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Steinberg Cubase Elements 12

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Steinberg Cubase Elements 12
Product no: 9000-0089-1705 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a manufacturing defects warranty.

General

Steinberg Cubase Elements 12 is the successor to a popular entry-level software pack released in 2019. While it's obviously not as extensive as the Pro edition, Cubase Elements 12 offers more than enough writing and production tools for most users and it's more affordable too. If you do demand a gazillion options, feel free to check out Steinberg Cubase Pro 12.

Steinberg Cubase Elements 12

One of the biggest new features in Cubase 12 is native support for Apple Silicone gear, while another novelty is that as of version 12, the illustrious USB e-licenser is no longer required. You're also getting an audio-to-chords function to help you decipher songs; over 1,000 sounds; 45 audio effects, and more!

Tips or comments about this product
  • 32-bit plugins are not supported
  • VST2 plugins only compatible with Rosetta 2 and not Silicon Macs

Specifications

Product features

Sustainable product not specified
Educational versoin no
Physical or download card with download code
Suitable for operating system Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Plug-in format ARA 2, VST, VST 3
Registration method registration by computer
ReWire yes
Licence type main product

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 16 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 11,6 x 7,5 x 0,5 cm

Product specifications

  • Steinberg Cubase Elements 12
  • options (selection):
    • audio tracks: 48
    • MIDI tracks: 64
    • instrument tracks: 24
    • effect inserts/sends/returns: 8/8/8
    • VST instrument slots: 16
    • included audio effects: 45
    • included VST instruments: 2
    • included sounds: over 1,000
    • basic notation editor
    • side chaining
  • new in V12 (highlights):
    • MIDI-Remote integration
    • improved workflow
    • Audio-to-Chords
    • Volume-Automation, sample-accurate
    • Native Apple Silicon support
    • no USB eLicenser (dongle) required
  • system requirements:
    • Windows 10, 11, v21H2 or later, 64 bit
    • MacOS Monterey, Big Sur
    • Silicon-Apple: Native App, Rosetta 2 App
    • CPU Windows: Intel Core i5 (4e gen) or AMD Ryzen
    • CPU Mac: Intel Core i5 (mid 2013) or Apple Silicon
    • CPU-cores: 4 or more
    • RAM: 8 GB or more
    • free disk space: 50 GB
    • screen resolution: 1440 x 900 px
    • video: graphics card with native Windows 10 supports, AMD R, RX, NVIdIA 700 or later
    • video: Mac: graphics card with Metal support
    • GPU memory: 4 GB for 4k display
    • ASIO-compatible audio-hardware
    • internet connection for download, activation, account and registration
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Steinberg Cubase Elements 12

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Regelrecht drama om dit programma aan de praat te krijgen (ligt niet aan Bax). Had het na een week werken en na een update kan ik weer van voor af aan beginnen. Complete miskoop die me veel frustratie heeft gekost. Op zoek naar een alternatief!

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