All user reviews of 5/5 for the Steinberg Cubase SX 3

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"
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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.

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.

The installation was without problem, the update also.
on the other hand I do not understand why but that initially the branch copy protection dongle usb ports on the rear of my tower, it is inefficient if I now connects the port faade (which are branchs, however, I use them for other peripherals).
The software is very easy to customize, by the way the update 3.1 brings tural amliorations for ergonomics.
The printed manual is very well but it would aprci a paper version also features Retailer. If not using HTML is very practical.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

- What is the configuration of your computer? (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk / sound card ..)
2.8GHzC Pentium, motherboard ASUS P4P800deluxe, 1GB of Corsair RAM, sound card RME Fireface, UAD1 dsp cards, pci firewire card (firewire port on the motherboard is incompatible s'tant rvl with the Fireface or not good enough)
No problem of stability I even have a fairly large number of applications other than cubase launchers without this seems to bother with anything.
Performance is good trs, no problem with audio sessions over 30 tracks "linear" (I mean by this is not just bits of audio 2sec rp ts taken but the length of the piece.

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it? 2 months sx3 for several years for older versions
- What is the particular feature you like best and least? the possibilities s version x3 to use external effects. if the ergonomics standard software. [/ b]
- Have you tried many other models before acqurir? I had the opportunity to use a system that protools caliber throughout my studies, also Logic Audio, Cubase for me is the most ractif and more intuitive.
The report price is trs good quality (I bought just under 700)
- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ... it is precisely with the exprience that I made that choice.

Installation: I have installed this software several times (because of the crash of the motherboard, among other concerns), each time the installation went smoothly.

Incompatibilities: None.

Easy configuration?: Without any difficulty.

Manual: getting started is frankly too brief, and I agree with other users, for the price, a paper manual is not a luxury. Especially since the manual partition editor in French is not available to my knowledge. Owners of Steinberg would they be shareholders Eyrolles editions?

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

My current configuration: P4 2.4 Ghz, Asus P4P800X, a P-ATA HDD 80 GB, an S-ATA HDD 300 GB, Sound Card Wami Rack 192-X

Cubase SX3 works perfectly with all the features I've worked with, even if it means that the software Intel prefers to the more exotic such as VIA or SIS: I want this information from my dealer.

Performance: a score using virtual instruments and plug-ins per session CPU consumers, I've never had a major concern and it happened to me in reading the CPU is a little behind, but in this case, I increase the latency of the sound card, and voila!

OVERALL OPINION

I use Cubase Cubase since version 5.1 and I went through all the upgrades and updates since then I've never regretted it. Steinberg was the genius who is editing software that adapt to all kind of users, from amateur to professional composer beginning, from studios to home studio through the DJ ... everyone can find their account.
That is why if the adventure was Cubase again, without hesitation I would do, even if the initial investment is heavy (5000 in F at the time), as soon as that step, the world of computer music was flung open and barrier-free ...
A note on the protection policy Steinberg: I ​​feel the only hassle is that the USB port protection occupies a USB on a desktop PC, no problem, most PCs today are teams of 6 to 8 USB ports, but on a laptop in most cases only contains three! What if you use several software claiming all their USB drive and want to connect more USB mouse, a USB hard drive or a USB sound card?

No problem to install, no configuration incompatibility gnral do me any possible problem specific.
So for the manual! Bin Obviously it's really abuse it is not printed for that price ... but at the same time I understand because I printed the Steinberg intgralit of manual functions that given my size and a standard volume! its thickness should be 8cm and A4 size! then on a small format like the manual handling something that would make too gros.Je think is why Steinberg does not deliver in print.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

AMD Mobile Sempron, 512 MB RAM, sound card m-audio fast track.
No bug yet so yes it is stable.
Its performences are Ingals ... We can all do ... no brakes! Simply magical ...

OVERALL OPINION

That I am now 1month use.
What I like most is its simplicity.
What I like least euuuuu .. .. I find anything I do not like ..
Before I cubase SX SE, so I upgrade to SX.
Quality good price trs nothing to say on it.
OOOO yes I refer this choice! it's great!

The installation couraging no problem. As against it seems to me that this software works only under XP. It's a shame.
No inconsistency.
I Cubase VST 5. Cubs 3 SX possde a more user-friendly interface and offers more possibilities (which I use a small part).
This is an excellent program that addresses all (beginners as professionals) provided to devote some time and its use to refer to the manual (which could be even more detail.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

My computer is not puissannt trs (Athlon XP 1600 +). It dates from 2001. Yet it is sufficient to run the software.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it recently. It is true that the price is quite lev. Anyway it is a product of high quality.

Easy installation. some incompatibilities with RME Fireface quickly settled by the Swiss supplier of the product (drivers).
Easy config for anyone interested in sound and computers in general.
I found the manual a bit light for me.
I have often called a buddy at the beginning for reasons not detailed in the manual but when I need a function, I'm looking far enough in compréhenssion and it is not the purpose of the manual to tell all .

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

XEON dual processor, 2 GB of RAM, half Tera drive, ASUS, RME Fireface 800 ...
Machine installed with Windows Server 2003 and not XP (not flexible enough for music)

I often work 13 to 15 hours without restarting the machine when none or Cubase.
Even at Mac, I have not seen that. His running for three years and I never again anything at all maintenance or separate config defrag and an occasional cleaning (file transfer).
The perfs? Ben I run frequently from 15 to 30 stereo track, MIDI at the same time, the effects on each track (compr-gate-delay-flange etc. ..), a dozen reverbs and everything is fine people working without problems.

In general, I have more than half of perfs after that. I have never used the feature freeze. Well, I had to say it anyway.

Against by the start of the config, I edited the sub tasks and I am still a disk image. Worth for ten minutes, reboot the whole system in case of problems.

OVERALL OPINION

I started with the older versions and am now SX3.xx.
No such monitoring on large consoles to send a premix in the headphone of the singer. Apparently this is possible in version 4 but frankly I'm tired of ironing every time at the checkout!
Original effects that are worth nothing! If only they were in steinberg some reading! I use no effects of origin.
Good value. Something finally pro evolving but we need guys to talk more with Cubase musicos because I may not say but the effect worthless. For if I say? Oh sorry!

I stand at the moment but the competition looks increasingly VST so in the future, I guarantee nothing.

Ah, I've said I was not happy effects in Cubase?

Happy New Year 2007 to all. Full of music and small or large projects!

- Installation is it without problem?
without any problem.

- Have you experienced any incompatibility?
When I was Digi001, Cubase does not recognize her, I had the good ASIO driver but can not put (erreur.) I reinstalled cubase and now it works.

- The configuration gnrale is easy?
there is not much to do. If an interface possde multi I / O must be configured and you can save lots of preferences so it's customizable trs.

- The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
Aps I actually read the manual, I looked on the internet plutt when I needed to know something. But indeed we touch a little while to learn (well I always do as a)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

- What is the configuration of your computer? (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk / sound card ..)
Pentium IV 2.93GHz, 2.46 GB DDRII, HDD: 160GB internal + 320 GB external sound card from Hercules Muse 5.1 and Digi 001 interface

- The software works he correctly on this configuration?
Trs Yes well, I dj record multiple tracks simultaneously with plug-in without crashing or anything rammer. (A hand that Digidesign ASIO ancessiter Reinstalling a)

- This software + hardware configuration is stable?
yes no problem

OVERALL OPINION

- How long have you use it?
9 months

- What is the particular feature you like best and least?
most: we save: the mixer with an infinite number of tracks, all rack effects imaginable thanks to the VST plug-in (many free), once we lose the least in all cables (quoique. ..), the audio edition, midi in real time, go with a tape recorder or other magntique simple. And also, and especially the possibility of recording space: the sounds are recorded on Monday (the studio to get a better sound) and we all the rest of the week or more to mix, edit, ...
the least: we lose can be a little atmosphere of the studio, we must remain planted in front of the computer (has No Life), and this computer must be relatively strong so quite new for the maximum capacity software.

- Have you tried many other models before acqurir?
I Mix Music Studio 3: Cubase 3.0 go, and WaveLabLite MasterUnit is equivalent, but older.

- How do you report qualitprix?
Even when it is expensive, especially that there are versions ultrieures, but when you think that has SAVE.

- With the exprience, you do again this choice? ...
Yes

No installation problems. As a letter in the mail ...
No incompatibilities.
Very simple configuration.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

AMD 5000 + Dual-Core/3Go ram / 500 GB HDD / Audiophile USB
The software is very stable.

OVERALL OPINION

I'm working on it for 2 years. And I will not change so soon ...
Most: Everything ...
The -: Nothing ...
I tried Cubase and Cubase VST 5 SL2 and SX3 is the best.
A little expensive but vautle time.
I will take it without worries.

I had absolutely no compatibly issues with Cubase, it works perfectly with my windows computer and can be rewired with fl studio and a few other smaller programs that I use. The instruction manual will give you everything you need to get up and running and to get started without a single problem. So definitely read your manuals because at first Cubase can be a little overwhelming if your coming from another program. But once you learn the basic of the program you will then automatically learn the more advanced stuff on your own.


SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The configuration of this software is very stable and I have had zero crashes since I started using it a year ago. I get a high performance out of this software and it used low CPU unlike other programs that will swallow your CPU hard! This software (cubase) also comes with some stock sounds and presets that will blow your mind. Its ready to create wonderful music right out of the box. Most of all the options you need to work your way through the program are right in front of you with the main menu options.


OVERALL OPINION

The best thing I like about this software is its compatibility with so many other programs, and you can rewire it or use it as a host. It comes ready right out of the box with industry standard sounds that other programs done come with. If I had to get back again, I would have chosen this software first over any other when I first started producing. This is my first go round with Cubase , but I am very satisfied with this product and I will continue to stay with them and upgrade to the next version or to every version for that matter when they come out. I definitely recommend this software to all producers.

I used Steinberg Cubase SX 3 for a brief while before I switched systems and changed over to Pro Tools a number of years ago.  I ran SX 2.0 for the most part, but also ran this version for a little while.  This version is now pretty outdated, but it does still float around there.  I didn't have any issues as far as installation goes, as it was a pretty simple process overall, however, after using it for a little while I did have some performance issues which I will speak more about in the next section.  As far as the interface of Cubase SX 3 goes, it is definitely better than its predecessor in 2.0.  It is easy to use and offers up a lot more features as well.  The manual for SX 3 is pretty complete, but I didn't need to consult it too often since it is a pretty easy piece of software to use.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

When I ran Steinberg Cubase SX 3, I ran it on a Hewlett Packard Pavilion dv8000 lap top.  The computer had a 3.0 GHz single core processor and 2 GB of RAM.  I was also running SX 2.0 on the same system before I upgraded up.  However, I found that 3.0 wasn't as friendly in terms of performance as 2.0 was for whatever reason, which is part of the reason that I switched over to a Mac and now run Pro Tools.  Every so often I would get some error messages and the whole session would crash, which is definitely not something that I was interested.  I was able to recover the session afterward without a problem.  While it didn't happen often, it was often enough where it became annoying.  However, as far as the performance of the software in terms of speed, I was able to run the software just fine with a good amount of tracks and plug-ins...


OVERALL OPINION

While Steinberg Cubase SX 3 is definitely a powerful piece of software, if you're interested in a sequencer of this type, I'd recommend looking into the newer versions of Cubase.  Although I haven't used the new ones as extensively, they have a better interface and offer up more plug-ins and better performance.  Having said this, SX 3 is a fine piece of software on its own that will get the job done for the most part.  If you're looking for your first piece of recording software and are on a tight budget, but like the Cubase family, it might be worth it to get this version and save a bit of money if you don't necessarily need all of the new features that come with Cubase 4 and 5.