| Operating System | Latest Version |
|---|---|
| 15.0.30 | |
| System Requirements 64-bit Windows 10 Version 1909, 64-bit Windows 10 Version 2004 CPU minimum: Intel Core i series or AMD Ryzen multi-core CPU recommended: Intel i5 or faster RAM minimum: 4 GB RAM recommended: 8 GB Hard disk free space : 35 GB Display resolution minimum: 1440 x 900 Display resolution recommended: 1920 x 1080 Graphics: Graphics card with DirectX 10 and WDDM 2.0 support (Windows only) Port: USB Type-A for USB-eLicenser Internet connection for license activation, account sign up and product registration, installer download | |
| 15.0.30 | |
| System Requirements macOS Mojave, macOS Catalina, macOS Big Sur CPU minimum: Intel Core i series or AMD Ryzen multi-core CPU recommended: Intel i5 or faster RAM minimum: 4 GB RAM recommended: 8 GB Hard disk free space: 35 GB Display resolution minimum: 1440 x 900 Display resolution recommended: 1920 x 1080 Graphics: Graphics card with DirectX 10 and WDDM 2.0 support (Windows only) Port: USB Type-A for USB-eLicenser Internet connection for license activation, account sign up and product registration, installer download | |
Steinberg introduces Cubase 15, setting a new reference standard for music production software. This latest version unlocks new creative possibilities through groundbreaking features, streamlined workflows, and an an intuitive design, elevating the entire music production experience. Available in three distinct versions—Cubase Pro, Cubase Artist, and Cubase Elements—the software caters to creatives of all genres, skill levels, and budgets, providing a complete solution to produce tracks from initial idea to final master. From Hollywood blockbuster composers and Billboard Hot 100 producers to home studio beginners, Cubase provides a fast, flexible, and powerful environment for music creation.
Cubase 15 delivers a host of new tools designed to shape unique sounds and provide enhanced control. Creativity is bolstered with a redesigned Expression Maps system for next-generation articulation control, a new pattern sequencer in the Pattern Editor for expressive melodic creation, and an evolution of the Modulators introduced in Cubase 14. Smart workflow enhancements are plentiful, including a redesigned Hub for smoother project startup, AI-powered stem separation tools (Pro version) for advanced remixing and sampling, and new automation shortcuts for faster editing. The new DAWproject format ensures seamless collaboration across different DAWs and Cubase editions. Furthermore, Cubase 15 expands its internal toolkit with new VST instruments and plug-ins, such as the Cubase Drum Machine with 40 modern kits, a redesigned Groove Agent SE 6, the new UltraShaper dynamics processor (Pro version), and the PitchShifter for creative and corrective pitch manipulation (Pro/Artist versions).
Reviewed By zisser [all]
April 3rd, 2026
Version reviewed: 15.0.20 on Windows
What's new in 15.0.30.
This Cubase 15 Update is Actually Huge! (v15.0.20 New Features)
https://youtu.be/tdHgq5vlGAM
Reviewed By rigidigi [all]
December 18th, 2023
Version reviewed: 13.0.02 on Mac
Presently trialling the Demo. Quite similar here - apart from thre common complaints abur plugin compatibility, UI redesign etc - stability is a very mixed bag in my experience & also hard to track down. Is not consistent & same project may load or crash and FWIW, in trying to change the sample rate. On macos Sonoma 14.2 or Monterey 12.7.2.
One thing that helped me a little - installing and auto-importing C12 prefs is a dog's breakfast. I got closer to better behaviour in ditching those prefs and building C13 prefs from scratch (if a little lengthy & boring). Still, the sudden hang can be still there - variously: opening a previously saved C13 project, or importing a C12 project.or importing a Nuendo 12 project. I guess one of the upsides is that there is a two month window on the 13.0.02 demo, however time-wasing. Perhpas it migth settle down but so far, no. Another update I suspect.
MacPro 7,1, 16 core, 192GB, MacOS 14.2, Vega II Duo. Apollo x8, UAD-2, Antelope Pure 2, Antelope Orion 32+. RAID-4 Thunderbay 6, RAID-0 Sonnet M.2 4x4.
Reviewed By Boy Wonder [all]
June 9th, 2022
Version reviewed: 12.0.30 on Windows
I'm an old school Cubase user going back about 25 years. Even though it was my favorite DAW, its instability caused me to look elsewhere (Studio One). Version 12, however, appears to have been cut from a different cloth. Extremely full-featured, it nevertheless has been as steady as a rock - mostly. There's been the occasional lockups when trying out new plugins, but generally, I'm able to get a lot of work done without pulling out my hair because of crashes.
Cubase 12 has everything I need - scoring, snap to scale, alternative scales, impressive effects, VariAudio, sampler, ASIO-Guard, etc. I can go on and on. I'm glad that, with Cubase 12's new complexity, its workflow is still silk-smooth. There's nothing worse than having a workflow stymied by extra hoops you have to jump through.
Reviewed By paolostylo [all]
May 18th, 2019
Version reviewed: 10 Pro on Windows
I've been Cubase from the beginning with an Atari1040ST and later on I switched to PC.
Till today!I tried also other DAW's but Cubase is the one that siuts best for me.
It is easy to use, offers a nice workflow and has so many features that makes me save time.
Reviewed By spinettim [all]
January 28th, 2018
Version reviewed: 9.5 on Windows
Best DAW ever. I switched from Logic some years ago I never regretted.
Very good MIDI handling, Media bay is very well implemented and a decent set of out of the box plugins.
And now Steinberg seems to listen tu its userbase too. Well done.
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