Steinberg Cubase Elements 16 is a streamlined digital audio workstation designed to give songwriters, musicians, and producers the essential tools to record, edit, arrange, and mix music. Combining an intuitive workflow with a powerful set of creative features, Cubase Elements 16 provides a complete starting point for music production, whether you're building your first track or developing ideas into finished recordings.
With support for up to 48 audio tracks, 64 MIDI tracks, and 24 VST instrument tracks, Cubase Elements 16 gives you the flexibility to work on detailed productions. Its collection of seven virtual instruments, 45 effects, and more than 1,500 instrument sounds is complemented by over 20 GB of samples and loops, providing plenty of material for creating and shaping your music.
Cubase 16 introduces new tools and workflow improvements, including the Strum and Stretch functions in the Key Editor for more expressive MIDI programming, redesigned tempo detection for matching imported audio to your project, and expanded MIDI 2.0 support. VocalTouch and Omnivocal Basic offer accessible vocal-processing and idea-sketching tools, while new mastering presets, Ableton Link integration, and five additional sound packs further expand your creative options.
Key Features
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Complete Music Production Environment: Record, edit, arrange, and mix audio and MIDI in one integrated DAW.
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Track Capacity: Up to 48 audio tracks, 64 MIDI tracks, and 24 VST instrument tracks.
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Virtual Instruments and Sounds: Seven virtual instruments and libraries, featuring more than 1,500 instrument sounds.
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Extensive Sound Library: Over 20 GB of samples and loops for a wide range of musical styles.
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Audio Effects: 45 included effects for shaping, processing, and mixing your recordings.
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Key Editor Strum and Stretch: Add natural timing variations to programmed chords and adjust the length of MIDI performances.
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Redesigned Tempo Detection: Quickly match imported audio recordings to your project tempo.
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VocalTouch: Shape and refine vocal sounds using an intuitive set of controls.
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Omnivocal Basic: Sketch vocal ideas and experiment with vocal parts.
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MIDI 2.0 Support: Work with expanded MIDI expression capabilities and compatible devices.
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Ableton Link: Synchronize Cubase with compatible applications and hardware.
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Mastering Presets: Get started with technical and genre-based presets for your final mix.
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Improved Workflow: A redesigned Settings window, contextual Quick Help, Guided Tour, and extended ASIO-Guard processing buffer.
Technical Specifications
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Operating System: macOS and Windows
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Audio Engine: 64-bit
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Maximum Audio Resolution: 192 kHz
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Audio Tracks: 48
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MIDI Tracks: 64
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VST Instrument Tracks: 24
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Virtual Instruments and Libraries: 7
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VST Audio Effects: 46
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Physical Inputs and Outputs: 24
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Group Channels: 16
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Audio Channel Insert Slots: 8
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FX Sends and Returns: 8 sends / 8 returns
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License: Full Version
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Delivery: Download
License Information
This is the full version of Steinberg Cubase Elements 16. A previous Cubase license is not required. Activation and software installation require a Steinberg ID, an internet connection, and Steinberg Download Assistant.
