Steinberg Cubase Pro 16 Education delivers the complete professional music production environment of Cubase Pro 16 at an educational price for eligible students, teachers, and educational institutions. Designed for demanding recording, composition, editing, mixing, and mastering workflows, it combines advanced audio processing, extensive MIDI capabilities, and flexible routing tools in one comprehensive digital audio workstation.
With unlimited audio, MIDI, and VST instrument tracks, Cubase Pro 16 provides the flexibility to handle complex arrangements, large recording sessions, orchestral compositions, and professional studio productions. Its extensive collection of virtual instruments, effects, and sound libraries offers a versatile creative toolkit for music production and sound design.
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 improvements include DrumChain, Module FM, Strum and Stretch tools in the Key Editor, redesigned tempo detection, and expanded MIDI 2.0 support.
Key Features
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Complete Professional DAW: Record, compose, edit, arrange, mix, and master music in one integrated environment.
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Unlimited Track Count: Work with unlimited audio, MIDI, and VST instrument tracks.
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Instrument Stacks: Combine multiple virtual instruments, Sampler Tracks, and Drum Tracks into a single playable track with individual layer controls.
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Stem Separation: Separate mixed recordings into individual components for more flexible editing and production.
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Spectral AudioWarp: Perform advanced time-stretching and pitch-shifting with spectral processing.
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DrumChain: Shape drum sounds with a dedicated multi-effect processing environment.
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Module FM: Explore more than 200 FM-based presets for leads, keys, basses, and textures.
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Advanced MIDI Editing: Use Strum and Stretch tools, MIDI 2.0 support, and expanded expression capabilities.
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VocalTouch: Shape and refine vocal sounds with streamlined processing controls.
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Omnivocal Basic: Experiment with vocal ideas and sketch vocal parts.
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Professional Mixing and Routing: Includes 16 sends per track, eight Cue Sends, side-chaining, and extensive routing options.
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Dolby Atmos Production: Create immersive audio mixes with integrated Dolby Atmos production tools.
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Control Room: Manage monitoring environments, cue mixes, and studio communication.
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Advanced Composition Tools: Includes VariAudio, Expression Maps, Score Editor, and detailed MIDI editing capabilities.
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Ableton Link: Synchronize Cubase with compatible applications and hardware.
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Improved Workflow: Features redesigned tempo detection, searchable settings, contextual Quick Help, and enhanced project management.
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: Unlimited
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MIDI Tracks: Unlimited
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VST Instrument Tracks: Unlimited
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VST Audio Effects: 92
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VST MIDI Effects: 17
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Physical Inputs and Outputs: 256
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Group Channels: 256
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Audio Channel Insert Slots: 16
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FX Sends and Returns: 16 sends / 64 returns
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License: Educational Full Version
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Delivery: Download
Educational License Information
This is a full educational license of Steinberg Cubase Pro 16. No previous Cubase license is required. It provides the same software functionality as the standard commercial edition but is intended for eligible students, teachers, and educational institutions.
Proof of educational eligibility is required at the time of purchase. Educational licenses are personal, non-transferable, and cannot be used for commercial purposes or to sell work produced with the software. A Steinberg ID, internet connection, and Steinberg Download Assistant are required for activation and installation. The software uses Steinberg Licensing and does not require a USB-eLicenser.