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Cubase Pro for Mac

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Cubase Pro for Mac

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Cubase Pro for Mac is a professional digital audio workstation (DAQ) software that offers an industry-leading selection of tools and services for composing, recording, editing, and mastering music for professional projects of all types, ranging from home and school projects to music tracks, albums, TV, Film, marketing, online distribution projects, and more.



Developed form the ground up by German music software and hardware company Steinberg, this popular tool was originally released decades ago for Mac, Windows, and Atari computers as a lightweight MIDI sequencer, whose capabilities quickly expanded to include every aspect of music production.

Today, several decades after its original release, this powerful app is home to a Virtual Studio Technology (VST) service that allows integration of versatile 3rd party plugins into the music creation and mastering process, advanced automation tools, a full “control room” dashboard, support for a large number of audio tracks, and much more.

This award-winning app can today be used in three distinct versions, with new users being able to test it via a generous trial version.

Main Features
  • Industry-leading DAW platform – Access a comprehensive set of tools for music composition, recording, mixing, and editing.
  • Advanced MIDI Editing – Take full control over MIDI instruments.
  • Dolby Atmos support – Master object-based spatial audio projects for the most lifelike sound reproduction formats.
  • Powerful Control Room – Oversee every aspect of music production and complex audio hardware setups from inside one versatile dashboard.
  • Advanced Scoring and Notation Features – Accelerate daily workflows for music, film, and orchestral arrangements.
  • Extensive 3rd party Plugin Support – Dramatically expand capabilities of this DAW platform with external addons for management of music and hardware.
  • Fully Compatible with Yamaha hardware – Unlock the full potential of Yamaha audio hardware and upgrade their core capabilities at a discount.
  • Flexible Pricing Options – Access powerful audio management tools via three distinct tiers of use.
Installation and Setup

To install Cubase Pro on any modern or legacy Mac computer, users simply must download and run an automated installer from the official website or secure FileHorse server. Even though it packs incredible audio management options, this installer is not that big in size, enabling users of all technical levels to quickly deploy it on their Mac computers.

In addition to this app, users also need to make sure that the Steinberg Activation Manager, Steinberg Library Manager, and Steinberg MediaBay are installed or updated.

The app is optimized for both Intel-based Mac processors and newer Apple Silicon hardware.

How to Use

Once fully installed and activated (either via a premium license or temporary Trial license), users can start accessing a wide range of tools and features for music production inside a modular and stylish main dashboard.



This includes a wide variety of MIDI editing, quantization, automation, voice recording, orchestral management, and other tools that can be used in both home, school, work, and freelance projects. The dashboard also promotes the use of a MixConsole, which offers customizable channel strips and advanced routing options for straightforward and optimized control over all loaded audio tracks.

Users who are struggling to manage a large number of audio hardware accessories and complicated audio projects can simplify their real-time monitoring via a powerful and flexible Control Room dashboard.

User Interface

This feature-rich DAW platform has a highly customizable workspace that allows users to easily arrange the different windows and panels to suit their workflow needs.



FAQ

What is Cubase Pro for macOS?
It is a professional music production software that offers a wide range of features for composing, recording, editing, and mastering music for even the most exclusive music, film, and marketing projects.

Is it safe?
Yes, this app is 100% safe to use.

Alternatives

Pro Tools for Mac – A digital audio workstation developed by Avid Technology for macOS and Windows.

Logic Pro X – A digital audio workstation developed by Apple for macOS.

Ableton Live for Mac – A digital audio workstation for macOS and Windows that is designed for live performance as well as music production.

Pricing

The premium versions of this app are currently offered in three distinct lifetime license pricing tiers – Cubase Elements for budget-friendly audio mastering capabilities, Cubase Artist for creative musicians, and the most expensive Cubase Pro which is today used by many Hollywood and music industry professionals for their most important projects.

A FREE trial is offered to all new account holders.

System Requirements
  • OS: macOS 10.14 (Mojave) and newer
  • CPU: Dual-core Intel (Apple Silicon is recommended)
  • Memory: 4GB of RAM (8GB is recommended)
  • Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 capable GPU
  • Display: 1280x720 display resolution
  • Storage: 4GB if free disk space for temporary file management
  • Audio: CoreAudio-compatible audio hardware
PROS
  • Professional music production platform.
  • User-friendly interface.
  • Customizable workspace.
  • Control Room feature for real-time monitoring of complex projects.
  • Full Dolby Atmos support.
  • Flexible pricing options.
CONS
  • Expensive.
  • Steep learning curve for beginners.
  • No free tier of use.
Conclusion

Cubase Pro for Mac is a powerful music production DAW that offers users of all audio production knowledge levels a wide range of features for composing, recording, editing, and mastering music. It has a stylish and modular user-friendly interface, making it easy to navigate and adapt to a modern workflow both by solo users and large music production houses. While it is not cheap and has a steep learning curve for beginners, it reliably gets chosen by music professionals who want to take full control over their audio projects.

Note: 30 days trial version.

Also Available: Download Cubase Pro for Windows

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What's new in this version:

Cubase Pro 12
Cubase 12 features significant new features and workflow enhancements which make composing, recording, and mixing music even more creatively rewarding. From improved MIDI Remote integration and improved editing tools to enhanced audio-to-MIDI and new effects, Cubase 12 will bring your creative ideas to life better - and faster - than ever.


Cubase Pro 11
- Cubase returns with this major release that encompasses all three editions: Pro, Artist and Elements. Cubase 11 boasts a sheer endless number of new features and enhancements to its studio-grade audio and MIDI tools for composing, recording, editing and mixing.
- The Cubase 11 editions are available from resellers and through the Steinberg Online Shop. Various downloadable updates and upgrades, crossgrades, and education versions are exclusively available through the Steinberg Online Shop and the Steinberg website.
- Customers who have activated Cubase Pro 10.5, Cubase Artist 10.5 and Cubase Elements 10.5 or earlier versions since October 14, 2020, are eligible for a free, downloadable Grace Period update to the latest version, respectively.

New features:
- Advanced Audio Export: Save time with new export queues [Pro]
- Sampler Track 2: New creative features including slicing, LFOs and legato glide [Pro, Artist, Elements]
- Scale Assistant: Follow, quantize and play live to a set scale [Pro, Artist, Elements]
- Advanced Key Editor: Create perfect pitch bends and more [Pro, Artist, Elements]
- Global Tracks: Stay in sync more easily [Pro]
- Frequency 2: Amazingly precise dynamic EQ for better mixing [Pro]
- Squasher: Improve leads, tame bass and enhance reverb for EDM [Pro, Artist, Elements]
- Score Editor: Workflow improvements and beautiful new fonts [Pro]
- New Samples: Six fresh, exclusive sound and loop sets [Pro, Artist, Elements]
- SuperVision: Super-flexible, customizable metering [Pro, Artist]
- Imager: Multiband stereo placement for perfect panning [Pro, Artist]
- MultiTap Delay Surround Support: Delay in up to 5.1 surround sound [Pro]
- Windows 10 Variable DPI: More scaling settings [Pro, Artist, Elements]
- Cubase Artists/Elements Upgrades: More bang for fewer bucks [Pro, Artist, Elements]
- Multiple Side-Chain: Improved input architecture [Pro, Artist, Elements]
- Eucon Support: Latest Avid console compatibility [Pro]
- VST Connect SE 5: Resizable HiDPI-ready interface for remote recording solutions [Pro]
- Workflow and UI Improvements: Refinements to make your working life easier [Pro, Artist]
- Apple Metal Acceleration: Enjoy maximum Mac performance [Pro, Artist, Elements]
- SpectraLayers One: Remarkable visual editing and audio source separation [Pro, Artist]

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