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Steinberg Cubase SE Recording Software (Macintosh and Windows)

48 tracks of 24-bit/96kHz hard disk recording. Unlimited number of MIDI tracks. Editing and effects.

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Great technology at a great price: that's Cubase SE. Based on Steinberg's renowned Cubase SX, Cubase SE is ideal for anyone who keeps a sharp eye on their finances but doesn't want to do without professional technologies in their home recording, project or pre-production studios.

This "Special Edition" of Cubase offers functions that won't leave you wanting, including 48 audio tracks, an unlimited number of MIDI tracks, sequencing and hard disk recording features as well as professional 24-bit/96kHz resolution. Cubase SE also offers a wealth of audio and MIDI recording features with comprehensive editing and effects. And with Cubase SE you're using a system that you can upgrade whenever you choose to the higher Cubase SX/SL versions that are used by professional audio and music professionals worldwide.

Features:
48 audio tracks and unlimited MIDI tracks

Professional 24-bit/96 kHz audio resolution

Supports up to 16 VST instruments

5 insert effects and 8 send effects per channel

VST System Link and ReWire 2 compatible

Includes complete set of audio and MIDI effect plug-ins

Same advanced user interface and functionality as Cubase SL/SX, fully upwards compatible

Technical Info

System Requirements

Mac OS
Processor: PowerPC G4 450 MHz
RAM: 256 MB (512 MB recommended)
Operating System: OS X Version 10.2 or higher
Sound Card: CoreAudio compatible audio hardware
Hard Disk: 1 GB of free disk space

Windows
Processor: Pentium III 500 MHz or AMD K7 (Pentium III / Athlon 1 GHz or faster recommended)
RAM: 256 MB (512 MB recommended)
Operating System: Windows 2000, Windows XP Home or XP Professional
Sound Card: Windows MME compatible audio hardware (ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended)
Hard Disk: 1 GB of free disk space
All the essential Cubase functionality at an incredibly low price! Unlimited MIDI tracks; 48 audio tracks at up to 24-bit, 96kHz resolution. For Mac/PC.

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Steinberg Cubase SE Recording Software (Macintosh and Windows) Reviews

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           9 out of 10
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"It's tight dawg"
Feature:
More effects in the package would be nice. The compressor rocks, reverb and delay are so so i say. Haven't used all effects yet (Cruncher, ect.).

Quality:
I've used Sonar, ProTools, Cool Edit, N'tracks Studio, ect. This is just as good as any. 24 bit recording for under $100,..... come on!!

Value:
Can't beat it for real. No N-tracks or Cakewalk product can compare for real VST's, Rewire (reason), Its worth $200 at least. This and a Audiophile 2496(99.00), and a Behringer mixer and you got a 48 track Studio for around 250.00.

Desirability:
Interface not as sexy as SX or SL but still pretty good.

Sound:
Same as any, you only get garbage out if you put garbage in. Dig?

Support:
never needed them so i don't know. But they have been conntacting me (specials, offers) so that's a plus.

Overall:
Does everything you basically need it to do. 48 audio tracks unlimitec midi no crashes in 6 months.

Submitted: 11/07/2004
Style of Music: Hip Hop, Soul, Gospel
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           9 out of 10
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"Definitely Worth It!!"
Feature:
Limited to 48 audio tracks...its more than enough for me personally but it is nice to just have the option of as many tracks as you want. You can't really expect everything in a package for under $100 though.

Quality:
Excellent. Everything was just as it should be.

Value:
I think this is a great deal for anyone who wants a recording software to make high quality recordings but is on a budget. Definitely worth the money. I purchased it at the student discount so it was an even better price.

Desirability:
I wouldnt mind having either of the higher priced Cubase programs but this product suits me just fine.

Sound:
The sound quality is really good but it also depends on your equipment(soundcard, mic,etc.)

Support:
Terrible...thats all I have to say on that.

Overall:
I have used Cubase SX and Cubase SX 2 and this product has many of the same features as the higher priced Cubase Programs. Great Value.

Submitted: 12/27/2004
Style of Music: Hip Hop, R&B, Urban...and just about anything else.
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