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Michael

2 - 10 employees

Used more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
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OVERALL RATING:

4

Reviewed January 2023

A Powerful Audio Recording Software!

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Fred

Verified reviewer

Music, 11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
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OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed July 2021

Fast reliable and simple the best

I used Cubase for my albums and mixtapes also My team managed to do the whole process from recording to mix and mastering by using this software .

PROS

The tools and the features that allow you edit , trim , cut ,add sound effects and VSTs also having a nice integration with other plugins and software make this software to a gigantic music factory for all the music lover s and producers .

CONS

Just the price since I live in Turkey and converting USD to TL cause a big heart attack for me .

Anonymous

501-1,000 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
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OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed December 2022

The best DAW for my Compression needs

In overall, Cubase has enough if not over enough powerful features with large number of menus, panels and options. They can be intimidating for new users but well worth to experienced hands.

PROS

I prefer Cubase for post production work. It has stood the test of time and has kept getting better over time. I mainly use it from evening out the levels of individual instruments, adding punch and sustain to a guitar or vocal performance. Quite a versatile tool for compression work. The Compression in Cubase offers a wide range of settings such as threshold, ratio, attack, release etc which can be adjusted to achieve the desired amount of compression. It is offers a lot of flexibility and control. There is a real-time display of the input and output levels which allows me to visually monitor the effect of the compressor on the signal. The compressor additionally includes several different types of compressor algorithms with unique character and sonic signature. A lot of options and variety to choose from. Above it all, the compressor is integrated into the DAW’s interface, making it easy to access and adjust settings without having to switch to a separate plugin or software.

CONS

One of the main reason why I use Cubase for post production, besides its capabilities, is the annoyance it able to bring due to its constant crashing and failure to recognize some of my MIDI devices. I gave up on this front and delegated it as a post production tool.

Reasons for switching to Cubase

Best for Compression purposes

Christopher

Music, 2-10 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra
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OVERALL RATING:

3

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

3

FUNCTIONALITY

3

Reviewed November 2023

Cubase???

Wasn’t a bad experience just didn’t feel pro level to me and sound card is not that great

PROS

I liked that it was super easy functionality

CONS

It’s pretty basic features and you would need more audio editing vsts to get the quality you want

Michael

Music, 2-10 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
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OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed September 2022

A Powerful Audio Recording Software!

When I first started my journey as an audio engineer, Cubase was the first software I used until I switched over to Pro Tools. While I don't use Cubase any longer on a consistent basis, sometimes I do need to use it for certain projects, and must say it has come a long way since I first started using it almost 20 years ago. The program now is much more streamlined, looks better, runs better, and has more features to compete with Pro Tools and the rest of the DAWs out there. I would definitely do your due diligence if you're considering Cubase, as for certain cases this may work best than for some users. Overall this is a great product that should definitely be considered!

PROS

The thing I like most about Cubase is the user interface and overall layout. I find this to be easier than most of the DAWs out there. Another major perk with Cubase compared with other DAWs is the scoring and music notation capabilities, which are much better than most. There is a ton you can do with Cubase, and once you get the hang of it it's really just as powerful as any DAW out there.

CONS

While I wouldn't say I dislike this aspect of Cubase exactly, I would say that when compared to Pro Tools, Cubase does fall short in it's editing and tracking capabilities. It's not so much a knock on Cubase, but Pro Tools in my opinion is the most superior DAW in this sense.

Anonymous

1 employee

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
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OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed June 2021

Best music production software

Cubase is one of the most choice and best audio editing software. I personally recommend Cubase for music mixing, recording. It would be better if mentioned above cons are improved on next update.

PROS

I edit music for myself and I have found every needed features are available till today. The reasons of using Cubase is mentioned below: - Powerful and Rich in features - Smooth performance - Attractive and well organize GUI - Flexible and Best recording, mixing

CONS

However every software product has rooms to improve. It would have been if mentioned below points are improved. - GUI can be bit hard to understand for beginner - It crashed if file if too large or work long hour - Not all type file is support - Rest of features is good till now.

Anonymous

1,001-5,000 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
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OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

2

VALUE FOR MONEY

3

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed September 2021

the best program for music editing

very good and I will continue to use it without a doubt

PROS

Cubase allows you to include any VST and use USB instruments or record with sound cards on different channels at the same time. It is very compatible and uses the resources correctly to be able to reproduce and record in real time in almost any condition.

CONS

Some VSTs have not worked correctly for me and sometimes if the devices are not connected from the beginning they may fail to detect them. ASIO support is not good but not cubase's fault. It is quite expensive

Reasons for switching to Cubase

easier to use and lighter

Vittorio

Music, 1 employee

Used daily for less than 6 months

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

3

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed July 2023

Cubase from producer

I have tried that for some months and than swapped to FL Studio just cause it's way more common and easier to find some good tutorials online and cause i've started with that one. My overall experience with Cubase can be good cause it has all it needs with a professional look

PROS

Cubase is, compared to other music production software, one of the easiest to use and have a medium price. Easy to set with your instruments and good for live producing with your instruments

CONS

Cubase is a bit more professional than other more intuitive software like FL Studio for example. It can be a cons for beginners but can be a plus for experienced producers

Anonymous

1 employee

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed August 2022

Cubase is the best, period.

I've used the software for the better part of 30 yrs, and it's my go-to sequencer above all others. I just love it.

PROS

There is nearly nothing that can't be done with Cubase if you're a recording musician, engineer, etc. If you can dream it, Cubase can get you there.

CONS

There are so many options and so many ways to get where you need to go within Cubase, that I believe this specific fact turns some away from the software. Thankfully there are lower tier Cubase options than the Pro version I have used since the early 90's.

Anonymous

201-500 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
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OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed May 2022

Better and better with every upgrade

PROS

Working with plugins can be challenging with most DAWs. My challenge was always how to map and control both internal and/or external plugins with a midi controller. I use both Keyboard & korg controller. Cubase Focus quick controls have greatly made this easy and gone beyond just mapping…. The quick controls offer the ability to control various plugins and I am able to do custom map the controller very easily. Additionally, now I am able to use the same plugin mapping when i load it on another channel without the need to remap the controller. Awesome!

CONS

For some reason I have never liked scrolling horizontally in Cubase. It always felt a little mechanical and don’t make a mistake and forget or misplace the dongle. I am glad that upgrading cubase helped address most of my issues.

Anonymous

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

3

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed December 2022

The Best Daw and beginners friendly

PROS

I love the Plugins, And it comes with beautiful graphics with helps the user to edit the project and encourage me to work more. It beginners friendly and It acquires little effort to produce a song.

CONS

Noise gate in cubase 5 is missing in cubase 11 and 12 with i think it was helping those of us who lives in a noisy area to remove the background noise without using the gate

Antonio

Music, 1 employee

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed January 2023

Ottimo software di riferimento per il settore recording

Ha migliorato la qualità del missaggio audio, dei plug-ins e dei virtual instruments disponibili e ha ridotto i tempi di editing e rendering, rispetto a software più economici.

PROS

Integrazione dei plug-ins e degli strumenti virtuali, riconoscimento e utilizzo di periferiche audio, buona interfaccia di utilizzo.

CONS

Dimensioni generali dell'applicazione e utilizzo corposo di risorse di sistema, in particolare su PC Windows non recenti.

Reason for choosing Cubase

Maggiore disponibilità di tutorial e documentazione online.

Reasons for switching to Cubase

Mancanza di alcune funzionalità per me importanti e di una gestione professionale di virtual instruments e plug-ins, oltre ad una compatibilità ridotta con alcune periferiche audio.

serge

Verified reviewer

Music, 2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed December 2022

The Best

Je suis ce que je suis grâce à ce logiciel

PROS

Le rendement et les mises a jour.J'ai commencé avec Cube Base 5 et Aujourd'hui il existe la version 11 voir 12 si je ne trompe pas.C'est un logiciel fabuleux avec un rapport qualité prix.Je recommande vivement à tous les amateurs de la musique digitale

CONS

Je dirais tout simplement RAS(rien à signaler)

Reason for choosing Cubase

Pour l'avoir testé auparavant avec des amis arrangeurs comme moi

Reasons for switching to Cubase

J'étais à la recherche du meilleur

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Gino

Verified reviewer

Internet, 1 employee

Used monthly for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
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OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

3

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed March 2023

Dagli anni 80 il software di riferimento

Complessivamente ho sempre amato molto questo software: fin dagli anni '80 è stato sicuramente il mio preferito. In progetti meno importanti non lo utilizzo scegliendo software con più "automazioni" e veloci da usare.

PROS

Avendo iniziato ad utilizzare Cubase fin dalle prime versioni degli anni 80 (solo gestione MIDI), ritengo questo software molto familiare. I suoi menù, funzioni e nomenclature sono praticamente rimasti invariati negli anni vedendo solo aggiungere le nuove funzioni che di versione in versione hanno sempre consolidato Steinberg come leader nel settore della registrazione, dall'home-recording, fino alle grandi produzioni.

CONS

Per un utilizzo fluido, occorrono non poche risorse hardware sulla macchina utilizzata con Cubase. L'aggiunta di effetti e plugin chiede che i computer utilizzati siano proporzionati al progetto. Inoltre, per le produzioni meno "importanti", potrebbe risultare sovradimensionato a livello di funzionalità e costo.

Reason for choosing Cubase

Familiarità con il prodotto, compatibilità e risultati sicuri.

Francisco

Media Production, 2-10 employees

Used monthly for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

3

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed June 2021

A very good DAW for steinberg users

An almost perfectly balanced DAW

PROS

Is really complete and the included instruments are so good, with an steinberg mixer or interface you will need no more.

CONS

It requires a mid-tier powerful P, otherwise it will be kind of slow and it will crash

Reason for choosing Cubase

I really haven't given enough time to studio one yet, but looking forward to it.

Reasons for switching to Cubase

I bought a TASCAM interface and it came with the DAW

Federico

Music, 1 employee

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
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OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed August 2023

Mi experiencia con Cubase

Como músico desde un principio me he familiarizado con Cubase y ha sido el único software multipista que he mantenido su uso a lo largo de los años. He probado con otros pero siempre regreso al Cubase.

PROS

Su facilidad de uso y bajo consumo de recursos lo hace ideal para el trabajo de músicos independientes que no contamos con un gran presupuesto. Es liviano, ágil y consume escasos recursos. Su interfaz gráfica es intuitiva y rápido de aprender.

CONS

Algunos inconvenientes al seleccionar la placa de audio, aunque quizás no tenga que ver con Cubase, pero en algunas oportunidades se genera algún conflicto que hace que el programa se cierre abruptamente.

Reasons for switching to Cubase

Demasiado complicado de usar y problemas de compatibilidad

Asaf

Music, 1 employee

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed February 2021

Has everything I need and more

Definitely positive, really good learning curve, and in the bottom line it really helps me make music.

PROS

Great MIDI editor, easy to install plugins, lots of really good guides, both the manual and online tutorials, sn a lot of really useful stock plugins.

CONS

The update pricing not reasonable in my opinion, as upgrading from version 10 to 11 cost the same as upgrading from 5 to 11. Also, sometimes projects take a while to load, but I guess that happens in all DAWs, and depends on the computer recourses and specs.

Denis

Online Media, 2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

3

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed December 2022

my opinion Cubase

it's one of the most efficient audio editors I've experienced, I recommend it to any producer and musician

PROS

Cubase's interface is simple and, it is an incredible audio editor.

CONS

Cubase remains one of the most expensive software that not everyone can afford.

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Emmanuel

Verified reviewer

Accounting, 201-500 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
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OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed April 2021

CUBASE beats them all.

Overall, CUBASE offered me more flexibility in mixing and mastering. Routing individual channels to groups and sending effects to a desired channel is stress free.

PROS

Vocal recording and editing is easier in Cubase compared to other DAWS. The default presets are a good starting point for every mix as it gives me an almost accurate settings from EQs to compression.

CONS

Programming beats takes longer time. And the metering sometimes doesn't translate the actual levels.

Mhammad

Music, 2-10 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

3

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

4

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed August 2022

Amazing DAW

PROS

It's the most helpful DAW among the ones i tried, easy controls, fast and easy shortcuts, u can finish the whole song only by using cubase. record and play acoustic and virtual instrument, mix and also master the track .

CONS

There are some missing features like creating oriental modulations, and the pitch corrector doesn't work well on all vsts

Benjamin

Music, 1 employee

Used more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

4

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed January 2021

Cubase LE: Okay entry-level DAW

I used Cubase LE for several years on my PC. I was happy with it until I learned about other options that were available at affordable prices.

PROS

Cubase LE came packaged with an interface I purchased. I found it easy to pick up and find shortcuts. It was the first multitrack audio software I worked with on my personal computer. There are plenty of tutorials and tips for using Cubase available in print and online.

CONS

The features were limited unless I wanted to spend a good chunk of money. It took up lots of memory when running and crashed my computer a couple of times.

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Joshua

Verified reviewer

Entertainment, 1 employee

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed January 2021

CUBASE REVIEW

Best software to mix and master vocals. I choose Cubase over any other music production software any day any time

PROS

Cubase has the best vocal output. Mixing and mastering vocals on cubase is far better than the other sound production softwares. The interface is very simple and easy to understand

CONS

Beat production stock plugins are less attractive than fruity loops. The beat production bit can improve more

Anonymous

5,001-10,000 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

4

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed December 2022

The most advanced music production software

PROS

Offers unique and very advanced features to the user that cannot be found in any other software on the market. It supports many file types and it is suitable for both video and music production.

CONS

Limited compatibility with certain hardware and operating systems. High cost for the full version.

Frederic

Consumer Services, 2-10 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed October 2021

Cubase a good designed software but that you have to keep you license

Probably the more easy but the most expensive.......You pay to make it easy

PROS

The very clear and easy interface ,you can find all tools and all fonctions very fast and how to use it too

CONS

The license , if you install it and lose your license you have a big problems

Peter

Music, 1 employee

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

3

VALUE FOR MONEY

3

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

1

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed May 2022

Cubase. You don’t need a phd just a bachelors

I switched to an easier to use DAW.

PROS

It’s got some good plug ins. It Does what you need to do when you get it working.

CONS

Really hard to understand and setup audio busses and the program really doesn’t remember your choices. This program works well for industry pros who have had years of training. I tried to use for a year or two with little luck. Tech support is not good for the free version. Which is understandable.

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