Cubase 5 comes with fully integrated new tools for working with loops, beats and vocals, such as LoopMash and VariAudio, combining with new composition features and the first VST3 convolution reverb to take musical creativity to new heights. With stunning innovations and additional enhancements that boost productivity and performance, Cubase 5 represents the absolute cutting edge in digital audio workstations.

Cubase 5 adds even more creative possibilities and new technologies to the world’s premier music production software developed by Steinberg — providing the finest tools to producers, composers and musicians in any musical genre. VariAudio and PitchCorrect provide integrated intonation editing for monophonic vocal recordings. Groove Agent ONE and Beat Designer change the game for beat creation, while the revolutionary LoopMash seamlessly blends loops, creating unimaginable variations. VST Expression tools for composers combine with the first VST3 convolution reverb and improved automation for more dynamic mixes. And an array of additional enhancements and 64-bit technologies boost performance — all designed to inspire further musical creativity and productivity.

MPN: 502012600
UPC: 802240126003

- Automatic integration through IEEE1394 (MR816 X, MR816 CSX, CC121, MOTIF XS): yes
- True integrated monitoring – 1:1 mixer mapping (MR816 X, MR816 CSX): yes
- True integrated monitoring – multiple studio mixes (MR816 X, MR816 CSX): yes
- Quick Connect (MR816 X, MR816 CSX): yes
- Monitor mixer integration (MR816 X, MR816 CSX): yes
- HW setup integration (MR816 X, MR816 CSX): yes
- Plug-in integration of DSP effects (MR816 X (REV-X only), MR816 CSX): yes
- VST connection presets (MR816 X, MR816 CSX): yes
- Plug-in integration of MOTIF XS series voice editor (MOTIF XS): yes
- Control Room control (CC121): yes
- AI knob control (CC121): yes
- External VST3 support – MIDI + audio (MOTIF XS): yes
- VST instrument preset browser access (KX): yes
- Track Quick Controls support (KX): yes

- Award-winning Cubase 32-bit floating-point audio engine: yes
- Number of audio tracks: unlimited
- Number of MIDI tracks: unlimited
- Instrument tracks: unlimited
- Physical inputs/outputs: 256
- Group channels: 256
- FX Send channels: 8
- FX Return channels: 64
- VST audio effect insert slots: 8
- MIDI effect insert slots: 4
- VST instrument slots: 64
- VST3 plug-in support: yes
- Rewire support: yes
- Number of mixer views: 3
- Control Room: yes
- Extended Channel EQ (VST3 Studio EQ): yes
- Extended Mixer view: yes
- Sidechain inputs: yes
- 5.1 surround and true multichannel audio path: yes
- External FX: yes
- External instruments: yes
- Automation modes: Touch, Auto-Latch, Cross-Over, Trim
- Volume envelopes: yes
- Automation panel: yes
- Hardware controller support: yes
- Channel Batch Export function: yes
- Unlimited Undo and Redo functions: yes
- Offline Process History: for built-in audio and all plug-ins
- MediaBay and VST Sound support: full
- Track presets: yes
- Studio connections: recall + audio
- Workspaces (virtual desktops): yes
- Project Browser: yes
- Recording modes: Mix, Overwrite, Normal, Merge, Stacked: yes
- Recording from busses: yes
- Editors: Key, List, Basic Score: yes
- Drum Editor: yes: yes
- Logical Editor: yes
- Project Logical Editor: yes
- Inplace Editor (MIDI editing in Project Window): yes
- Advanced options in Tempo Editor: yes
- Extended Track Inspector (shows VSTi channel for MIDI tracks): yes
- MIDI devices (Device Maps and Editors): yes: no
- Professional score layout and printing functions (incl. MusicXML Import + Export): yes
- Arranger Track: yes
- Global Transpose Track: yes
- Signature and tempo tracks in Project window: yes
- VariAudio: yes
- Audio Warp (real-time time stretching + pitch shifting): yes
- Time Warp tool: yes
- Pitch Shifting/Time Stretching algorithm: real time + MPEX
- Dithering: Apogee UV22HR
- Key command macros: yes
- Pool Import and Export: yes: yes
- Track archives: yes
- Extended Freeze for VST instruments and audio tracks: yes
- Track Quick Controls: yes
- Full MP3 Fraunhofer encoding: yes
- Windows Media WMA Pro encoding: yes
- OMF import/export: yes
- Sequel Project import: yes
- Number of VST MIDI effect plug-ins included: 18
- Number of VST audio effect plug-ins included: 56
- Number of VST instruments included: 8
- Number of instrument sounds included: 1,000+
- Full printed operations manua: yes
- Mac OS X Universal Binary: yes
- Multi-processing support: yes
- Vista 64 native Cubase 64-bit version: yes

Audio effects (VST):
- AmpSimulator: yes (3.0)
- AutoPan: yes (3.0)
- Bitcrusher: yes (2.4)
- Chopper: yes (2.4)
- Chorus: yes (3.0)
- Cloner: yes (3.0)
- Compressor: yes (3.0)
- DaTube: yes (2.4)
- DeEsser (SPL): yes (2.4)
- Distortion: yes (3.0)
- DualFilter: yes (3.0)
- EnvelopeShaper: yes (3.0)
- Expander: yes (3.0)
- Flanger: yes (3.0)
- Gate: yes (3.0)
- GEQ-10: yes (3.0)
- GEQ-30: yes (3.0)
- Grungelizer: yes (2.4)
- Limiter: yes (3.0)
- Maximizer: yes (3.0)
- Metalizer: yes (2.4)
- MIDI Gate: yes (2.4)
- Mix6to2: yes (2.4)
- MixConvert: yes (3.0)
- ModMachine: yes (3.0)
- - MonoDelay: yes (3.0)
- MonoToStereo: yes (3.0)
- MultibandCompressor: yes (3.0)
- MultiScope: yes (2.4)
- Octaver: yes (3.0)
- Phaser: yes: 3.0)
- PingPongDelay: yes (3.0)
- PitchCorrect: yes (3.0)
- REVerence: yes (3.0)
- RingModulator: yes (2.4)
- Roomworks: yes (3.0)
- Roomworks SE: yes (3.0)
- Rotary: yes (3.0)
- SMPTE Generator: yes (2.4)
- SoftClipper: yes (3.0)
- Standard Channel EQ: yes (3.0)
- StepFilter: yes (2.4)
- StereoDelay: yes (3.0)
- StereoEnhancer: yes (3.0)
- StudioChorus: yes (3.0)
- StudioEQ: yes (3.0)
- Surround Panner: yes (3.0)
- Test Generator: yes (2.4)
- ToneBooster: yes (3.0)
- Tonic: yes (2.4)
- Tranceformer: yes (2.4)
- Tremolo: yes (3.0)
- Tuner: yes (3.0)
- UV22 HR: yes (3.0)
- Vibrato: yes (3.0)
- VintageCompressor: yes (3.0)
- VSTDynamics: yes (3.0)
- WahWah: yes (3.0)

MIDI plug-ins
- Arpache 5: yes
- Arpache SX: yes
- Autopan: yes
- Beat Designer: yes
- Chorder: yes
- Compress: yes
- Context Gate: yes
- Density: yes
- Micro Tuner: yes
- MidiControl: yes
- MidiEcho: yes
- MIDI Monitor: yes
- Note 2 CC: yes
- Quantizer: yes
- StepDesigner: yes
- Track Control: yes
- Track FX: yes
- Transformer: yes

Virtual instruments (VST):
- Embracer: yes (2.4)
- Groove Agent ONE: yes (3.0)
- LoopMash: yes (3.0)
- Monologue: yes (2.4)
- Prologue: yes (3.0)
- Spector: yes (3.0)
- Mystic: yes (3.0)
- HALion ONE: yes (2.4)

System Requirements:

Mac:
- Mac OS X 10.5.5
- PowerPC G5 (Intel Core Duo CPU recommended)
- 1024 MB RAM
- Display resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
- CoreAudio compatible audio hardware
- DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support
- 4 GB of free HD space
- USB component port for Steinberg Key (copy protection)
- Internet connection for license activation

PC:
- Windows XP or Windows Vista*
- 2 GHz CPU (dual core CPU recommended)
- 1024 MB RAM
- Display resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
- Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware (ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance)
- DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support
- 4 GB of free HD space
- USB component port for Steinberg Key (copy protection)
- Internet connection for license activation
* Included Cubase 5 64-bit version natively supports Vista 64