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Steinberg Cubase 6 Upgrade (from Cubase 4/5)

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Audio/MIDI Software with Unlimited Audio and MIDI Tracks, 60 Plug-ins, and 8 Virtual Instruments - Mac/PC

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A Powerhouse DAW for Everyone!

Note: This allows users of Steinberg Cubase 4 and Cubase 5 to upgrade to Cubase 6 at a great price. A Steinberg key is required for authorization.

Streamlined recording, powerful editing tools, flexible mixing options, incredible virtual instruments, tons of amazing plug-ins - these are the reasons that many of today's top music producers and musicians choose Steinberg's Cubase 6 DAW. Whether you're looking for a great way to record your band's next album, an integrated environment for composing and arranging musical scores, or a powerful tool you can use to lay down beats, you're going to love working in Cubase 6. From its time-tested ASIO plug-in engine to an advanced virtual control room with full 5.1 surround sound support, Cubase gives you the tools you need to accomplish more and make better music.

In addition to a rock-solid list of legacy features, including Audio Warping and a comprehensive mixing/editing environment, Cubase 6 introduces a new generation of powerful music production tools. Advanced tempo detection lets you instantly tempo map your session to imported audio files. This same technology drives Cubase 6's beat detection, which gives you pin-point accurate beat slicing and drum replacement resources. Slice up and quantize individual tracks, or use this powerful tool across your entire session to lock your recording to the beat. Lane Track arrangement is another useful tool. Record multiple takes on a single track in separate lanes, then use the Lane Track arrangement tools to select the best parts of each take and instantly combine them into a single dynamic track. These and other powerful editing functions make Steinberg Cubase 6 an outstanding DAW for anyone!

Steinberg Cubase 6 DAW Features at a Glance:
  • NEW - Beat-detection, slicing, and replacement tools
  • NEW - Advanced tempo detection for beat mapping
  • NEW - Multitrack audio quantization
  • NEW - Lane Track arrangement for lightning fast multi-take comping
  • NEW - Multitrack editing functions
  • 64/32-bit floating-point audio engine
  • Unlimited audio, Instrument, and MIDI tracks
  • 5.1 surround and true multichannel audio path
  • Audio Warp (real-time time stretching + pitch shifting)
  • Time Warp tool
  • Pitch Shifting/Time Stretching algorithm

8 Powerful Virtual Instruments with Over 1,900 Sounds:
  • HALion Sonic SE streamlined version of HALion Sonic, Steinberg's premier VST workstation
  • Groove Agent ONE drum machine with detailed sound shaping
  • LoopMash loop-based beat-creation instrument
  • Prologue polyphonic subtractive synthesizer
  • Spector spectrum filter-based synth
  • Mystic physical modeling and comb filtering synth
  • Embracer polyphonic pad and accompaniment synthesizer
  • Monologue monophonic analog synthesizer based on physical modeling technology

60 Effects and Processor Plug-ins:
  • 4 x equalizers
  • 4 x filter-based effects
  • 12 x dynamics processors
  • 8 x distortion effects (including guitar amp modeling)
  • 3 x reverb engines
  • 12 x modulation effects
  • 4 x delay types
  • 2 x spacial processors
  • 3 x pitch effects (including pitch correction)
  • 1 x mastering dither plug-in
  • 7 x mix tools

Mac OS System Requirements:
  • Mac OS X Version 10.6
  • Intel dual core CPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • Display resolution of 1280 x 800 recommended
  • CoreAudio compatible audio hardware
  • 8GB of free HD space
  • DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
  • USB port for USB-eLicenser (license management)
  • Internet connection for license activation
  • Native 32-bit and 64-bit Cubase version included

Windows PC System Requirements:
  • Windows 7
  • Intel or AMD dual core CPU
  • 2GB RAM
  • Display resolution of 1280 x 800 recommended
  • Windows compatible audio hardware (ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance)
  • 8GB of free HD space
  • DVD-ROM dual-layer drive
  • USB port for USB-eLicenser (license management)
  • Internet connection for license activation
  • Native 32-bit and 64-bit Cubase version included

Powerful audio and MIDI tools with Steinberg's Cubase 6!

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Specification Detail
Software Type DAW
Supported Computer Format Mac, PC
Supported Plug-In Formats VST, AU
Supported Audio Formats WAVE, WAVE64, Broadcast WAVE, AIFF
Hardware Requirements - Mac Intel Dual-Core CPU or faster, 2GB RAM
Hardware Requirements - PC Intel or AMD Dual-Core CPU or faster, 2GB RAM
OS Requirements - Mac Mac OS X 10.6 or later
OS Requirements - PC Windows 7
Manufacturer Part Number 502012724

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based on 5 reviews

Streamlined Workflow and Unified Appearance

by Matt Bostater from Fort Wayne, IN USA
December 16, 2011
Music Background: Mixer (Live & Studio)
I must say that Cubase 6 tightens up nearly everything I have been using in the program. This release just seems to unify many of the interface elements Steinberg had introduced in other versions of C... read more [+]ubase. It is obvious that they have been paying attention to increased creative workflow. In particular, creating a tempo track with Cubase 6 is a breeze. I work with many recordings of live shows, being able to lock Cubase to the tempo of the songs has really made it easier to get in and edit quickly. With Cubase 6, I feel that Steinberg has used their considerable history to create a product that feels dependable for professional use and conducive to the creative process. As a mixer I cannot think of higher praise! close [-]

Steinberg Got It Right With This Sixy Update

by Ahmad Washington from Texas
April 20, 2011
Music Background: Artist, Producer, Engineer, Christian Rap and RnPraise
I have been using Cubase since SX3. I was not using it by choice, but because I did not have the money for Pro Tools and did not know about Logic. After going through a few different DAWS I settled ... read more [+]in Logic Pro and loved it. Still had Cubase on my Mac but was having so many problems with it crashing and freezing that I stopped using it. They issued a 5.5.3 update and it's been running smoothly on my iMac so I took the plunge into Cubase 6 because I am primarily a midi sequencer rather than Hardware user. I am so glad I made this upgrade. LoopMash 2 is simply ADDICTIVE! There should be a reality rehab show on LoopMash 2 addicts. They made some much needed improvements on that. The Drum replacement feature is the quickest and most seamless experience I have had with wanting to audition deferent drum sounds but still keep the original groove of the loop that was recorded or imported. Halion Sonic SE is finally the right primary sound source for this DAW. Halion One of the previous two versions was well intended but fell short. However, with Halion Sonic SE the sounds programed by the Yamaha sound designers and the VST expressions integration and other Motif workstation like features I can finally have a pallete of radio ready sounds to use out the box without having to always pull in 3rd party plugins, not that it's a bad thing. The new layout takes some minor getting used to, but it all makes sense for those who have been using Cubase and it all flows. The drag and drop features using Media Bay and it's integration with LoopMash2 and Groove Agent One. I could go on and on about what I am impressed with about this upgrade, but I will just say, if you already have Cubase 4 or 5, this is a small investment to make in order to experience some BIG improvements in the premiere music production program! close [-]

Cubase 6

by Buck from Connecticut
March 28, 2012
Music Background: Song writer
For me, the operation is pretty much the same. Have not yet used any of the new editing features. However, Halion SE is much improved and I like the new guitar inserts. Definitely worth the money.

buggy for a mac

by Mike Moran from North Port, FL
August 3, 2011
Music Background: Recording engineer, Pro Musician, record producer.
Using my new iMac, I have not gotten very deep into Cubase 6 yet, but I have had punched in midi tracks evaporate time after time. One has to close cubase and reboot it for this to cease. I hope the... read more [+]re will be a program update soon. close [-]

Cubase 6

by jimmy waldo from LosAngeles
January 27, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician, producer
I have been using cubase since the atari days, cubase 6 is really not much different than 5 or 4, the improvements they have made don't really have any affect on the way I work. Seems to be stable, ju... read more [+]st wish the bridge for 32 bit worked better. close [-]

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