The next version of Cubase will not only bring inspiring new features and significant workflow improvements, but will also be supported by new Steinberg licenses. Cubase 12 helps you create faster and focus on your music, with more flexibility in how and where you use Cubase.
Cubase 12 will be released in 2022, but we start today with the gracepreiod . This means that all Cubase versions activated as of today are eligible for a free update to Cubase 12.
Big changes:
The beginning of the transition to a new method of Steinberg product licensing. Earlier this year, Steinberg announced its intent to migrate to a new ID-based licensing system – Steinberg Licensing – and I can now confirm that they will start rolling out that early next year. While this announcement may not be news to all of you, it will certainly come as a surprise to many. But besides all the good surprises, this one brings new benefits and has inspired us to look at things in a fresh, innovative way.
Steinberg Licensing is a big step forward, a huge milestone in advancing our vision to give you the best user experience. That experience includes advanced music creation tools, premium content to work with, and several useful services that bring our global community together. Over time, Steinberg licensing will hold the key to unlocking enhanced opportunities and greater convenience in various areas, both within and outside of Steinberg’s world.
More Cubase 12 highlights:
MIDI Remote Integration
MIDI controllers are essential to any music production setup and, in Cubase 12, their integration has reached a new level. Built around the new concept of MIDI Remote Scripts, Cubase will automatically detect your device and map its controls. If there is no script for your device yet, you can easily create your own using the MIDI Controller Surface Editor. You can then easily connect controls and parameters with the Mapping Assistant.
VariAudio with Scale Assistant
Whether you want to get creative with melodies or correct the pitch of your recordings, the Scale Assistant in VariAudio brings together two powerful tools to make pitch editing a breeze. Just set the scale and follow the chord track or let the scale assistant make a suggestion based on the notes you recorded. You can then directly quantize the pitch of your recording or link the VariAudio pitch editing to the scale. Pitch editing has never been easier!
Audio to MIDI chords
Have you forgotten what you just played? No worries. Just drag and drop your audio recording onto the Chord Track and Cubase will plot the chord progression for you. And if the detection doesn’t match your scale, the Chord Assistant can suggest the closest alternatives based on the following chords. The new Create Chord Events from Audio feature in Cubase blurs the lines between audio and MIDI, so you can focus on the music. Just as it should be.
Goodbye dongle
For many years, the USB eLicenser has always been a presence for the Cubase community. But not anymore. Cubase 12 ushers in a new era with a licensing system that no longer requires physical copy protection.
