All user reviews for the Steinberg Cubase 5

Installation without problem on XP and Windows 7 64 bitq.
Relatively easy setup when cubase know.
No incompatibility.
Manual clear and thick .
I made several carefree updates (I 5.1.1)

ADQUATION / PERFORMANCE

PC Q9650, 8GB RAM, RME 9632 and Windows 7 64-bit, yes it is very stable, much more than XP because + of RAM available. The software works well but I find that the CPU meter in the red tape faster, oddly I could better latency in XP. I'm still working on large projects of 50 tracks (or very much) with lots of effects and VST. Let's say the freeze is my friend.

NOTICE GLOBAL

I use it for 2 months before I had cubase studio 4, I tried many software before including ProTools, Logic, Ableton Live ...

For now I am satisfied Cubase is a very comprehensive and rather simple software. I appreciates well on paramtrables keyboard shortcuts and macros (a can transform Cubase), the power of the south, the audio edition, the multitude of effects and functionalities rather good quality. Among the novelties of the V5 I like to beat designer and VariAudio.

What I like least is the bets that are slow days as usual at Steinberg, non-patched bugs, aberration in some features (Media bay, automation, windows ...)

The price quality ratio is good in view of the proposed cubase and competition.

No problem at this level.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

It runs on a Quad Core, 4GB RAM, SSD HDD. No problem.

OVERALL OPINION

True to Cubase VST 32 since it is a major music production software. I think this is THE MIDI software.
After years on, the changes made are huge. I stay on the 5th, but the built-in mixer 7 will perhaps make me invest again.
This is a classic, yet if you want to mix a song, you will quickly be limited and will be obliged to invest in a series of plugs, unlike Protools, where the built-in effects are already excellent bills.

Tested under windows seven and xp.Pas particular problems.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I do not know if it comes from my pc, but when windows XP ago
too much MIDI data stored on large numbers of measurements publishers operation becomes too slow and it is very annoying for a long working session ... vst on cubase I can work on thousands of measurements with as much data as I want without any problems, I should mention that I only work with MIDI, no audio (I know it's cheesy but it suits me perfectly! ).

OVERALL OPINION

As I said above I only work with MIDI, so I do not judge here
the MIDI part, well at the risk of a retrograde old, the point of view I prefer cubase VST MIDI too many nice things have disappeared on cubase 5: toolbar with the ability to assign any what preset logic editor to an icon, the ability to enter notes by velocity in the editor keyboard that on cubase 5 ternary values ​​ultimately do not really exist and are defined in relation to binary values ...
I could go on, however the useful thing to use as
one hand as a model in terms of velocity and force power any hand to adopt the same velocity without having to rework the velocities for each share that would be a huge time saver, that, that is still not.
To conclude, if you want a good MIDI sequencer simple and effective if you do not want to ruin because cubase 5 is still quite expensive, try to find cubase VST 5 used or if you keep it!
Signed an old fogy retrograde still finds that MIDI is not dead and is a fabulous tool work at a time when no one swears by the audio!!
A final remark on the lack of flexibility in terms of backups:
on cubase VST could save the units, arrangements or complete song, it offered great flexibility on cubase 5 finished it all: the one size projet.Je really think this choice made by Steinberg since the abandonment of cubase VST and the transition to new versions is a choice too limiting and too rigid.
And contrary to what I've read here and there cubase VST 5 which dates from 1999 if I remember correctly works perfectly under windows seven after the tests I have done.

(Make sure to configure the driver "ASIO" to make music (and get sound ..)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

intel 17 ... 8 GB RAM
Saffire PRO 24, emu esi 4000, waldorf blofeld ..
3xdisque drive (system 100 GB, 1 TB programs, the sound 1to ~ ~ ~)

a 4-core processor required if you use VSTi mostly ..
(Mac PC .. I know)

OVERALL OPINION

best to build / produce / mastring ..

(Ah I utlise for about 10-15 years ...) but not on atari ...

if you want to do live, go to Ableton Live! or Build And lifer and on 2.

for the creation cubase is perfect. (Very pro) ... but beware it looks like a "factory", but actually it's quite simple, just check his videos:
"Utube"
-How to insert a VST instrument in Cubase
- ".." ..... "...." ... an effect on a VST ........
-How to insert a "limiter / compressor" TO PREVENT MY CABINETS BOUZILLER .. or "when I listen to my CD ds car the volume is too low compared to the volume of the cd or réadio ........"

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after you have a soucy consult the manual if necessary,
700 pages in French it is doing very well .. dessuite found!
(There's the PDF if not in English too ..)

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if I had to make that choice? ... Mmmmmh ...

must see .. version 6 is already out and looks like + to "a bugfix / improvement of functions" k'a an ACTUAL EVOLUTION .. (Certe there are new VST ..)

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but for cubase 4 and cubase 5 ... without hesitating, yes I referrais the same choice!

everything is done with. "Simply"

Installation under XP and Vista 32/64 Seven and then without any pb

using cubase since the beginning of a falcon atari then the directo disk, then the next genration of Cubase SX, I is not been affected by the interface or the new features

no conflict encountered, be careful if you modify some path of cubase VST 5 (groove agent ... I do not remember other ds) because then the library must be sent in the VST drag and drop does not work

PDF manual of 700 pages, I know cubase, do not bother to read it

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

4 PC processor
8GB of memory,
seven 64-bit
PC config last IDE/USB3, etc, etc,
external sound card MAUDIO Fast Track Ultra 8R

Cubase works great, 2% CPU with large VSTI (QLSO / trilogy / colossus / Stylus RMX / etc etc)

no crash, no error

OVERALL OPINION

Cubase on XP for about 10 years, seven for 8 month, day and night between the two OS

For me is the ideal cubase, protools dedicated hardware is different, etc, etc, too much stress, and maintaining a good PC is well worth a MAC, it's over the gap between the two

no problem with the installation.
given the complexity of such software, the setup is easy.
no conflict.
the manual is quite clear and sufficient.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Mac pro/2x2.66 Ghz Dual-Core Intel Xeon.
3GB of 667 MHz
Mac OS X v10.5.8
interface Motu 24 I / O Fire Wire card owner
the software works perfectly.
I have to date never had a crash with this configuration.

OVERALL OPINION

in fact I'm using cubase since the first version in 1989 only twelve o'clock if my memory is correct, I switched to cubase audio in 1997, coming from a traditional hardware environment, sound etc. in the cabin, I found myself in an environment that I knew and mastered then move from one to another do me no problem.
it's a beautiful machine extremely comprehensive and powerful its price seems to me entirely justified.
I am so used to this machine it seems to me difficult to make a choice.

No problem for me with the installation. Almost everything is automated, just a few rglages for the sound card but not rocket science.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Turns of thunder on a pass a little config (AMD 3500 + with 4G0 of ram). For larger projects, NCESS to go through the gel or the audio tracks but mainly of the vst, not Cubase. Can be planted in those moments but the lche so easily and allows most of the time to save (crash warning).

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for several years. This is a complete tool and I still discovering! ... I tried other programs but for me the most stable. I recommend it with closed eyes who wants to spend time trying to understand all its features.

no problem
The config is simple according to the driver you have.
Personal alesis asio4all with multimix usb.
no incompatibilities
no need of manual'm an old users

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

dual core 3.6 pc
win xp 4 gb ram
3 dd
Oxygen 49 keyboard m'audio
monitoring audio av 40 m
alvarez acoustic guitars, xp
electric fender squier and amp g December
Sennheiser dynamic mic
super stable no prob

OVERALL OPINION

cubase for audio and now the 5
6 needs the windows 7 I have not
plug it in books just a bit but I am available by now.
cubase + waves in the mix you're on top
for the creation of the necessary external vsti, I do not LoopMash
I ca NI battery for me
The record is super friendly, not for a beginner or should eat the tutorials
didGtr not ...
U see the reverend FA jo Mannix bless you and with Steinberg

Installation without any problem, I'm used Cubase since SX1 ...
Gnrale configuration very easy, I could install my FaderPort without any worries. No incompatibility notes today. Manual and assistance than enough (again, for someone who is used it is almost optional, if not for a nophyte is nickel)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

started dating my config: Pentium 4Prescott, CM ASUS P4P800SE / 2GB of DDR2 Ram / Disk Systm Raptor 36 GB / 1 TB Seagate drive datas / sound card Echo MIA MIDI

The perfs to show up for a project about 50 audio tracks + insert plugs into any kind. I prcise that the PC is not that and that was running Windows XP with optimization for computer music (no games, MSN, etc ...)

In this context, Cubase is running without any problem, never crash and remarkable stability.

OVERALL OPINION

I am a Cubase user since 2003, this version More precisely since September 2011.

I test Ableton Live before going in SX3 version 5 but not sure ... May be I am too used the Cubase environment ...

What I like most? : Its interface and its ability to paramtrage (I doubt that the softs competitors offer the same thing nanmoins). The Device Panels that you can find a and l are also friendly and I like also the editor Intgr audio and MIDI effects Submitted few, adpanne often. ReWire protocol is excellent, perfect example with Reason

What I like least? : I'm kind of books by the standard VST instruments or effects. Do not expect to complete a project with. This seems more cot Logic provided (but exclusive worldwide MAC). Time strech its algorithm seems prfre perfectible and I often use Sound Forge for this kind of manipulation. Reverence, convolution reverb I also left on my hunger ...

The ratio quality / price (nine) is okay. I expected a possibly offer better quality in Contents of plug-ins software is fournis.Le trs good job but its actually quite small cots mdiocre and still does not justify the price . However, on occasion, impeccable!

I do it again this choice with the exprience, nanmoins, I would soon evolve as a platform for MAC is an opportunity to test Logic! But it is true that Cubase will always have a special place in my set.

Working on cubase since cubase, then the implementation date and new versions are always more easily ACCS and installation and operation more stable.
I work on protools and just as Logic, and all about management Manir his work, none is better, no diffrence export, but Manir work that changes each software.
Each has its intrt / strengths and weaknesses.
No inconsistency except for some that open omf better on Protools and Logic on DEFINITIONS better.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Nothing to report in terms of running bug.
Still less latency than ProTools and Logic equivalent
I'm on macpro quad 2.7 10GB ram-and-fuse.
Trs worked well with my Motu 896HD and now even better with my Lynx Aurora 16-VT.
(AES16 PCIe and more!)
UAD 2 plug and waves, Focusrite LiquidMix, everything works!

OVERALL OPINION

Went so used cubase 6 1 year, it is better to spend six direct but if the opportunity or destocking 5 is a gas plant. And in the studio I can say is that if does not work, either machine or software, I DGIG the bte because no time to waste time groups.
I teach it (and reason) and since I have 4 more new lves for my classes because it works better.
It should also amliorer beat dtective house, and will integrate plug portico etc. .. As with basic dj Logic is expensive and better place for a composer / mixer, with its all in one.
Similarly small video tutorials (but not directly ask for in the box to form the purchase of the new amliorations and to make best use his new toy) would be welcome.