From the composers of Hollywood blockbusters and the producers of the Billboard Hot 100
to enthusiastic beginners, the world of music production trusts Cubase.

Reference standards for music production software
From beginning to end, produce the audio track
Applicable to all types, levels and budgets
Fast、 flexible and intuitive workflow

All versions share the same clear sound quality and user-friendly features,
making Cubase one of the most popular music creation solutions in the world.

ombining excellence and simplicity, easy to implement.

Use Cubase's MixConsole to create professional mixing. It offers customizable channel strips and advanced routing options, enabling simple and optimized control.

Infinite sonic field of vision

Cubase comes with a large number of high-quality VST instruments, plugins and sounds, allowing you to create masterpieces as soon as you open it.

Unparalleled versatility

From electronic beats to orchestral arrangements, Cubase is highly flexible and can adapt to any genre, meeting the creative needs of artists of all styles.

Full-featured feature set

Cubase offers musicians a wide range of cutting-edge tools, enabling them to easily create, record, edit and produce music.

All versions share the same pure sound quality and ease of use,
which makes Cubase one of the most popular music creation solutions worldwide.

Versions of Cubase compared

What are the differences between Cubase Elements, Artist and Pro?

Overview

Cubase Pro 15
Cubase Artist 15
Cubase Elements 15
Cubase AI 15
Cubase LE 15
Summary
A fully functional digital audio workstation trusted by top Hollywood film composers and producers of the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart.
To all creative musicians who aspire to transform musical inspiration into professional-grade songs.
An excellent choice for beginners in music production with high value for money. Cubase Elements offers everything you need to start your creative journey!
A streamlined version specifically designed for users of certain Yamaha hardware products.
The music production software that is the top choice for beginners when bundled with partner products for sales.
Music production
Premium Edition
Premium Edition
Simple edition
Simple edition
Simple edition
The number of plug-ins that can be inserted into the audio channel
16
16
8
4
4
Effecter
96
73
45
30
28
Sampling and looping
50+ GB
50+ GB
20+ GB
20+ GB
20+ GB
Audio track
Infinity
Infinity
48
32
16
VST instrument tracks
Infinity
Infinity
24
16
8
Virtual Instruments and Libraries
11
11
7
3
3
Side chain control
Drum machine and pattern sequencer
Offline pitch correction technology
Control room
Modulator

Cubase 15 introduces powerful new tools for music production, composition and mixing - designed to stimulate creativity and simplify your workflow.

Mode sequencer

Compose melody

In the mode editor, use single-tone and multi-tone modes, step input, custom scales, shape generator and depth randomizer to create expressive melody patterns.
Performance technique mapping

Next-generation playing techniques

The redesigned Expression Maps system has updated the pronunciation control, featuring simplified settings, attack compensation for each pronunciation, and deep integration with the key editor and score editor.
Track separation

AI-assisted creative technology

Use the AI-based separation tool to quickly extract stems from mixed audio - highly suitable for re-mixing, re-balancing and creative sampling workflows.
Automation control

Recent operations take precedence

The new automated shortcut keys will automatically display and prioritize the parameters you recently edited. A simplified menu is added for lightning-fast access and editing.
Start the center

Intelligent startup

The redesigned center has made the project launch smoother than ever before, featuring adjustable sections, audio settings, project preview, as well as powerful search and filtering tools.
HALion Soundbank

Studio Synthesizer

From Los Angeles to Stockholm, a series of fully-produced retro synthesizers directly sourced from the world's top studios are discovered, featuring rich melodies, warm basslines and dreamy background music.
Modulator

Move the engineering location

Expand your creative toolkit with six new modulators, including random generators, sample hold, waveform folding low-frequency oscillators, and more.
Plugin

Pitch Shifter

Real-time creative or corrected pitch shifting, retention of formants, saturation mode, stereo decoupling, and a wide ±24 semitone range.
Plugin

All-purpose Plasticizer

A new dynamic processor enables you to fully control the sound, featuring transient shaping, clip limiting and equalization sculpting functions to achieve professional-level control effects.
Drum machine

New drum kit. More sound effects.

40 sets of brand-new modern drum kits bring energetic beats to hip-hop, trap and electronic styles. They are pre-loaded, adjustable, and can be directly inserted into your tracks.
Timbre and Looping

Inspiration Starter Pack

Use the looping packages spanning multiple genres and the inspiring samples to boost your creation - these materials are extremely suitable for quickly stimulating creativity.
Fretboard

Sudden inspiration

Use 30 brand-new chord pad presets to create unique performances, covering styles such as jazz, soul, pop, and indie, helping you kickstart a new creative process.
All-Purpose Vocals (Beta Version)

Discovering the Human Rights Revolution

Experience the natural melody, surpass the limits of sound synthesis. The simple interface and seamless workflow make it effortless to create expressive results, and each time it inspires creativity.

Overview of New Features

Melody sequencer

Create melody patterns using randomization, scales, stepwise input, etc.

Improvement of Expression Diagrams

The modernized expression system features integrated deep editors and numerous workflow improvements.

Track separation

Use AI to extract stems for mixing, sampling and editing.

Automation enhancement

Focus on the final parameters and adopt a faster and more streamlined automated workflow.

Resource Center

The redesigned entrepreneurship center features preview, filter, and audio setting tools.

Studio Synthesizer

Fresh synthetic presets inspired by the professional creation studio.

New type modulator

Expand your audio design toolkit with six new creative modulators.

Superplastic mold

Automatic compensation compressor, featuring EQ, limiting, transient control and EQ shaping.

Pitch Shifter

Real-time ±24 semitone pitch shifting, with form control, saturation and stereo decoupling.

New drum machine sound pack

40 different drum kits, suitable for modern beats and rhythms.

New sounds and loops

A looping package spanning various styles, inspiring rapid and novel ideas.

New chord pad preset

30 new preset chord progressions provide instant inspiration.

All-Purpose Vocals (Beta Version)

The Yamaha vocal synthesizer will perform the lyrics and notes that you input.

Full-screen mode on macOS

Native full-screen support for macOS.

Tracking control

Simply add the volume and sound image to your track control.

The DAW project is focused on elements, artificial intelligence and learning outcomes.

Easily share projects among all versions of Cubase, Cubasis and other supported digital audio workstations (DAWs).

Gruff Acting SE 6

The new user interface, mixer and effects have made the drum programming workflow more smooth.

Sampling track improvement

Hot-swappable samples, with immediate use of filtered MediaBay browser integration.

Plugin scaling

All external plugins now have a user-defined extensible interface.

Merging scaling

Use the pinch gesture in macOS to easily zoom in and out on the timeline.

Quick export

Quickly process audio and simplify export options.

Score Editor

The new tools and improved workflow have made notation faster and more inspiring.