Editing Cubase (section)

==History==
Cubase has existed in three main incarnations. Initially ''Cubase'', which featured only MIDI, and which was available on the [[Atari ST]], Macintosh and Windows.

After a brief period with audio integration, the next version, ''Cubase VST'', featured fully integrated audio recording and mixing along with effects. It added [[Virtual Studio Technology]] (VST) support, a standard for [[audio plug-in]]s, which led to a plethora of third-party effects, both freeware and commercial. Cubase VST was only for Macintosh and Windows; Atari support had been effectively dropped by this time, despite such hardware still being a mainstay in many studios. Cubase VST was offering a tremendous amount of power to the home user, but computer hardware took some time to catch up. By the time it did, VST's audio editing ability was found to be lacking, when compared with competitors such as [[Pro Tools]] DAE and [[Digital Performer]] MAS.

To address this, a new version of the program, ''Cubase SX'' (based on Steinberg's flagship post-production software [[Nuendo]]) was introduced, which dramatically altered the way the program ran. This version required much relearning for users of older Cubase versions. However, once the new methods of working were learned, the improvements in handling of audio and [[Console automation|automation]] made for a more professional sequencer and audio editor.

A notable improvement with the introduction of Cubase SX was the advanced audio editing, especially the ability to 'undo' audio edits. Early versions of Cubase VST did not have this ability. Cubase SX also featured real-time time-stretching and adjustment of audio tempo, much like [[Sonic Foundry]]'s ground-breaking [[ACID Pro|ACID]].

In January 2003, Steinberg was acquired by [[Pinnacle Systems]], within which it operated as an independent company before being sold to [[Yamaha Corporation]] in December, 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://usa.yamaha.com/news_events/corporate/yamaha-announces-acquisition-of-steinberg/|title=News & Events - Yamaha - United States|website=usa.yamaha.com|date=26 February 2021 }}</ref>

In September 2006 Steinberg announced Cubase 4 - the successor to Cubase SX3. Notable new features include 'control room', a feature designed to help create monitor mixes, and a new set of VST3 plug-ins and instruments.

There are also lighter economic alternatives by Steinberg, originally named Cubasis, later becoming Cubase SE and then Cubase Essential at version 4. For its sixth generation, the program was renamed Cubase Elements 6. The name change was done presumably, because its rival [[Cakewalk (company)|Cakewalk]] had taken the ''Essential'' branding for its own entry-level DAW software, Sonar X1 Essential.

While the full version of Cubase features unlimited audio and MIDI tracks, lesser versions have limits. For instance, Cubase Elements 6 has a maximum of 48 audio track and 64 MIDI tracks and Cubase Artist 6 offer 64 audio and 128 MIDI tracks.

In 2013, Steinberg introduced Cubasis for iPad, a Cubase for iOS. This version was a full rewrite and supports MIDI and audio tracks, audiobus and virtual MIDI to work with external music apps from the first versions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ipadmusic.com/cubasis/|title=Cubasis - iPad Music}}</ref> In 2016, Cubasis 2 was released as a free update with new features such as real-time time-stretching, pitch-shifting for changing the key, a "channel strip" effects suite, and new plug-ins and sounds.<ref>{{cite web |title=News - Steinberg: Neue Cubasis 2 App |url=https://recording.de/magazin/steinberg-neue-cubasis-2-app.4607/ |website=RECORDING.de |language=de-DE |date=11 October 2016}}</ref> In 2017, Steinberg received the MIPA (Musikmesse International Press Award) for Cubasis 2 in the Mobile Music App category at the Musikmesse in Frankfurt.<ref>{{cite web |title=News: Presse-Award Gewinne für Steinberg Cubase und Cubasis |url=https://www.professional-audio.de/news-presse-award-gewinne-fuer-steinberg-cubase-und-cubasis/ |publisher=www.professional-audio.de |language=de-DE}}</ref>

In late 2019, Cubasis 3 followed as a new app and included group tracks, a "Master Strip" effects suite, a revamped MediaBay, more effects and many more features in addition to iPhone support. In mid-2020, Cubasis 3 was released for Android tablets and smartphones.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Schroeder |first1=Markus |title=Test: Steinberg Cubasis 3 Digital Audioworkstation iOS |url=https://www.amazona.de/test-steinberg-cubasis-3-digital-audioworkstation-ios/ |website=AMAZONA.de |language=de-DE |date=31 January 2020}}</ref>