Steinberg Releases Significantly Updated Cubase 13 Software

Cubase is one of the original DAW solutions, developed in 1989 by Steinberg, originally as a MIDI sequencer for Atari computers. As it gained audio recording and editing capabilities, the software became a favorite for music production. Now, with Steinberg close to celebrating 20 years since it was acquired by Yamaha Corporation, the German software specialist releases the latest version of Cubase with significant user interface redesigns, new features and workflow enhancements for composing, producing, and mixing.

This article initiates a fascinating DIY journey through the world of synthesizers. More specifically, a guitar-controlled all-analog synthesizer project that includes a "time machine" sample & hold section, input signal detectors, noise gate, oscillators, envelope generators, filters, signal converters, and more. This first module is a sample and hold circuit designed to translate the guitar notes to equivalent oscillator frequencies.

Antares Audio Technology, the company that created Auto-Tune, continues to push the boundaries of vocal production with the release of Auto-Tune Slice, a hybrid instrument that’s both a precision sampler and flexible synthesizer. The new advanced vocal sampler features an ever-expanding library of exclusive presets, advanced vocal transient detection, built-in effects, and Auto-Tune functionality.

Native Instruments, EMH Partners, and Francisco Partners announced an agreement where the Berlin-based music creation company will sell the majority of its shares to leading technology-specialized investment firm, Francisco Partners. Both EMH Partners and the founding shareholders will remain involved with NI as significant minority shareholders. The agreement was described as necessary to support a new expansion strategy for Native Instruments.

Apple launched a major update to its music production software Logic Pro X, now adding a professional version of Live Loops, a completely redesigned sampling workflow, and new beat-making tools (drum machines for the 21st century). Increasingly, the software is adding more and more creative features, making Logic Pro X 10.5 a massive release for all musicians, including those producing electronic music. Underneath it all, there is a powerful DAW solution.

MAGIX has released a new version of thee renowned digital audio workstation, Samplitude Pro X, expanding on the DAW's 28-year success story. Providing the highest level of quality for recording, mixing and mastering tasks, as well as for music production in a single environment, the new Samplitude Pro X4 expands on its most praised features, now adding Automation Lanes for optimal control and overview of track automation data, a new plug-in browser for quick searches for effects and instruments, new MIDI editing functions and improved MIDI workflow. And Samplitude now supports CPUs with up to 32 cores!