Cubase Elements 12 is a streamlined version of the digital audio workstation – Cubase 12 providing all the essential tools you need to start making music. Building on the success of previous versions Cubase Elements 12 has a range of new features and workflow enhancements. Elements is the perfect introduction to the world of music production and audio editing. At the heart of Cubase Pro is an award-winning 64-bit floating-point Steinberg audio engine with audio resolutions ranging up to 192kHz. 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. You can now also enjoy sample-accurate volume automation 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 two remarkable VST instruments as well as over 1000 instrument sounds to choose from. Start sound designing with the use of the pro-grade effects available within Elements 12. Please Note: This education edition is only available to students and teachers at recognised educational establishments. Proof of status will by required by Cubase to activate the software after purchase please check your eligibility. What’s new in Cubase Elements 12 A wide range of new features and workflow enhancements are included within Cubase Elements 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. 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. Two powerful virtual instruments and over 1000 instrument sounds Achieving great tones with virtual instruments has never been so easy. Cubase Elements 12 boasts two of the finest VSTs available on the market so you can create music just like the pros! Elements also features over 1000 instrument sounds providing you with a comprehensive sonic palette so you can create anything you can imagine! Pro-grade effect suite for shaping your sound Cubase Artist 12 comes with a wide variety of studio-grade effects so you can shape and sculpt your sound as you please. These plugins are as good as it gets providing you with a selective 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 Award-winning 64-bit floating-point Steinberg audio engine with up to 192 kHz 48 audio 64 MIDI and 24 Instrument tracks Effect suite with 45 high-end audio plug-ins Two outstanding VST Instruments with over 1.000 included instrument sounds HALion Sonic SE 3 and Groove Agent SE 5 NEW: Improved MIDI Remote controller integration NEW: Audio to MIDI chords Native Apple silicon support 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: 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): 50 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: 48592