With version 12, every member of the Cubase
family, from the high-end Pro edition to Artist and the entry-level Elements
edition, introduces significant new features and workflow enhancements.
One of the highlights in Cubase 12 is
enhanced controller support. All three editions integrate MIDI controllers
seamlessly into the world of Cubase 12 by automatically detecting selected
controllers and providing enhanced options for mapping external devices.
Working with the Chord Track has been
improved by allowing audio events to be dragged and dropped to provide MIDI
chord progressions for audio. Other new features introduced both in Cubase
Pro and Cubase Artist are the Scale Assistant in VariAudio for easy pitch
edits and timing corrections, as well as the brand-new FX Modulator which
comprises an array of effect modules alongside a comprehensive envelope
editor.
Exclusively available in Cubase Pro 12, the
new Raiser limiter is the latest addition to the arsenal of dynamics processing
tools that Cubase has to offer. AudioWarp improvements, on the other hand, are
shared across both Pro and Artist, with the included Free Warp tool for making
timing corrections for multiple tracks simultaneously within the Project window.
Common to the entire Cubase family are
editing workflow improvements and near sample-accurate volume automation,
which is no longer affected by the set buffer size. The Logical Editors
allow users to create and customize the powerful logical capabilities
available in Cubase Pro along with a set of new logical presets. Other
additions include Dolby Atmos support (available soon in an upcoming Cubase
maintenance release) and several features previously only available in
Nuendo, such as providing two video tracks and more.
Cubase 12 uses the recently introduced,
identity-based Steinberg Licensing system that offers significant new
flexibility. Customers sign in with their Steinberg ID to run Cubase 12 on up to
three computers, without the need for a physical copy-protection device. Cubase
12 now runs natively on Apple silicon-powered computers, with improved
processing times for many operations.
Other features and capabilities new to
Cubase 12 include:
More performance improvements, including
enhanced navigating and zooming within huge projects.
Import tempo and signature tracks from other projects and track archives • New
smooth waveforms for accurate audio editing.
Bluetooth over MIDI in Windows 10 or higher.
New SuperVision modules, including VU meter, spectrum keyboard, phase balance,
level and loudness histograms.
Audio export with sidechain support.
Advanced crossfade editor for more fade control and improved editing.
ARA Extensions can now edit all events within a track.
The suggested retail price for Cubase Pro 12 is 579 euros or 579.99 US dollars.
The suggested retail price for Cubase Artist 12 is 329 euros or 329.99 US
dollars. The suggested retail price for Cubase Elements 12 is 99.99 euros or
99.99 US dollars.
Customers who have activated Cubase Pro 11,
Cubase Artist 11 and Cubase Elements 11 or earlier versions from November 10,
2021, are eligible for a free, downloadable grace period update to the latest
version, respectively.
