Cubase
Cubase is music production software for Windows and macOS, with tools for multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing, third-party plugins, noise reduction, and vide…
What Cubase is
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.
Good
- Supports multitrack editing and MIDI sequencing.
- Third-party plugins are supported.
- Video synchronization is listed.
- Three editions offer distinct feature sets.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- A 60-day trial is listed rather than a free plan.
- Windows and macOS are the listed platforms.
Who it suits
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.
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.
Plans and prices
From Cubase's own pricing page, checked 21 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Cubase Pro 15 | Priced on request | Professional composition, recording, mixing and editing workflows · Dolby Atmos support · Advanced MIDI editing · Powerful modulation system · Pro plug-in set including Spectral Comparison EQ |
| Cubase Pro 15 | — | Professional composition, recording, mixing and editing workflows · Dolby Atmos support · Advanced MIDI editing · Powerful modulation system · Pro plug-in set including Spectral Comparison EQ |
| Cubase Artist 15 | Priced on request | VariAudio pitch correction · Multi-track AudioWarp and Audio Quantize · Advanced comping workflows · Retrologue, Padshop, Verve and Trip · Pattern sequencer and Drum Track |
| Cubase Artist 15 | — | VariAudio pitch correction · Multi-track AudioWarp and Audio Quantize · Advanced comping workflows · Retrologue, Padshop, Verve and Trip · Pattern sequencer and Drum Track |
| Cubase Elements 15 | Priced on request | Chord Pads · Retrospective Record · Scale Assistant · Groove Agent SE, HALion Sonic, Iconica Sketch, Flux and Sampler Track · Over 20 GB of sounds and loops |
| Cubase Elements 15 | — | Chord Pads · Retrospective Record · Scale Assistant · Groove Agent SE, HALion Sonic, Iconica Sketch, Flux and Sampler Track · Over 20 GB of sounds and loops |
The facts
Each one read from Cubase's own pages, with the date it was checked.
The company
- Founded
- 1984checked 23 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 21 Sep 2026
What it does
- MIDI sequencing
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Multitrack editing
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Noise reduction
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Third-party plugins
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
- Video synchronization
- Yeschecked 21 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOSchecked 21 Sep 2026
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