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Cubase Artist 8.5 Educational Edition

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Overview

Ideal for solo artists, bands, project studio owners.

This comprehensive update makes the Cubase experience even more direct and accessible, incorporating enhancements developed at the request of the many professional Cubase users worldwide. Cubase Artist 8.5 not only offers a sleeker workflow and added creative tools but also an innovative cloud-based collaboration system embedded in Cubase: VST Transit. There’s hardly an area of Cubase that hasn’t been tweaked and improved in version 8.5: from MIDI editing and mixing to tempo changes and track handling. 

Cubase Artist offers a range of proven editing and sequencing tools based on the same core technologies used and appreciated by musicians around the world. With an easy-to-use interface, unsurpassed performance and inspiring instruments and effects, Cubase Artist remains unmatched in its price range. This Cubase version is simply the perfect choice for talented newcomers and seasoned musicians.

Transport and Recording Workflow
Better visibility, smoother handling and added features mean more effective workflows for even the biggest, most intricate tracking sessions.

Mixing and Track Handling
Refining the acclaimed MixConsole environment and proven Cubase track handling tools, version 8.5 makes mixing and manipulating audio channels even more intuitive.

MIDI Editing
Famed from day one for its MIDI editing toolset, Cubase now offers even more tools and options when manipulating MIDI data, with added tools for both the Key and Drum Editors.

Accessibility and Workflow
Using feedback from Cubase users, we implemented a horde of tweaks designed to make vital functions more accessible and the entire Cubase experience even more responsive.

Enhanced Chord Pads and Symbols
Further enhancing one of the most inspiring songwriting tools available on any DAW, the extended Chord Pads feature will help you break through even the most massive composer’s block.

MediaBay Racks
Locate your content even faster with MediaBay project racks by clicking through icons and images for VST instruments and their libraries, content packs and preset categories.

Retrologue 2
Retrologue 2 takes Steinberg’s acclaimed virtual analog synthesizer to a new level, adding many enhancements implemented in a way that are easy and intuitive to use.

Virtual virtuosity
With many new features and improvements, Retrologue 2 has taken a big step forward without losing its remarkable warm and raw analog sound. An additional third oscillator, new polyphonic LFOs and an additional envelope are just some of the enhancements in the synth section. The highly flexible arpeggiator and five brand-new FX, with the innovative three-band Resonator leading the way, open up new possibilities for over 400 fresh presets that show off what Retrologue 2 has in store for you.

VST Transit
Cubase in the cloud! With its innovative, DAW-centric approach to web-based musical collaboration, VST Transit can revolutionize production workflows shared between musicians or band members. Embedded into Cubase, VST Transit is Steinberg’s new cloud collaboration service. Upload audio and MIDI tracks to cloud storage, continue working from another location and synchronize the changes back to the cloud. Or collaborate on shared projects with friends and band members. VST Transit comes with up to 500 MB free storage space and 1 GB free traffic per month. VST Transit Premium Accounts and Trafiic upgrades are available for all users with more demanding needs of traffic and storage.

Features

General
  • Software type: DAW
  • Supported plug-in formats: VST, AU
  • Computer platform: Mac, Windows
  • Delivery: Boxed
  • Version: Full version
Performance
  • Max sample rate: 32-bit, 192kHz
  • Max # of tracks: 64
  • Max # of MIDI tracks: 128
  • Included FX: 41
  • Included instruments: 8
  • MIDI editing: Yes
  • Score / notation editor: Yes
Minimum System Requirements
  • Free hard drive space: 15GB
  • RAM (min. / recommended): 4GB, 8GB
  • Authorization: USB-eLicenser
  • Mac requirements: OS X 10.10
  • Windows requirements: Windows 7
  • 64-bit compatibile: Yes
  • Licensing: Perpetual

The ideal choice for your project studio, order Cubase 8.5 Artist today!

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