All user reviews for the Steinberg Cubase 6

Installation fairly easy, but because of enervante authorizations and liscences.
Once installed all drives, the plugs are installed in the VST plugins folder ....
Some imncompatibilités with old VST.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Windows 7/16 ° G Ram / Core I5/DD ° 750G Momentus (Hybrid drive, perfect for zic)
impeccable with Cubase Elements 6
Nano Kontrol 2 JV880 recognized in the DAW.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 3 months, I had to reinstall after a crash DD. re-authorization a little tedious (do not forget you entregistrer on site cubase.net)
I Cubase SX2 before .... but we recover habits.
48 audio tracks, VST 64 noon and 16 are sufficient for the amateur.
89 euros a box, I highly recommend this little software that provides access to one of the latest versions of Cubase without breaking the bank.

The installation is done it without problems?
smoothly

The general configuration is easy?
yes according to my instruction manual and video tutorial

Have you experienced any incompatibilities?
not

The manual is clear and sufficient? ...
yes

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

What is the configuration of your computer? (Motherboard / CPU / Ram / Disk / sound card ..)

Mac i5

2.8 GHz Intel
4GB 1333 MHz DDR3 memory
mountain lion
motu ultralite audio and audio Delta 66 M map

PC windows 7
intel quad
4GB
Keyboard M-audio axiom 49

What performance?
good

The software works he correctly on this configuration?
yes

This software + hardware is stable?
yes fairly stable throughout

OVERALL OPINION

How long have you use it?
for at least 6 years, but not so heavy (starting from version 4)

Have you tried many other models before buying it?

I used the demo of Samplitude (very expensive), sonar, I also have a powered protools 8 and live

What is the particular feature you like best and least?

+ Management vst and MIDI

How would you rate the quality / price?

Cubase has become very affordable when you already have a full version, but still a significant sum to departure

With experience, you do again this choice?

yes cubase is a very good software and easy to take in hand

Installation and commissioning of the 64-bit windows 7 nickel.
Compatibility with RME drivers who form a tandem Cubase audio "implantable".
The manual is complete, but the most important is that the logic of this software is so intuitive you do not really need.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

PC with Windows 7 64-bit primary disk SSD, 16G Ram °, ° 4T disk storage SATA III, extensive library of audio plug-ins including Izotope, Celemony, and Kontakt sampling, much of the VSL, sound banks dedicated to independent producers, 2 RME audio interfaces with the same driver, with 48 ins and outs.
Inaudible latency, stability concrete quality audio (on my genelec) irréprochab
the.

OVERALL OPINION

I use Cubase since the Atari, and it is true that it is as if I fell into it when I was little.
I was IT consultant specializing in Cubase for years, and now I know the software inside and out.
Today, the technique excites me more, and I'm of the composition.
Version 6 and Cubase Windows 7 is so transparent that it can not forget the technique for making music.
Is not this also what we did, with much less possibility at the time the magnetos and analogue sequencers ...
So, I suggest and highly recommend this fabulous tool for all those who want to do well and efficiently, rather than doing only talk gear without knowing how to use what they have ...

No worries installation. But I am on Macintosh
Just pay attention to the preferences compendre Audio and MIDI and audio drivers.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Config: iMac 27 "(2009) Intel Core 2 Duo 3.33 GHz 8GB DDR3 RAM.
Audio interface / midi Edirol UA-20.
No major concern. Only Addictive Drum (VST) requires launching Cubase 32bit.
I never pushes the cap too far
- 2 or 3 audio tracks
- 5 MIDI tracks max.
I am once 8 audio tracks (Cubase 5), and this was the road.

OVERALL OPINION

I use Cubase for ages (I started on the Atari 1024, is saying!)
I've never tried anything else except a little Garage Band (Apple).
I do not see myself changing software, but I'm not a pro!

I wanted to see if Cubase Sonar was definitely better than what I used for over ten years. In fact, Sonar lack of features around the management of "expressions" of instruments. So I bought Cubase Artist. The installation is done, I would say, not too bad ... this is a little less plug and play as Sonar, but runs very well here today.
To the manual ... PDF is the standard ...

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

The software seems to work well even if I am little used.

OVERALL OPINION

In fact, I regret my purchase because I quickly returned to Sonar. The reasons are manifold. Cubase is ugly ... interface with a fully Has been the track settings are less convenient (I think) ... and I had a small crash. function that interested me, I tried to use it with the VSL and I'm not happened. I came back to Sonar is not a priori dedicated to users like me (I'm more orchestration loops rap) but he understands the basics. For cons, I'm probably not very objective because after 10 years of loyalty to Sonar, I had a lot of benchmarks that I was not with Cubase ... one Cubase aficionados might have the opposite feeling towards Sonar!

Easy installation, by recording against painful by Soft Dongle or E-license to use / Enable especially for those who have not yet Steinberg License.
The general configuration is easy, no particular incompatibility. Online help is present and there are tutorials all over the Net, YouTube, DVD, Books, etc ...

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Config> I5 2500K on a PC. ° 8G of RAM. Seven 64 Ultimate. 2T °. Relatively efficient.
Problem-free operation and flawless stability.

OVERALL OPINION

I can not tell time, since 1999/2000, well before the Atari ST, the entire product development in various forms (Cubasis).

Yes I have a lot of software and I would say to this day that Cubase is exceeded, both in price than the functional side. Moreover, the six gave me little compared to 5 .. Is the most followed and reliability of the product since its inception, now the business cycle is a shame for new versions. I stopped the sequencer, having found better among competitors is more expensive Pro more, but less, much cheaper with the same opportunities and more friendly ..
I would say that beginners are better and cheaper, it is important, and there are better Pro, see the studios.
No, I would direct me more about this product that I use occasionally, I have enough "contributions" from Steinberg and "The Reference" in personal opinion is also no offense to "addicts" label which I part several years.

Installing long but simple and normal.
Configuration is very simple I use a RME UC.
I do not need manual user since my Atari .. but I look for any new qq tutorials on the web.

The E licencer has always been impeccable stability. ca food + a usb one license I lock + card + one for one to drive a torpedo ... I regret not having kept a Firewire port in passing ...

CPR project password qq qq Mo Ko has désomais ...

Using cubase is a bit heavy .. if you work for shortcuts without you lose spontaneity.
the criteria for research halion sounds using a small search window is far from convincing ... I lost too much time.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Config HP laptop (Pavilion of me ..!) The ventilos are too noisy!
Rams and 12 GB HDD 1 Tera
Config installed 64-bit (some farewell VSTi which was very good and are not replaced with hindsight ..)

Stable if a VTS Bridge steinberg which he alone can crash anterior projects ... I am forced to kill the bridge in the task manager to retrieve the previous projects sometimes re recorded in cubase 6.5.4 then close and re-open the project (i generelement a former VST increasingly recognized not present on the PC) .

Puree it is long to open the program and launch a project! say's an era I could afford to load projects for live performances and audio sequences, something that will be impossible to this day ...

OVERALL OPINION

Daily use for audio input + sequences

I tried other things inappropriate for me ... and Tolls Pro is out of my budget because of global Syteme that I will invest for it tempts me.

But I think value for money is ... bof; ago today bcp concurences softwares which seems to be much less expensive to level, I do not certainly refererais this choice even if I have to relearn everything ... but it is a debate that has not place in this notice

The windowing project'm tired, so definitely need a dual screen display or LED work comfortably, do not be my error with this kind of mobile version ... it seems that the V7 promises to be better, but aesthetically I find it pathetic when you see that some plug in to offer quality graphics, plus ca will make certain functions more fun ... I regret that steinberg does not make this leap that could make it a soft edge is ... even though I too like most line 6 graphics do they know, like Toontrack and many others ...

There is no good after to say about the sound quality of the possibilities of working with Cubase ... although some have been able to grow VST, others are in my opinion are far from the level for this kind of app (yuck VST Amp Rack / the Multicomp which is nothing complicated) Bravo for reverbs / modulations me like a little stingy Halion the base I necessarily add the sound options for at least one base worthy ... then holes are plug ins that I happily filled You with nomad factory qq well chosen to magnify a mix master.

Good even when I have to take an upgrade to V7 esthetisque despite its more questionable history ... to go with my choice after my current config + PC Card. I'll see if 2013 is the year of change because there is a bitter taste anyway ... 1000 € to invest between apps and extensions Steinbergs and updates over 2 years.

The installation is a crappy, like all current stuff! ilok key of crap that does not work a computer to another, finally gets worse (IK not the city!) so it's shit, but this is normal, nothing insurmountable.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

this is not the best, it makes all a bit "heavy" loading is long compared to the other, of course it depends on the vst's in it ... so that it runs smoothly, you need a good (see very very good) machine. For me I have to by one again, and I find that there is no room ... (I7quad, 2x500 + 1to DD, 32GB ram)

OVERALL OPINION

I started on cubase, I try another daw, but I always came back to cubase ... (I had the opportunity to test ProTools, Sonar X1, Reaper, Samplitude, etc ...) and I think it too late for me to change, too usual, and the more I like it ! Unlike many, I do not think it is a gas plant, open a track, assign a voice input and recording ... vst and the tool provided for the treatment of voice (better than melodyne!) or analog quantified and assigned a midi sound to the drum, it is very simple to do, I can not find the simplicity and effectiveness in other ...

The installation is no problem, su mac os for me.
Some small instabilities before the last update, but after RAS.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I have a mac mini i7, 16GB RAM, 1TB your HD. No problem ...

OVERALL OPINION

After 3 months of use: I must say that this conclusion is somewhat ambiguous;

This app has one of the best audio engine of the moment, this is undeniable.
Offer Vst very complete (and Padshop rétrologue are excellent).

Unfortunately, year after year, it becomes a big sequencer little "gas plant".
On to more tendency to tweak and try, just play!

For my part I just sell it and definitely stay on ableton Live and surprise,
Live on Studio Pro in 2.5!

Ps: I arranged already before cubase 5.

Simple installation, but be careful:
it will block a USB port for security key Steinberg ...

General config: Cubase easy for who knows, if there is a learning curve ...

No incompatibilities encountered.

Manual clear and sufficient to learn the basics (with all the tutorials on DVD). Later become a pro Cubase will take time and probably help ...

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Very good perfs on my PC. I can almost play it live and open plugs on the fly ...

OVERALL OPINION

I almost always Cubase user: it is because I know well, and I find it quite as full sequencer, I bought this Cubase 6. In retrospect, I would have tried the demo of Studio One 2 or purchased sequencer that there is unanimous, that looks much more ergonomic, and cheaper!

Honestly, today, Cubase is too expensive. I regret helmeted € 600. (And by that time I did not know the possibilities of an educational license). Besides trade policy is greedy Cubase: Cubase 6.5 to pass must still pay 50 €: I will never in Cubase 7! But maybe Studio One 3 ...

Despite these criticisms, remains Cubase Cubase sequencer quality, comprehensive, that once understood, can record his songs with a quality pro.

For installation (update 5 to 6); I slipped the CD one behind the other and I noted at the end key.

The sound card was immediately recognized and I was able to directly open my old projects done with version 5.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

IMAC 27 '+ Alesis master-control.

The configuration is stable, I have so far had no problems.

OVERALL OPINION

I use 6 for about two months, as I had before version 5, I quickly made the rounds.

The quality / price is right.
The plugin is correct.

WARNING: My opinion does not count for plugins guitarist because I do not use them; I boss and line6 effects, I record with amp and microphones.

I ordered Cubase 6 in January of 2012 I found the application very easy to install as with the older versions of the software. I didn't need to use the manual but I thought I'd go through and learn some new features since I haven't used the application since version 3 (yes I've been that out of tune with the app). I've used version 4 at a friends house but never really dug into it like i have with Cubase VST, Cubase SX and so forth. If you've used any version of Cubase SX you'll be able to move around cubase 6 with ease. I had no problem getting around the application at all but if you haven't used cubase the manual is user friendly

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I've been using Cubase 6 for a bout a month mainly for small vocal recording projects. I use it with windows 7 operation system. For me the experience have been nothing short of great. I haven't had any crashes or compatibility issues. The plugins I use a long with this DAW are

Native Instruments Komplete
Sampletank 2
Albino
SR 202 Drum machine
Maschine (as a plugin)

I also use Reason (in review mode)sometimes and it's been smooth. I don't have a ton of ram on my system (laptop) I'm running it quite well with 3 gigs of ram and a Dual Core Processor. if you can get a strong processor or have one that would be excellent and serve you well

OVERALL OPINION

What I like most about Cubase 6 is it gets the job done. I was able to import older projects i had created into the new version without a problem. Cubase 6 was easy to pick up. Most people say once you've used one DAW the rest are pretty much the same. I find this to be true but especially true if you've used cubase before. I do wish the application was a little cheaper $300 but I mean I wish everything was a little cheaper. I've worked with many other DAWS such as

Pro tools
Logic
Ableton Live
Sonar

Cubase has always been better in my opinion as it's excellent in handling both audio as well as midi. Pro tools is good but not so versatile when it comes to midi Logic.. I could never get past the gui I love sonar but cubase just works for me better... Sonar would hiccup and crash Cubase not so much

Same old procedure...order the boxed version...wait...install. The install went without a hitch on both my PC and OSX set-up;
As a side note the Steinberg manuals are well written and easy enough to find anything quickly

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

On my Mac Book Pro 2.4 Ghz laptop...8 gb of RAM with the Motu 896mk3 that is a rock solid mobile recording set-up. I've been using Cubase since when it still was Cubase VST, which is more than 10 years ago. I also use Nuendo, Protools, Logic and Samplitude/Sequoia.

OVERALL OPINION

The biggest difference for most users that spend a lot of time in their DAW is whether the User Interface is bearable. From day one I preferred Cubase's and its bigger brother Nuendo's GUI to justt about anything.
In addition to this little things like unlike in Logic the software instruments aren't actually ancient. I love the VST 3 protocol for plug-ins. The way Cubase lets you comp tracks with their approach to separate lanes makes editing a breeze.
When tracking a band without a click track tempo mapping the recording is the fastest I've seen.
The included plug-ins, especially the Cloner are some of my favorites.
The stereo spectrum on tracks can a pan, balance or two individual controls. There is the talk back set-up which makes setting up separate head phone mixes so easy without a physical console.
Plug-ins can be run in addition to the usual insert or send concept also as an insert on the input if ever the need arises to print a plug-in.
Plus you can route the same input to multiple tracks.
Unlike ProTools or Lofic I've never had an issue opening an OMF session regardless of whether it cam from Logic, Protools, Samplitude/Swequoia or anything else.

The new amp simulations plug-ins are on par with the competitions, which unfortunately they're all useless to me.

No problem with installation, config, no conflict, the manual in English ...

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

config mega Maousse 24 GB and 3.2 processor core i7.
Fluid, very stable ... BUT!

OVERALL OPINION

That's where I'm coming, it's been a year since the VST expressions does not work, it is in 6.0.5 and it will not work, Steinberg returned the ball to VSL who did the same, finally, after a call at home mother in Germany, always present and able to answer, it appears that a bug is definitely there, and later in the year it will be correct, it is time ... So I work in parallel on my Cubase 5.5.3 works with the fire of God. And I hope Cubase 7 will no joke, because moving from one product to another and not knowing reproduce functionality already proven, do not let augur great intelligence on the part of developers.

installation and very simple to modify the location of the library from the installation, compatible with all old and new systems next, the manual is available in all languages, the software is in French.
The only Ik! you need a powerful computer.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

HP ENVY 17-1090ez windows 7 home prenium, 8gb ram DDRR, the machine works perfectly.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it since its release, I try almost every other sequencers with the exception of Logic Pro, and most recently as PreSonus Studio One V2. It is very convenient, almost complete, the quality of wst Excel Compare to another. very functional. Support is at the top, fast effective, updated almost every month. Compatible with any VST plugins with the exception of Waves, a REWIRE top level.
The least: Rex files are a real headache (requires the purchase of Halion 4 for many feature)
The amp emulation are deplorable (y 'which are best freeware)
requires 2 screen, otherwise we would not come out.

Easy to install in Windows 7! Does not work with XP! To know.
Install 64-bit ...

Config simple adtect on my console ZED R 16 ALLEN!
No conflict.
Manual provided clear and ... Long hours of reading ...

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

My computer.
Intel 4-core 2.5 g
4 gigabytes of RAM memory
Motherboard ASUS P5Q
2 TB hard drive about ...
Compar Cubase sx xp, nothing to see:
- It Get You Started in 1:4 turn, fast and super stable ...
96 Hz recording 12 tracks for now, I'm 1 / 3 of the CPU with 3 effts on each track ... Not bad!

OVERALL OPINION

I have been using but little fawn intensive ...
I tried Cubase SX (which is a super stable product) and pro tools ..;
Question I usually prfre Cubase, but I've never put a background on other software ...

- Most of Cubase 6: Easy to use, nice effects, and VST ... Monitoring of Steinberg, a rponse mail within 24 hours if there is problem ..
- The - the price (600 euros nine)
I had mine 300 euros so it's correct.

Steinberg Cubase 6 is, just completely like its predecessors, one of the biggest trials to set up, unless of course, you already understand Cubase and its ins and outs. What ends up happening is a massive polarity between people who already know everything about how to use the program, and people who have never seen Cubase before and are wondering where the option for routing audio, and setting up inputs and outputs, and how to actual get Cubase to listen to their set ups. Cubase is a mess right now when it comes to intuitiveness. It has seemed to reach a point where its main goal is not to attract new customers, but to retain them. And while I cannot attack Steinberg for that incredible marketing decision (hint; people who use other digital audio workstations are enamored by Cubase 6's features) I still cannot give Cubase a high score in this sector. I am being generous with this.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Cubase 6 runs a lot better than Cubase 5. I do not feel the need to bring my set up to attention because that is a simple fact that objectively quantifies Cubase 6's performance. Something about the update meant that Stenberg was secretly working under a bit more motivation than to include VST expression and a prettier and shinier graphical user interface. The simple fact about Cubase 6 is that once I got past all of the set up, which I already know how to do, but keep in mind, those of you who are reading this review because you need to know, still quite broken and unintuitive. I ramble. The point is, Cubase 6 runs far more stably than Cubase 5, and that is certainly something that I would not have let Steinberg get away with.

OVERALL OPINION

Cubase still suffers from that mentality that everyone who buys the program knows exactly how to use it. This may have been true back in the earlier 90's, where the people with computers had to know quite a bit about how to use them before jumping on, but for goodness sake, Steinberg, you need to figure out how to make you digital audio workstations prettier! Anyone can call me shallow, but the simple point is that long time Cubase users already know the program, and will love it no matter what because they are used to its ins and outs. Cubase 6 still has not figured out window management, and honestly, despite all of its beautifully implemented improvements that I will not bother mentioning because everyone else has, Steinberg needs to figure out workflow.

Installation without problem.
Bossant on Nuendo up Submitted, there is no big diffrence level configuration or implementation.
No incompatibility with my hardware either.
Pdf manual is good for nature but hurts the eyes.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Install on a MacBook Pro 13 "2011 (2.3 GHz core i5 4GB of RAM and 128GB SSD) with a MOTU 828 mkII (Firewire)
No problem with the audio interface or the Mac.
I use 32-bit because some of the plugins do not work at all in 64 bits (including my Waves)
or they buggent to boot.
If not in 32 bits is stable trs.
For now, I used a mix of trio jazz / funk (14 tracks) with about 4 effects per track (Steinberg and Waves) + some reverbs, the Proco is only 30%.
VST3 plugins walk nickel and puff even less resource than before.
And the SSD is the high class performance levels.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for ten days.
I worked on Nuendo 1.6 (Personal), Nuendo and Pro Tools HD 4.3 (work).
I had one more touch Cubase for at least 8 years and what a joy to see that Nuendo has now caught up on a large number of functions.
Even if the two logs are not comparable because they do not have the same vocation. 6 found in many tools Cubase Nuendo v4 Submitted (see same v5), sometimes with DIFFERENT names but always the same efficiency.
I like the new features particulirement replacement battery ("Taken to-MIDI"), sub-tracks, and VariAudio (a blackjack and melodyne Intgr.
For now, I have not had time to test everything and j'e tames the news as and when the needs of the mix.

But when I compare the price of Nuendo and Cubase 5, 6 and that I take into account the use exclusively musical (and semi-pro) that I did ... There is no photo, I tell myself that I did well in 1000 and SAVE in addition I would have to invest in the expansion kit to find some features in Cubase Nuendo.

Steinberg Possdant the past ten years (Wavelab, Cubase and Nuendo), j'apprcie much the way things are things and I might stay their Fidler one time if they continue in this direction . APRS, we like it or hate it usability, tastes and colors ...
So yes I would do this choice.

When you invest $600 in a product you had better be sure it works. And if it doesn't, good luck getting support from this company. It's emails, emails, emails and "we'll get back to you immediately." Sure thing and boy can you go crazy when you discover issues concerning Steinberg's continued obsession with all sorts of copy protection mechanisms. After the money is collected, you've got no leverage. As a result of my own problems with Steinberg having been a very long time customer, I've just given up and looked at other alternatives which are surprisingly great for half the price. They just built something new from scratch instead of heaping on more slop on this app that has its share of issues which you can read about anywhere. It takes an advanced degree to figure out how to do simple things. Before accepting the fan reviews here, ask yourself how a company could get a long time user of its software this mad. I'm a regular guy like you and I've just seen what can happen and have the electronic evidence to show anyone who cares. Major thumbs down.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

I've been using Cubase for over 15 years, seriously. Some things are very good but a good number are far more difficult than need be. And the latency issues at times...

OVERALL OPINION

As I said, if you're dealing with severe copy protection methods like are in this program, ask yourself if you want to blow serious money with a company not decent enough to provide reasonable support. I'll show you numerous emails, lack of answers, and you can't call them --- you have to wait for them to call you. There is a reason why so many new competitors came out in this market and after having them screw me repeatedly with their lack of desire to deal with customers and keep cash by limiting support, I have seen the light. Don't believe fluff reviews and fans.

Installation without any problem. Simple configuration for a regular ... We need to think a bit for a novice. The manual is sufficient for installation. One regret: Not yet French manual for detailed functions (probably soon)

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

PC with Intel i5-2300
2.8 Ghz LGA BOX 1155
Kingston Memory 8 G
Asus p8h67
ATI Radeon HD5450
HDD WD 500 GB SATA 7200 tr/mn32 mb
External Hard Drive WD My Book 1TB FireWire
2 pci 1394 Texas Instrument chipset
Antec Sonata 500
Windows 7 64 bit
Sound card; table with Yamaha n12 FireWire drivers for 64 bit (updated)
Optimization of new PC for computer music done before installation
6 Education Artist Cubase 64-bit works great with the n12. Very stable.

OVERALL OPINION

Minimal CPU load I use it for 2 days in the studio of our association. I am a regular in Cubase. This version deserves to be fairly complete with the correct pitch, virtual amps, etc. for VST. The interface seems much improved, especially for the classification. Aesthetics is more successful. I had other versions of Cubase in the past. It deserves to be affordable, versatile and fairly complete.
In short, I use 8 g in 64-bit memory and it runs well! What happiness!
Recommended!

As a letter in the mail, so used the e-license has nothing very complicated.

Delivered as Via Ups and hour this morning.

SUITABILITY/PERFORMANCE

Win 7 64bit intel quadcore, so far very stable.

perf side, more or less the same as 6 nothing too different.

I tried to open 5 different projects, some relatively large, I have not encountered any problem.

OVERALL OPINION

I use for a few hours, or I use my mac and also on logic abbleton mac & pc. I had the SX, 4, 5 and now 6.

'm Not a fan of the color anthrcite default windows mixer, but overall I like the facelift graphical skins in general. and color, it turns ...
With sonic Halion SE offered pretty good for the overview I have just done. At 149 euros, I would doubt san.
To see a use.