What can Cubase AI do?
Cubase AI has many features that make it a powerful and versatile DAW for beginners and hobbyists. Some of the main features are:
32 audio tracks and 48 MIDI tracks
24 instrument tracks with HALion Sonic SE 3, a virtual instrument with over 180 sounds
28 audio effects and 18 MIDI effects
8 group channels and 8 send/return channels
Chord track and chord pads for easy chord progression creation
Basic score editing and printing
VST support for third-party plugins
MixConsole for intuitive mixing and routing
Audio warp quantize for time-stretching and pitch-shifting
MediaBay for managing and browsing media files
Project assistant for quick project setup
Export audio mixdown in various formats
How does Cubase AI compare to Cubase Pro and other DAWs?
Cubase AI is a great way to get started with Cubase, but it is not meant to replace Cubase Pro or other professional DAWs. Cubase Pro has many more features and capabilities that Cubase AI does not have, such as:
Unlimited audio, MIDI, and instrument tracks
Advanced audio editing tools such as VariAudio, Audio Alignment, Spectral Comparison EQ, etc.
Advanced MIDI editing tools such as Logical Editor, Drum Editor, List Editor, etc.
Advanced scoring tools such as Score Layouts, Symbols Palette, Expression Maps, etc.
Advanced mixing tools such as Channel Strip, Control Room, VCA Faders, etc.
Advanced production tools such as Sampler Track, Groove Agent SE 5, Retrologue 2, Padshop 2, etc.
Advanced integration tools such as Eucon support, VST Connect SE 5, VST Transit Join, etc.
If you want to upgrade from Cubase AI to Cubase Pro or other versions of Cubase (such as Cubase Artist or Cubase Elements), you can do so at a discounted price. You can also use your existing projects and plugins in the higher versions of Cubase without any compatibility issues.
Cubase AI is also not the only DAW option available for beginners and hobbyists. There are many other DAWs that offer similar or different features at different price points. Some of the popular alternatives are:
Ableton Live: A DAW that focuses on live performance and creative workflow
FL Studio: A DAW that specializes in electronic music production and beat making
GarageBand: A free DAW that comes with Mac computers and iOS devices
Logic Pro: A DAW that offers a comprehensive suite of tools for music production on Mac computers
Pro Tools: A DAW that is widely used in the professional audio industry for recording and mixing
Reaper: A DAW that is lightweight
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