Cubase Elements 16 Upgrade from AI.
Upgrade from Steinberg Cubase AI to Cubase Elements 16 and expand your music production capabilities with additional tracks, instruments, effects, and creative tools. Designed for musicians, songwriters, and producers, Cubase Elements 16 provides an intuitive environment for recording, editing, arranging, and mixing music.
Compared to Cubase AI, Elements 16 offers increased production capacity, with up to 48 audio tracks, 64 MIDI tracks, and 24 VST instrument tracks. It also includes seven virtual instruments, 46 audio effects, more than 1,500 instrument sounds, and over 20 GB of samples and loops.
Cubase 16 introduces new MIDI editing tools, including Strum and Stretch in the Key Editor, making it easier to create expressive chord performances and reshape musical phrases. The redesigned tempo detection workflow helps match imported recordings to your project, while VocalTouch, Omnivocal Basic, MIDI 2.0 support, Ableton Link, and new mastering presets provide additional creative possibilities.
Key Features
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Upgrade from Cubase AI: Move from Cubase AI to the expanded feature set of Cubase Elements 16.
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Expanded Track Capacity: Up to 48 audio tracks, 64 MIDI tracks, and 24 VST instrument tracks.
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Virtual Instruments: Seven included instruments and libraries, with more than 1,500 instrument sounds.
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Extensive Sound Library: Over 20 GB of samples and loops.
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Audio Effects: 46 VST audio effects for processing and mixing.
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Key Editor Strum: Add natural timing variations to programmed chords and create strummed performances.
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Key Editor Stretch: Adjust the length of MIDI phrases, melodies, and chord progressions.
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Tempo Detection: Match imported audio recordings to your project tempo with a redesigned workflow.
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VocalTouch: Shape and refine vocal sounds using intuitive controls.
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Omnivocal Basic: Experiment with vocal ideas and sketch vocal parts.
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MIDI 2.0 Support: Access expanded expression capabilities with 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 final mix preparation.
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Improved Workflow: Includes 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: Upgrade from Cubase AI
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Delivery: Download
License Information
This is an upgrade license for Cubase Elements 16, not a standalone full version. A valid qualifying Steinberg Cubase AI license is required for activation. Older eLicenser-based AI licenses may require additional registration or eligibility verification through Steinberg Support.
A Steinberg ID, internet connection, and Steinberg Download Assistant are required for license activation and software installation.