Cubase Pro 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 Pro provides everything you need to create edit arrange and mix music. At the heart of Cubase Pro is an award-winning 64-bit floating-point Steinberg audio engine with audio resolutions ranging up to 192kHz. Cubase Pro is truly limitless being one of the only DAWs out there to offer unlimited audio MIDI and instrument tracks. Version 12 offers 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 3000 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. 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 Pro 12 A wide range of new features and workflow enhancements are included within Cubase Pro 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. A new flexible limiter is included in the form of ‘Raiser’. Utilising cutting-edge dynamic processing Raiser is the perfect ‘final touch’ for your signal chain. Customise your workflow to cater to your personal working style thanks to Cubase Pro’s powerful logical function which allows you to customise the way you work; helping to find your process. 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 Pro. Designed for professionals Cubase Pro 12 has also included several new features for the advanced post-production system – Nuendo. 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 syonymous with pop music as well as produce perfect artificial harmonies. Award-winning 64-bit digital engine Cubase Pro 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 3000 instrument sounds Achieving great tones with virtual instruments has never been so easy. Cubase Pro 12 boasts eight of the finest VSTs available on the market. This includes HALion Sonic SE 3 Groove Agent SE 5 Padshop 2 and Retrologue 2. Pro also features over 3000 instrument sounds providing you with a comprehensive sonic palette so you can create anything you can imagine! With a combined preset count of over 3400 youll have everything you need to make studio-grade recordings. Here to level the playing field these instruments sound and feel just like the real thing! Pro-grade effect suite with over 90 audio/MIDI VST processors Cubase Pro 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. Match recording with audio alignment Audio Alignment eliminates the tedious process of manually cutting and matching vocals. It allows you to sync multiple stacked vocal recordings matching them automatically. It works by incorporating a reference track and adjusting the multiple tracks to the reference with perfecting timing. All under one roof The MixConsole will streamline and rejuvenate your workflow by providing you with all the necessary tools under one roof. Youll be able to take advantage of the integrated channel strip to sculpt the sound of each instrument with surgical precision. Make the most of the VCA faders to apply global volume rides without having to waste time making minor adjustments to each fader. The handy loudness display allows you to keep an eye on the volume of your mix at all times ensuring you dont go into the red! It doesnt get much easier than this. 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 makes pitch editing easier than ever Audio to MIDI chords Verve – a beautifully atmospheric felt piano Doly Atmos support – create immersive music all within Cubase Pro 12 Raiser – flexible limiter Enhanced Logical Editors Native Apple silicon support New Steinberg Licensing system (the Steinberg USB eLicenser is not required anymore) General Award-winning 64-bit floating-point Steinberg audio engine Supports up to 192 kHz sample rates 5.1 surround flexible routing and offers instant delay compensation Audio Alignment allows you to stack and match recording quickly easily synchronising them to a reference track Produce music record edit arrange and mix songs from start to finish Music theory is made easy thanks to innovative composition tools Features four powerful virtual instruments with over 3400 sounds including HALion Sonic SE 3 Groove Agent SE 5 Padshop 2 and Retrologue 2 VariAudio provides ultimate control over monophonic audio tracks Seamlessly integrate performer mixes and monitoring setups into your recording and mixing workflow with Control Room Spectral tools allow you to enhance the quality of your recordings and mixes to achieve the greatest results possible 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: 48594