Where did you got this screenshot.... And about free version, well that could be like with Dorico SE free version. Which will be okay from them to give Cubase for free. They are looking after market to take over again and to be #1.

 

Next thing you know, Apple is officially announcing Logic Pro is one time purchase and free updates for life, that would seriously shake the market quite a bit, would force others to start competing for slice of that cake lol

 

Yeah , you got the point but unless Logic is not intending to be released for Windows also, that info is not relevant whatsoever, because after all Windows in used widely in many music production world than the OSX therefore that will not have any impact over Cubase which is for both platforms.
Who with sane mind would pay for mac over 2000 bucks or so just to run Logic, makes no sense at all and especially users that using k'ed programs.
My opinion is that Windows is still more user friendly.
Steinberg and Yamaha know the business.
It will come that that it will be dirty cheap like Reaper is now, or they will eventually follow Apple steps.
Pro Tools is almost out of game, StudioOne is fading out, Sonar is getting back, but still no good workspace, FL Studio is top notch but just for beat making, Reaper is excellent but GUI and tools are not my preference, therefore as many music production studios I have been they either use Cubase or Nuendo.

Still I am happy for Logic users, it is a good DAW, shame it is exclusively just for macOS...

Still I got no answer where the heck people get this screenshots, since this announcement can be made only with official Steinberg page, but yet i see no nothing?

 

Retailers listed them early, with the photos.

 

They're doing what politicians do to determine how badly something will go down with the public - leak it to the press first and wait for the reaction.

 

I was half joking, but it would be interesting if market get more shaken up by that decision, but doubt Apple will do anything, they already got their free DAW and all that.

Entry level Mac is 600 bucks these days and plenty people (including myself) actually got into them again, if you take into consideration that last 10 years updates for Logic were free of charge and quite a substantial ones, everything looks more enticing, some folks are even calculating whole electricity usage and all that now, all adds up to equation that maybe getting a Mac isn't that crazy stupid idea as it was before.

But let's not go into whole that thing, it's Cubase thread after all.

 

I can't agree more. Logic is one of the most comprehensive and value for money DAW around.
I am actually quite jealous of MAC users.

Cubase is the only DAW which comes close to logic and for us Windows users still the best alternative

Motu DP has improved and is more suited to media whereas FL and Reaper are altogether different beast in their own fields. I am gonna try a combination of them..[FL (is my main DAW) + Reaper]

 

Very thoughtful and absolutely true.

There is no denying the fact that legendary blockbusters of digital music came from those older versions of the DAWs.

Hans Zimmer using Cubase since early days as is,
Danny Elfman on Motu DP

Avicii's pioneering EDM blockbusters from FL 12
And the list goes on...

So true so true.....

 

I bought Cubase until it reached v11. That was the last time they saw my money... Why? Because v12 from R2R got several songs of mine to reach the dreadful 100% CPU usage for no reason at all. So i decided to stick to v11.

 

You tried the crack once and blamed Steinberg? Funny, there's tons of users getting on just fine with C12. They have this neat thing called a support team that's there to find out what's causing the issues on YOUR system and not everyone else's.

 

True enough, but there are also many users getting along just fine with V12 from both r2r and VR. If he had a problem with either of those, he should have asked within those posts on other site. V12 should be reverse compatible with projects from V11; unless they added so much bloat to it, that it is now exposing the shortcomings of his system.

SB Support team will often do exactly what your comment does. It blames the user, or some other developers software. The odds are definitely in favor of it, but it's not the only possible answer. My guess? What really happened was it ran just fine from r2r, and "100% CPU usage" is a justification to stop paying for Cubase.

 

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I own the Legit Cubase 12 ....and Im using the R2R version because it runs better than the legit version and loads faster ......So im yeah people have different experiences with hardware and software yeah ?

 

they do it all the time thats why i stop going to the support forum whats the dam point i been using cubase for over 10 years and they support team get worst every dam year ........your best bet if u need help with anything is to go to Greg on the live chats on youtube but at times he don't even know what to tell you so u stuck right?.....yeah?

 

I think it's a best time for some AI ...
almost sure it will be at least something on that front for 13 and nuendo will have even more

 

its crazy that u bring that up the new chord assistant thing for Cubase 13 within the chord pads is using some type of A.I. and that panel mixer look good as hell tho aint going to lie .... the pervious one they had for years was bulky...... it's starting to look nice and sleek

 

Sophistic answer. First you can only speak for yourself and not for "tons uf users" Second, I'm concerned with MY system and in MY system only as it's the only one i have access to.
At the end of the day, there are unexplained overloads and peaks while the same tracks built in Reaper only reach 30% of CPU usage.
This does not occur in the R2R version 11 as well as my official version. So i stick with it.
PS : You probably do not own any Steinberg product or at least did not have any issue because this NEAT support team you mentioned is probably not the steinberg one. Or maybe you got lucky. I did not.

 

Did you expect bug fixes for free? LOL

 

You mean all of these? https://www.steinberg.net/cubase/release-notes/12/
They were free.

 

yup

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CHANNEL TAB
Mix on the go
The new channel tab in the Project window gives you direct access to your mix, without leaving the arrangement.
The new design means you can intuitively find what you need, letting you mix on the go in a compact, per channel view.
(PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS)
MIXCONSOLE
Slick, streamlined, focused
The MixConsole has been given a fresh overhaul with a slick, streamlined design to help you focus on your mix.
(PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS)
RANGE TOOL
Increase your range
The Range tool is one of the most powerful tools in Cubase and it’s now available in the Key Editor as well as the Drum Editor.
(PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS)
EDITOR
A new editor experience
Edit multiple parts from within the Key Editor and Drum Editor, switch between tracks with the Visibility tab and maintain an overview with the new Track display
(PRO)
VOCAL PRODUCTION
The ultimate vocal chain
Vocal processing is an art of its own, taking a lot of expertise and experience to master the different processing steps. The VocalChain plug-in provides dedicated modules for each step, helping to turn your recordings into professional-sounding vocal tracks.
(PRO-ARTIST)
CHORD PADS
Progress your progressions
The new chord pads make it easy to find creative chord progressions. New presets give you excellent starting points and enhanced functions make it even simpler to create unique music.
(PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS)
ORCHESTRAL LIBRARΥ
Sketch out your scores
Iconica Sketch allows everyone from beginners to professional composers to create full orchestral scores of the highest quality with 140 articulations for 34 instruments in a compact 5GB library.
(PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS)
SAMPLER TRACK
Τweak it
The Sampler Track is even more creative, thanks to stunning new Spectral Warp modes for extreme manipulation and powerful envelope creation.
(PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS)
VOCODER
Τhe return of a legend
Create classic robotic vocals or add analog flavor to your instruments with the legendary Steinberg Vocoder. Use up to 24 filter bands, sidechain input, and enjoy in-depth control over the sound.
(PRO-ARTIST)
COMPRESSION
Compression with character
Black Valve is a classic tube compressor with lots of warmth and character. Its sonic detail makes this tribute to one of the most iconic studio processors really stand out
(PRO)
EQUALIZER
Add class with frequency
Two new equalizers, the EQ-P1A and the EQ-M5, add a classy sound to your productions.
(PRO-ARTIST)
COMPRESSION
Be a vocal specialist
The new VoxComp is a compressor specifically designed for vocals, gently taming your recordings without compromising clarity, transients, or expression.
(PRO)
SAMPLE PACKS
Creative starting points
Be inspired by five exclusive new sample packs by Grammy-winning producer Beat Butcha, creative mastermind Sharooz, and acclaimed sample boutiques 91Vocals and Touch Loops.
(PRO-ARTIST-ELEMENTS)
STEP & MIDI INPUT - The Step and MIDI Input features are now more even powerful. Modify note lengths on the fly and add voices on top with the new polyphonic note input feature.
KEY EDITOR - MIDI CCs can now be recorded in simplified ramps to make it quicker and easier for editing the controller events afterward
TRACK VERSIONS FOR VIDEO - Working with new video edits is now more convenient with new Track Versions for the VideoTrack.
START MODES - Do you want to start from the cycle marker, the last position or your selection? Configure where playback starts to precisely match your workflow.
TRANSPORT BAR - Easily adjust the project tempo to the beat with the new Tap Tempo feature in the Transport Bar.
CHANNEL CONFIGURATION - Change the channel type from mono to stereo or vice versa with just one click
VERTICAL ZOOM - Zoom in and out vertically with the mouse wheel and decide whether you want to zoom to transport or selection.
KEY COMMANDS - The new Key Command dialog makes managing your short cuts quick and easy. Find commands easier with the dynamic filter and try new macros on the fly.The new Key Command dialog makes managing your short cuts quick and easy. Find commands easier with the dynamic filter and try new macros on the fly.
IMPORT TRACKS FROM PROJECTS - There are several new options that give you more flexibility and control when importing tracks, events, and time ranges.
MIDI PLUG-INS - MIDI plug-ins have had a design overhaul with a fresh new look
MIDI 2.0 - With support for high resolution velocity, CC, aftertouch, pitch bend, and poly pressure data, Cubase 13 is ready for the widespread adoption of MIDI 2.0.
ROUTING - You can now set instrument tracks/racks/sampler return channels as inputs for audio tracks, as well as FX and group channels.
DEMO PROJECTS - Explore three new excellent showcase demo projects, including productions by Austin Hull and Azodi.
WINDOW MANAGEMENT - Cubase now features Windows-compliant multi-window handling.
VIDEO ENGINE - The Windows video engine has been improved, including GPU hardware decoding for H264 and better overall performance
FEATURE Cubase Pro 13 Cubase Artist 13 Cubase Artist 13
Number of audio/MIDI/Instrument tracks Unlimited Unlimited 48/64/24
Physical inputs and outputs 256 32 24
Group channels 256 32 16
FX inserts/send/return channels 16 / 8 / 64 16/ 8 / 64 8 / 8 / 8
Number of included Audio effect plug-ins 87 65 45
Included VST instruments Groove Agent SE, HALion Sonic, Sampler Track, Iconica Sketch, Flux, Retrologue, Padshop, Verve, Trip Groove Agent SE, HALion Sonic, Sampler Track, Iconica Sketch, Flux, Retrologue, Padshop, Verve, Trip Groove Agent SE, HALion Sonic, Sampler Track, Iconica Sketch, Flux
Number of included instrument sounds > 3,000 >2,600 >1,000
Sample and Loop Packs 18 (> 20Gb) 18 (> 20Gb) 18 (> 20Gb)
External instruments / effects Yes (Yamaha Motif only) (Yamaha Motif only)
Scoring and notation Full Basic Basic
Chord track & Chord Pads Yes Yes Yes
Advanced comping Yes Yes -
Phase-coherent multi-track AudioWarp Yes Yes -
VariAudio pitch correction Yes Yes -
TrackVersions Yes Yes -
Advanced Audio Export Yes - -
Audio Alignment Yes - -
Control Room monitoring environment Yes - -
Dolby Atmos for music Yes - -
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Operating systems (Windows) 64-bit Windows 11 (version 22H2 or higher) and 64-bit Windows 10 (version 22H2 or higher)
Operating systems (Mac) macOS Ventura and macOS Monterey
Apple silicon-based Mac Native App and Rosetta 2 App
CPU minimum (Windows) Intel® Core™ i5 (4th Generation) or AMD Ryzen™
CPU minimum (Mac) Intel® Core™ i5 (late 2015 or later) or Apple silicon
CPU cores 4 or more
RAM minimum 8 GB
Hard disk free space (full installation) 75 GB (55 GB for Elements, AI and LE)
Display resolution minimum 1440 x 900 (at 100% UI scaling)
Graphics minimum (Windows) Graphics card with native Windows 10 support (Microsoft Basic Display Driver is not recommended)
Graphics recommended (Windows) AMD R or RX series and later or NVIDIA Series 700 and later
Graphics (Mac) Graphics card with Metal support
Graphics (GPU memory) 4 GB or higher for 4k displays
OS compatible audio hardware. ASIO-compatible audio hardware is recommended for low-latency performance.
An internet connection is required for activation, account setup and personal/product registration. A download is required for the installation.
Note: This software version does not support 32-bit plug-ins. VST 2 plug-ins only run in Rosetta 2 mode on Apple silicon-based Mac computers.
Cubase does not support VST 2 when running natively on Apple silicon Macs

 

Cubase 13 is looking to the future while not forgetting the past...in order to register it you'll need 2 turntables and a microphone, both USB3.