Cubase Review

Cubase 7 — A prime choice for music production!

A recent article at the Synthtopia website ranked the Cubase DAW in the top 10 among the best DAWs according to a large user poll.

See what major producers around the world are saying about this DAW in the following video!

Among the best DAWs, Cubase 7 now has more features than ever before, and it delivers a truly unsurpassed experience!  Cubase 7 is now smarter and faster in every way with a shining new overhauled mixing console, new chord track, chord assistance, and advanced  VariAudio.

The all new mixing console is awesome not only in terms of usability, but also feel and look.  Cubase 7 sounds better than anything before it.  Its full screen mode, quick in place access to parameters, and full scalability make it relevant to any task.  Its MixConsole seamlessly adjusts to screens on notebooks as well as large screen displays.

Cubase 7 brings extraordinary workflow improvements for diehard users working regularly with the mixer.  Improvements include global bypass for all audio effects, A/B compression, and a function to support plug-in searching with drag and drop support throughout the system.

Description

Cubase comes in three versions which are summarized as follows:

• Cubase 7 Full, is a premium, comprehensive full featured DAW which consolidates nearly 30 years of development into one of the most cutting edge DAWs sold anywhere.  Cubase is used by star musicians and music production professionals for composing, arranging, mixing, recording, and editing their music.  Cubase consolidates intuitive handling and outstanding audio quality together with a collection of highly sophisticated MIDI and audio tools.  Cubase 7 is well suited to musicians in orchestras, live shows, bands, or studios.

• Cubase Artist 7 is an ideal choice for the project studio, offering a full range of proven sequencing and editing tools appreciated and used by musicians around the world. Its unsurpassed performance, easy-to-use interface, and amazing instruments and effects leave Cubase Artist unmatched in its price range. Cubase 7 Artist version is an excellent choice for both seasoned musicians as well as talented newcomers. For most home users, Cubase Artist will prove itself more than adequate. However, if running multiple headphone mixes or recording many tracks at once is necessary, you might need the full version.  Cubase Artist 7 is Ideal for: Solo musicians, studio owners, and bands.

• Cubase Elements 6 – Entry to the world of Cubase.  Cubase Elements 6 is the best way to enter the Cubase world for people on a budget.  It has a complete set of intuitive functions for composing, arranging, mixing, editing, and recording your music.  Its diverse ensemble of
  quality instruments and effects functions turns your computer into your own personalized music production system.  Cubase Elements 6 is Ideal for: Singers, songwriters, bands, and home recording enthusiasts.

Features

Cubase 7 Advanced Has:

• Unlimited MIDI and audio tracks;
• Complete suite of instrument and FX plug-ins;
• New, completely overhauled mixing console;
• New chord track;
• Innovative chord Assistance;
• Sophisticated VariAudio with an array of enhancements and more instrument content.

Advantages

Disadvantages

Competing Products

Sonar, Abelton Live, FL Studio.

Specifications

In general, most of the features between these two versions are the same.  However, the full version provides more horsepower for those involved in more complicated production projects.  Still, most users find the Artist version plenty powerful for their needs.  Here is an example of what I am talking about

                                               Cubase 7 Full                                  Cubase 7 Artist

Total Tracks                          Unlimited                                                  64

MIDI Tracks                           Unlimited                                                 128

Instruments                           Unlimited                                                  32

A summary matrix comparing the differences between the Artist and Cubase 7 Full versions is available by downloading the following PDF document.

Comparison_Chart_C7_CA7

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