r/cubase • u/OutcomeImaginary7111 • 11d ago
Cubase 16 excitement
What features/improvements are you expecting or hoping for in Cubase 16?
Personally, I’d love to see some workflow improvements and features inspired by other DAWs. What’s on your wishlist?
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u/Benniblockbuster 11d ago
Insert specific VST via hotkey or Streamdeck Enable disable Inserts Slots with hotkey
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u/False_Ad_4561 11d ago
Its a way to do that on stream deck.. a guy mapped the whole process .. he's on YouTube
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u/namedotnumber666 11d ago
This can be done with track presets and macros
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u/JamSkones 11d ago
a track preset doesn't do this. You're inserting something you've saved earlier but if I already have let's say a padshop instrument I'm working on with some effects on it already then adding a track preset wouldn't do what oc is asking.
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u/LG_Thelastghost 11d ago
Same things I always ask for...
Freezable Group channels (yes I know this will also make the channels routed to the group disabled/frozen as well)
Post Fader/EQ hpf/lpfs in addition to the existing Pre filters
1 or 2 more bands for the channel EQ
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 11d ago
I don't think any daw has freezing groups. Maybe its not easy to build something like that. But that would be helpful 💯
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u/huggybearbass 11d ago
Pro Tools does this and it’s so helpful if you start to run into cpu limits. I wish for this all the time as many of my sessions get pretty hefty
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u/eyocs_ 11d ago
Studio One/Pro 8 does :) But Cubase has far better rendering options
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 11d ago
No it doesn't, it basically render all audio routing to a bus. Freeze bus should freeze processing on bus.
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u/Phosphenetre 11d ago
It's been a while, but I'm quite sure Reaper can freeze group (folder) channels.
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u/TinyXPR 11d ago
Better MPE editing the current workflow doesn't allow snap to semitones an generally is hard to work with in my opinion.
Maybe integrate MPE in the CC automation lanes.
Also handle Channel distribution automatically.
Secondly allow alt drag on midi phrases for stretch in the piano roll.
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u/JamSkones 11d ago
The ability to add inserts to a track with a key command. Or the ability to add an exported track with a keycommand at least.
Editing the MPE pitch of individual notes should be more like ableton. They've really nailed that workflow
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u/AStirlingMacDonald 11d ago
Generally speaking, everytime I’m like “man, I really wish Cubase did ________” I end up finding months later that it does do that, but I just didn’t realize it at the time.
I do wish that the engraving tools were a little bit more robust. I realize that’s not really Cubase’s forte or focus, but exporting MIDI into separate engraving software is such a pain, especially since Cubase’s tools are almost good enough. I feel like with just a liiiiiitle bit more tweaking it would be more than powerful enough to do almost all of what I actually need.
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u/djellicon 11d ago
Live record into drum patterns.
Somehow ignore Windows' single ASIO restriction with super low latency (I know this isn't possible and I know about ASIO4All, I don't want to use that).
More 'free' stock synths in pro.
Optional signal chain view for inserts, perhaps something like Ableton's L>R scrolling view.
Include spectral layers pro in Cubase Pro.
Samplr update, I don't like the UI for some reason, not sure why but that shouldn't be my problem. Have this easily integrated into pattern sequencers or indeed anything else.
I don't want to suggest that the asks above are necessary (or even good ideas!), it's already amazing software and I look forward to whatever they do add!
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 11d ago
I think we may see live record into drum patterns. Coz in groove agent 6 Pattern editor they gave that so maybe in v16 we'll get that. I also dislike the ui of sampler i love the features though.
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u/grizzli1994 11d ago
The ability to route Midi to a larger amount of instruments is an absolute must have for me working with large drum templates consisting of multiple libraries.
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u/Gakusei_Eh 11d ago
The only thing I want is the ability to rename plugins without having to mess around with xml files. I don't think any other feature could convince me to upgrade.
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u/Embarrassed-Cow365 11d ago
The fact that so much can be achieved under the hood with xlm files tells me it shouldn’t be too hard to implement into the program itself
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 11d ago
Yeah i also want that. Especially with uad plugins they all have same name. Renaming plugin would be awesome
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u/sandman72986 11d ago
Just being able to de-activate (not bypass) plugins on multiple channels would be amazing
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 11d ago
We can achieve that with a project logical editor. I have made a preset for that.
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u/bananagoo 11d ago
I want a true replacement for the paste to fill feature in Pro Tools. For my workflow this is essential and I would love nothing more than to be rid of Avid forever...
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u/CrazyPops 11d ago
I do this in Reaper using a custom action. I've also used the new action in Spectralayers 13 Pro that does that exactly too.
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u/A13xCoding 11d ago
The option to freeze up to a specific plugin on a channel and add more plugins after that wouldn’t be terrible.
A few UI/spacing improvements, for example on track icons.
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u/huggybearbass 11d ago
This would be incredible. You can get close ish by moving the pre fader insert point up and freezing. After that I just use plugins that aren’t dependent on signal level
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u/Phosphenetre 11d ago
This would be an excellent addition, and if I remember right, Reaper does this.
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u/namedotnumber666 11d ago
I would like to copy ableton audio driver setup where I can use different interfaces for input and output.
I would like them to fix the drum machine so it appears to eucon ( no channels at the moment on the surface )
I would like a dedicated sub output on my control room as I have a sub.
Scanning for new vsts should not happen every start up.
Pool needs modernisation, so does the terrible media bay.
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u/StratHistory 10d ago
Can you expand your thinking? I thought asio limited us to a single interface?
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u/namedotnumber666 9d ago
No ableton allows seperate audio drivers for the input and output with seperate drivers
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u/StratHistory 8d ago
Are you talking about a Mac or windows with asio?
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u/Initial-Tax-7217 11d ago
Automatable modulator depths. Modular track type. Dialog staying open after deactivating vst output. Multiband plugin wrappers.
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 11d ago
That would be game changer for edm production. Or some crazy creative chains
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u/prasunya 11d ago
Update deeper aspects of cycle record / lanes functionality. It's the only audio area where Pro Tools (playlists) had an advantage. And the "pool" needs updating in terms of both visual interface and functionality.
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u/Individual-Fruit-131 9d ago
The thing that I want in Cubase is an option to create a temporary session to just fuck around, test out a plugin or write a demo. It would be a temporary folder, that if not saved, just gets deleted right away, without polluting projects folder. It would help me organize a lot. Other than that, I want plugin insert color coding or rename option in mix console to know which eq is responsible for eq or for side chain control specifically, instead of opening up each plugin and fully figuring out the project (that would lead to faster mixing decisions overall). The thing is: both of these features are really not that hard to implement, but since Steinberg doesn't really listen to the feedback unless you are Ludwig Göransson or a YouTuber, they literally won't give a fuck what we text here. As far as we buy newer versions and blindly voting with our wallet, we are going to be in this loop where we get railed.
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u/Infamous_Claim_1591 11d ago
Logical editor toolbar. Or be able to pin midi logical editor preset in left zone key editor.
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u/Infamous_Claim_1591 11d ago
Drum machine improvements also. Like different playing mode, Drum map from instrument, Batch routing alos.
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u/futuresynthesizer 11d ago
I am still on 13 pro and 12 pro haha... I guess I won't be updating soon cause I just hate changing and checking every single plugins compatibility and all... must be super good though! :)
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u/historic_electronic 11d ago
I can go one better, I haven’t upgraded since Cubase 6.
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u/futuresynthesizer 11d ago
I would definitely be OK with cubase 8 pro on my mac! hahaha such a good time.... ! wow 6! nice :)
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 11d ago
I am assuming u use Cubase only for mixing and mastering
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u/futuresynthesizer 11d ago
yea yeah haven't been updating cause I felt like it was almost complete haha.. also produce.. do everything inside cubase and sometimes pro tools! :)
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u/futuresynthesizer 11d ago
quicker startup would be nice and maybe silly but like backward 32bit plugins compatibility would be dope too for my old mac :)
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u/acccount1 11d ago
Fix the touch automation mode, add dual mono, give me a quick way to combine two mono tracks to one stereo track, per-track RMS metering, better stock vst instruments, improve the smart tool.
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u/pret_aatma 11d ago
Clip launcher, More drag and drop improvements, Some kind of rack to split channel and do crazy stuff
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 11d ago
I don't think we getting clip launcher without true gapless audio engine, rack would be cool though!
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u/AbhishekInMusic 11d ago
The modulators are somehow very taxing on my system. I completely avoid them and use 3rd party modulators if ever required. If this could be sorted out in 16 that would be great. Also the stock eq could be more intuitive to use.
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 11d ago
I don't knw man, i use modulators all the time with 3rd party plug-in. Yeah stock eq need an gui overhaul
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u/ProfessionalMeal536 11d ago
Ripple Edit as in Reaper. And also i hate that the entries of the i/o list are stil not swapable. This is also the case for other lists in cubase which seem to be very 1995.
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u/magicmulder 11d ago
I still want real live looping so I can finally ditch Ableton altogether. Cycle recording was already a big step in the right direction.
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u/Schrommerfeld 11d ago
More EQ bands in channel strip. Better stock instruments like ableton’s. Effects rack like ableton and transient loop mode, freeze group tracks a maybe a compressor suite like logics compressor
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 11d ago
More eq bands in channel strip is much needed. Maybe dynamic eq in channel strip also. Some kind of rack is also most requested feature i wish they give us.
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u/scatkang 11d ago
There's a remedy: use a SSL channel strip for high- and low-pass duties. Then you got 4 peak eq points in the built-in eq. bx_console SSL 4000 E is super cpu-friendly.
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u/JamieK_89 11d ago
Default track presets! Ability to add plugins when adding tracks, and add plugins via key commands or something so we can use stream deck to add plugins.
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u/shokuninstudio 11d ago
I've always been frustrated with how the installers break and they ask me to download each installer again separately from the website.
So a unified installer, then merge the main application with the login and download manager. And then stop logging me out randomly.
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u/Luke4421 11d ago
POLY VARI audio (melodyne does it but I dont want to buy melodyne)
better UI scaling - im getting older, stuff is hard to see
MORE CREATIVE FEATURES - the addition of the sampler with a single right click was genius I use it a lot,
I love chord assistant, expansion of that,
easier installation and updating (Why are there three programs to install and update)
Something to read KEY - like Auto Key (I have auto key but I had to buy it just for that feature)
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u/Affectionate-Fact837 11d ago
custom toolbars...where I can assign my preferred actions , like in reaper and fender studio one, unlimited track fx.
being able to using midi out vsts and devices (scaler, Arps) on same track as the instrument like we have in reaper and bitwig
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u/jed_leland 11d ago
I’m on v15 and have been told that expression maps have been significantly upgraded from prior versions.
But they still are awfully cumbersome. Anything to make them easier to manage (especially for big orchestral templates) would be great.
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u/pinkyandthegame666 11d ago
guitar tab and better mpe editting. i wanna draw bezier curves in the midi editor.
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u/chilaquilescontodo 11d ago
Midi regions preserve all their data even when split same way audio regions do
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u/ThisIsFuz 11d ago
A minor tweak - I find myself switching to looping mode way too easily when moving the play head. I’d love to have the option to disable that function
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u/PlanktonWonderful658 11d ago
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 11d ago edited 11d ago
I have made a script using autohotkey. Now i can draw notes with single left click, delete them with single right click. But yeah natively it should behave like that.
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u/PlanktonWonderful658 10d ago
so now Cubase cant handle honesty and facts?
why my Comment removed by Reddit?
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u/JerryCornelius22 11d ago
Being able to move the screen like photosop. Please please please 🙏
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 11d ago
Move? U mean autoscroll?
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u/JerryCornelius22 11d ago
No, in Photoshop you can move the viewport around. Being able to do that on the timeline would be great. Saves using arrow keys or the very thin scroll bars.
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u/henryhenka 11d ago
- Able to render multiple versions from project at the same time. Reaper does this corrrectly
- Insert chains to events. Offline processing isnt same thing.
- Auto coloring tracks by name
- Able to move data with region markers
- Multimono plugins.
- Able to route audiotrack to audio.
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u/UomoAnguria 10d ago
Able to move data with region markers
Can't you already do that with the Arrangement track?
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u/YashOnTheBeat 11d ago
I have had audio issues where I can hear clicks and pops when I'm doing certain actions within the daw (I'm using an M4 pro Mac mini with an audient id4). These glitches make it to the exports as well.
I have have no issues with the other daws on the same hardware.
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u/MachineAgeVoodoo 11d ago
Midi timing features, midi clock offset and such things. It won't come because it never came since 20 years
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u/NoSweet595 11d ago
I always wish for improved UX, better UI scaling and accessibility settings that cover most disabilities, including naturally declining abilities with aging like visual and cognitive.
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u/JeisonPoison 11d ago
-Primero que todo que corrijan el bug para poder asignar con el teclado un valor a los envíos de varios canales seleccionados. -Segundo serian genial poner cambiar la posición de insertos en varios canales seleccionados al tiempo para reorganizar la cadena de procesamiento rapidamente.. -Tercero una opcion como el "heat" de pro tools para simular una mesa analógica estaria genial. (Si eso se puede hacer con plugins externos, pero si lo incluyera de fabrica seria mas eficiente)
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u/ivan_dhs 11d ago
grouping VSTs and assigning macros like you can do in Ableton, that way I can quickly load the chain I usually use for lets say voices and tweak the most important parameters
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u/Impressive-Menu-923 11d ago
Cubase is so feature laden that I think they'd have to be very clever this time around for me to update to v16 from v15.
I guess we'll see.
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u/Impossible_Tank_2973 11d ago
Session Player like logics Bass, Keyboard and drum Session player. Just awesome for songwriting and a little jam for myself 🙃
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u/Waste_Patience_3154 11d ago
Would love a spectral dinamics plugin, a de-breather in the vocalchain and probably a drum chain
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u/Bobs-the-One 11d ago
Im hoping we can activate it. Still cant activate my Cuebase 15 artist and ive tried everything
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u/FlyingFingers2000 11d ago
Simpler iterative audio quantize: "apply to grid" similar to what's in free Luna 3.0
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u/Fine_Independent_228 10d ago
Please god let me stream my DAW to discord without having to use some Voicemeeter Banana bullshit
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u/kozalion 10d ago
Ability to remove the dreaded fader widget in the bottom left of audio clips. The amount of times I accidentally click it and change the volume when all I want is to simply move a clip is crazy.
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u/lobotomeandyou 10d ago
LOL. I’m not the type for beta testing; that’s definitely not something I’d put myself through. I’m referring to the C15 Hub.
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u/UomoAnguria 10d ago
The option (that Reaper I think has) to add to an export queue various version of a mix - eg. the full mix, the mix without vocals, the mix without mixbus processing. You can kinda aorta achieve that with absurd group nesting, but a more streamlined option would be very appreciated.
Fixing the damn bug that makes Cubase forget inputs (and sometimes outputs) when I import a track from another project
Custom color presets
Variaudio with different algorithm options - works fine for vocals, but when you are tuning a double bass or a whistle it can get weird
The ability to put the Insert section in between modules in the Channel Strip, that would be REALLY useful
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u/_Ludovico 9d ago
Templates without data
More precise undo/redo feature
Offline processing could be greatly improved
AI to dictate macros or logical editor processes
Add folder tracks to selected channels
Input meter in the fader zone alongside output meter
Sends as knobs (PLEASE ! i just hate these dreaded lines)
Inputs/outputs presets that include hardware plugins outs
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u/Haavard-Pettersen 9d ago
Score editor suggestion that would be killer:
When selecting several parts, make it possible to display them on one/ two/ four systems, rather than one system each. That way, we could, for example, have multiple string voices on two systems, multiple brass voices on two etc., sort of like we are able to view several tracks on top of each other in the key editor.
This would make it SOOO much easier to see the big picture of an arrangement.
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u/Comprehensive_Box408 9d ago
Clip Launcher / Scratchpad / Sketchpad
Konzept: Eine integrierte Matrix/Clip-Ansicht (ähnlich wie in Bitwig, Ableton Live oder Digital Performer), um Loops, Patterns und Fragmente nahtlos abzufeuern und auszuprobieren.
Nutzen: Perfekt für die frühe kreative Phase, um schnell Ideen zu skizzieren, Variationen auszuprobieren und Jam-Sessions direkt aufzunehmen, ohne die lineare Timeline zu blockieren.
Adjustment Layers / Bearbeitungs-Spuren (wie in Magix Vegas Pro) Konzept: Eine spezielle Spur, auf der man Clips/Events platzieren kann, deren Effekte und Automationen auf alle darunterliegenden Spuren angewendet werden. Nutzen: Statt komplexe Busse aufzusetzen oder Master-Effekte zu automatisieren, könnte man gezielt für bestimmte Abschnitte im Song (z. B. einen 4-Bar-Drop oder Übergang) Effekte, Filtersweeps oder Stutter-Effekte für das gesamte Playback einbauen. Integrierter Band Splitter & Paralleles Routing (Multiband Audio FX Grid)
Konzept: Ein internes Routing-Tool/Insert-Plugin, mit dem man ein Audiosignal innerhalb einer Spur in freidefinierbare Frequenzbänder (z. B. Low / Mid / High) oder parallele Signalpfade aufteilen und mit beliebigen VST-Effekten separat bearbeiten kann. Nutzen: Macht komplexe Multiband-Bearbeitungen (wie z. B. Distortion nur auf den Mitten, Reverb nur auf den Höhen oder parallele Saturation) extrem übersichtlich und schnell, ohne dafür jedes Mal mehrere FX-Spuren und Direct-Outs manuell verdrahten zu müssen.
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u/thekingsown1 8d ago
Adding Ai so you simply type what you want and it does it automatically without having to scrabble trying to find things.
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u/Dapper_Meringue9016 7d ago
Here’s my wish list
Chord Pad Key Lock so the key stays the same when changing presets. Why doesn’t this already exist?!
Have the Sampler Track created below selected track not at the bottom of a project. Very annoying landing at the bottom.
Logic Style input Monitoring. Cubase options suck
Key Commands for toggling rather than one for show and another for hiding or undoing. What a waste of shortcuts.
Zooming in the project window to be the same as Veri-Audio (it’s so much better, quicker and natural)
Snap to hotpoint when splitting audio events (same as snapping to events and cursor)
A pref to change track hight of tracks inside of folders to follow the same height as the parent folder
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 7d ago
I do agree with you🔥💯 especially on chord pad key lock, key command for toggling. And track folder height
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u/FleeMyWraths 7d ago edited 7d ago
Cubase is the most stable and has the most features for my taste but I do wish they’d clean up some things and I realize these are all just qoL things and nothing that hinders the functionality of the program on any way.
MIDI routing matrix- I wish they would implement a new way to handle routing midi and do it the way AUM on iOS does: with a midi routing matrix. It’s so much simpler and makes routing midi infinitely more powerful and satisfying.
Drum Track- give us more shaping and editing tools inside the drum track module so I don’t have to edit them outside of it and bring them back in. The basic editing tools are fine but I’m a “drum shaper to my tastes” kinda guy.
Floating Window for VST picker- I like the right side panel for scrolling and dragging and dropping my vst’s but I’d love it if I could pop that window out and make it floating.
Optimizations to the Audio Engine- it’s one of the best but I wish they’d make it more seamless between dragging and dropping things and switching plugins.
More Chords in the side view in the piano roll- sometimes I’ll drag and drop a few chords in the piano roll when I’m sketching something or just want to hear how something sounds when I’m creating a new patch in Analog Lab or Omnisphere or HALion. The chords are very limited there and I get we can use the chord pads but I live in the piano roll and only use one monitor so having more built in extended chords in the side view of the piano roll would be lovely.
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u/FleeMyWraths 7d ago
https://reddit.com/link/pf1sgi2/video/a1eu3sjycnuh1/player
This is what I’m talking about for midi routing.
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u/will_koalia 6d ago
I would love to be able to edit track automation in midi/audio events, and have it travel with the event when moved. that, in addition to the overall track automation, would be really useful, and could make the sequencer/timeline cleaner too.
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u/razormane1 11d ago
Have it look more like ableton in terms of laptop realestate for us macbook pro users. * Rack view for vst effects so that you can view everything in one pane * Have a global "swing" mode like ableton does * a session view would be awesome to be able to experiment with samples from media bay * have media bay as a side view [i usually press F5 but takes alot of space in the session] especially when you go full screen
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u/ChrispyMC 11d ago
Rack view for VST effects would be pretty cool. They could even implement it relatively easily if they just limit you to seeing only the quick controls at a glance. MediaBay can be accessed using the right zone, unless you're talking about an in-depth MediaBay like they did with the mixer in the lower zone.
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u/razormane1 11d ago
Yeah i meant like a more in depth media bay where you can view the folders more easily [similar to fl studio]
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u/LeDestrier 11d ago
Basically not to introduce silly bugs because the beta testers are seemingly non-existent. If I'm sounding salty, it's because the last couple of updates had some clankers.
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u/JamSkones 11d ago
my bad. I was, supposed to be, beta testing for 15 but I ended up being way too fucking busy
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u/False_Ad_4561 11d ago
Please have drag and drop after editing a sample ... let us drag the samples from a key on the piano roll .. thats all I want
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u/Odd_Office_8288 10d ago
Please Bring Back THE NOTEPAD. I have always loved being able to write/type out all my project information including notes that clients have pointed out about their projects inside the project notepad and save everything, so that once I load the project, the notepad comes up with all the notes intact as I wrote them. Now, it's gone. And I have to take notes manually or have them typed out on my phone or my computer's note. I loved that option in cubase 5 and after switching to 10 and so on, I never had that option again. So please bring back our notepad.
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 10d ago
Notepad is still here bruh in cubase. I use that daily.
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u/Odd_Office_8288 8d ago
Oh Thank you. I will definitely check it out.
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u/OutcomeImaginary7111 8d ago
https://youtu.be/oYm6UXrzSrs?si=zrgoiJjdMtMMZ8qk
I would suggest u yo watch this official video by greg related to notepad
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u/Individual-Fruit-131 9d ago
Notepad is still there. On the left panel when you click on a channel. If you need a notepad for the whole project, just create an empty midi channel called "project info" or whatever, and use a notepad there
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u/Odd_Office_8288 8d ago
Thank you for this. It is a continually handy feature for me. I'll check it out. I appreciate.
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u/North-Board3464 11d ago
Cubase 16 Pro: Die neue Audio-Vorschau im Hub ist lächerlich kurz.
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u/lobotomeandyou 11d ago
Nope. One of the best unique Cubase features! You can freely adjust this.
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u/Fantastic_Deer_3095 6d ago edited 6d ago
* Fix the Sampler Track bug where the sample‘s tempo is reset when you load the project
* Add M4A import support
* Add FLAC support for Sampler Tracks
EDIT: Not sure why I got downvoted instantly. These are just some wishes I have for the next update.
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u/IllustriousCommon277 11d ago
Faster startup time. VST scanning takes forever. To be honest, version 15 feels pretty complete to me. It feels like Cubase already has a lot of features that I don't use. Maybe the look of the modulators could be modernized.