Steinberg has released Cubase 13, with significant user interface redesigns, new features and enhancements which make this popular music production software more streamlined and inspiring than ever. From the most advanced version, Cubase Pro, through to Cubase Elements for those taking their first steps in music production, the comprehensive feature set in Cubase 13 provides all the tools needed to create music for every genre, from complex compositions for film and TV to studio-grade pop productions — all with the guaranteed sound quality of the Steinberg audio engine.
Significantly, the famous Cubase MixConsole has been given an overhaul with a modern, streamlined user interface design to aid better focus on mixing. The Project window features a new channel tab which gives direct access to the most important mixing parameters of each channel, without leaving the song’s arrangement. The new design lets users intuitively adjust their mix in the production process, in a compact, per channel view.
The Cubase VocalChain plug-in combines all processing steps of the vocal mixing workflow in one ultra-flexible plug-in, helping to make vocal recordings sound professional — quickly and easily. Available as a highlight in the VocalChain plug-in as well as a separate plug-in, the new VoxComp in Cubase Pro and Cubase Artist is a compressor specifically designed for vocals, gently taming recordings without compromising clarity, transients, or expression.
The MIDI editors in Cubase have been enhanced with several new features which streamline the composition workflows in many ways. The powerful Range Selection tool is now available in the MIDI editors. Cubase Pro users can view and edit multiple parts directly from within the MIDI editors. Also the Step and MIDI input functions have been enhanced and MIDI CC recording can now be simplified for further editing.
The Chord Pads have also been completely redesigned and enhanced with new functionalities. The integrated Chord Assistant and the circle of fifths make it easy to find creative chord progressions, with presets that provide excellent starting points. With 140 articulations for 34 instruments in a compact 5 GB library, Iconica Sketch is a straightforward scoring utility which allows everyone from beginners to professional composers to create full orchestral scores of the highest quality.
Cubase 13 also sees the return of the legendary Steinberg Vocoder. Users can create classic robotic vocals or add analog flavor to instruments with up to 24 filter bands, sidechain input, and in-depth control. There are two new equalizers, the EQ-P1A and the EQ-M5, for adding an extra touch of class to any production, while Black Valve is a classic tube compressor with lots of warmth, character, and sonic detail, making this tribute to one of the most iconic studio processors really stand out.
And there’s much more to discover. Cubase 13 includes new Spectral Warp modes in the Sampler Track for extreme manipulation and powerful envelope creation. And there are five exclusive new sample packs by Grammy-winning producer Beat Butcha, creative mastermind Sharooz, and acclaimed sample boutiques 91Vocals and Touch Loops.
New Track Versions for the Video Track make working with new video edits more convenient, with much more flexible configuration of where playback starts. There's a new Tap Tempo feature on the Transport Bar, one-click change of mono to stereo and vice versa channel type, and new options for more flexibility and control when importing tracks, events, and time ranges.
The software update also introduces many new key commands, and its ready for the expected widespread adoption of MIDI 2.0. For those users stuck in Windows, Cubase 13 now supports multi-window handling and an improved Windows video engine, including GPU hardware decoding for H264 and better overall performance.
"Cubase 13 is the result of many conversations and interactions we had with our user base in the last years. Our primary goal was to help our users to stay in the flow when they are creative and we are very happy about the balance of workflow improvements and new creative features in Cubase 13," says Matthias Quellmann, senior product marketing manager for Cubase.
Cubase Pro 13, Cubase Artist 13 and Cubase Elements 13 are available from resellers and through the Steinberg Online Shop. The suggested retail price for Cubase Pro 13 is €579 Euros or $579.99 USD. The suggested retail price for Cubase Artist 13 is €329 Euros or $329.99 USD. The suggested retail price for Cubase Elements 13 is €99.99 Euros or $99.99 US dollars. A range of downloadable updates and upgrades, crossgrades, and education versions are exclusively available through the Steinberg Online Shop. Iconica Sketch is also available as standalone instrument for 119 euros or 119.99 USD.
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