Upgrade from Steinberg Cubase Artist 16 to Cubase Pro 16 and unlock the complete professional feature set of Steinberg's flagship music production environment. Designed for demanding recording, composition, editing, mixing, and mastering workflows, Cubase Pro 16 expands on Artist with advanced production tools, more extensive routing options, and professional studio capabilities.
Cubase Pro 16 provides unlimited audio, MIDI, and VST instrument tracks, making it suitable for complex arrangements, large recording sessions, and detailed productions. Its advanced composition and editing tools, extensive effects collection, and flexible mixing environment give producers and engineers greater control throughout the creative process.
New in Cubase 16, Instrument Stacks let you layer multiple virtual instruments, Sampler Tracks, and Drum Tracks under a single playable track. Stem Separation 2 adds dedicated piano and guitar extraction, while Spectral AudioWarp introduces advanced spectral time-stretching and pitch-shifting. Additional tools include DrumChain, Module FM, Strum and Stretch MIDI editing, redesigned tempo detection, and expanded MIDI 2.0 support.
Key Features
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Upgrade to Cubase Pro 16: Move from Cubase Artist 16 to the full professional edition.
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Unlimited Track Count: Work with unlimited audio, MIDI, and VST instrument tracks.
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Instrument Stacks: Combine multiple VST instruments, Sampler Tracks, and Drum Tracks into one playable stack with individual layer controls.
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Stem Separation 2: Extract individual elements from mixed recordings, including dedicated piano and guitar separation.
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Spectral AudioWarp: Transform audio with advanced spectral time-stretching and pitch-shifting.
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DrumChain: Shape drum sounds with a dedicated multi-effects processor.
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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, Stretch, and Lyrics tools in the Key Editor, alongside expanded MIDI 2.0 support.
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Professional Mixing and Routing: Access up to 16 sends per track and eight Cue Sends for more flexible mix configurations.
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VariAudio: Edit vocal pitch and timing directly within the Sample Editor.
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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 Chord Pads, Chord Track, Expression Maps, and Score Editor.
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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 Guided Tours.
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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Audio Channel Insert Slots: 16
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FX Sends: Up to 16 per track
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Cue Sends: Up to 8
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License: Upgrade from Cubase Artist 16
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Delivery: Download
License Information
This is an upgrade license for Cubase Pro 16, not a standalone full version. An existing qualifying Steinberg Cubase Artist 16 license is required for activation. The upgrade provides the full Cubase Pro 16 feature set once activated.
A Steinberg ID, internet connection, and Steinberg Download Assistant are required for registration, download, and activation. Cubase 16 uses Steinberg Licensing and does not require a USB-eLicenser.