Steinberg presents Cubase 16 across Pro, Artist, and Elements editions, adding stem separation, Instrument Stacks, and expanded audio routing options.
Steinberg has presented the DAW Cubase 16 in Pro, Artist, and Elements editions. The update pairs workflow adjustments with new sound design and music production features.
New instruments, audio tools, and routing
In the Pro and Artist editions, Instrument Stacks group multiple VST instruments, drum tracks, and sampler channels into a single playable unit with layer controls. Cubase Pro 16 introduces stem separation to divide audio into up to six parts: drums, vocals, bass, guitar, piano, and other instruments. Audio channels in the Pro edition also expand to 16 audio sends and eight Control Room cue sends.
New native plug-ins include the drum multi-effect DrumChain (Pro, Artist), the vocal tool VocalTouch (Pro, Artist, Elements), and Omnivocal Basic featuring two voicebanks powered by Yamaha NX vocal synthesis. Additional sound options include the Module FM library and Spectral AudioWarp.
Workflow adjustments and connectivity
A redesigned, searchable settings window brings together project setup, preferences, audio routing, and keyboard commands without modal blocking, allowing changes while keeping the project active. The Key Editor adds Strum for chord timing variations and Stretch Selection for MIDI expansion or compression. Lyrics can also be typed alongside MIDI notes.
Connectivity additions include:
- MIDI 2.0 with Note Expression
- Ableton Link support across local networks
- Windows MIDI support for Windows 11
- Audio file import for M4A and AAC formats
Source: Delamar
