Cubase Artist 16 Education.
Steinberg Cubase Artist 16 Education is an educational edition of Steinberg’s comprehensive digital audio workstation, designed for students, teachers, and eligible educational institutions. Offering the same creative environment for composing, recording, editing, and mixing, it provides unlimited audio, MIDI, and instrument tracks, 12 included instruments and libraries, 75 effects, more than 2,600 sounds, and over 20 GB of samples and loops.
Cubase Artist 16 introduces a range of creative tools and workflow improvements, including Instrument Stacks for combining multiple instruments into a single playable track, DrumChain for shaping drum sounds, and the Module FM library for exploring modern FM-based sounds. The updated Key Editor adds Strum and Stretch tools for more expressive MIDI programming, while redesigned tempo detection simplifies the creation of tempo maps from imported recordings.
Additional features include VariAudio pitch and timing correction, an integrated Pattern Sequencer and Drum Machine, side-chaining, ARA 2 support, VocalTouch, Omnivocal Basic, Ableton Link synchronization, and AAC/M4A import. With its extensive production tools and included sound content, Cubase Artist 16 Education is a versatile solution for learning and developing professional music production workflows.
Key Features
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Educational Edition: Special licensing edition for eligible students, teachers, and educational institutions.
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Unlimited Tracks: Work with unlimited audio, MIDI, and instrument tracks.
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12 Instruments and Libraries: Access a collection of included virtual instruments and sound libraries.
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75 Audio Effects: Shape and refine recordings with a comprehensive effects collection.
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2,600+ Sounds: Explore a wide range of included sounds and musical content.
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Instrument Stacks: Combine multiple VST instruments, sampler tracks, and drum tracks into one playable track with flexible layer filtering.
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DrumChain: Shape drum sounds with a dedicated multi-effects processor.
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Module FM: Explore modern FM leads, keys, basses, and textures powered by the HALion Sonic FM engine.
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Strum and Stretch Tools: Humanize chord timing and adjust MIDI phrase timing directly in the Key Editor.
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Redesigned Tempo Detection: Create tempo maps from imported recordings with an improved workflow.
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VariAudio: Edit vocal pitch and timing directly within Cubase.
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Pattern Sequencer and Drum Machine: Build beats and rhythmic variations within your projects.
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VocalTouch and Omnivocal Basic: Access focused vocal-shaping tools for vocal production and songwriting.
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Ableton Link: Synchronize Cubase with compatible applications and devices.
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Mastering Presets: Get started with technical and genre-based effect-chain presets.
Technical Specifications
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64-bit audio engine with up to 192 kHz support
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32 physical inputs and outputs
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32 group channels
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16 audio insert slots per channel
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8 sends and 64 returns
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17 MIDI effects
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More than 20 GB of included samples and loops
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macOS and Windows compatibility
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Native Apple silicon and Rosetta 2 support
System Requirements
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macOS: macOS 15 Sequoia, macOS 26 Tahoe, or macOS 27 Golden Gate
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Windows: 64-bit Windows 10 Version 22H2 or Windows 11 Version 25H2 and later
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Processor: Four-core Intel Core i5, AMD Ryzen 3000-series, Windows on Arm, or Apple silicon
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Memory: 16 GB RAM minimum
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Storage: 1.5 GB for the core application; up to 89 GB for the complete installation and content
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Display: 1440 × 900 minimum resolution
License and Delivery: Educational license. Eligibility verification may be required. Digital delivery and activation through Steinberg Download Assistant require a Steinberg ID and internet connection. USB-eLicenser hardware is not required.
