Cubase 15 Pro – Windows & macOS Professional DAW | Music Production Software

🎚️ Cubase 15 Pro – Your Creative Studio on Mac & Windows

Step into a powerful new era of digital audio workstations with Cubase 15 Pro. Whether you’re composing film scores, producing chart-topping tracks, or crafting complex sound design, this edition gives you serious tools for serious results.

In this version, Cubase 15 introduces a newly redesigned Melodic Pattern Editor that supports both monophonic and polyphonic modes, custom scales, step-input and shape generators. MusicRadar+1 The Expression Maps workflow has been overhauled, making articulation control more intuitive—especially when working in both the Key and Score editors. MusicRadar

On the mixing and editing front, AI stem separation allows splitting stereo mixes into separate stems (vocals, drums, bass, other instruments)—ideal for remixing, sampling or restorative work. MusicRadar+1 Mixed with expanded modulators (six new ones added) and new built-in instruments like Writing Room Synths and Omnivocal, Cubase 15 Pro pushes workflow and creativity further. MusicRadar

Compatible with both Windows and macOS environments, this is your all-in-one production hub. Whether on studio desktops or mobile Macs, your projects stay seamless.

✨ Key Features

• Brand-new Melodic Pattern Editor with randomization, custom scales, step-input, polyphonic support. Gearnews.com+1

• AI-powered Stem Separation – split a full stereo mix into vocals, drums, bass & more. MusicRadar

• Overhauled Expression Maps system – faster articulation setup, deeper integration with Key & Score editors. MusicRadar

• Six additional Modulators (randomisation, wavefolding, crossfade, sample/hold) expand creative control. MusicRadar

• Writing Room Synths plugin – vintage room-sampled synth sounds. Gearnews.com+1

• Omnivocal plugin – vocal synthesis tool with fine control over timbre and lyric input. MusicRadar

• Full multi-platform support: macOS & Windows, HiDPI / Retina display support, project portability. Gearnews.com+1

• Deep integration of Audio/MIDI, VST instruments, scoring tools, mixing console, and advanced export. Steinberg.net+1

💻 System Requirements

Windows:

• OS: Windows 10 or Windows 11, 64-bit

• CPU: Intel Core i5/i7 or AMD equivalent (multi-core recommended)

• RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB or more recommended for large projects)

• Storage: SSD recommended for project files and sample libraries

• Display: HiDPI/4K supported

macOS:

• OS: macOS Monterey, Ventura, or newer

• CPU: Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3+) or Intel Core i5/i7

• RAM: 8 GB minimum (16 GB+ recommended)

• Storage: SSD for best performance

• Display: Retina/4K supported

Additional requirements:

• Audio interface with low-latency driver support (ASIO on Windows, Core Audio on Mac)

• VST3, AU or AAX plugin support depending on platform

• Internet connection for activation and updates

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Does Cubase 15 Pro run on both Windows and macOS?
Yes — it supports both platforms with full feature parity and cross-platform project compatibility.

Q: Can I collaborate with other DAWs?
Yes — Cubase 15 supports DAWproject export/import and improved project interchange workflows. MusicRadar

Q: Are the new features limited to the Pro edition?
Many major features (e.g., Melodic Pattern Editor, modulators) are in Pro, but check exact feature sets across editions (Elements, Artist, Pro) for details. Steinberg.net

Q: Is there a free trial?
Steinberg typically offers demo versions of Cubase so you can test functionality before purchasing (check official site for availability).