![]() The templates are wide-ranging, automatically loading multiple mono, stereo and MIDI tracks to suit a typical project of that music genre. Then you’re presented with a news feed from Steinberg (if you’re connected to the net) and a decent choice of recording templates under the banners of Recording, Scoring, Production and Mastering, plus a More category where you can store non-specific projects of your own, and the ever-useful Recent tab. When you first launch Cubase 12 it takes a minute or so to rummage around the insides of your computer, checking licenses and plug-in locations. Existing users of dongles who upgrade have a grace period to migrate across, which even Steinberg admits can be ‘challenging’ and has added the tempting carrot that now up to three computers can use the same license. All the same, Cubase 12 has introduced a website license ‘portal’ system and Activation Manager that eschews any dongles along with a Download Assistance app and a separate Library Manager app that guide you safely through downloading, installing, and authorising Cubase and its add-on VST instruments (VSTi) and plug-ins. ![]() We’re a lot more comfortable with USB-based licenses now. Getting a replacement dongle wasn’t easy. Steinberg wasn’t the only one, and dongles caused quite a stir for a while because everyone envisaged putting them through the washing machine, or accidentally feeding them to their dog, or being abducted by aliens with the dongle in your pocket… and your DAW wouldn’t boot up. Cubase was one of the first DAWs to introduce a USB dongle license, or eLicenser system, which required a physical USB key to be attached to your computer or the software didn’t work. I must touch on one important change in Cubase 12 that sets it apart from earlier versions and affects everyone. Instead, I’ll address why you might consider Cubase over the competition. ![]() Those long-time users will assess all these on merits relevant to their individual needs, and I’m going to leave those nitty-gritty comparisons for others. When it comes to upgrades, Cubase 12 is an important release that incorporates lots of new features, fixes a few niggles, and dumps a selection of old favourites. My point is that with such a lengthy and impressive pedigree, like many DAWs that have withstood the test of time, Cubase enjoys a large fanbase of rusted-on users who are well-familiar with the program, and they’re likely never going to switch to another DAW. SX1.0 in 2002 was only the beginning of the current generation of Cubase, and prior to that, it first appeared on Atari computers in 1989-yes, 33 years ago. Cubase has seen a lot more than 12 incarnations (ignoring the varying different versions with each release). Also included is a huge library of first-class samples, grooves and patterns as well as a full-on virtual mixer and FX suite for even more creative options.Cubase 12 is a major release for Steinberg, and there is a great deal more history behind that 12 figure than first appears. Not only are three specialist Agents on hand to deliver authentic acoustic drums, massive electronic beats and percussive grooves but the unique architecture means you combine them to come up with astoundingly original, hybrid drum tracks that will keep you ahead of the competition, whatever genre or style you’re specialized in. Groove Agent 4 is perhaps the most comprehensive drum production solution that’s ever been available as a software instrument. Groove Agent 4 includes a huge sound library of over 22,000 samples and more than 3,800 patterns, a vast array of specialist editing tools, Style Player, the handy Jam mode, full integrated mixing board and much, much more. This unique instrument combines three specialist rhythm modules in one: craft dazzlingly authentic drum tracks, produce dancefloor-filling beats and design slinky percussive grooves with a dedicated Agent for each task combine up to four Agents for a new experience in rhythm creation.
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