The latest version of Steinberg’s popular music production platform has just arrived,
kitting users out with a whole host of new features and enhancements.
Along with a range of new plug-ins and creative tools, Cubase 14 introduces
some improvements to the Score Editor, powerful new volume-curve editing
for audio tracks, a selection of built-in Modulators, adoption of .dawproject and much more.
Modulators, Pattern Sequencer & Drum Machine
The DAW now includes a set of Modulators that can be used to take control of plug-in, virtual instrument and DAW parameters. A choice of six modules are provided: LFO, Envelope Follower, Shaper, Macro Knob, Step Modulator and ModScripter, all of which can be accessed and configured via a tab in the Lower Zone of the Project window or directly from a plug-in/instrument window. They can be quickly applied to any software parameter, providing a wealth of synth-style modulation control over any element of an instrument or plug-in, as well as controls such as track volume.
Cubase's new Modulators offer synth-style modulation of instrument, plug-in and DAW parameters.
Next up is the Pattern Sequencer, a powerful new step sequencer-style module capable of driving Cubase’s Instrument, Sampler, MIDI and (new) Drum tracks. A new drop-down menu option in the Add Track dialog provides a choice between MIDI Part or Pattern Event, and with the latter selected, users are met with the new module when opening the Edit tab in the Lower Zone. It’s possible to create and switch between multiple patterns directly from the timeline, and there’s a Convert Pattern Event to MIDI Part tool for carrying out further editing using the DAW’s standard MIDI Editor.
Along with the new Drum track option, Cubase 14 boasts a new built-in Drum Machine module designed to make quick work of creating and controlling custom drum sounds. It makes it possible to craft new sounds thanks to a comprehensive onboard synth engine, and also supports sample import from the DAW’s Media Bay, with a custom mapping section allowing users to assign hits to their MIDI controller of choice.
Drum Machine makes it possible to create custom drum kits and sounds through a combination of synthesis and sampling.
Modulators are exclusive to the Pro variant, while the Pattern Sequencer and Drum Machine are also included in Artist, but not Elements.
Other Additions & Improvements
Some new creative effects plug-ins have been introduced, including Shimmer, which dedicated to ethereal ambiances and spacious-sounding reverbs, and Studio Delay, a versatile offering capable of creating all manner of delay and echo effects. There’s also Auto-Filter, which facilitates a range of pulsating high-, low- and band-pass filtering effects, and Underwater, a simple one-knob plug-in that does exactly what its name implies!
Audio tracks now include more comprehensive volume-curve editing, while the Range tool has also been updated with a variety of new editing options. It’s now possible to open the full MixConsole interface in the Lower Zone and rearrange channels using a drag-and-drop interface, and the score editor has been treated to an overhaul that introduces a collection of features derived from Steinberg’s Dorico software.
Steinberg have also implemented support for DAWproject (.dawproject) files, an open-source file format developed by Bitwig and PreSonus that allows users to transfer projects between different DAWs. When opening a DAWproject file, the original session’s key structural elements — tracks, grouping, colours, markers, events, fades, MIDI data, plug-in settings — all remain intact, avoiding the need to export stems or multitracks when collaborating with users of other DAWs. The company say that they have worked closely with Bitwig to integrate DAWproject into Cubase, and while automation and crossfades are not yet fully supported, they are continuing to develop the feature and plan to expand the existing features in upcoming maintenance updates. At present, the feature is also supported by Bitwig Studio and Studio One.
Compatibility
Cubase 14 is supported on PCs running Windows 10 or higher, and Macs running macOS 14 and above.
Pricing & Availability
Cubase 14 is available now, with pricing as follows:
Prices include VAT.
www.steinberg.net/cubase/new-features
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