Steinberg Cubase Pro 16 Competitive Crossgrade gives owners of qualifying third-party digital audio workstations access to the complete Cubase Pro 16 experience at a special crossgrade price. Designed for professional producers, composers, musicians, and audio engineers, Cubase Pro 16 combines advanced recording, editing, MIDI composition, mixing, and mastering tools in one comprehensive production environment.

With unlimited audio, MIDI, and VST instrument tracks, Cubase Pro 16 is built to handle complex arrangements, large recording sessions, and demanding studio projects. Its extensive collection of virtual instruments, effects, and sound libraries provides a versatile creative toolkit for everything from songwriting and sound design to professional production and post-production.

Cubase 16 introduces Instrument Stacks for layering multiple instruments into a single playable track, Stem Separation for isolating individual elements from mixed recordings, and Spectral AudioWarp for advanced time-stretching and pitch-shifting. Additional tools include DrumChain, Module FM, Strum and Stretch MIDI editing, redesigned tempo detection, expanded MIDI 2.0 support, and enhanced mixing capabilities.

Key Features

• Competitive Crossgrade: Access the full Cubase Pro 16 license at a special price when upgrading from an eligible third-party DAW.

• Unlimited Track Count: Work with unlimited audio, MIDI, and VST instrument tracks.

• Instrument Stacks: Combine multiple virtual instruments, Sampler Tracks, and Drum Tracks into one playable stack with individual layer controls.

• Stem Separation: Separate mixed recordings into individual components for more flexible editing and production.

• Spectral AudioWarp: Perform advanced time-stretching and pitch-shifting with spectral processing.

• DrumChain: Shape drum sounds with a dedicated multi-effect processing environment.

• Module FM: Explore more than 200 FM-based presets for leads, keys, basses, and textures.

• Advanced MIDI Editing: Use Strum and Stretch tools, MIDI 2.0 support, and expanded expression capabilities.

• Professional Mixing and Routing: Includes 16 sends per track, eight Cue Sends, side-chaining, and extensive routing options.

• Dolby Atmos Production: Create immersive audio mixes with integrated Dolby Atmos production tools.

• Control Room: Manage monitoring environments, cue mixes, and studio communication.

• Advanced Composition Tools: Includes VariAudio, Expression Maps, Score Editor, and detailed MIDI editing capabilities.

• Ableton Link: Synchronize Cubase with compatible applications and hardware.

• Improved Workflow: Features redesigned tempo detection, searchable settings, contextual Quick Help, and enhanced project management.

Technical Specifications

• Operating System: macOS and Windows

• Audio Engine: 64-bit

• Maximum Audio Resolution: 192 kHz

• Audio Tracks: Unlimited

• MIDI Tracks: Unlimited

• VST Instrument Tracks: Unlimited

• VST Audio Effects: 92

• VST MIDI Effects: 17

• Physical Inputs and Outputs: 256

• Group Channels: 256

• Audio Channel Insert Slots: 16

• FX Sends and Returns: 16 sends / 64 returns

• License: Competitive Crossgrade

• Delivery: Download

License and Eligibility Information

This is a full Cubase Pro 16 license offered through Steinberg's Competitive Crossgrade program. A previous Cubase license is not required; however, ownership of a qualifying third-party DAW is mandatory.

Eligible software includes:

• Ableton Live 8 or later (Standard and Suite; Intro excluded)

• Apple Logic Pro 9 or later

• Avid Pro Tools 9 or later (eligible editions; Artist and First excluded)

• Bitwig Studio 1 or later (16-Track excluded)

• Cockos Reaper (commercial license only; discounted licenses excluded)

• FL Studio 11 or later (Signature and Producer editions; Fruity excluded)

• MOTU Digital Performer 7 or later

• PreSonus Studio One Professional or Studio One+ Hybrid (Prime and Artist excluded)

• Reason 10 or later

• Other qualifying products listed in Steinberg's current eligibility requirements.

Proof of ownership is required for verification. Acceptable documentation may include an original purchase receipt, proof of a recent update or upgrade, or a screenshot of product registration. Eligibility is subject to Steinberg's approval and current crossgrade terms.

A Steinberg ID, internet connection, and Steinberg Download Assistant are required for activation and installation. Cubase 16 uses Steinberg Licensing and does not require a USB-eLicenser.