

One of the biggest changes in Cubase 11 concerns the adoption of new graphics technologies, and this advancement is arguably an essential reason to upgrade - particularly for Mac users - as the application now looks a little cleaner and crisper. For example, while Pro and Artist users will require a free USB-A port to connect a hardware eLicenser, Cubase Elements can be licensed via the software eLicencer for a particular computer.

For graphics, you’ll need a display with a minimum resolution of 1440 x 900 pixels (1920 x 1080 is recommended), and Windows users will need a card that supports DirectX 10 and WDDM 2.0 (most modern systems and anything supporting display scaling should be fine).Ĭubase remains available in the established Pro, Artist, and Elements variants, and while Cubase Pro 11 is the primary focus of this review, differences in Artist and Elements will be mentioned where relevant.
#Cubase pro 11 windows 10#
Windows users will require 64-bit Windows 10 version 1909 or 2003 (support for Windows 7 has been discontinued), whilst Mac users need to be using either macOS Mohave or Catalina, and the forthcoming Big Sur release is also supported. In terms of requirements, Steinberg recommends a system with a minimum of an Intel i-series or AMD Ryzen processor (an i5 or faster is preferred), at least 4GB memory (8GB is recommended) and 35GB of free storage space. And finally, Black Octopus Sound rounds out the collection with Bloom (for blossoming vocal lines), Dance Floor Tech House, Nightcall Synthwave (to fulfil your ’80s needs), and Lofi Dreams (for some additional, dirtier “hippity-hoppity” sounds). Those looking for sounds to use in cinematic trailers should find something interesting in Noir, from sound designer Robert Dudzic. Butcha has apparently cooked up “a sizzling pack of hip-hop heat.” Hot! But Cubase 11 also includes a collection of six new sound and loop sets, starting with Hard Knocks from Grammy-winner Beat Butcha. Some of these provide factory content for bundled plug-ins, such as Halion Sonic SE, Groove Agent SE, Padshop 2, LoopMash, and so on.

Speaking of content, Cubase 11 comes with 19 Content Sets in VSTSound format. The Steinberg Download Assistant application showing available downloads for Cubase Pro 11. The main application is around half a gigabyte, and installers for plug-ins like Halion Sonic SE 3, Groove Agent SE 5, and the included factory content can be downloaded separately and individually, which is most certainly a welcome change.
#Cubase pro 11 full#
However, this time, rather than needing to download a full installer containing packages you might not require (Cubase 10.5’s installer weighed in at over 21GB and included an abundance of optional content) you can download only the packages you do need. And since this is Cubase 11, Steinberg naturally chose to release it on the 11th day of the 11th month.Ĭubase 11 is downloaded via the Steinberg Download Assistant, as per usual. So it’s reassuring that, during one of the most tumultuous years in a generation, Steinberg have managed to overcome the odds and maintain the company’s traditional schedule in delivering Cubase 11 before Christmas. However, no matter the numerical nomenclature, Steinberg have annually delivered solid, significant functionality, from Cubase 7’s new MixConsole window to version 10.5’s improved track import and video export features. Starting with Cubase 7 in 2012, even years have seen full integer releases, with n.5 versions in odd years, such as last year’s Cubase 10.5.

#Cubase pro 11 update#
For the last eight years Steinberg have released a significant annual update to Cubase, the company’s Advanced Music Production System, towards the end of year.
