Favorite DAW For Production - Best Audio and MIDI Software - KVR Audio Readers' Choice Awards 2020

Favorite DAW For Production - KVR Audio Readers' Choice Awards 2019

What is it?

Sequencer / Multitrack Cubase Cubase Pro DAW KVR Readers Choice Awards KVR Readers Choice Awards 2019 Nominee KVR Readers Choice Awards 2019 Winner KVR Readers Choice Awards 2020 Nominee KVR Readers Choice Awards 2020 Winner KVR Readers Choice Awards 2021 Nominee KVR Readers Choice Awards 2021 Winner MPE Notation Steinberg

Format(s)

Can Host Instruments
Can Host Effects

Operating System Availability

Operating System	Latest Version
	12.0.10
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
	12.0.10
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

License & Installation Method

Voucher / Code for redemption on other website
What does this mean?

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Cubase Pro

From Hollywood blockbuster composers and Billboard Hot 100 producers right through to keen beginners, the world of music production trusts the comprehensive feature set, straightforward tools and unrivaled sound of our acclaimed music production software.

Compare the Versions Of Cubase

New features at a glance:

Enhanced Logical Editors for a more customizable experience [Pro].
Raiser: The powerhouse limiter for the final touch [Pro].
Pro improvements from the post-production system Nuendo [Pro].
FX Modulator breathes new life into your sounds [Pro・Artist].
Verve: A beautifully atmospheric felt piano [Pro・Artist].
Improved AudioWarp to make recordings even more perfect [Pro・Artist].
New Scale Assistant in VariAudio makes pitch editing a breeze [Pro・Artist].
MIDI Remote integration for enhanced external device mapping [Pro・Artist・Elements].
Improved editing workflow to make hitting deadlines easier [Pro・Artist・Elements].
Audio to chords lets you focus even more on the music [Pro・Artist・Elements].
Sample Accurate Volume Automation [Pro・Artist・Elements].
Native Apple silicon support [Pro・Artist・Elements].
New flexible Steinberg Licensing [Pro・Artist・Elements].
A range of other tool and performance improvements [Pro・Artist・Elements.].

Steinberg Licensing

Cubase 12 makes use of the brand-new Steinberg Licensing system. From Cubase 12, you will be able to use Cubase with your single-user license on up to three computers without the need of a USB-eLicenser dongle. There is a detailed introduction of Steinberg Licensing that will answer all of your questions on migrating to the new system or offline usage.

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User Reviews Average user rating of 4.50 from 4 reviews Add A Review

Cubase Pro
Reviewed By Boy Wonder
June 9th, 2022

2 0

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.

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Cubase Pro
Reviewed By paolostylo
May 18th, 2019

0 0

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.

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Cubase Pro
Reviewed By spinettim
January 28th, 2018

0 1

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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Cubase Pro
Reviewed By drwx
January 19th, 2018

1 3

Review updated as of 2020: I bought the upgrade to 10.5 Pro but I'm still using Cubase 10 Pro. Both and particularly 10.5 have many issues (random errors) or at least they are not easy to use (if I'm the one to blame when they freeze or mute the output without any error messages). It is frustrating to work with Cubase. I can only use it if I limit myself to some of its features (e.g. I have stopped using MIDI Sends). After reading that many problems of 10.5 haven't been fixed in Cubase 11 (https://forums.steinberg.net/t/official-unofficial-thread-was-it-fixed-ask-answer-community-group-thread-updated-11-24-2020/158454), I don't feel encouraged to upgrade anymore.

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