Designed for professional producers, film composers, and mix engineers, Steinberg Cubase Pro 13 is a complete music-production environment that combines sophisticated audio and MIDI tools with pristine audio quality. Offering a fast, flexible, and intuitive workflow, this powerful software can be used for composing, sequencing, beatmaking, recording, editing, mixing, and mastering—making it ideal for producing and scoring tracks from start to finish, in all genres. Cubase Pro 13 offers several new features including an updated MixConsole, revamped Key and Drum editors, new plug-ins, workflow improvements, and new sample packs.

For superior audio quality, Cubase Pro 13 utilizes a 64-bit audio engine compatible with resolutions up to 192 kHz. The software offers unlimited audio, instrument, and MIDI tracks, and can accommodate up to 256 physical inputs and outputs as well as 256 group channels. Notable features include full 5.1 surround and virtual reality functionality, full automatic delay compensation, flexible routing options, and support for external instruments and effects. Users have access to 87 audio FX plug-ins, 17 MIDI FX plug-ins, eight virtual instruments with over 3000 sounds, VariAudio 3 for pitch and time correction, and a host of improvements over the previous versions.

Note: This single-user educational license is for teachers, educators, and students of universities, public and private (music) schools, and SAE Institutes. Teachers must be employed by an eligible institution, while students must be currently enrolled at an eligible institution.

Unlimited Audio, MIDI, Instrument Tracks    256 Physical In/Out & 256 Group Channels    Effects Plug-Ins: 87 Audio and 17 MIDI    8 Instruments with Over 3000 Sounds    Supports External Instruments & Effects    Slick, Streamlined MixConsole    VocalChain Vocal Processing Plug-In    Tons of New Effects    Workflow Improvements    Mac/Windows VST2, VST3

The MixConsole has been given a fresh overhaul with a slick, streamlined design to help you focus on your mix.

The Range tool is one of the most powerful tools in Cubase and it's now available in the Key Editor as well as the Drum Editor.

Edit multiple parts from within the Key Editor and Drum Editor, switch between tracks with new Visibility tab and maintain an overview with the new Track display.

The new channel tab in the Project window gives you direct access to your mix, without leaving the arrangement. The new design means you can intuitively find what you need, letting you mix on the go in a compact, per channel view.

Vocal processing is an art of its own, taking a lot of expertise and experience to master the different processing steps. The VocalChain plug-in provides dedicated modules for each step, helping to turn your recordings into professional-sounding vocal tracks.

The new chord pads make it easy to find creative chord progressions. New presets give you excellent starting points and enhanced functions make it even simpler to create unique music.

Two new equalizers, the EQ-P1A and the EQ-M5, add a classy sound to your productions.

The new VoxComp is a compressor specifically designed for vocals, gently taming your recordings without compromising clarity, transients, or expression.

Iconica Sketch allows everyone from beginners to professional composers to create full orchestral scores of the highest quality with 140 articulations for 34 instruments in a compact 5GB library.

The Sampler Track is even more creative, thanks to stunning new Spectral Warp modes for extreme manipulation and powerful envelope creation.

Black Valve is a classic tube compressor with lots of warmth and character. Its sonic detail makes this tribute to one of the most iconic studio processors really stand out.

Create classic robotic vocals, or add analog flavor to your instruments with the legendary Steinberg Vocoder. Use up to 24 filter bands, side-chain input, and enjoy in-depth control over the sound.

Be inspired by five exclusive new sample packs by Grammy-winning producer Beat Butcha, creative mastermind Sharooz, and acclaimed sample boutiques 91Vocals and Touch Loops.

Step and MIDI Input:

• The Step and MIDI Input features are now even more powerful. Modify note lengths on the fly, and add voices on top with the new polyphonic note input feature.

Key Editor

• MIDI CCs can now be recorded in simplified ramps to make it quicker and easier for editing the controller events afterwards.

Track Versions on Video

• Working with new video edits is now more convenient with new Track Versions for the Video Track.

Video

• Export a new soundtrack directly into the original MP4 video file without time-consuming video rerendering.

Start Modes

• Do you want to start from the cycle marker, the last position, or your selection? Configure where playback starts to precisely match your workflow.

Transport Bar

• Easily adjust the project tempo to the beat with the new Tap Tempo feature on the Transport Bar.

Channel Configuraton

• Change the channel type from mono to stereo or vice versa with just one click.

Vertical Zoom

• Zoom in and out vertically with the mouse wheel by pressing CMD+Shift, and decide whether you want to zoom to transport or selection.

Key Commands

• The new Key Command dialog makes managing your shortcuts quick and easy. Find commands easier with the dynamic filter and try new macros on the fly.
• Cubase 13 introduces many new commands that will make your life easier. These include rename selected events, add marker on active marker track, and move range to next hit point.

Import Tracks from Project

• There are several new options that give you more flexibility and control when importing tracks, events, and time ranges.

MIDI Plug-Ins

• MIDI plug-ins have had a design overhaul with a fresh new look.

MIDI 2.0

• With support for high-resolution velocity, CC, aftertouch, pitch bend, and poly pressure data, Cubase 13 is ready for the widespread adoption of MIDI 2.0.

Routing

• You can now set instrument tracks, racks, and sampler return channels as inputs for audio tracks and FX and group channels.

Demo Projects

• Explore three new excellent showcase demo projects including productions by Austin Hull and Azodi.

Window Management

• Cubase now features Windows-compliant multiwindow handling.

Video Engine

• The Windows video engine has been improved, including GPU hardware decoding for H264 and better overall performance.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. can surface pro 8 use the old surface pro 7 keypad?

A: No, the Microsoft 13" Multi-Touch Surface Pro 8 is not compatible with the Surface Pro 8. I recommend the Microsoft Surface Pro Signature (BH #MI8X600001).

Q: 2. How many external monitors does the graphic chip support? I use Caldigit hubs on my current 7's and love running the two natively supported monitors. Is there a hub that supports the 4 monitors I have read the new Intel graphics chip supports?

A: The Intel Iris XE Graphics processor in the Microsoft 13" Multi-Touch Surface Pro 8 (Platinum) can support up to 4 external displays, however this will require more work from the CPU.

Q: 3. Does this have cellular capabilities so I can connect to Verizon network?

A: No, this version of the Surface Pro 8 does not feature a cellular network connection.

Q: 4. Can I get this with Windows 10 instead of 11 with a future upgrade? Have been told Lightroom runs slowly on Windows 11.

A: This item is currently only available with Windows 11.

Q: 5. Can you tell me the dimensions of the stand's tray? And what are the adjustable height dimensions for the tray?

A: The Pyle Pro PLPTS7 Multi Function Stand has the following specifications: Tray Size (L x W): 13.8 x 12.6 Stand Minimum Height Setting: 30.3 Maximum Height Setting: 55.0.

Q: 6. can it display anything on the monitor? If I wanted to put a video game on there would it work?

A: the monitor will accept any signal sent from the following HDMI DVI VGA Composite as long as your video signal is sent with one of these it will work

Q: 7. can adobe PS2020 work on it?

A: Yes, Photoshop Elements 2020 will run on this Microsoft Surface Pro 8 tablet.

Q: 8. Hello does it comes with Windows pro or Home? I need PRO. Thanks

A: The Microsoft 13" Multi-Touch Surface Pro 8 (Graphite) comes with Windows 11 Home

Q: 9. So these are called "pro" but only come with Windows Home?

A: The Microsoft 13" Multi-Touch Surface Pro 8 is Pro but comes with Windows 11 Home.

Q: 10. Does this have a headphone jack?

A: Yes, the Microsoft 13" Multi-Touch Surface Pro 8 (Platinum) has a headphone jack.