Cubase

What Cubase is

Cubase is paid music production software for Windows and macOS. It supports multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing, third-party plugins, noise reduction, and video synchronization. The listed range includes Cubase Pro 15, Cubase Artist 15, and Cubase Elements 15. Pro 15 covers composition, recording, mixing, and editing workflows, with Dolby Atmos support, advanced MIDI editing, a modulation system, and a Pro plug-in set including Spectral Comparison EQ. Artist 15 adds VariAudio pitch correction, multitrack AudioWarp and Audio Quantize, advanced comping workflows, instruments, a pattern sequencer, and Drum Track. Elements 15 includes Chord Pads, Retrospective Record, Scale Assistant, Groove Agent SE, HALion Sonic, Iconica Sketch, Flux, Sampler Track, and over 20 GB of sounds and loops. Cubase has no free plan, but a 60-day trial is listed. Its maker was founded in 1984.

Who it suits

Cubase suits music producers, composers, recording users, and editors working on Windows or macOS. The different editions fit users seeking professional, artist-focused, or entry-level feature sets.

Limits

Cubase has no free plan. The available trial lasts 60 days.

Getting started

1. Open the Cubase website
2. Choose Windows or macOS
3. Select Cubase Pro 15, Artist 15, or Elements 15
4. Start the 60-day trial

Verdict

Cubase provides a broad set of production, editing, MIDI, plugin, and synchronization tools across three listed editions. A 60-day trial is available, but continued use requires paid software.