NEW FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS

Experience. Innovation. Cubase 5.

Reinvent Rhythm

Beat creation and loop mangling at its finest

Mash it up*

LoopMash is a revolutionary virtual instrument that offers a unique and innovative way of creatively working with loops and beats to create stunning new rhythms and grooves. Seamlessly blendable variations of both the included loops and any loop from your library open up a myriad of new creative possibilities. Its innovative audio analysis/synthesis engine, developed in collaboration with Yamaha, matches similar elements across loops and beats, generating fresh and inspiring mash-ups from any rhythmic audio material. By simply dragging existing loops from MediaBay or the Project Window onto LoopMash, entirely new and unique variations are created on the fly.

Drum sampling deluxe

Groove Agent ONE pairs powerful drum sampling with detailed sound shaping. Not only does it boast sliced loop and MPCimport but rocks right out of the box with its own custom library of only the finest drum kits! The ultra-tight integration into Cubase 5 allows you to map sliced Cubase audio parts or multiple audio events across the pads by simply dragging them directly to Groove Agent ONE. And converting the beat to MIDI is just a matter of dragging back a MIDI file containing the groove from Groove Agent ONE to the Project Window!

Beat it

Beat Designer is a hot new beat construction plug-in that allows you to get hands-on with beats for step programming and designing drum patterns in an easy yet powerful way. Beat Designer comes with dozens of beats in various styles perfectly matching the Groove Agent ONE kits to get you going right away and so much control, ease of use and functionality that youll keep coming back.
* Available in Cubase 5 only

Play the Pitch

Seamlessly integrated vocal editing and pitch correction toolset
On-the-fly pitch correction
Designed for vocal and solo instrument recordings, the new PitchCorrect VST3 plug-in brings easy and automatic intonation control and scale correction of vocal and monophonic instrument recordings to Cubase. PitchCorrect is based on the acclaimed Yamaha Pitch Fix technology and constantly detects the pitch of the input material and immediately corrects it to match to Bridging the gap between tradithe closest pitch of a user-specified tional MIDI and audio editing, scale, including minor, major, chroVariAudio is the perfect tool for matic and custom scales. improving or creative note-editing of vocal lines in a very intuitive Beside cosmetic corrections, and musical way even after the the independent controls for singer has already left the studio. formant shift, pitch-correction, detection and detune also give plenty of room for creative use and abuse of audio material!

Total vocal editing*

VariAudio offers completely integrated vocal editing and pitch alteration of individual notes in monophonic vocal recordings and can solve intonation and timing problems with only a few mouse clicks. VariAudio starts its magic by deeply analyzing the entire vocal melody and transcribing each individual note, with a maximumresolution display of all detected notes as well as the Micro-Pitch envelope. From here on in, you have complete control over the melody and intonation. All detected notes and segments can be converted to MIDI notes. This opens up further creative possibilities, taking recorded vocal melodies from audio into the MIDI domain, allowing you to build new arrangements and orchestrations on top of recorded vocals a whole new approach to using vocal melodies in the creative process.

Maximum Depth

New dimensions for your mix

Experience in space*

REVerence is the worlds first VST3 multi-channel convolution reverb processor, being capable of emulating speakers, analog gear and any natural room or hall imaginable in stereo or surround with over 70 responses included.
REVerence combines pure usability and a wealth of creative options like the independent controls for early reflections and the builtin EQ controls with outstanding sonic properties to add that extra sparkle and illusive 3D depth to any mix. REVerence is the choice for the discerning professional when it comes to first-class natural space simulation.

Rule-based consolidation

Automating the MIDI area of productions has also been made far more transparent. Rule-based consolidation of part-based MIDI controller data and track-based MIDI automation data routed to the same target eliminates conflicts and fuses the two systems together. This best-of-both-worlds approach really comes to life with the brand-new ability to view and edit MIDI track automation side by side and inline with existing MIDI controller data in the Key Editor or the Project Window.

New automation handling

The new automation handling in Cubase 5 is now more transparent and flexible than ever before, the centerpiece being the large new automation panel for lightning fast access, offering a unified point of control for all automation settings.

Superconductor

Express creative visions

The composers choice

VST Expression is an ultra-intuitive new way of working with multiple instrument articulations, for example of huge orchestra libraries, and introduces an editing concept that is not only user-customizable but is also fully integrated with the Key and Score Editors. VST Expression makes working with instrument articulations easier as it separates articulation commands from note events. Instead of handling all those MIDI controllers for switching articulations, VST Expression allows seamlessly and transparently integrated editing as well as full control over multiple articulations. Articulations noted in the Score Editor can be played back immediately in real time by orchestra or any other sample-based libraries even when the sound playback device has changed.
The ideal symphonic instrument
Cubase 5 contains a 90-day fully functional trial version of the HALion Symphonic Orchestra 16-bit Special Edition, providing a wealth of acoustic orchestral instruments at their best, including an almost inexhaustible range of articulations and expressive playing techniques. Thanks to the support of the new VST Expression feature, HALion Symphonic Orchestra 16-bit Special Edition gives you total control of the awesome emotive power and sheer sonic majesty of a full symphonic orchestra.

Even more expression

The HALion ONE sound library has been expanded with a new set of studio-quality instruments featuring 14 new instruments with multiple articulations for natural and expressive performances. With each articulation assigned to a key switch, the new Expression Set 01 is perfectly suited to explore VST Expression.

Your signature track

Cubase 5 comes armed with two brand-new track types: Signature Track and Tempo Track. These extremely useful new track types offer total control over tempo and time signature directly in the Project Window, letting you visualize and edit tempo and signature changes within the project context.

In the Fast Lane

Next-generation performance and an even smoother workflow

Experience the X64 advantage
Native Cubase 64-bit support under Microsoft Windows Vista 64 increases the addressable memory from 2 GB to an astonishing 1 terabyte placing more tracks, plug-ins and a whole lot of more samples of the biggest libraries right at your fingertips!

Total export

The new Channel Batch Export assists in exporting audio files for individual channels or busses sorted by type with one action ideal for exchanging projects without being dependent on matching plug-in sets or creating an audioonly archive of the project.

Further enhancements

Thanks to the new info-line, the Sample Editor now allows even faster access to the most important parameters. The Logical Project Editor profits from numerous improvements, including more destinations and new Search and Actions functions. Cubase 5 also features a more straight-forward approach to handling multiple takes and lane management. And with mobile musicians in mind, Cubase lets you now use the computer keyboard or the mouse to play virtual instruments or edit MIDI notes.
MediaBay optimizations Low latency for all
Cubase 5 takes full advantage of the latest WASAPI* audio driver technology in Microsoft Windows Vista and supports generic and on-board sound hardware with lower latencies than ever before. All aspects of MediaBay have been expanded and improved in Cubase 5, including the visibility of existing media content, more advanced and transparent tagging, faster searching and browsing, and overall improved performance.
* Windows Audio Session API is the new driver model from Microsoft for Windows Vista operating systems.

Cubase 5

Cubase 5 combines the latest composition and mixing tools with a streamlined workflow to help artists bring their creative visions to life. Cubase 5 adds even more creative possibilities and new technologies to the worlds premier music production software providing the finest tools to artists in any musical genre. VariAudio and PitchCorrect provide integrated intonation editing for monophonic vocal recordings. Groove Agent ONE and Beat Designer change the game for beat creation, while the revolutionary LoopMash seamlessly blends loops, creating unimaginable variations. VST Expression tools for composers combine with the first VST3 convolution reverb and improved automation for more dynamic mixes. And an array of additional enhancements and 64-bit technologies boost performance all designed to inspire further musical creativity and productivity.

Cubase Studio 5

Cubase Studio 5 is the comprehensive workstation tailored to project studios and creative musicians. Based on the same core technologies as the Cubase 5 advanced music production system, the streamlined Cubase Studio 5 offers professional tools for composition, recording, editing and mixing. Boasting a wealth of new capabilities unmatched in its price range, such as VST Expression and up-tothe-minute VST3 instruments and effects, like the new Groove Agent ONE drum machine and Beat Designer step sequencer as well as the new PitchCorrect intonation effect, Cubase Studio 5 offers unsurpassed performance in its price class.
FAMILY VALUES: Award-winning Cubase 32-bit floating-point audio engine Simultaneous playback of audio tracks MIDI tracks Audio channel Insert slots Group channels FX Send channels FX Return channels Instrument tracks MIDI plug-in Insert slots PitchCorrect (VST3 plug-in) Groove Agent ONE (drum-sampling VST instrument) Beat Designer (specialized drum step sequencer) MIDI effects plug-ins Professional score layout and printing VST Expression (easy instrument articulation management) DIFFERENCIATORS: Physical inputs/outputs VST instrument slots Extended channel EQ (VST3 studio EQ) REVerence (VST3 convolution reverb processor) LoopMash (loop-mangling VST instrument) VariAudio (note detection/editing and intonation control for monophonic vocal recordings) VST3 audio effects plug-ins VST3 instruments Instrument sounds External FX MediaBay and VST Sound support Control Room 5.1 surround support Full MP3 Fraunhofer encoding
Yes Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited 4 Yes Yes Yes 18 Yes Yes
No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes >600 >1,000 No Yes Limited Full No Yes No Yes No (available as upgrade) Yes For a complete overview of the features, please visit the Steinberg website at www.steinberg.net.
MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista* 2 GHz CPU (dual core CPU recommended) 1024 MB RAM Display resolution of 1280x800 recommended Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware (ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance) DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support 4 GB of free HD space USB component port for Steinberg Key (copy protection) Internet connection required for license activation
Mac OS X 10.5.5 PowerPC G5 (Intel Core Duo CPU recommended) 1024 MB RAM Display resolution of 1280x800 recommended CoreAudio compatible audio hardware DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support 4 GB of free HD space USB component port for Steinberg Key (copy protection) Internet connection required for license activation
(* The included Cubase 5 64-bit version natively supports Vista 64.)
For recommended systems, please refer to our website www.steinberg.net in the Support section under DAW Components.
Steinberg, Cubase, VST and ASIO are registered trademarks of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. Windows, Windows Vista and DirectX are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Macintosh, Mac and Mac OS are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Intel and Intel Core are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. PowerPC is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, used under license there from. All other product and company names are and of their respective holders. All rights reserved. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Made in Germany. 2009 Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

7 Cubase Essential 5 / Cubase Studio 5 / Cubase Essential 5 comparison chart

Feature

Simultaneous playback of audio tracks MIDI tracks Physical inputs/outputs Audio channel Insert slots Group channels FX Send channels FX Return channels Instrument tracks VST instrument slots MIDI plug-in insert slots Extended Channel EQ (VST3 Studio EQ) REVerence (VST3 convolution processor) PitchCorrect (VST3 plug-in) LoopMash (loop-mangling VST instrument) Groove Agent One (drum sampling VST instrument) HSO 16-bit Special Edition (trial version and special offer) Beat Designer (specialized real-time drum step sequencer) VSTSound Collection Vol. I included HALion ONE Expression Set 01 Number of VST MIDI effects plug-ins Number of VST audio effects plug-ins Number of VST instruments Number of instrument sounds External FX External instruments VST3 plug-in support MIDI devices (device maps and editors) MIDI Monitor Sidechain inputs Surround: True Multichannel Audio Path Support for Steinberg Dolby Digital and DTS encoders MediaBay and VSTSound support MIDI loop support Sequel 1/2 Project import Track presets Extended Mixer view Number of simultaneous mixer views Extended Track Inspector (shows VSTi channel for MIDI Tracks) Extended Freeze for VSTis and audio tracks Recording from Buses Automation modes

Cubase 5

Unlimited Unlimited 64 Unlimited Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 6 1,623 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Full Yes Yes Yes Yes 3 Yes Yes Yes Touch fader, X-over, Autolatch, Trim, Overwrite

Cubase Studio 5

Unlimited Unlimited 64 Unlimited No No Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No With Yamaha Motif only Yes No Yes Yes No No Limited, no Tag Editor Yes Yes Yes Yes 2 Yes Yes Yes Touch fader

Cubase Essential 5

64 Unlimited 8 Unlimited No No Yes No No No Yes No No No With Yamaha Motif only Yes No Yes No No No Limited, no Tag Editor Yes No Yes No 1 Yes Yes No Touch fader
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Volume envelopes Automation panel Rule-based consolidation MIDI CC Channel Batch Export Control Room VariAudio (note detection/editing and intonation control for monophonic vocal recordings) AudioWarp (Real-time time-stretching & pitchshifting) Time Warp Tool Pitch-shifting/time-stretching algorithm Beat Calculator Key, List, and Score Editor Inplace Editor (MIDI editing in Project Window) Drum Editor Professional score layout and printing functions (incl. MusicXML import & export) VST Expression support Logical Editor Logical Editor for Project Recording modes: Mix, Overwrite, Normal, Merge, Stacked Edit functions: Group/Ungroup; Lock/Unlock Arranger Track Global Transpose Track Tempo and Signature Track in Project Window Advanced options in Tempo Editor Offline process history Studio connections Rewire support Dithering Track quick controls Track archives Pool import/export Project Browser Workspaces (virtual desktops) Key Command macros Unlimited Undo and Redo functions MIDI devices (device maps and editors) Hardware controller support

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes MPEX4 & real time Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Yes Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Yes MPEX4 & real time Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No
No No Yes No No No Playback only No Real time Yes Yes No Yes No No No No Excl. stacked Yes Yes No No No Single undo Recall Yes Apogee UV22HR No No No No No Yes Yes No Limited to CC121, Houston, Generic & Tascam US428/224, Mackie Universal+HUI Available as update Yes Yes Yes No No
For built-in audio processes and For built-in audio processes only plug-ins Recall & audio Yes Apogee UV22HR Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Recall Yes Apogee UV22HR Yes No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Full MP3 Fraunhofer encoding Windows Media WMA Pro encoding Intel Mac & PPC support (OS X Universal Binary) Multi-processing support Windows Vista 64-bit native Cubase version Full printed operations manual

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Available as update Yes Yes Yes Yes No

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