Cubase

B tier on Audio Editing SoftwareScore 7.9 · #25 of 130

Android app: Not listed
Free plan: No
Runs on: Mac, Windows

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Summary

Cubase is music production software for Windows and macOS, with tools for multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing, third-party plugins, noise reduction, and video synchronization. The listed product range includes Cubase Pro 15, Artist 15, and Elements 15, each with a different set of capabilities. Pro 15 is described for composition, recording, mixing, and editing, and lists Dolby Atmos support, advanced MIDI editing, modulation tools, and a Pro plug-in set. Artist 15 lists pitch correction, multitrack audio warping and quantization, comping workflows, instruments, a pattern sequencer, and Drum Track. Elements 15 includes Chord Pads, Retrospective Record, Scale Assistant, several instruments and tools, and more than 20 GB of sounds and loops. Cubase is paid software with no free plan; a 60-day trial is listed. Its maker was founded in 1984.

Who it is for

Cubase may suit musicians and producers looking for multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing, plugin support, or video synchronization. The three listed editions offer different sets of composition and editing tools.

What is good

Supports multitrack editing and MIDI sequencing.
Third-party plugins are supported.
Video synchronization is listed.
Three editions offer distinct feature sets.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
A 60-day trial is listed rather than a free plan.
Windows and macOS are the listed platforms.

Verdict

Cubase offers a range of music production tools across Pro, Artist, and Elements editions. Compare the listed edition features with the workflows you need; no prices are provided here.

Cubase plans and pricing

All plans

Cubase Pro 15 Not published Professional composition, recording, mixing and editing workflows · Dolby Atmos support · Advanced MIDI editing · Powerful modulation system · Pro plug-in set including Spectral Comparison EQ steinberg.net · 21 Sept 2026

Cubase Artist 15 Not published VariAudio pitch correction · Multi-track AudioWarp and Audio Quantize · Advanced comping workflows · Retrologue, Padshop, Verve and Trip · Pattern sequencer and Drum Track steinberg.net · 21 Sept 2026

Cubase Elements 15 Not published Chord Pads · Retrospective Record · Scale Assistant · Groove Agent SE, HALion Sonic, Iconica Sketch, Flux and Sampler Track · Over 20 GB of sounds and loops steinberg.net · 21 Sept 2026