Steinberg Announced Cubase Pro 8 – PRO | VOLUTION

Introducing Cubase Pro 8 – PRO | VOLUTION

It is no longer a rumor, Cubase 8 is finally released. Pre-orders are already available and those who just bought version 7.5 can download a free grace period update. Cubase Pro 8 and Cubase Artist 8 bring technical innovation as well as artistic inspiration in one awesomely powerful production environment.

Large projects open up to 4 times faster, the MixConsole twice as fast. The new audio engine now also means that even the most complex instruments and plug-ins run with stunning efficiency. This allows a lot lower latency while not out-powering your computer.

Evolving into Cubase Pro

Adding “Pro” to the name signifies our commitment to the producers and many other professionals around the world who work with Cubase day by day. It also emphasizes the evolution of an outstanding feature set that incorporates more serious tools and innovative technologies than ever before to accomplish your creative, musical ambitions, and that makes it Cubase Pro.

Top 10 Key Features:

  • Performance boost for more instruments, more tracks and shorter loading/saving times
  • Allen Morgan Pop-Rock Toolbox: 30 construction kits, each with 25 to 30 audio and MIDI loops
  • Chord pads: A great way to playfully and creatively compose with chords
  • VCA faders* for complex mixing and automation workflows
  • Groove Agent SE 4 Acoustic Agent gives you a world-class virtual acoustic drummer
  • Render in-place: Bounce MIDI and audio parts easily
  • New Virtual Bass Amp, Quadrafuzz v2, Multiband Expander*, Multiband Envelope Shaper* effects
  • Improved windows handling on PC, dockable rack and MediaBay plus a redesigned Track List
  • Plug-in manager: Arrange, sort and group your effects and instruments
  • Mixing updates*: Virgin territories automation mode, direct routing and Wave Meters

Can’t wait to get my hands on this, feel free to leave your comments below and check out the iZotope Iris 2 synth while you’re at that.