Steinberg Cubase LE 4 user reviews ( 6/10) - 10 user reviews

• 10/31/11

  Anonymous 's review

  Getting Started

  Well, since you are here, you probably are considering an interface that bundles Cubase with it against another interface with another program. I want to let you know right now that Cubase is probably the biggest pain in the butt that you will set up. I do not mean to sound overly sensational, but if you are considering trying to use a lite version of this program, it is likely because you are just getting started. Cubase is not incredibly intuitive to open for the very first time because of all of the menus you have to go through to start to route the audio and set up the inputs and outputs and midi devices and what not Without a doubt, just about every other program out there is easier to learn the basics of audio on than Cubase.

  Suitability/Performance

  Cubase is in and of itself a tried and true program that does indeed get the job done once you figure out its ins and outs. That being said, Cubase is known in the industry at being particularly great at handling data from midi files and inputs. This means that Cubase lends itself well to electronic and computer musicians. The thing that makes this particular lite version of Cubase less appealing then, is that this version is geared toward the beginning recordist, which means that it is lighter on features. It has less of the plugins that make the main version of Cubase appealing, and it certainly lacks the amount of options for midi file manipulation that the main point and selling point of this digital audio workstation is gone. Did I mention that so far, all versions of Cubase are unbelievably draconian in how they handle audio resources, and tend to crash a lot if you strain the program? Well, now I have!

  Overall Opinion

  There is absolutely no point to this program. It is simply hands down a worse option than any of the other lite digital audio workstations because it is frustrating to beginners, and because the main version's eventual draw and appeal do not sufficiently apply to it. Stick to something else more intuitive than Cubase and focus on music instead of fiddling with your program.
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• 10/04/10

  MGR/DAEvo's review "Steinberg Cubase LE 4"

  Getting Started

  Suitability/Performance

  Overall Opinion

  Purchased as a bundle with a Lexicon Omega audio interface. 48 track, unlimited MIDI tracks, 5.1 Surround mixes, VST plug-ins and digital effects. My profile: Eclectic guitarist from Southwestern Pennsylvania specializing in jazz, rockabilly, swing, classic country, alt-country, and punk/new wave.
  
  
  
  Obtained from Larry's Music Center (Rices Landing, PA, 724-966-8209) for around $120 for the bundle.
  
  
  
  The software is quite powerful, offering 48- track recording, effects, mixing, and plenty of MIDI features. Cubase LE 4 features \'Instrument\' tracks that come in handy for the solo musician. Input any MIDI file or track and select an instrument from the pre-loaded bank of sounds. Can be used as great sounding back-up tracks.
  
  
  
  The learning curve is a bit steep and setting up the hardware can be a frustrating ordeal. The documentation is somewhat limited, a problem mitigated by the fantastic phone and online support.
  
  
  
  The software is stable and boasts robust online support and plenty of updates.
  
  
  
  More features than I could possibly need at home, this software does everything I need it to do and then some. Worth putting the time in to learn how to use it effectively.
  
  
  
  This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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• 04/05/12

  Anonymous 's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Cubase LE 4 & Alesis io / 2: I love."

  Getting Started

  The instalation is done without problem.
  
  Setup is easy as I use Cubase SE 1.
  
  with a Incompatilibilité, remember to make the last days! on the usb key also Steinberg & Software!
  
  The manual is on CD Software PDF, in French, English, ... Ect

  Suitability/Performance

  The software works fine with sound card io / 2 or Cakewalk ua EX-25 or asio4all.
  
  Stable software ...

  Overall Opinion

  Use since March 2008, about four years.
  
  I tried another one as Cubase SE, Magix Music Maker 2008 Deluxe XXL.
  
  Qualiter & Price: 180 Euro with The Sound Card Alesis IO / 2.
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• 03/08/11

  paradies's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " A pain to disconnect ..."

  Getting Started

  Install all software as painful paranoid with their codes and activation codes ... re there or it gets really frustrating is that we have a limited number of resettlement, relocation after 5, the program is no longer usable , trash line. Gold on pc, reinstall 5 times is very little ... theft, plain and simple then, and that surely will inspire some to go retrieve freeware on the internet (for the most honest)

  Suitability/Performance

  Compared to the competition, I absolutely do not mix and management of plugins, very far from pro tools and logic in which many have read the signal. It's very colorful, full of small symbols are supposed to remember functions and ultimately make it all pretty tight.

  Overall Opinion

  I know Cubase since the Atari. javais changed for logic in his days with joy and there were still available for PC. Today, I do not disburse a penny for a program to resettle as painful, the GUI also medium and mix as badly screwed. Thief! In countable case, however, the program is offered in "bundles" so supposedly comes with a hardware, but that is a light version does not shock me, however limited that it be installed is completely unacceptable.
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• 06/17/10

  fjohn's review ( translated ) Improve this translation " Nice"

  Getting Started

  Cubase installs nickel. Activation Syncrosoft is a pain. Furthermore forget under Windows 24 with imac bootcamp: 1 Not officially supported by Steinberg 2 / If you palm the license because it frequently is for you ...
  
  
  
  Support steinberg reactive though.

  Suitability/Performance

  Cubase L3 4 is very stable. Nothing to say. Version than enough to make very nice demos.

  Overall Opinion

  4 months of use, but I was a fan of the SX version 1.2 and 3.
  
  
  
  What thing do you like most/least about it? = Activation catastrophic.
  
  
  
  Knowing what you know now, would you make the same choice? ... = No, I have decided to boycott this program saw the activation process Syncrosoft catastrophic.
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• 02/04/10

  Celebo's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Getting Started

  No problem for installation is quick and hassle-free. However, the transfer of the license is messed up, so I was unable to activate the software for months. I tried again recently, I removed the transfer messed up (I had not have noticed the option to remove previously), I reinstalled the license and everything went perfectly.
  
  No inconsistency on my side.
  
  
  
  The manual is extremely clear and complete for my taste, with several useful tutorials for beginners who want to know as confirmed by the core software.

  Suitability/Performance

  I turn on Windows XP Pro with 2GB of RAM and an AMD Athlon Dual Core 4400. It's very stable, no crash and the software works very well.

  Overall Opinion

  I use Cubase LE 4 active recently, but I am very satisfied. Before its acquisition, I tested VST32 Cubase and Cubase SX and Cubase SX3 finally. Cubase LE 4 is the newest of 4, I find it more ergonomic, clear, and clearly better thought best. In comparison, other seem more "draft". However, SX SX3 and are much more extensive: LE 4 is a version very "light".
  
  
  
  -The features I like most: its simplicity, clear manual, automation, design and the fact that he was offered (with ESI ESU 22).
  
  -The features I like least: not enough integrated VST plugins in my view, can only handle little VSTi (8), no change in pitch or tempo via the submenu "Processing" ...
  
  However, this is a really light version, and offered at that. Should not expect to have the equivalent of 5 in Cubase for free, either. No, any software, it's a bomb. But paying, there's better, necessarily.
  
  
  
  Also note that the upgrade to Cubase 5 is possible, and we did at the same time save around 100 euros on the price of one.
  
  
  
  The quality / price génialissime, and yes, I would do this either with experience. However, as two Cubase LE 4 will be useless to me, I turn instead to upgrade to Cubase 5 in the future.
  
  Edit: After some months of use, I come here not to change my opinion but to state the limits of software:
  
  Maximum number of audio tracks: 48 (mono or stereo)
  
  Maximum number of instrument tracks: 8
  
  Maximum number of MIDI tracks: 64
  
  Maximum number of tracks FX: 8
  
  Maximum number of tracks groups: 100
  
  A single automation track displayed by both track
  
  No Remote, and impossible to use Cubase LE 4 with Ableton Live (for example).
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• 04/25/09

  Dvr1973's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Getting Started

  Installation is no problem, the configuration is not easy, I have them Cubase SE 1,
  
  During 4 years, I have the STUDY logisiel, and I have them only problem, the driver skips daughter br /> Each time, my sound card Edirol UA-1EX and Midi Interface UM-1EX ,

  Suitability/Performance

  Dell Inspiron 6400 PC, the software works very well, it's shit, it
  
  its not stable.

  Overall Opinion

  I essaiyer Magix Music Studio Deluxe is a can better except Vst-pluging it-y-not much, I also essaiyer Cakewalk Music Creator 4, but I always ploblme sound card, I also essaiyer Magix Samplitude Music Studio 2008, for the sound card is easy, for Synthtiseur is to use the South, I Crach them with Cubase LE 4, my Synth ROLAND E-50 synthesizer, the image and spirit to disappear from synthtiseur I push the button to eteintres, and it came back, phew !!!!!!!!
  
  I'm handicapped musicians, age 35 years.
  
  A soon??

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• 04/19/09

  Francisjurdan's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Getting Started

  - Installation is it without problem?
  
  
  
  No problem, except for the license if it was not the net (which should be the case for our PC music).
  
  
  
  - Have you experienced any incompatibility?
  
  
  
  No, on the contrary with respect to my cubase VST 32 tlcomandes the South are better reconues.

  Suitability/Performance

  But there are VERY BIG hics for me.
  
  you lose 32-bit recording so hot.

  Overall Opinion

  A single stereo output on the VST instrument. a real scandal ca.
  
  can not import the old songs cubase
  
  and impossible to see the input levels. recording software for a c packed.

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• 05/05/08

  chimpanzéantarctik's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Getting Started

  Sequencer recovered free with the purchase of my sound card Native Instruments Audio Kontrol.
  
  That's good since I switched to Mac and I was looking for a sequencer well not too expensive ...
  
  Since I was on the PC front, with Fruity Loops 5, I was used to a certain simplicity of interface ... With Cubase LE 4, a small adjustment period and afterwards, I realize that it is more ergonomic! Simplissime what ... later, I have not explored in every corner, but I'm already very happy!

  Suitability/Performance

  I'm on the latest version of the Macbook (2GB RAM, intel clocked at 2.2GHz) and I have an external hard drive for databases, plugins and other programs ... knowing that I'm not just music on my computer, it is useful ... So, no conflict (for now, I hope it will last) with my current config .... is stable, it turns, it does not jump, no bug to note ... an excellent working basis in fact.

  Overall Opinion

  It cost me nothing, it is ergonomic and efficient and I have not seen the end of its capacity after 6 months of use ... if I see something wrong, I would put my opinion to date, but for now ... no comment! after all, Cubase does not become a reference for anything ... ^ ^

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• 12/18/07

  steffguibo's review ( translated ) Improve this translation

  Getting Started

  Install no problem just follow the instructions to register the product
  
  not need manual when you know a little bit that sort of soft

  Suitability/Performance

  Runs on laptop 1g ram
  
  comes with the FireStudio and lots of plug
  
  I started on 4ms latency and is nickel

  Overall Opinion

  Allgemeine version of SX3, all that is needed is in
  
  Systm new VST3
  
  quality as exceptional price comes with the card

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