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Cubase 5 comes with fully integrated new tools for working with loops, beats and vocals, such as LoopMash and VariAudio, combining with new composition features and the first VST3 convolution reverb to take musical creativity to new heights. With stunning innovations and additional enhancements that boost productivity and performance, Cubase 5 represents the absolute cutting edge in digital audio workstations.

New Features in Cubase 5
Cubase 5 adds even more creative possibilities and new technologies to the world’s premier music production software developed by Steinberg — providing the finest tools to producers, composers and musicians in any musical genre. VariAudio and PitchCorrect provide integrated intonation editing for monophonic vocal recordings. Groove Agent ONE and Beat Designer change the game for beat creation, while the revolutionary LoopMash seamlessly blends loops, creating unimaginable variations. VST Expression tools for composers combine with the first VST3 convolution reverb and improved automation for more dynamic mixes. And an array of additional enhancements and 64-bit technologies boost performance — all designed to inspire further musical creativity and productivity.

Beat Creation and Loop Mangling
Cubase 5 features outstanding new tools for creating beats, generating exciting new rhythms and working with loops.

Vocal Editing and Pitch Correction
Cubase 5 comes with an amazing new toolset for perhaps the most important element in any song: the vocals.

New Dimensions for Your Mix
Cubase 5 has numerous new features that will help you bring new depth to your mix — in more ways than one.

Express Creative Visions
With Cubase 5, Steinberg has innovated even further to offer even more creative compositional tools.

Next-Generation Performance and Faster Workflow
Cubase 5 also includes an array of additional new ways of working faster, with added performance that takes advantage of new technologies.

Minimum System Requirements
The minimum system requirements state the minimal specification your computer must have to be able to use the software. A more powerful system may be required for certain tasks or larger projects. You can find more information about computer system specification and setup here.

Mac OS X 10.5.5

• PowerPC G5 (Intel Core Duo CPU recommended)


• 1024 MB RAM


• Display resolution 1024 x 768 pixels


• CoreAudio compatible audio hardware


• DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support


• 4 GB of free HD space


• USB component port for Steinberg Key (copy protection)


• Internet connection for license activation

Windows XP or Windows Vista*

• 2 GHz CPU (dual core CPU recommended)


• 1024 MB RAM


• Display resolution 1024 x 768 pixels


• Windows DirectX compatible audio hardware (ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance)


• DVD-ROM drive with dual-layer support


• 4 GB of free HD space


• USB component port for Steinberg Key (copy protection)


• Internet connection for license activation