New Features

The following list informs you about the most important improvements in Cubase and provides links to the corresponding descriptions.

New Features in Version 13.0.30

Hub Improvements
  • On Windows, the Hub now provides a dedicated Quit button for closing the program. See Cubase Hub.

Larger Maximum Project File Size
New Track Name Preference
  • In Windows, you can now select to show the track name in bold or in regular font weight. See Event Display - Tracks.

New Features in Version 13.0.20

Tap Tempo Mode
  • You can now set up a Tap Tempo Mode that defines where new tempo events are added when you insert tempo changes by tapping. See Tap Tempo Modes.

New Features in Version 13.0.0

Highlights

New Channel Tab
  • A new Channel tab in the Project window gives you direct access to your mix, without leaving the arrangement. The new design allows you to intuitively find what you need and allows you to mix on the go, in a compact, per channel view. See Channel Tab.

  • All audio-related and MIDI-related tracks are assigned to a particular channel that can be displayed on the Channel tab. See Tracks and Channels.

Range Editing in MIDI Editors
MixConsole Overhaul
  • The MixConsole got a fresh overhaul that allows you to focus on your mix. See MixConsole Window.

Chord Pads Improvements
  • The redesigned chord pads enable you to easily find creative chord progressions. New presets give you excellent starting points, and enhanced functions make it even easier to create unique music. See Chord Pads Zone.

More New Features

Switching Tracks between Mono and Stereo
  • You can now switch the channel configuration between mono and stereo for audio, group channel, and FX channel tracks in your project. See Channel Configurations.

Rename Selected Events
  • You can now quickly rename multiple selected events in your project at the same time. See Renaming Events.

Playback Start Modes
  • The new start modes for playback allow you to choose whether to start playback from the current position, from a selection, or the locator range. See Transport Menu.

Marker Track Improvements
Step Input Improvements
Tap Tempo Improvements
Key Command Handling Improvements
  • The new Key Commands dialog makes managing your shortcuts quick and easy. Find commands with the dynamic filter, and try new macros on the fly. See Key Commands Dialog.

Last but Not Least

HALion Sonic 7
  • Cubase comes with HALion Sonic 7. This VST instrument is described in the separate document HALion Sonic 7 Operation Manual. See HALion Sonic 7.

Improved Multi Window Handling (Windows only)
  • On Windows, Cubase comes with improved window handling, with at least one window open on your desktop. Most windows now offer a dedicated menu, reduced to the features and settings that are useful in the respective context. See Menus in Cubase.

Zooming Improvements
Add Track Improvements
  • When you add MIDI tracks via the Add Track dialog, you can now configure the MIDI inputs, the MIDI outputs, and the MIDI channel. See Add Track Dialog – MIDI.

  • When you add a MIDI track by double-clicking, it now adapts the input bus, the output bus, and the channel of the MIDI track that is selected in the track list. See Adding Tracks via Double-Click.