems some of the often wished points are implemented with Cubase 8... In-place bouncing (!!!), dockable rack+ mediabay...
We will see how the project window will be docked and how it will work with opened plug-ins.
It seems the plug-in manager got's an overhaul (a very long wished feature for sort and group)