All user reviews for the Steinberg Cubase SX 3

yes, the are very simple installation,
and are a very practical configuration.

yes there there's inconsistencies, but he tj a means of arranged, but be patient!

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I do not know her, but I think 4gb ram
internal sound card insufficient refrigerant, it takes an external.

And yes with external card are very stable configuration.

OVERALL OPINION

it is about 7 years, but I switched to 5
and I played su Fl studio / ableton / Traktor and can.

I prefer to voice sounds fx and pre adjustable automation!

concern that are all paying the vst sounds, but they are worth!

there are good, but I would advise you 5 or 7 (or 4 or 6) asse not change (improvement) in the other one!

installation without pb
configuration: do not hesitate to work hard to win more work in real time without latency
Compatibility: I work with an old Edirol UA1000: Never bp
Manual very clear both in french and English

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

with the current computer, no pb to run the same software with 2 gigabytes of RAM
The most important is to have fast hard drives (7200 rpm)
SATA 2 is better
where your resource will begin to put a lap if you will start to load a plug in
I went receemnent a dual core intel (due to failure) has an AMD quad core, I did not feel any real difference in performance
I stayed with Windows XP against .. not trust the new OS

OVERALL OPINION

I have now for years and do qq part with it for anything, because I already know on the fingertips and I do not want to réaprendre new software!
against it by, I think, really a tool to engineer the first. In the hands of a musician with no real knowledge of the mix (and I do surout offend anyone!) It may be a bit complicated in terms of musical composition.

can be for them should he prefer a good old logic audio (which in fact I ream out a mix correct!) much more intuitive.

in cubase, I find myself better in a studio setup "is the old"
with a console, rack effects and insert as the good old days of analog

course on the other hand I really appreciate not to have a cutter to cut the tape 1 / 4 inch to my audio editing!

I am certainly not here not to restart the old battle analog / digital, I think just simply the result of salvation has come to make the best of both.

regardless of the tool, the most important is the quality of the worker is not it?

Your musical

soundman172

installation without problem.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Yes stable, everything is ok at the technical level.

OVERALL OPINION

This version of Cubase SX3 is the most stable and most complete of all versions.

DO NOT cder to + mirrors larks new features in version 5 or CUBASE CUBASE 6, but at the cost of a philosophy diffrent well in the management of some parameter.
- VST plugins presets to the new application format "vst3preset" which is a format Cuabse Owner '5 / 6
- The impossibility of manually back up these so-called SETTING THE VST plugins and the obligation to go through the MediaBay, gre by Steinberg
- MediaBay, like all "virtualization library of deals, is to be much more dangerous than leaving the user grate by him even its own records.
Indeed what intrt Defines the amount of adjectives associated with WAVs, AIF, etc.. if it is to risk the whole day on one computer changes.
If you have a computer at home and in the studio, it becomes ingrable.

Although there is sr VST Expression, but I think it is a mirror for larks, it will take as given that the following plugins QUALITY. I mean, for example those of an artist can prfrer (example for me, "Synful Orchestra, Wivi Band," The Trumpet "," The Sax Brothers "and other exprimentaux). But the only follow this new standard (VST Expression) are Vienna (very nice but extremely coteux!) or ... Halion!: I think for the orchestra, General MIDI sounds amliors, but with an orchestral Halion, bah veil "shouts".
the old "Tchaaaaaang, Tchaaaaaaang" strings ... I like the vintage but l. Here I prfre Synful Orchestra /
(Some examples in music "contemporary"
# https://www.youtube.com/cslevine p/u/22/HEgzIUESU-I
http://www.cslevine.com/2008/Messiaen.htm
)
or the Reaktor. But those are not pass the VST Expression.
In addition to CUBASE 5 always ATTENTION the compatibility of old VST plugins one, some simply do not walk more!
When the VST Bridge caused me directly at my crashes.
More DirectX plugin no longer!


Strangely I have not spoken with version 5 as SX3, just to say that I was still with CUBASE SX3 now late 2011 and put my CUBASE 5 days I'm using it more.

SX3 v3.1.944 is the latest version of Cubase valid. APRS is that Steinberg t bought by Yamaha.

Problem-free installation
Configuration gnrale takes a little practice (because complte trs)
No incompatibility.
Light & Full Manual

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Acer (quite old now) / pentium4 2.6 GHz / HDD 5400RPM / soundcard: M-Audio FireWire 410 / Control Interface: Tascam US-428 / master keyboard Fatar
Latency of 7.8 ms base
The software works well for trs what I did.
This config stuff / trs app is stable

OVERALL OPINION

7 years

not

most: trs complete
the least: sometimes compliqubr />
good value qualitprix

yes

Installation is no problem it?
Yes, in order:
- Installation of XP-Pro + sp3
- The driver for the Motu 828 MKII
- To end of SX3

Have you encountered any incompatibilities?
Yes with Native products: my machine does not include a CD player,
Systm the protection could not validate the installation of battery

Gnrale configuration is easy?
qunad we know a little cubase, yes


The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
yes (it is important to read to understand the routing)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

What is the configuration of your computer? (Motherboard / CPU / RAM / disk / sound card ..)
4u rack PC P4E 200GB Hd

The software works there correctly on this configuration?
P4 shows the limits on projects of more than 8 tracks 32/96
with compressor, convolution reverb and paramtrique per track

This software + hardware configuration is stable?
yes

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
Since 2005

What is the particular feature you like best and least?
Do not plant

Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
Logic Audio

How do you report qualitprix?
the silent era dplorable it, especially for a Shift!

With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
for MIDI yes + audio
for the audio only I would take reappear ...

The installation went smoothly.
Easy configuration
I encountered no hardware incompatibility.
I did not need the manual to turn it on, to really understand by against the beast and tried to manage at least 50% capacity I bought the official guide.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

My configuration of the time:
pc motherboard with AMD Athlon XP 3500 +
AMD Athlon XP processor 2200 ghz
1024 mb ram
hard drive - 80 GB (system)
- 320 GB (storage)
Soundcard: Tascam us122
Master keyboard CME MKEY
Operating system Windows XP
The software works perfectly on this setup.
The hardware + software is very stable

OVERALL OPINION

I used it from 2005 to 2010
I was working on VST32 cubase, cakewalk pro audio 8, cakewalk sonar 5.
I started working with the SX3 in my installation in France. The fact of attending studios homes where everyone is registered on the SX3 or protools made me do it. If not personally, at that time I had a preference for products cakewalk.
The special feature I liked best without hesitation, its perfect management rewire. Cubase and Reason in the master live in rewire, vst instrument in fruity loops while running without crashing!
The value for money is nickel, it is a good investment.
Yes I would do with the experience that choice, even if today I went on cubase 5

Cumbersome and tedious installation:
. I make an update of an SX SX 3,
. Dongle, shit and I do not think it is effective trs: I know there are web versions of Cubase SX trs many cracks,
. installation and day Syncrosoft: no real explanation Retailer in the doc,
. the installation software does not load the Uninstallation of previous version and do not automatically rcupre + VST instruments I had an SX in addition, I have to do everything by hand,
. no indication on how to follow: should first uninstall the previous version? how its rcuprer + VST instruments?
. when I want to do the updating of SX 3 SX 3.01.514 (download on the site of Steinberg), the installation crashes because it lacks the file asiodxfd.dll. I sent a message to support Steinberg and I think when I get a rponse rsolu my problem, as usual,
. when you first launch the application, I had problem during testing ASIO (ASIO Multimedia Setup) who rsolus alone after a while ... trs trs especially suspect Nerva.

for proceeds of this award and from the time, Steinberg would have made an effort, the messages are sometimes 'Cut' from the windows.

is the pdf doc.

Conclusion: I've had for 2 hours, yet I am not a computer sleeve (and I'm not bragging). I would deal with the Steinberg team of wankers.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

PC Pentium 4, 768MB RAM, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, Sound Card M-Audio Delta 66.

The software works well but eats and eats CPU resources. trslger not all. it is rapidly slowed down when using more VST Ohmforce type and I do automation.

configuration seems stable.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for one day.

from the weight of the product, there is a new trick that dchire: CRER the ability of VST virtual synths that drive external devices.
example:
I have a Novation A-Station. I CRER a window that mimics the front of my computer with all the pots, I can assign each MIDI signal knob adquate. well, I drive my synth from a user-friendly that even I myself cre (quite easily) and I can do automation like any VST synth! So the ball.

the interface is nice, but too thick.

qualitprix report: bof. if I have the courage, I change to something more squenceur lightweight which is essential.

Installation nikel, no inconsistency, logical configuration when the manual ... I have fortunately not had to use it for now ... finally

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

PC Pentium 4, 1GB Ram, Windows XP Professional Service Pack 2, Sound Card M-Audio Delta 10/10.
The software works perfectly, I use the audio (minimum20 tracks) + MIDI (external and internal instruments) no conflict ptites full of tricks to free up CPU is stable, well done ...

OVERALL OPINION

I use Cubase SX3 since late March, I am printing all its new features and well thought trs trs practices, for my part I did steinberg RVer ...
qualitprix report ... well ok it is when even super expensive but good vla the killing ....
I would do without this choice hsitation ...

- Installation: no problems. I regret that the update driver Synchrosoft (dongle) is required for an update, but good (it is imposed each time the same day when the minor is dernire). In this regard, consider dcocher check box "Install drivers for dongle parallle" if your dongle is a USB, Vitera has an install and a reboot of the PC useless. -1 For a.
- Incompatibility: I have not met my Systm hardware and software.
- Configuration gnrale: nothing wrong, is in line with the previous version. I think the management of MIDI I / O done better (sparation drivers 'Muls' clearer).
- Clarity manual: paper always minimum PDF version complte still and clear my mind.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

- Computer Configuration: Asus P5AD2, P4 3.6 GHz, 4 GB RAM, 4 x HDD 200 GB, RME Fireface800
- Correct operation of the software in this conf: Yes, perfect!
- Performance: pfff! Far more than I need, even with multiple VSTi greedy!
- Stabilit software + hardware configuration: Absolutely no problem since the day of SX2 SX3 (was 3 months now). I had no problems with SX2 either.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it? : For years I use Cubase, I started with APRS Pro24. I use this version SX3 the past three months.
- What is the particular feature you like best and least? : Finally, it is not the "heavy duty" Audio Warp style that make me drool. Small dtails style automatic change of the function of the mouse in the editor PianoRoll (MIDI) according to whether the cursor is in the box score or in the area controller, which save a lot of time (no need to change tools every two seconds to change the VLOC dplacer and notes). Better management as well (I think it at least) of navigation in the project, more enjoyable than before (I can not explain it well but I find it more convenient, it is faster o you will).
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir? : No.
- How do you report qualitprix? : Trs good!
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ... Yes.

New installation without problem, everything is clear in the manual, you must be a user of calculator and no PC is wrong!

No incompatibility everything works normally until proven otherwise.

Take the time to customize their software but I think the possibilities are now standard and can do almost anything.

The manual, I like all the t's have not had one of fontions advances. The grip is plmutt for beginners but once you know the principle of Cubase SX, it is plutt other feature will matter most!
For the price, I expected better from Steinberg!

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I possde a P4 3.2GHz, Asus P5P800 motherboard, 2GB Ram, 5DD (UltraATA 200GB, 160GB, 120GB and 40GB External USB2 and USB2, 250GB FireWire800) And all with an audio interface RME HDSP9652.

No problem running the software.

I used a pass 10 times VSTi (not the smaller) a convolution rverb or two, other effects ... and I got used 1600Mo RAM and the processor did not suffer too much, then, with my config, perfect c

Everything is perfectly stable.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it now for 2 weeks

Cubase is great compared to other full pro software that I use too (I will mention no names) and I find agnial I said is, if when I need to do a, I am not brake.

I dj essay Cakewalk, Sonar, Logic, Samplitude

It's expensive for a normal budget but the power of the product, I think the normal price.

No problem, I intend to stay updated with the program.