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# Page 2 - Reviews of Cubase

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Sylvain S.  
CEO  
Music  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Un DAW complet et professionnel pour tous projets musicaux"

October 19, 2025

4.0

Mon expérience avec Cubase est très positive. C’est un outil complet et professionnel qui permet de réaliser des projets musicaux de manière efficace et créative. Je le recommande à tous les musiciens et producteurs qui veulent un DAW fiable et puissant.

Pros

J’apprécie la richesse des fonctionnalités : instruments virtuels, effets, édition audio et MIDI très précise. L’interface est claire

Cons

Le prix peut être élevé pour certains utilisateurs, et la courbe d’apprentissage est un peu longue pour maîtriser toutes les fonctionnalités avancées.

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SB

Simone B.  
Priest  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "First CUBE Love"

February 20, 2025

4.0

I started my first music works with CUBASE at the time was the 5 version and was just awesome. After a while I realized I can do better integrating that software with other VST-2 plugins as Ampire (for I started as a guitar player at that time)

Pros

The capacity to do something unique and special as the pitch shifting and loop working better than other DAW

Cons

The main view that is not truly engaging and simple as in other DAW

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Andry C.  
Agent  
Internet  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "CUBASE, un DAW complet et professionnel!"

September 12, 2023

5.0

Cubase est un des meilleurs DAW qui existe. On peut tout y faire concernant les audio: enregistrer, éditer, mixer et même composer de la musique avec des synthétiseurs analogue virtuel comme "Retrologue".

Pros

Cubase est une station de travail audio numérique complète et professionnelle. Il permet aux musiciens d'enregistrer en midi, d'éditer et de mixer. Avec ses nombres illimités de pistes dans le mixeur et grâce aux nombreux effets offerts avec le logiciel, on peut réaliser des chef d'œuvres à couper le souffle.

Cons

Cubase est déstiné pour la réalisation musicale et il consomme énormément de ressources matériels surtout au niveau de la ram.

Switched from

[Pro Tools](https://www.capterra.com/p/214607/Pro-Tools/)[Live](https://www.capterra.com/p/186429/Live/)

Que vous soyez amateur ou professionnel, Cubase est le DAW qu'il vous faut pour la réalisation de vos projets musicaux!

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CB

Chris B.  
Manager  
Music  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Cubase - Still a Top Tier Choice."

June 30, 2021

5.0

Overall, i would never buy any software but Cubase. It integrates with all of the major 3rd party plugins and gives a wide variety of options to best record and produce your music.

Pros

Cubase is rich with features. In fact, you can use the software for years and still not tap into every type of benefit that is offered in there. You can get recording within a few minutes though with some basic settings tweaks. It is great for intermediate to experts but does not leave the beginning high and dry either. Theres lots of tutorials available for all.

Cons

Some of the additional features get pretty pricey and they are not as intuitive as one would like. The drum machine is clunky, and the endless array of options can get you lost in menus. Once you learn the look and feel then it comes naturally as every rendition of the software maintains the same principles.

Reason for choosing Cubase

The robust features are second to none.

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JD

Jason D.  
Producer  
Music  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Cubase is a Modern DAW That Can Run Any Professional Studio"

January 4, 2022

5.0

Cubase has been my DAW of choice for 20 years. I've never found another DAW that blends ease-of-use with professional specs and power so well.

Pros

Cubase makes many features that were often difficult to implement (Aux/FX/Groups sends) much easier to use. Cubase's GUI is clean and clear. Cubase's Control Room turns Cubase into a fully-featured mixing console main section, with Cue Sends and all sorts of processing/metering/monitoring control that is available only for monitoring. Automation is easy to implement. Zooming in and out, vertically and horizontally both in the Edit window and MixConsole is wide open and completely customizable. Colourizing and the option to import custom track icons makes identification at-a-glance a breeze. Export Mixdown options are incredibly variable and easy to implement multiple mixdown formats (incl. MP3 and FLAC) as well as stems.

Cons

Cubase's GUI windows seem to have trouble taking on the modern paradigm of fullscreen apps, and windows and viewing parameters often reset themselves. The GUI coding feels old.

Switched from

[Pro Tools](https://www.capterra.com/p/214607/Pro-Tools/)

Cubase instantly made me feel like I was using a mixing console to mix. Its invention and implementation of VST plugins became the industry-standard and they work best in Cubase. Operations that would take half-a-dozen steps in other DAWs at the time could be done with a single right-click in Cubase (creating Group-bussed channels/send FX etc.)

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JD

Jeremy D.  
Lead Audio Engineer  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Cubase: The Industry Leader"

May 20, 2022

5.0

I've been using Cubase (and Nuendo) since 2000. I've tried moving to other DAWs, but nothing comes close. I've never used another DAW where I can punch in and out during recording without skipping a beat. The audio engine is amazing, and the robust tools and including effects make it a must.

Pros

Where to begin? In a perfect world, Cubase would be the industry standard over Pro Tools. While Pro Tools was struggling to have plugin delay compensation, Cubase was introducing amazing features like VariAudio (manipulate and correct vocal pitch & timing), Audio Quantize, Folder Tracks, Multiple Take lanes with Comping Tools, and so much more. The MIDI editing is still unrivalled, and I still find any other DAW lacking in the overall feature set.

Cons

Cubase can feel a little bloated at times, with one of the worst launch times on the market. Would be nice to be able to rename Markers on the timeline, but not a big deal.

Alternatives considered

[Pro Tools](https://www.capterra.com/p/214607/Pro-Tools/)

Reason for choosing Cubase

Pro Tools used to cost $40,000 back in y2k. Cubase could get you a low latency system for a fraction of the price, with features most Pro Tools users could only dream of.

Review Source

Fred J.  
Singer / Songwriter  
Music  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Fast reliable and simple the best "

July 14, 2021

5.0

I used Cubase for my albums and mixtapes also My team managed to do the whole process from recording to mix and mastering by using this software .

Pros

The tools and the features that allow you edit , trim , cut ,add sound effects and VSTs also having a nice integration with other plugins and software make this software to a gigantic music factory for all the music lover s and producers .

Cons

Just the price since I live in Turkey and converting USD to TL cause a big heart attack for me .

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David M.  
IT  
Music  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best audio recording software"

September 29, 2022

5.0

All in all Cubase is a wonderful audio editor and very stable, I would recommend it to any producer.

Pros

The interface of Cubase is simple and easy to navigate and use, it is not resource hungry and is an amazing audio editor.

Cons

The piano roll is a little to small in comparison to other DAW,s making it a little harder to plot ideas without a midi controller.

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Gino C.  
Creative Adviser  
Internet  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Dagli anni 80 il software di riferimento"

March 17, 2023

5.0

Complessivamente ho sempre amato molto questo software: fin dagli anni '80 è stato sicuramente il mio preferito. In progetti meno importanti non lo utilizzo scegliendo software con più "automazioni" e veloci da usare.

Pros

Avendo iniziato ad utilizzare Cubase fin dalle prime versioni degli anni 80 (solo gestione MIDI), ritengo questo software molto familiare. I suoi menù, funzioni e nomenclature sono praticamente rimasti invariati negli anni vedendo solo aggiungere le nuove funzioni che di versione in versione hanno sempre consolidato Steinberg come leader nel settore della registrazione, dall'home-recording, fino alle grandi produzioni.

Cons

Per un utilizzo fluido, occorrono non poche risorse hardware sulla macchina utilizzata con Cubase. L'aggiunta di effetti e plugin chiede che i computer utilizzati siano proporzionati al progetto. Inoltre, per le produzioni meno "importanti", potrebbe risultare sovradimensionato a livello di funzionalità e costo.

Alternatives considered

[Logic Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/214597/Logic-Pro/)[Music Maker](https://www.capterra.com/p/234118/Music-Maker/)

Reason for choosing Cubase

Familiarità con il prodotto, compatibilità e risultati sicuri.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
IT Specialist  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best DAW for my Compression needs"

December 15, 2022

5.0

In overall, Cubase has enough if not over enough powerful features with large number of menus, panels and options. They can be intimidating for new users but well worth to experienced hands.

Pros

I prefer Cubase for post production work. It has stood the test of time and has kept getting better over time. I mainly use it from evening out the levels of individual instruments, adding punch and sustain to a guitar or vocal performance. Quite a versatile tool for compression work. The Compression in Cubase offers a wide range of settings such as threshold, ratio, attack, release etc which can be adjusted to achieve the desired amount of compression. It is offers a lot of flexibility and control. There is a real-time display of the input and output levels which allows me to visually monitor the effect of the compressor on the signal. The compressor additionally includes several different types of compressor algorithms with unique character and sonic signature. A lot of options and variety to choose from. Above it all, the compressor is integrated into the DAW’s interface, making it easy to access and adjust settings without having to switch to a separate plugin or software.

Cons

One of the main reason why I use Cubase for post production, besides its capabilities, is the annoyance it able to bring due to its constant crashing and failure to recognize some of my MIDI devices. I gave up on this front and delegated it as a post production tool.

Switched from

[Shotcut](https://www.capterra.com/p/173467/Shotcut/)

Best for Compression purposes

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MED

Mariano Ernesto D.  
Musico  
Music  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "El mejor mezclador del mercado. La mejor relación precio producto."

October 20, 2022

5.0

Trabajo con Cubase desde su versión 3 SX. Para mi, nada mejor ni más sencillo para grabar y mezclar en 32 bits y es el mejor software de grabación si tienes un ordenador con pocos recursos, aunque siempre trabaja al límite esta super probado y es de lo más estable. Y su nivel de compatibilidad con placas de audios hardware y S.O. en general es superlativa. Excelente como todo lo de Steinberg.

Pros

La sencillez con la que se maneja en cualquier S.O.

Cons

El delay que produce si pretendes usarlo como monitor en tiempo real sumado a algún plugin. Utiliza demasiados recursos.

Switched from

[Adobe Audition](https://www.capterra.com/p/214606/Adobe-Audition/)

Simplemente su estabilidad y los sonidos reales y la calidad que logró con tan pocos recursos en el ordenador trabajando en 32 bits. Superó mis expectativas.

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PS

Priensly S.  
Producer and musician  
Music  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Best recording audio additing app"

May 22, 2024

5.0

All in all I feel like everyone who is in the sound engineering industry should be familiar with cubase for is the best in the world

Pros

Cubase is the best software to use terms of audio additing and recording

Cons

I did not like making instrumentals in cubase it was very difficult even though the sound is high quality.

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lS

lucky S.  
music arranger  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Since 2020, I have been using Cubase. Everything I needed to create a fully structured movie soundtr"

August 5, 2022

5.0

I've been using Cubase for years. It's a straightforward DAW that can be used for both audio recording and editing and MIDI-based music and sound production. The built-in synthesis and generic plugins are excellent (Reverb and compression in particular)

Pros

most notable characteristics? Too numerous to list them all. However, it's fantastic to be able to create my own unique work flow with many screens that can be saved for quick recall. When it comes to audio recording of vocals and instruments, VST plug-ins, midi, audio to video control with visual monitoring, and much more, Cubase Pro can handle it all. You can import and export certain tracks, as well as digitally or in real time mix your project. Hans Zimmer uses a system that provides all the information you require.

Cons

Despite having several editions for all budgets, Cubase is still a pricey digital audio workstation that not everyone can afford. For the price of the Cubase components version, we could easily get a more sophisticated version of another daw.

Switched from

[FL Studio](https://www.capterra.com/p/214598/FL-Studio/)

I adore Logic and own it as well. Just not my thing, I'd prefer purchase Cubase Pro instead of FL Sudio

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Dir SIED  
E-Learning  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "the best program for music editing"

September 11, 2021

5.0

very good and I will continue to use it without a doubt

Pros

Cubase allows you to include any VST and use USB instruments or record with sound cards on different channels at the same time. It is very compatible and uses the resources correctly to be able to reproduce and record in real time in almost any condition.

Cons

Some VSTs have not worked correctly for me and sometimes if the devices are not connected from the beginning they may fail to detect them. ASIO support is not good but not cubase's fault. It is quite expensive

Switched from

[Pro Tools](https://www.capterra.com/p/214607/Pro-Tools/)

easier to use and lighter

Review Source

CB

Castro B.  
3D Artist/Producer /Mix Engineer  
Music  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Le DAW par excellence"

January 20, 2023

5.0

Pros

La qualité de l'enregistrement, l'interface d'utilisation qui permet un flux de travail dynamique et le mixage audio vraiment fluide. Franchement je ne sais pas combien de fois j'ai déjà recommendé Cubase a mes collègues.😂

Cons

En dehors du prix, il nya pas grand chose a dire de mon côté, vu que la prise en main dépend de chaque personne. Niveau Production il nya rien a critiqué.

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LB

Lucky B.  
Music producer  
Media Production  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Cubase best music production"

May 22, 2024

5.0

Cubase is one the topping digital audio workstation for both professional,beginners,composers, producers I love cubase

Pros

Cubase is easy to navigate and operate it's not difficult to use like other programs

Cons

A new version of cubase can be a little confusing if you are used to the old ones

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Richways  
Arts and Crafts  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The Best Daw and beginners friendly"

December 2, 2022

5.0

Pros

I love the Plugins, And it comes with beautiful graphics with helps the user to edit the project and encourage me to work more. It beginners friendly and It acquires little effort to produce a song.

Cons

Noise gate in cubase 5 is missing in cubase 11 and 12 with i think it was helping those of us who lives in a noisy area to remove the background noise without using the gate

Review Source

RR

Reyes R.  
Freelancer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Steinberg Cubase Review"

January 31, 2022

5.0

I continue to see the full creative potential in my music production thanks to the great features in Cubase, where it has helped me carry out my music production on a more professional level. Whatever goal I set for myself, Cubase has helped me achieve it easily and quickly in an efficient way.

Pros

There is so many features to choose from, but my most favorite feature is the track creation. I can create Audio, MIDI, Instrument or even Video tracks. I can also create Effect tracks that can easily be added as an Insert or Send. Another great feature is that I can organize all my tracks in sections by grouping them into Folder tracks, including BUS and Effect tracks and have a well organized structure with a clean look. So, Cubase is so easy to use that even a beginner would immediately fall in love with.

Cons

I'd love for Cubase to implement a feature where you could easily clean an Audio track in the Editor with two clicks. Click one: This function would highlight all final steady state pressures. Each highlighted part would have an "X" option that would appear when hovering the mouse over it and that would indicate to remove it. Once all parts have been checked, this is where click two comes in, "Confirm/process". And that is it. I believe this is a great feature to implement to the Editor because if you have to do some cleaning on a complex audio track like I do always, then It's time consuming.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software Quality Assurance and Frontend Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best music production software"

June 4, 2021

5.0

Cubase is one of the most choice and best audio editing software. I personally recommend Cubase for music mixing, recording. It would be better if mentioned above cons are improved on next update.

Pros

I edit music for myself and I have found every needed features are available till today. The reasons of using Cubase is mentioned below: - Powerful and Rich in features - Smooth performance - Attractive and well organize GUI - Flexible and Best recording, mixing

Cons

However every software product has rooms to improve. It would have been if mentioned below points are improved. - GUI can be bit hard to understand for beginner - It crashed if file if too large or work long hour - Not all type file is support - Rest of features is good till now.

Review Source

Ernesto Alfonso O.  
Director  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Grabación y Producción musical al alcance de tu mano"

May 13, 2022

5.0

Es versatil, potente, estable, calidad y limpieza es lo que produce en cuantión de audio.

Pros

La eficiencia de trabajar con plugins VST es escencial y aporta mayor estabilidad a la vez que optimiza los recursos del equipo ya que no desperdicia memoria virtual en interface gráfica rebuscada, todas las herramientas estan incluidas con la versión base. Gran compatibilidad con todo tipo de Hardware musical y controladores.

Cons

Es complejo, hay que entender muy bien como funciona para poder hacer un buen uso.

Alternatives considered

[SOUND FORGE](https://www.capterra.com/p/214599/SOUND-FORGE/)[Reason](https://www.capterra.com/p/232805/Reason/)

Reason for choosing Cubase

Cubase no demanda tantos recursos del equipo host y es compatible con todo hardware de producción musical.

Switched from

[antares analyzer](https://www.capterra.com/p/240233/antares-analyzer/)[Adobe Audition](https://www.capterra.com/p/214606/Adobe-Audition/)[Logic Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/214597/Logic-Pro/)[SOUND FORGE](https://www.capterra.com/p/214599/SOUND-FORGE/)[Reason](https://www.capterra.com/p/232805/Reason/)

Cubase no demanda tantos recursos del equipo host y es compatible con todo hardware de producción musical.

Review Source

MJ

Miyisa J.  
Producteur  
Fine Art  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Que penser de Cubase"

May 25, 2021

5.0

Dans la plus part de cas, Cubase est le central outil de traitement audio auquel mon entreprise utilise. Des gens peuvent nous recommander d'autres produits ailleurs que Cubase, mais on se retrouve toujours en train de les importer dans cubase pour que la finalité soit digne de nous. Ainsi, protéger la réputation de l'entreprise. Cubase à toujours quelque chose de plus; une forme d'inspiration, d'attirance et de professionnalisme. Ayant trop de concurrent avec leur propre programme de traitement, il s'approprie parfois nos œuvres, pensant que si nous avons fait une chose de meilleure, cela ne doit venir que d'un de programme qu'eux utilisent; mais, hélas ils ne savent pas combien cubase est le meilleure en traitement vocal.

Pros

Le traitement de vocal avec cubase est tellement facile et bon, avec les presets et navigation du programme. Le correcteur de note Vari-audio est tellement efficace que la naturalité du son est mieux exprimer par rapport à l'usage d'autotune. Il y a une telle facilité à trouver des effets et préréglage aussi pour sauver ses propres réglages.

Cons

Les instruments basics pour ceux qui utilisent d'ancienne version de cubase, n'ont pas assez des consistances. Et les gens ont tendances des faire recourt à d'autre plugins pour palier a ce défaut, ou soit acheter un nouveau produit cubase, qui de fois, n'est pas facile a acquérir par rapport au budget de quelques uns.

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sS

serge S.  
THE MAJOR CUBASE  
Music  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The Best"

December 15, 2022

5.0

Je suis ce que je suis grâce à ce logiciel

Pros

Le rendement et les mises a jour.J'ai commencé avec Cube Base 5 et Aujourd'hui il existe la version 11 voir 12 si je ne trompe pas.C'est un logiciel fabuleux avec un rapport qualité prix.Je recommande vivement à tous les amateurs de la musique digitale

Cons

Je dirais tout simplement RAS(rien à signaler)

Alternatives considered

[VEGAS Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/196011/VEGAS-Pro/)

Reason for choosing Cubase

Pour l'avoir testé auparavant avec des amis arrangeurs comme moi

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
n/a  
Airlines/Aviation  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Cubase is the best, period."

August 22, 2022

5.0

I've used the software for the better part of 30 yrs, and it's my go-to sequencer above all others. I just love it.

Pros

There is nearly nothing that can't be done with Cubase if you're a recording musician, engineer, etc. If you can dream it, Cubase can get you there.

Cons

There are so many options and so many ways to get where you need to go within Cubase, that I believe this specific fact turns some away from the software. Thankfully there are lower tier Cubase options than the Pro version I have used since the early 90's.

Review Source

MP

Michael P.  
Owner  
Music  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A Powerful Audio Recording Software!"

September 28, 2022

4.0

When I first started my journey as an audio engineer, Cubase was the first software I used until I switched over to Pro Tools. While I don't use Cubase any longer on a consistent basis, sometimes I do need to use it for certain projects, and must say it has come a long way since I first started using it almost 20 years ago. The program now is much more streamlined, looks better, runs better, and has more features to compete with Pro Tools and the rest of the DAWs out there. I would definitely do your due diligence if you're considering Cubase, as for certain cases this may work best than for some users. Overall this is a great product that should definitely be considered!

Pros

The thing I like most about Cubase is the user interface and overall layout. I find this to be easier than most of the DAWs out there. Another major perk with Cubase compared with other DAWs is the scoring and music notation capabilities, which are much better than most. There is a ton you can do with Cubase, and once you get the hang of it it's really just as powerful as any DAW out there.

Cons

While I wouldn't say I dislike this aspect of Cubase exactly, I would say that when compared to Pro Tools, Cubase does fall short in it's editing and tracking capabilities. It's not so much a knock on Cubase, but Pro Tools in my opinion is the most superior DAW in this sense.

Alternatives considered

[Pro Tools](https://www.capterra.com/p/214607/Pro-Tools/)[Logic Pro](https://www.capterra.com/p/214597/Logic-Pro/)[Studio One](https://www.capterra.com/p/214600/Studio-One/)

Review Source

AG

Antonio G.  
Music Producer  
Music  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Ottimo software di riferimento per il settore recording"

January 18, 2023

5.0

Ha migliorato la qualità del missaggio audio, dei plug-ins e dei virtual instruments disponibili e ha ridotto i tempi di editing e rendering, rispetto a software più economici.

Pros

Integrazione dei plug-ins e degli strumenti virtuali, riconoscimento e utilizzo di periferiche audio, buona interfaccia di utilizzo.

Cons

Dimensioni generali dell'applicazione e utilizzo corposo di risorse di sistema, in particolare su PC Windows non recenti.

Alternatives considered

[Studio One](https://www.capterra.com/p/214600/Studio-One/)

Reason for choosing Cubase

Maggiore disponibilità di tutorial e documentazione online.

Switched from

[REAPER](https://www.capterra.com/p/214602/Reaper/)

Mancanza di alcune funzionalità per me importanti e di una gestione professionale di virtual instruments e plug-ins, oltre ad una compatibilità ridotta con alcune periferiche audio.

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