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Cubasis vs Nuendo
Both stand on music production software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid AndroidiPhone
Cubasis provides a broad mobile production workspace with recording, sequencing, mixing, effects, and plug-in support. Check the platform-specific purchase and Android hardware limitations before buying.
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Free trial MacWindows
Nuendo brings post-production, dialogue, game-audio and immersive workflows into one application. Its trial allows evaluation, but system requirements and the VST 2 limitation matter for setup planning.
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| Cubasis | Nuendo | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Cubasis 3 — Google Play: $29.99, paid once | Nuendo 15 Crossgrade: $799.99, paid once |
| Plans published | 6 | 2 |
| Maker | Cubasis | Not published |
| Website | steinberg.net | steinberg.net |
| On music production software | #23 of 28 | #19 of 28 |
Cubasis: what it does well
- Audio and MIDI editing
- Unlimited Android audio and MIDI tracks
- 17 effect processors and sidechain support
- Third-party instrument and effect support
- Exports to Cubase and cloud storage
What to know first
- No free plan
- Android hardware support is limited
- In-app purchases are available
- Separate one-time prices by platform
Nuendo: what it does well
- Includes Dolby Atmos rendering and ADM workflows
- Provides ADR tools and interchange formats
- Connects with Wwise and Perforce
- Supports multitrack, MIDI and video sync
- Offers unrestricted 60-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Requires 8 GB RAM and 100 GB disk
- VST 2 is not officially supported
- Internet connection is required for licensing
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