Description

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7 is a digital audio workstation (DAW) software designed for music production on Windows computers. It offers a streamlined interface and core feature set ideal for beginner and hobbyist musicians.

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7 Key Features

• New in Cubase 7:
  • Chord Track: Create and edit chord progressions for your music.
  • MixConsole: A powerful mixer for audio mixing and effects processing.
  • Steinberg Hub: A centralized start screen for project management.
  • Strip function: Efficiently edit and manage audio clips.
• Classic Interface: Cubase Artist 7 maintains the familiar interface organization from Cubase 5, making it easy to learn for those accustomed to previous versions.
• Lightweight and Portable: This specific build of Cubase Artist 7 is designed to be self-contained and portable. It doesn’t require an eLicenser dongle and can be installed on removable drives for use on different computers.

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7 Limitations

• Track Limit: Cubase Artist 7 has a limit of 64 audio and MIDI tracks.
• Format Support: It does not support the OMF file format for project interchange.
• Missing Features: Compared to later versions, Cubase Artist 7 lacks features like Control Room for advanced monitoring, VariAudio for vocal editing, surround sound capabilities, and full access to the music editor.
• Limited VST Instruments: Due to its portable nature, this build has a reduced selection of virtual instruments included.

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7 Important Notes

• This build is known to have some bugs, including potential side-chain issues. It’s recommended to disable side-chain processing.
• Installation requires running the included CubaseArtist7Fix.exe tool with administrator rights.

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7 System Requirements

• Windows XP, Vista, or 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Compatible sound card
• Internet connection (for activation)

Steinberg has announced the availability of the final 7.0.7 maintenance updates for Cubase 7 / Cubase Artist 7 / Cubase Elements 7 / Cubase AI 7 and LE 7. All updates are free downloads (please see the bottom of this post for links) and fully supported. The updates resolve the following issues*: Steinberg Cubase Artist 7 Global:

• When opening a file selector dialog the mouse wheel always works as expected.
• Switching the ASIO driver no longer leads to unexpected behavior.
• (OS X 10.9): All non-modal windows are displayed correctly.

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7 Project:

• Projects created in Cubase 7.5.x that use the new TrackVersions feature are fully compatible with 7.0.7..
• When opening a project, locked tempo / signature tracks are now restored correctly.
• When using the Browse button in the Add Audio Track window, the Result (Previewer) part of the window is always displayed.

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7 MixConsole:

• The layout of MixConsole no longer misaligns when switching from a multi-display setup to a system with only one display.
• Setting the zone visibility of the input/output channels now works as expected.
• Hiding the EQ section in the Channel Settings window now works as expected.
• Using Control+Shift+arrows in MixConsole for changing levels now works as expected.
• The context menu on the channel strip module knobs and in the fader area of MixConsole now works as expected.
• Loading a second project with MixConsole opened in full-screen mode no longer renders the application unreliable.
• When using knob mode for the EQ section in the Channel Settings windows, the phase reverse button is always visible.
• Loading an FX chain preset no longer renders the application unreliable.
• Changing channels with the cursor keys in the hardware rack of MixConsole no longer leads to an unresponsive state of the application.

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7 Plug-in:

• The gain reduction meters of the Maximizer works as expected.
• Copying a REVerence instance to another channel or copying a channel which contains a REVerence instance no longer leads to performance issues.
• (OS X 10.9): Using VST Connect no longer leads to an unresponsive state of the application.
• Using REVerence (or Roomworks) and bypassing it, then moving to a section in the project without audio and disabling bypass for REVerence no longer leads to unwanted playback of a buffered reverb tail.

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7 Audio:

• Emptying trash in the Audio Pool now works without issues.

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7 MIDI:

• Playing back a MIDI track containing lyrics events to an external MIDI device no longer leads to an unresponsive state of the application.
• Dragging an event up/down with the mouse in the Key Editor always leads to accurate audio preview.
• Resizing the controller lane in the Key Editor now works as expected.
• Import a MIDI file with the preference set to “Destination: Instrument Tracks” no longer leads to an unresponsive state of the application.

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7 Score:

• Using the bottom scroll bar to navigate horizontally in the Score Editor no longer leads to an unresponsive state of the application.
• Printing to PDF from Score Editor and replacing an existing PDF file no longer lead to an unresponsive state of the application.
• Printing from the Score Editor in Cubase Artist / Elements / AI and LE now works as expected.
• Toggling between the vertical and the horizontal position of a symbol palette in the Score Editor no longer leads to an unresponsive state of the application.
• Activating “Animate Note Cursor” in the Score Editor preferences no longer leads to an invisible note tool without preview capability.

Steinberg Cubase Artist 7 Hardware:

• When using an MR816 the hardware rack is always available from the drop down list.
• Changing the Digital I/O mode setting of MR 816 in the Control Panel or Audio Hardware Setup no longer renders the application unreliable.

* Please note that this list applies to Cubase 7 and not every entry may apply to Cubase Artist 7 or Cubase Elements 7 / AI 7 / LE 7. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubR-xvLPaY4