Steinberg Cubase Elements 15

Essential Information About Cubase 15 Software

• Reference DAW: fast and intuitive workflow, from composition to mastering, suitable for beginners and professionals alike.
• Notable New Features: redesigned Expression Maps, melodic sequencer, AI stem separation, UltraShaper, new Hub, and Groove Agent SE 6.
• Immediate Creativity: Writing Room Synths, 40 modern drum kits, 30 Chord Pads presets, Songstarter packs, extended modulators.
• Three Editions: Pro, Artist, and Elements offer the same audio quality, tailored features, and DAWproject compatibility.

Requirements According to License Type

EDU: proof of eligibility (student, teacher, or institution) required at activation. UPG: a previous activated Cubase license is necessary to unlock the update. CG: proof of ownership of compatible audio software is required to benefit from the crossgrade. Exact conditions may vary by publisher and region.

What Cubase 15 Is For

Cubase 15 is a comprehensive digital audio workstation for composing, recording, editing, and mixing. It suits beatmakers, songwriters, film producers, and sound engineers seeking a reliable environment for stereo and immersive Dolby Atmos projects. From initial ideas to final delivery, it centralizes instruments, effects, advanced audio and MIDI editing, automation, and export.

Main Features

Writing and Composition

The modernized Expression Maps streamline orchestration by managing articulations directly within editors. The Melodic Pattern Sequencer generates expressive patterns with scales, step input, controlled randomness, and mono or poly modes.

Production and Sound Design

AI stem separation speeds up remixing and sampling. UltraShaper combines transient shaping, auto-compensated compression, limiting, and sculpting EQ. PitchShifter transposes in real time over a range of +/- 24 semitones with formant control, saturation, and independent stereo channels.

Mixing, Modulations, and Drums

Six new modulators (including Random Generator, Sample & Hold, Wavefold LFO) enrich sound movements. Groove Agent SE 6 offers a scalable interface, a new mixer, and enhanced effects, complemented by 40 Drum Machine kits and inspiring presets.

Workflow and Integration

The new Hub, Quick Export, Track Controls, "last touched" automation, and universal plugin scaling accelerate production. DAWproject facilitates exchanges between Cubase, Cubasis, and other compatible hosts, while Score Editor, Sampler Track Hot Swap, and macOS support improve daily agility.

Technical Specifications

Key New Features of Cubase 15

• Redesigned Expression Maps: integration in Key/Score Editor, articulation attack compensation.
• Melodic Pattern Sequencer (Pro/Artist): mono/poly modes, scales, step input, shape generators, randomizer.
• AI Stem Separation (Pro): fast extraction for remixing, rebalancing, sampling.
• UltraShaper (Pro): all-in-one dynamics (transients, clip limiting, sculpting EQ).
• PitchShifter (Pro/Artist): real-time transposition +/- 24 semitones, formants, saturation, stereo unlink.
• Modulators (Pro): 6 new modulators (Random Generator, Sample & Hold, Wavefold LFO, etc.).
• Groove Agent SE 6: scalable interface, new mixer, improved effects.
• Writing Room Synths (Pro/Artist): ready-to-produce vintage presets.
• Content: 40 Drum Machine kits (Pro/Artist), 30 Chord Pads presets, Songstarter packs.
• Workflow: new Hub (Pro/Artist/Elements), Quick Export, Track Controls, "last touched" automation, universal scaling, macOS pinch-to-zoom, improved Score Editor, Sampler Track Hot Swap, extended DAWproject.

Built-in Instruments, Effects, and Sounds

• VST and Libraries: up to 11 instruments and over 50 GB of sounds and loops depending on edition (Elements 25 GB and more).
• Effects: collection of VST 3 effects (94 Pro / 67 Artist / 46 Elements) with resizable interfaces.
• Key Tools: VariAudio (Pro/Artist), multichannel AudioWarp (Pro/Artist), Drum Track and Drum Machine (Pro/Artist).

Edition Comparison (Overview)

• Pro 15: unlimited tracks, Dolby Atmos, Control Room, advanced Expression Maps, AI Stem Separation.
• Artist 15: unlimited tracks, VariAudio, Multi-track AudioWarp, Pattern Sequencer, Drum Track.
• Elements 15: 48/64/24 tracks (audio/MIDI/instrument), inspiring writing tools, over 25 GB of content.

Languages and Availability

• Interface: EN, FR, DE, JP, ES, IT, ZH, PT. Manual: EN, FR, DE, JP, ES, IT.

System Requirements

• Windows: Windows 11 24H2 or 10 22H2 64-bit; Intel Core i5 8th gen / AMD Ryzen 3000 / Windows on Arm; 4 cores; minimum 8 GB RAM; 1440 x 900 display; GPU compatible with Windows 10 (recommended AMD R/RX series or NVIDIA 700+ series).
• macOS: Sonoma or Sequoia; Intel Core i5 (2018 or later) or Apple Silicon (native app and Rosetta 2); Metal-compatible GPU.
• Storage/Audio/Network: 85 GB free (full installation); OS-compatible audio interface (ASIO recommended); internet connection required for activation and installation.

Updates and Project Compatibility

• DAWproject: session sharing between Cubase (all editions), Cubasis, and other supported hosts without loss of structure.