Steinberg Cubase Pro 16 is an audio production software designed for composing, recording, editing, and mixing complex projects, including film music and surround productions. The UD 15 version is intended for users who hold a registered Steinberg Cubase Pro 15 license.
- Audio production software designed for composing, recording, editing, and mixing
- Stem Separation 2, with dedicated separation for piano and guitar.
- Spectral AudioWarp for audio editing.
- Instrument Stacks for combining multiple instruments, samplers, and drum tracks into a single track.
- Individual filters for each layer.
- DrumChain – multi-effect unit for processing drums.
- VocalTouch – vocal processing with simplified parameters.
- FM Modules – over 200 presets based on the FM engine from HALion Sonic.
- Key Editor with strumming and stretching functions.
- Accelerando and ritardando through gestures.
- Display of lyrics alongside the musical score.
- Improved tempo detection when importing tracks and recordings.
- VariAudio functions, Control Room, modulators, pattern sequencers, and sidechaining.
- Up to 16 sends and 8 cue sends per channel.
- MIDI 2.0 support, with expressions and orchestral articulations.
- Video output to multiple destinations, including external video equipment.
- Sampler Track and drum machine with real-time pitch curves and phase inversion.
- Searchable settings in a single window.
- Management of external instruments and effects from a single dialog window.
- Reorganized Pool, Quick Help, and Guided Tour.
- Import of AAC and M4A files.
- Ableton Link support and customizable MIDI controllers.
- Improved ASIO Guard.
- Mastering presets, 5 sample packs, and Omnivocal Basic for vocal sketches.
- Integration with the Waves Illugen sample generator, including a voucher for 2 months of access.
- Interface available in 8 languages.
- Manual available in 6 languages.
- Compatibility and system requirements
- Operating systems: Windows 10 (64-bit) or later; macOS 15 (64-bit) or later.
- Processors: Apple Intel, Apple Silicon, AMD, Windows ARM, and Intel.
- Minimum RAM: 16 GB.
- Required disk space: 89 GB.
- Internet connection: required for installation and activation.
- License protection: online activation.
- Simultaneous activations: 3.
- License validity: permanent.
- Delivery format: Email (Download).
Upgrade conditions
- Requires a registered Steinberg Cubase Pro 15 license.