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.

Easy installation
Simple configuration
No incompatibility of my knowledge. Cubase 5.5 now with my old sampler Voklsampler still works!
Manual clear and in French.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

OS: Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Service Pack 3
Asus P5GD2 Premium motherboard
Intel Pentium 4 540, 3200 MHz
3072 MB (DDR2-533 DDR2 SDRAM)
WDC-WD740GD 00FLA2
Maxtor 6B200M0
WDC-WD740GD 00FLA2
Sound card ESI Juli @ de
Video card NVIDIA GeForce 8600 GT (512 MB)
Problem-free operation you conf mat + software trs stable

OVERALL OPINION

Using 6 years
I tried the "gteau works" (cakewalk) without success and Ableton Live
I like the interface and fawn Defines keyboard shortcuts.
There are too many windows and there must be a big step for a global view.
Good qualitprix.
I do it again without hsiter this choice, but in some cases a j'achterai deuxime squenceur type reaper.

No worries at this level

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

It is stable, fairly light.
Interface worthy of a bad toy, it is shameful!
It looks like a soft 20 € to be bought in supermarkets.

OVERALL OPINION

I was an avid user of Logic Audio and unfortunately, Emagic has stopped on all pc in 2003 but ...
Even after almost 10 years, is an excellent logic sequencer cubase well above would be that at the interface and the environment.
So I returned to Logic Audio Platinum 5.3 (the 5.5 plant in Vista) until I'd not paid a mac.
I stupidly lost my money and my time thinking that since 2003 had cubase better.
It was good cubase, but atari .....

yes it's nothing to say

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

it also works well, technically speaking

OVERALL OPINION

after making the upgrade from Cubase SX3 and tested on two pieces native Cubase 5 I quickly realized that I will remain in Cubase SX3 for my new songs.
First nasty surprise: the change in file format plugins, instead of vst3preset FXB / FXP. Proprietary Cubase 5
Two surprises: unable to save its own settings, other than by an interim management of an obscure "MediaBay" Steinberg signed. In short: data no longer belong to the musician but Steinberg.

In short a shame!
Third: MediaBay! Obligation to spend to manage new plugins presets and settings, this in a proprietary format of "database".
Everyone who has a little computer know the fragility of such systems. The databases are the house of cards, the weakest link in information technology.
Everything is managed via a file located in a mandatory obscure subfolder of C: \ Documents and Settings!


I use Cubase since 1989, I was much pleased with the updates until 2000, then to CUBASE SX3, as I stood there and now it's over, especially since I CUBASE paid many times more expensive, with their system update, and as a loyal customer, that any new customer.

A dissatisfied customer who has already spoken to many, many people, and notament on radio stations.
As for Steinberg, bought by Pinnacle, does more with hundreds of comments from users who are yet in the same direction in the forums.

Steinberg's Cubase is an incredibly powerful program that, quite frankly, needs a bit of a face lift. More and more features enter its clutches and the program reaches a point to where I was not able to figure out how to begin setting things up without a bit of a romp on the internet and a downloading of extra drivers. That is odd that I seemed to have to do that. This is in my opinion the biggest problem that Cubase has. It is a fantastic MIDI sequencing program and has so many different parameters and comprehensive controls for MIDI data, and something like that can be gotten into immediately. However, the general audio configuration is just absolutely horrendous the first time. Granted, this is not terrible since once it is figured out, it becomes quite simple. So do not take this rating too badly.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Cubase is fantastic for MIDI, but when it comes to audio, it is not really a slouch either. That said, none of its offerings compare to its competitors like Pro Tools and Logic. I even prefer Reaper's built in things over Cubase's. That is quite silly, considering that Steinberg pioneered the VST format.

However, for MIDI, which is honestly the very first thing one should consider when working with Cubase or considering buying Cubase, it is absolutely superb. Never before have I seen a program that can so easily and intuitively process MIDI data. The problem again comes in its graphical user interface, which is dated and bloated, and not all that inspiring to someone attempting to choose a digital audio workstation.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall I like Cubase. I worked with it for a while, and the expression of the MIDI parameters is the one hook that Cubase should be more aware of. Even with the more recent Cubase 6, Cubase is not a terribly inspiring program to work in unless you already know all of the insides and outs. The only reason you are reading reviews on a website is because you do not know the ins and outs, so unless you are a huge MIDI buff, I suggest not even considering Cubase right now.

Steinberg cubase 5 is a great midi production software program, I have been using cubase for years and now I use 6. I love it, it is exactly what I would want out of a software of this type. It can be hard to understand at first, but you will get the hang of it in no time.


SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I have been using Cubase since SX3. I was not using it by choice, but because I did not have the money for Pro Tools and did not know about Logic. After going through a few different DAWS I settled in Logic Pro and loved it. Still had Cubase on my Mac but was having so many problems with it crashing and freezing that I stopped using it. They issued a 6.5.3 update and it's been running smoothly on my iMac so I took the plunge into Cubase 6 because I am primarily a midi sequencer rather than Hardware user.

OVERALL OPINION

I am so glad I made this upgrade. LoopMash 2 is simply ADDICTIVE! There should be a reality rehab show on LoopMash 2 addicts. They made some much needed improvements on that. The Drum replacement feature is the quickest and most seamless experience I have had with wanting to audition deferent drum sounds but still keep the original groove of the loop that was recorded or imported. Halion Sonic SE is finally the right primary sound source for this DAW. Halion One of the previous two versions was well intended but fell short. However, with Halion Sonic SE the sounds programmed by the Yamaha sound designers and the VST expressions integration and other Motif workstation like features I can finally have a pallet of radio ready sounds to use out the box without having to always pull in 3rd party plugins, not that it's a bad thing. The new layout takes some minor getting used to, but it all makes sense for those who have been using Cubase and it all flows. The drag and drop features using Media Bay and it's integration with LoopMash2 and Groove Agent One. I could go on and on about what I am impressed with .

I was completely sceptical to Cubase at first. I thought it was just another DAW that people used as a cheaper replacement for Pro Tools. At the end of the day it really doesn't matter what you use though. Cubase is a very strong competetor for Pro Tools. It is a very stable and quick to use DAW that is marketed at a brilliant price too. I had no compatability issues with it at all, it installed sweetly on both of my computers. The main setup is very simple, allowing you to set up midi channels based off VST instruments or add in Audio channels for sampling or sample loops that you want to use in your song creation.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Cubase is a very good DAW for doing what it says on the tin and more. Plugins such as HalionSonic come with it and are brilliant additions to any producers arsenal. Cubase is very good with memory usage and CPU usage, a lot better than FL studio is during a high level project with lots of plugins running. I haven't been using cubase for a long time as I have only just encountered it during college.

OVERALL OPINION

The stock plugins that come with Cubase are some of my favourite features. It is very accessible and can allow PC keyboard usage if you do not ahve a midi controller. Obviously a midi keyboard does help any ventures but it isn't really neccesary as you can use your PC keyboard. I am a huge fan of the mixer that Cubase offers, it looks a lot more professional than any other DAW I have used. The mixer is superb and even the stock effect plugins that come with it are near to industry standard with some tweaking of the presets that come with them. Cubase is easily overloaded though. You should save regularly in cubase and set the project folder to be somewhere you will not forget about. I reccomend an entire new folder on an external hard drive for all folders and projects relating to cubase as it can be a nightmare to find lost work. Knowing what I know now, I would pick Cubase as a DAW to learn as it offers professional results at a much more modest price to Pro Tools.

Installation is no problem it? no problem to install
Have you experienced any incompatibility? groovagent small bug when dragging a long midi file on a trail project, but the last update Remde this I think.
Gnrale configuration is easy? Familiar with older versions of Cubase, I had no problem configuration.
The manual is clear and sufficient? ... The manual is clear but I would have AIM trs html pages in addition to Keyword Search without using the index.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

What is the configuration of your computer? (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk / sound card ..) ASUS P5KR motherboard, Core2 Duo proc, 2GB ram, SATA drives, card RME Fireface 800.
The software works he correctly on this configuration? No problem to run the bazaar.
What performance? (If quantifiable) trs good performance
This software + hardware configuration is stable? Config stable.

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it? I explore this version for one week, but I use Cubase for many years.
What is the particular feature you like best and least? I love this program. This version 5 is the bomb! You can store your Cubase 4, SX amliors n'taient that. L there is a real dveloppement, primarily in the VariAudio (trs works well) and then the new plugs are great. The VariAudio Mlodyne catches in its monophonic. There was long awaited at a.Et-friendly plug and programming, he catches Reason (dj though it silent in front of possibilities). This is a complete software, which gre trs good MIDI and audio, a professional level. No need to buy 25 DIFFERENT software, Cubase 5 offers even a convolution reveb trs that sounds good but a bit resource-intensive it is true. Anyway, the day today, ordis are sufficiently effective. The only small BMOL I got is the lack of a good analog synth old, with grain.Ceux are not bad but the sound is too complicated to program . The A1 sx3 silent on well but we can not find it from Cubase 4, you have to get in earlier versions, or else on the site of the manufacturer I think. That's a little ambtant.
Have you tried many other models before acqurir? I have worked a little on pro tools, logic, reason. I prfre cubase, may be because it's one I matrise best.
How do you report qualitprix? The price has come down a bit from Cubase 4. is good, although I find it more and more complete INTERESTED.
Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ... Without a doubt.

Installation is no problem it? Yeah
Have you experienced any incompatibility? NO
Gnrale configuration is easy? YES
The manual is clear and sufficient? ... Yeah

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

What is the configuration of your computer? (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk / sound card ..) p5 DUAL COR 2GB 500GB EDIROL FA66
The software works he correctly on this configuration? NO
What performance? (If quantifiable)
This software + hardware configuration is stable? BOF

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it? 5 months
What is the particular feature you like best and least? no more ... too much of the policy unless steinberg stick with their copy protection, which no tight deadlines and the level of conflict cr LGAL among users of Cubase.
Have you tried many other models before acqurir? I had all the version before since Cubase VST 3.5 until today, but so far it seems that other software are much better.
How do you report qualitprix? abusive
Exprience with, you will do again this choice? ...
Not at all!

No problem to install, no.
No software incompatibility slipped like a glove in my environment.
Setup is very easy and does not dpayse a Cubase user, I think a new guy (user) aisment navigate.
The manual is very well done and trs is complete (it is more paper!) Has the MRIT to exist (see the lack of manual era o I acquired SX3 ).

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Processor core 2 duo E 6400
Motherboard Asus P5B Deluxe
2 GB of RAM
Wami Rack 192X sound card
All under Windows XP SP3
No problem with this machine resource, and since Cubase 4 I noticed a marked amlioration performance, the software appears to be less processor intensive. However it seems will appreciate the 2 GB Ram and I think almost a minimum working ease.

OVERALL OPINION

I use Cubase 5 since its release on the market and to be honest since 2002 with Cubase Cubase VST 5. I went through all the known versions and since this latest version is the most stable evidence Steinberg has put out only one day of this software since its release.
Steinberg has made a big effort because it ad line with other publishers (Logic and Live).
Milk cows like me who achtent the new edition every time they are not, however, trs Epargne, but hey, if it is to advance our tool is for a good cause : as my financial resources of my permit, why not?
I do it again this choice is sr!