Description
Note: This is an upgrade product. This means you must also have Cubase LE versions 12-15 to be able to purchase this software. If you’re unsure, please contact us, and we’ll be happy to help.
The Cubase 15 Artist by Steinberg is a versatile digital audio workstation designed for intermediate musicians, producers, and composers seeking a professional music production toolkit. Combining advanced features from Cubase Pro with a streamlined interface, it allows users to compose, record, and mix across any genre. With intuitive MIDI tools such as Chord Pads, the Scale Assistant, and the Pattern Sequencer, creating harmonically rich compositions is effortless. Its next-generation audio engine ensures pristine sound quality for both live recordings and electronic arrangements. Cubase 15 Artist also includes a wide range of VST instruments, drum kits, and effects, providing all the tools needed to produce studio-quality tracks straight out of the box. Newly enhanced creative modes, a refined Score Editor, improved automation workflows, and quick export options further streamline production, while features like VariAudio, AudioWarp, and Pitch Shifter offer precise control over pitch, timing, and sound design. With robust stability, cloud collaboration support, and an inspiring collection of sounds, Cubase 15 Artist empowers musicians to bring ideas to life efficiently and professionally, from initial sketches to final mixes.
Key Features
- Comprehensive Music Creation Tools:
Compose, record, and mix with advanced MIDI and audio tools, including Chord Pads, Pattern Sequencer, VariAudio, and AudioWarp for professional-quality production. - Inspiring Sounds and Instruments:
Includes 40 modern drum kits, vintage-inspired synths, 30 new Chord Pad presets, and extensive loop packs to fuel creativity across genres. - Enhanced Workflow and Automation:
Redesigned Hub, intuitive automation tools, and quick export options allow for fast project navigation, precise adjustments, and efficient production.
Comprehensive Production Environment:
Cubase 15 Artist offers a complete production environment for recording, editing, and arranging music. Its clear interface makes complex tasks intuitive, whether working with live instruments or electronic elements. The MixConsole provides scalable channel strips, detailed metering, and flexible routing, giving full control over the mix. Native Mac fullscreen support and pinch-to-zoom gestures create a tactile editing experience, while intelligent comping and low-latency monitoring ensure smooth recording sessions. With integrated effects like UltraShaper and Omnivocal, users can refine their sound without relying on third-party plugins, making every production polished and professional.
Creative Composition Tools:
Advanced MIDI tools such as Chord Pads, Scale Assistant, and the upgraded Pattern Editor enable expressive melodic and rhythmic programming. Monophonic and polyphonic sequencing, shape generators, and randomisers offer endless creative possibilities. The Score Editor integrates seamlessly with Dorico Pro for detailed notation projects, while spectral editing through SpectraLayers provides precision over frequencies and harmonics. These tools make Cubase 15 Artist ideal for film scoring, orchestral arrangements, and complex compositions, allowing musicians to realise their ideas with accuracy and flexibility.
Seamless Collaboration and Performance:
Cubase 15 Artist is designed for stability and collaboration. The DAWProject format allows seamless project sharing across Cubase and other supported DAWs. VST Connect enables real-time remote recording sessions, maintaining studio-quality sound with multiple contributors worldwide. Its rock-solid audio engine supports high track counts and demanding arrangements, while the Control Room feature gives precise monitoring control. Regular updates ensure ongoing compatibility and enhancements, making it a reliable platform for both solo and collaborative music production.
Specifications
- Operating system: macOS Sequoia, macOS Sonoma, macOS Tahoe (Apple Silicon Native and Rosetta 2 support); Windows 11 and Windows 10 (64-bit)
- CPU: Mac – Intel Core i5 or later / Apple Silicon; Windows – Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 3000 or later
- RAM: 8GB
- Disk space: 85GB
- Display resolution: 1440 x 900
- Activation: Internet connection required, account setup and production registration necessary, download required for installation
- Audio engine: 64-bit floating point processing, up to 192kHz sample rate
- Included content: 11 instruments, 67 audio effects, over 50GB of samples and loops
- Creative tools: Chord Pads, Pattern Editor with monophonic/polyphonic modes, Scale Assistant, VariAudio, AudioWarp, PitchShifter, Score Editor, MediaBay Hot Swap
- Collaboration: VST Connect for real-time remote sessions
- Additional features: Native Mac fullscreen, scalable plugin interfaces, Quick Export, Groove Agent SE 6, Omnivocal (beta)













