Cubase Artist 12 is a powerful digital audio workstation that builds on the success of previous versions with a range of new features and workflow enhancements. Embodying decades of music software innovation and development; Cubase Artist provides everything you need to create edit arrange and mix music. At the heart of Cubase Artist is an award-winning 64-bit floating-point Steinberg audio engine with audio resolutions ranging up to 192kHz. Cubase Artist is truly limitless being one of the only DAWs out there to offer unlimited audio MIDI and instrument tracks. Artist is a streamlined version of the Cubase Pro software offering all the major features and tools you need for in-depth music production and audio editing. Version 12 features a wide variety of new features including the ability to convert audio to MIDI chords. Deeper MIDI controller integration allows you to spend more time creating and less time clicking. The editing workflow has also seen a massive overhaul with new functions and key commands that speed up the process. Pitch editing is made easier than ever thanks to the new Scale Assistant in VariAudio. As well as all the new improvements Cubase also includes everything that made it so popular in the first place. Create and explore with a variety of sounds including four remarkable VST instruments (HALion Sonic SE 3 Grooveagent SE 5 Padshop 2 and Retrologue 2) as well as over 2500 instrument sounds to choose from. Not only that you can sculpt and shape your sound using the powerful effect suite comprised of over 90 high-grade audio/MIDI VST effect processors. LIMITED OFFER: Until 3rd October Steinberg are offering a massive saving of up to 40 percent on all versions of Cubase (Elements Artist and Pro). Not only that but depending on your selected version you will receive free voucher codes once you register your Cubase software. Once registered with this version you will receive a FREE copy of Celemony Melodyne Essential and Steinbergs Amped Elektra E-Piano plugins. These voucher codes will automatically expire on October 3rd 2022 so claim yours while you can! What’s new in Cubase Artist 12 A wide range of new features and workflow enhancements are included within Cubase Artist 12 such as deeper integration for MIDI controllers as well new function and key commands to speed up the editing process. One of the most groundbreaking new features is the ability to instantly convert audio to MIDI chords by simply dragging your selected audio onto the Chord Track within Cubase. This tool is great for sampling remixing and demoing ideas quickly and efficiently. The new ‘FX Modulator’ is perfect for experimenting with sounds and creating new tones from existing sounds via multi-effect modulation. Verve is a new virtual instrument – a felt piano that delivers unparalleled warmth and beauty perfect for evoking emotion and creating melancholic soundscapes. Support for Dolby Atmos has also been included allowing you to produce immersive music completely within Cubase Artist. Designed for professionals Cubase Artist 12 has also included several new features for the advanced post-production system – Nuendo. The ‘Free Warp’ tool has also been improved allowing you to edit your audio recording and correct your timing directly from the project window. New Scale Assistant in VariAudio for easy pitch editing The powerful VariAudio has been revamped with the brand-new ‘Scale Assistant’ combining two powerful tools to make pitch editing easier than ever before. VariAudio provides you with MIDI-style note editing of monophonic tracks. This is great for unparalleled manipulation of both bass and vocals. It provides you with the means to adjust pitch correct time as well as manipulation the intonation of notes. With the new ‘Scale Assistant’ you can now be guided with your pitch editing decisions making the process an absolute breeze! A firm favourite within the Cubase community youll be able to use this plugin to instantly re-create that iconic auto-tune effect thats synonymous with pop music as well as produce perfect artificial harmonies. Award-winning 64-bit digital engine Cubase Artist 12 features their own custom award-winning double-precision 64-bit floating-point Steinberg audio engine. This provides you with resolutions up to 192 kHz as well as 5.1 surround sound possibilities versatile routing and automatic delay compensation. Theres a good reason why some of the worlds leading producers and musicians choose Cubase to capture their fleeting moments of inspiration. Four powerful virtual instruments and over 2500 instrument sounds Achieving great tones with virtual instruments has never been so easy. Cubase Artist 12 boasts four of the finest VSTs available on the market. This includes HALion Sonic SE 3 Groove Agent SE 5 Padshop 2 and Retrologue 2. Artist also features over 2500 instrument sounds providing you with a comprehensive sonic palette so you can create anything you can imagine! Pro-grade effect suite with over 90 audio/MIDI VST processors Cubase Artist 12 comes with 90+ professional-grade MIDI and VST effect processors so you can shape and sculpt your sound as you please. These plugins are as good as it gets providing you with a comprehensive range of compressors equalizers reverbs and delays to ensure you hit the ground running. Say goodbye to the dongle! Cubase 12 now features a new licensing system that replaces the Steinberg eLicenser. Ushering in a new era for licensing this new system means you no longer need a physical copy protection device providing even more freedom and lifting many restrictions from the past. Features Whats New Improved MIDI Remote controller integration FX Modulator – advanced multi-effect modulation Improved AudioWarp with phase-coherent multi-track warp Scale Assistant in VariAudio Audio to MIDI chords Verve – a beautifully atmospheric felt piano. Native Apple silicon support General Award-winning 64-bit floating-point Steinberg audio engine with flexible routing and full automatic delay compensation Realise you creative vision with unlimited audio instrument and MIDI tracks Provides support for up to 32 physical inputs and outputs Includes eight premium instruments with over 2500 sounds Make use of the comprehensive content library that features thousands of instrument sounds MIDI construction loops and audio samples Visualize and clean up your audio or separate the vocal part from any kinds of audio tracks with SpectraLayer Powerful sample editor is suitable for all common audio editing tasks Specifications System Requirements Operating systems (Windows): 64-bit Windows 11 (version 21H2 or higher) 64-bit Windows 10 (version 21H2 or higher) Operating systems (Mac): macOS Monterey macOS Big Sur Apple silicon-based Mac: Native App Rosetta 2 App CPU minimum (Windows): ®Intel Core™ i5 (4th Generation) or AMD Ryzen™ CPU minimum (Mac): ®Intel Core™ i5 (mid 2013 or later) or Apple silicon CPU cores: 4 or more RAM minimum: 8 GB Hard disk free space (full installation): 70 GB Display resolution minimum (at 100 percent UI scaling): 1440 x 900 Graphics minimum (Windows): Graphics card with native Windows 10 support (Microsoft Basic Display Driver is not recommended) Graphics recommended (Windows): AMD R or RX series and later or NVIDIA Series 700 and later Graphics (Mac): Graphics card with Metal support Graphics card with Metal support Other: OS compatible audio hardware ASIO-compatible audio hardware is recommended for low-latency performance An internet connection is required for activation account setup and personal/product registration. A download is required for the installation Note: This software version does not support 32-bit plug-ins. VST 2 plug-ins only run in Rosetta 2 mode on Apple silicon-based Mac computers. Cubase does not support VST 2 when running natively on Apple silicon Macs Product Code: 48599