
r/cubase

We're building a tape plugin from scratch, help us get it right!
Hey all!
We're a small team, a developer, a sound engineer, and a UI/UX designer, building a new tape emulation plugin.
Tape is a fully analog technique. We're building something fully digital. Finding the honest balance between those two worlds, without losing what makes tape special, is exactly what we're trying to figure out.
Before we commit to anything, we want to hear from people who actually use these tools.
Short survey, 3 minutes: https://forms.gle/Q5zG5eeTZEqHniWt9
Everyone who responds gets a free copy when we launch. 🥳
And one question for the comments:
what would make a tape plugin perfect for you?
Thanks!
Cubase 15 Instability
Hey guys, I’m running a 2018 MacBook Pro Intel and while Cubase 14 still runs strong, every time I’ve installed Cubase 15 it crashes in like 2 minutes, even with very minimal processing with light plugins. Is anyone else having this issue?
RAM or processor?
Hi all,
I’m looking into getting a new Mac for running Cubase. Either a Mac Studio or a Mac Mini. Which spec is it better to optimize? The processor or the RAM? More cores or better overall performance? I don’t really use a lot of virtual instruments but I do run a lot of tracks with lots of plugins
Daw controller configuration
Ive been thinking of getting some daw controllers to improve my workflow and to help some awkward feeling in my hands cuz of my small mouse. I was really looking into the behringer x touch, but then i saw how good is the panorama cs12 for cubase. So i thought of getting the x touch compact for the faders, and the panorama cs12 for plug in control. Can they work simultaneously? And also if anyone has any expirience with using them bot. (Also using cubase 13 pro 13.0.50)
What’s the easiest way to export “dry” stems?
Hello community
I have another question about exporting stems to send to the mixing engineer….
Is there an easy way to send dry tracks given that I already rough mixed the songs?
What does “Effects: disabled (dry)” include?
Inserts?
Sends?
Does it ignore the fader?
Does it ignore panning (in case of stereo tracks)?
And what about groups? Does it ignore the process I have on groups my audio tracks are sent to?
- At the moment I save a copy of each project/song and I “Unmix” it - remove all groups, inserts, sends, automations, panning, resetting faders. Am I working too hard? Is there a shortcut I’m not aware of?
* Cubase 14 Pro, Win11
Does anyone have a Cubase license for sale?
Hi, I'm looking to buy a Cubase license so I can stop using pirated versions. For financial reasons, it's been hard for me to afford it, since I've had to invest in other things. But now I want to buy it. Even though Cubase costs around $579, and it’s cheaper for students, it’s still expensive for me. However, I’d like to know if you know where I can get the license for the lowest price—it doesn’t matter if it’s not the latest update; I’m fine with Cubase 12 Pro.
Groove Agent 6 worth it anymore?
Since Steinberg as already introduced patterns in the DAW itself, is there any use to Groove Agent? How is it compared to other big player like Addictive Drums, Superior Drummer etc?
Does it have any use left as a sampler perhaps?
How to export stems in mixed stereo / mono
Hello
I'm on Cubase 14 Pro, Win11
I've just finishe working on an album and about to send the stems to my mixing engineer. In the project I have both mono and stereo tracks. Is there a way to export all of them at once and have them exported in their own each configuration? Or do I have to do one batch of mono tracks and one batch of stereo tracks?
Audio Connections not automatically connected
This is something that has annoyed me for years.
When I start Cubase with my intended audio interface already turned on (FireFace UCX II in this case), the corresponding audio channels are not automatically connected (see screenshot, it says "not connected").
I always have to open the Audio Connections window and manually choose my preset for the FireFace channels. This works, but as I said, it’s really annoying.
Is it even possible to have the channels connect automatically when the audio interface is selected?
Thanks
Kontakt player in Cubase
Do people like using KP in Cubase? I seem to remember reading that it was a clunky extra layer , but that might be bollocks. There’s a few synths I want that play in it m. Thanks
Help! Persistent crashes
My cubase 15 keeps showing this when trying to open a project, still opens but when trying to change anything goes black and closes itself.
Also concerned that an error is happening when executing a system 32 file 😬
Any ideas?
Our band just finished recording—looking for someone to bring these tracks to life. Please comment or dm. Thank you in advance.
We’re The Midnight Suns, a rock band from Canada’s East Coast. We’ve got a home studio we meet in every Thursday—just a bunch of us chasing ideas, making noise, and turning it into songs we’re proud of.
We keep our sessions organized and tidy in properly labeled folders, so everything’s easy to follow and nothing gets lost in the chaos.
If you’re interested in what we’re doing, we’d genuinely love to connect.
Need help with sound uad volt 2 cubase 15 LE
Can somebody tell me why I can't get a sound when I can hear it on windows and that I can record waveforms. But no output in cubase ?
It's been hours of me trying to fix it and I can't find a solution :/
Beginner Grunge Mix/Master Feedback Needed – I Remain
Hey everyone,
I’d appreciate some honest technical feedback on my grunge track I Remain.
I mixed/mastered it in Cubase with a Steinberg UR22C and aimed for a raw, emotional sound — not overly polished.
Main things I’d like feedback on:
- Instrument/VST drum balance
- Vocal placement & pronunciation
- Overall punch and master quality
Listen here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQEdfMMa1aw
Thanks a lot to anyone who takes the time to listen.
Cubase template question
Say I have a template, and I create multiple projects with it but then I add more tracks/VST's later on to the template, is there a way to sync those changes to all the projects used with it?
Audio distorts when panning
Hello. I have been digging for hours. I have everything routed correctly, everything going to stereo out and all but when I pan a track it simply distorts and stays centered. Any ideas on what is happening? Also, when I listen to other tracks I've done where this wasn't an issue they are ALSO all distorted and no longer panned.
EDIT: I'm almost certain I have "resolved" the issue.
Turns out, either my headphones or my 3mm to quarter inch adaptor are broken. I neglected to listen to my mix through other speakers. I don't mix with headphones only, but I was just doing some tracking after many long weeks of no music and working 6, sometimes 7 days a week. So my critical thinking was impaired. Will repost later if there are further issues.
Best reverb?
What are some suggestions for best versatile reverb, as an upgrade to the Steinberg built-in? Valhalla and FabFilter Pro? Thanks
hypersonic 1.0 / 2.0 ==> halion sonic 7 collection?
is it true that hypersonic's library is included with halion sonic 7 collection? I'm looking to purchase a copy if this is true
Hi, I'm new to this.
Does anyone have a guide on how to use a compressor, understand its settings, and figure out what each button does, etc.?