Cubase Elements 16

Everything You Need to Start Making Music

Cubase Elements 16 provides an accessible introduction to music production, combining essential tools for recording, composing, editing and mixing in one application. Its streamlined workflow helps musicians turn initial ideas into finished arrangements, while the included virtual instruments, effects, samples and loops provide a foundation for creating different styles of music. MIDI editing tools support the development of melodies and chord progressions, with new Key Editor functions in version 16 adding more natural strumming and flexible timing adjustments. This version also introduces improvements to tempo detection, redesigned project settings, new mastering presets and additional sounds and loops. VocalTouch and Omnivocal Basic provide tools for shaping vocal sounds and developing vocal ideas. Further workflow refinements and contextual help make it easier to navigate the software and focus on creating music.

Features

• Audio recording and editing

• MIDI composition and editing

• Key Editor Strum and MIDI stretching

• Tempo detection improvements

• VocalTouch vocal processing

• Omnivocal Basic vocal production tool

• Mastering presets

• New sounds and loops

• Waves Illugen integration

• Redesigned Settings dialog

• Redesigned Audio Pool

• Quick Help and guided tours

• Ableton Link support

• M4A and AAC audio import

• VST instrument and effects support

Mac:

• macOS Sequoia (15) / macOS Tahoe (26) / macOS Golden Gate (27)
• Intel Core i5 (2018 or later) or Apple silicon
• RAM: 16 GB minimum
• 4 or more CPU cores
• 89 GB free disk space (full installation) / 15 GB (core installation)

Windows:

• Windows 10 Version 22H2 or higher / Windows 11 Version 25H2 or higher
• 64-bit
• Intel Core i5 (8th generation) / AMD Ryzen 3000 Series or Windows on Arm processor
• RAM: 16 GB minimum
• 4 or more CPU cores
• 89 GB free disk space (full installation) / 15 GB (core installation)

Additional requirements:

• Minimum display resolution: 1440 x 900
• Graphics card with Metal support (Mac) or native Windows 10 support (Windows)
• 4 GB GPU memory or higher recommended for 4K displays
• Internet connection required for activation, account setup and product registration

You always get the latest software version (or a free update) available at purchase/registration date.