Cubase Elements 16 Upgrade from LE.
Upgrade from Steinberg Cubase LE to Cubase Elements 16 and expand your music production capabilities with a more complete set of recording, editing, arrangement, and mixing tools. Designed for musicians, songwriters, and home-studio producers, Cubase Elements 16 offers an intuitive creative environment with increased track capacity, additional virtual instruments, and an expanded collection of effects.
Work with up to 48 audio tracks, 64 MIDI tracks, and 24 VST instrument tracks. Explore seven virtual instruments and libraries, more than 1,500 instrument sounds, 45 audio effects, and over 20 GB of samples and loops to develop your productions.
Cubase 16 introduces new creative and workflow features, including Strum and Stretch tools in the Key Editor for more expressive MIDI programming, redesigned tempo detection for matching imported audio to your project, and VocalTouch for shaping vocal sounds. Omnivocal Basic, MIDI 2.0 support, Ableton Link integration, and new mastering presets further expand the production experience.
Key Features
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Upgrade from Cubase LE: Move 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: 45 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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Redesigned Tempo Detection: Match imported audio recordings to your project tempo.
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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 presets for final mix preparation.
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Improved Workflow: Includes contextual Quick Help, Guided Tours, and a redesigned Settings window.
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: 45
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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 LE
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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 Cubase LE license is required, and eligibility must be verified through the Steinberg licensing process.
Owners of older eLicenser-based Cubase LE licenses may need to contact Steinberg Support to obtain an eligible license for the upgrade path. A Steinberg ID, internet connection, and Steinberg Download Assistant are required for activation and installation.