Cubase is a professional music production software (DAW – Digital Audio Workstation), designed for composition, recording, editing, and audio mixing. The Educational version offers the advanced tools of the program, intended for individuals eligible according to the conditions set by the manufacturer.
Perpetual DAW license - educational version
Stem Separation 2 – audio source separation, with dedicated functions for piano and guitar, as well as Spectral AudioWarp.
Instrument Stacks – combining multiple instruments, samplers, and drum tracks into a single playable track.
Filter per Layer – applying individual filters for each layer.
DrumChain – multiple effects unit for drum processing, providing clarity, impact, and depth.
VocalTouch – simplified vocal processing, through intuitive controls.
FM Modules – over 200 presets based on the FM engine from HALion Sonic.
Key Editor – strumming and stretching functions, accelerando and ritardando through gestures, as well as displaying lyrics alongside the score.
Improved tempo detection when importing songs and recordings.
Advanced features such as VariAudio, Control Room, modulators, pattern sequencers, and sidechaining.
Up to 16 sends and 8 cue sends for each channel.
MIDI 2.0 support, including expressions and orchestral articulations.
Capability to stream video to multiple destinations, including external video equipment.
Sampler Track and Drum Machine with real-time pitch curve adjustments and phase inversion.
Improved interface for managing settings, instruments, and external effects, with Quick Help and Guided Tour features.
Import of AAC and M4A files, Ableton Link support, customizable MIDI controllers, and enhanced ASIO Guard.
Mastering presets, five sample packs, and Omnivocal Basic for sketching vocal ideas.
Integration with the Waves Illugen sample generator, including a voucher for two months of access through the Steinberg account.
License information
License type: Educational (requires proof of eligibility).
Delivery format: E-mail (Download).
License validity: Permanent (Perpetual).
Protection: Online activation.
Simultaneous activations: 3.
System requirements
Windows 10 (64-bit) or later
macOS 15 or later
Apple Intel, Apple Silicon, AMD, ARM, or Intel processor
16 GB RAM
89 GB disk space
Internet connection
Important information Attention! This educational version can only be purchased by individuals who meet the eligibility conditions set by the manufacturer. Before purchase, please consult the EDU conditions available in the “Smart Navigator” section on the product page.
