Cubase 15
Steinberg · $99–$580
Steinberg Cubase 15 ist eine vollständige DAW für Komposition, Aufnahme, Mixing und Scoring – in den Editionen Pro, Artist und Elements.
Eine tiefe Desktop-DAW ohne Abo für ernsthafte Produktion – weiterhin eine der stärksten Optionen für MIDI, Scoring und große lineare Sessions.
Am besten für: Komponisten, Produzenten und Engineers, die eine volle Desktop-DAW mit starken MIDI-Tools ohne Abo wollen.
Pros
- Dauerlizenz (kein Abo) in Pro, Artist und Elements
- Exzellente MIDI-, Expression-Map- und Kompositions-Tools
- Version 15: Melodic Pattern Sequencer, KI-Stem-Separation, Workflow-Updates
- Reife Mixing-Umgebung mit tiefen Stock-Instrumenten und Effekten
Cons
- Voller Pro-Preis ist hoch; günstigere Stufen schneiden bewusst Features
- Steilere Lernkurve als Anfänger-DAWs wie GarageBand oder FL
- Weniger optimiert für Clip-Live-Performance als Ableton Live
Überblick
Cubase 15 is Steinberg's flagship digital audio workstation, a desktop DAW that has shaped professional production for decades. It is built around a linear arrangement and a deep MIDI/composition toolset rather than a clip grid. That makes it a natural home for songwriters, film/TV composers, and producers who think in tracks, takes, and scored parts. Cubase still sells as a perpetual license — Pro, Artist, or Elements — which is a meaningful alternative in a market full of subscriptions.
It excels at composition craft. Expression Maps, advanced MIDI editing, and the new Melodic Pattern Sequencer in version 15 give arrangers and orchestrators real leverage. The mixer, channel strip tools, and stock instrument/effects set are mature enough to finish records without third-party plugins, while VST3 support keeps the door open to everything else. AI-assisted stem separation and Omnivocal improvements push the 15 cycle into modern repair and vocal workflows without rewriting the core identity of the app.
The trade-offs are price and paradigm. Full Cubase Pro sits near the top of the DAW price ladder, and the cheaper Artist/Elements tiers cut features that matter once you are serious. The interface rewards study; it is not the fastest path for pure beginners. Live performers who live in Session View will still prefer Ableton. If your entire process is sample chopping and pattern sequencing, FL Studio may feel more native.
Against its alternatives, Ableton Live 12 wins for electronic performance and clip workflow. Logic Pro is the best Mac-native value for recording and scoring. Studio One 7 is a strong all-rounder with excellent mixing/mastering flow. FL Studio owns pattern-first beatmaking. REAPER undercuts everyone on price with extreme customizability. Choose Cubase 15 when composition depth, MIDI sophistication, and a non-subscription pro DAW matter more than the lowest sticker price.
Spezifikationen
- Editions
- Pro, Artist, Elements (plus AI/LE OEM tiers)
- License
- Perpetual download license (no subscription)
- Pro street price
- About $579.99 USD full version
- Key 15 features
- Melodic Pattern Sequencer, AI-powered stem separation, Expression Maps updates, Omnivocal beta improvements
- System
- Windows 10 22H2+ / Windows 11 24H2+; macOS Sonoma / Sequoia / Tahoe
- RAM / storage
- 8 GB RAM minimum; ~84 GB free storage recommended
- Plugin support
- VST3 instruments and effects (plus Steinberg ecosystem)
Zuletzt geprüft 2026-07-09
FAQ
Was kostet Cubase 15?
Cubase gibt es gestaffelt: Elements als Einstieg, Artist als Mitte, Pro als Flagship (ca. 579,99 $ UVP). Crossgrades und Education-Preise bei Steinberg.
Ist Cubase 15 ein Abo?
Nein. Cubase 15 ist eine Dauerlizenz. Major-Updates sind optional und kostenpflichtig – kein Monatsabo.
Was ist neu in Cubase 15?
Highlights: Melodic Pattern Sequencer, KI-gestützte Stem-Separation, neue Expression Maps und Omnivocal-Verbesserungen.
Cubase vs Ableton Live?
Cubase ist stärker bei linearer Komposition, MIDI/Scoring und großen Mix-Sessions. Live ist stärker bei Clip-Performance und elektronischem Sketching.
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