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Cubase Artist 15 Educational (Download)
Please note: Proof of eligibility will be required to activate this software, please check below if you are eligible for this educational discount
Educational Discount Eligibility
You are eligible for an educational discount if you are:
- University/college students: Students enrolled at a higher education institution defined as an accredited, government-recognized public or private university or college (including community, junior, or vocational college) that grants degrees and/or certificates.
- Faculty and staff: Teachers and staff employed by an accredited, government-recognized public or private primary or secondary school, local education authority, or public or private university or college, for-profit career/vocational schools that grant degrees and/or certificates, and schools for instrumental instruction/tuition.
- Homeschool teachers: Teachers as defined by local homeschooling regulations.
- Secondary school students: Students enrolled at an accredited, government-recognized public or private secondary school providing full-time instruction.
- Homeschooled secondary students: Secondary students schooled at home, as defined by local regulations.
Shape your sound. Be unique.
From Hollywood blockbuster composers and Billboard Hot 100 producers right through to keen beginners, the world of music production trusts in Cubase.
- The reference standard for music production software.
- Produce tracks from start to finish.
- Suitable for all genres, levels and budgets.
- Fast, flexible and intuitive workflows.
All-inclusive feature set
Cubase empowers musicians with a vast array of cutting-edge tools for composing, recording, editing, and mastering music effortlessly.
Unmatched versatility
From electronic beats to orchestral arrangements, Cubase is flexible enough to adapt to any genre, catering to the creative needs of artists of all styles.
Limitless sonic horizons
With an included wealth of high-quality VST instruments, plug-ins and sounds, Cubase lets you create masterpieces straight out of the box.
Next-generation audio engine
Experience pristine sound quality and ultra-low latency performance. Cubase powers your music production journey from stereo to Dolby Atmos, with unmatched audio processing.
Mixing excellence made easy
Craft professional mixes using Cubase's MixConsole, which offers customizable channel strips and advanced routing options for straightforward, optimised control.
MIDI mastery
Unleash your musical ideas with precision, thanks to Cubase's intuitive MIDI editing, automation, and quantization features for seamless composition.
Audio warping and alignment
Harness Cubase's powerful audio warping and alignment capabilities to effortlessly and precisely manipulate audio recordings.
Benchmark VST support
Add to your sonic palette by integrating third party virtual instruments and effects, thanks to industry-leading VST 3 support.
VariAudio pitch correction
Perfect vocals and other audio with ease, using Cubase's advanced VariAudio for pitch and timing correction tools.
From composition to artistry
Cubase's remarkable Chord Pads, Chord Track and Scale Assistant are the keys to limitless creativity and unleashing your melodic brilliance.
Rock Solid
Elevate your productivity with Cubase's rock-solid stability and optimized performance, ensuring uninterrupted creativity for music projects of all sizes.
Control your room
Tailor your monitoring experience with Cubase's versatile Control Room feature, ideal for recording studios and complex audio setups.
Compose with confidence
Compose with confidence using Cubase's comprehensive scoring and notation features, designed for film, TV, and orchestral arrangements.
- main features of Cubase Artist 15 include:
- Audio Engine – 64-bit floating point processing and up to 192 kHz sample rate for high-quality audio.
- VariAudio – Advanced vocal editing and pitch correction for precise control over pitch, timing, and intonation.
- MixConsole – Professional mixing desk with high-end channel strip, offering extensive routing and automation capabilities.
- Audio Alignment – Sync multiple audio tracks easily to ensure perfect timing and phase coherence.
- ARA support – Seamless integration with third-party plugins like SpectraLayers for enhanced audio editing.
- Advanced Audio Export – Export multiple formats simultaneously, including stems and batch processing.
- Spectral Comparison EQ – Clean up overlapping frequencies by comparing and adjusting spectral content.
- Pattern Sequencer – Program thrilling beats and explore new rhythmic worlds.
- Drum Track – Design your own drum sounds or import samples directly from MediaBay.
- Drum Machine – Harness powerful drum synthesis and sample capabilities to design custom drum sounds or import samples directly from MediaBay.
- Sampler Track – Create sampler instruments from any audio with advanced editing and modulation options.
- Chord Pads – Compose music quickly with chord suggestions and real-time performance features.
- MIDI Remote – Integrate and control MIDI devices efficiently with customizable mapping.
- Comping – Create the perfect version from multiple takes with intuitive editing tools.
- Virtual Instruments and Sound Library – Over 3000 sounds and 18 sample and loop packs for diverse music production.
- HALion Sonic – Versatile workstation with Sonic Selection for a wide range of sounds.
- Groove Agent SE – Comprehensive drum production software with a wide range of sounds and patterns.
- Retrologue – Vintage synthesizer for classic analog sounds and modern tones.
- Padshop – Granular synthesis for creating complex, evolving soundscapes.
- Iconica Sketch – Orchestral library with high-quality orchestral sounds for realistic compositions.
- Verve – Felt piano for warm, intimate piano tones.
- Scale Assistant – Quantize and play to the scale, ensuring harmonic consistency.
- SuperVision – Advanced metering and analysis suite for detailed audio monitoring.
- FX Modulator – Modulate any parameter with LFOs and envelopes for dynamic effects.
- MultiTap Delay – Create complex delay effects with multiple taps and modulation options.
- Score Editor – Produce great-looking, legible performance material, based on state-of-the-art Dorico technology.
- Event Volume Curves – Optimize audio with powerful volume curve editing.
- (New in 15) Melodic Pattern Sequencer – Create melodic patterns with randomization, scales, step input, and more.
- (New in 15) Writing Room Synths – Fresh synth presets inspired by the songwriting rooms of the pros.
- (New in 15) PitchShifter – Real-time ±24 semitone shifting, with formant control, saturation and stereo unlinking.
- (New in 15) New Drum Machine Kits – 40 new drum kits for modern beats and grooves.
- (New in 15) Automation Enhancements – Focus on the last-touched parameter with faster, simplified automation workflows.
- (New in 15) New Hub – Redesigned startup hub with previews, filters, and audio setup tools.
- Operating System: mac macOS Tahoe 26, macOS Sequoia 15, macOS Sonoma 14
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 (late 2018 or later) or Apple silicon
- RAM: 8 GB
- Hard drive space: 84 GB
- Audio Card: ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance GB
- Additional Requirements: VST 2 is not officially supported. VST 2 plug-ins may be loaded (excluding on Native Apple Silicon) when the VST 2 plug-in scanner is enabled in the VST Plug-in Manager. However, Steinberg does not provide support for any issues related to VST 2.
- Supported Plugins: VST-3
- Operating System: windows Windows 11 Version 24H2 (or higher), 64-bit Windows 10 Version 22H2 (or higher)
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 (8th Generation), AMD Ryzen™ Series-3000 or Windows on Arm processor
- RAM: 8 GB
- Hard drive space: 84 GB
- Audio Card: ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance GB
- Additional Requirements: VST 2 is not officially supported. VST 2 plug-ins may be loaded (excluding on Native Apple Silicon) when the VST 2 plug-in scanner is enabled in the VST Plug-in Manager. However, Steinberg does not provide support for any issues related to VST 2.
- Supported Plugins: VST-3








