Cubase - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Reviewers appreciate Cubase's audio mixing capabilities. They highlight the wide range of equalizers, compressors, and virtual instruments available, which come with numerous presets to streamline the mixing process. Users report that the comprehensive mixer interface allows for precise control over sound levels, panning, and effects. They find the integration with real mixing consoles and high-quality plug-ins particularly valuable. Some users mention needing external software for certain results, but overall, they feel the mixing workflow is efficient and user-friendly. Of the 16 Cubase users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Audio Mixing, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“Cubase out of the box offers a wide range of equalizers and compressors, these also come with a ton of presets for upcoming producers or even experiences uses to use and cut down on the time taken for mixing.”

David M.

IT

“In my opinion this feature in Cubase is the most important one, because it allows me to adjust the sound levels, panning, and effects of individual audio tracks within a project. It provides a comprehensive mixer interface where I can control various parameters to achieve the desired balance and sound quality.”

MJ

Mark J.

CEO

Reviewers highlight the precision and versatility of Cubase's audio editor. They appreciate the tools for cutting, copying, pasting, and rearranging audio segments, as well as the ability to apply various effects and processes. Users report that the editor allows for easy removal of background noise and unwanted sounds, and they value the non-destructive editing capabilities. They find the user interface logical and easy to handle, though some mention that the interface can feel overloaded at times. Overall, they feel the audio editor is efficient and user-friendly. Of the 21 Cubase users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Audio Editor, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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“My studio is in my home. Life can't just stop so I can record. With the audio editor, I can remove the background sounds that should not be in the recording in different ways. I can equalize some of the sounds by eliminating their frequency. I can zoom in and remove certain sounds very easily if they are in a location in the song that nothing else is around them, I can select the wave and delete it.”

GP

Guy P.

Draftsman

“This function enables you to play back parts of any audio that you have selected. The audio editor is used to listen and edit audio samples, leaving us to cut and paste these samples, making crossfading, allowing us to draw level curves or process parts of the same audio. The best thing about this function is that it leaves us to dismiss changes that don't satisfy us or restore the audio to the original form because this function doesn't distort the original audio, only modifies it as we want it.”

Cristhian J.

CEO

Reviewers indicate that Cubase's audio recording capabilities are intuitive and user-friendly. They appreciate the simple interface with record, pause, and playback options, as well as the support for ASIO drivers and sound card integration. Users report that Cubase allows for recording from external sources like microphones and instruments, with options for setting recording levels and monitoring the process. They find the multiple recording modes and low-latency audio engine particularly valuable. Some users mention difficulties with hardware integration, but overall, they feel the recording process is smooth and reliable. Of the 18 Cubase users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Audio Recording, 100% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers appreciate Cubase's plug-in integration capabilities. They highlight the seamless support for VST3 and VST2 plug-ins, including popular ones like Waves and Omnisphere. Users report that adding new plug-ins is simple and enhances their editing experience. They find the integration with sound libraries and the ability to customize workflows particularly valuable. Some users mention issues with certain plug-ins not working, but overall, they feel the plug-in integration is powerful and boosts the sound quality effectively. Of the 18 Cubase users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Plug-in Integration, 89% rated this feature as important or highly important.