{"product_id":"steinberg-cubase-artist-16-upgrade-from-ai-download","title":"Steinberg Cubase Artist 16 Upgrade From Cubase AI (Download)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"upgrade-disclaimer\" style=\"border: 1px solid #5DAFCD; background: #5DAFCD0F; padding: 1rem; margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpgrade Version:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is an upgrade from Cubase AI to Cubase Artist 16. Cubase AI is the version supplied free with many audio interfaces, keyboards and controllers, and this upgrade unlocks the full Cubase Artist 16 feature set described below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use it, you need a registered Cubase AI licence in your Steinberg account. This is not a full version and cannot be activated without a qualifying licence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"79\"\u003eThe latest version of the industry-leading music production DAW.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCubase 16 is the latest version of Steinberg’s music production software. It brings faster workflows and new creative tools to every stage of production, from writing and recording through to editing, mixing and mastering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighlights include Instrument Stacks for layering sounds, improved Stem Separation with dedicated piano and guitar extraction, new Spectral AudioWarp modes, Strum and Stretch tools in the Key Editor, and two new plug-ins in DrumChain and VocalTouch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rUJ8NZDcEoo?si=MEvN7OVIZKC-cZe6\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\" dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"5\"\u003eKey New Features:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"6\"\u003eInstrument Stacks\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCombine several VST instruments, sampler tracks and drum tracks into one stack that plays from a single track. Each layer can be filtered on its own, and the whole stack is controlled from one place, so building layered sounds takes far less time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"6\"\u003eKey Editor Strum, Stretch and Lyrics\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStrum adds natural timing variation to programmed chords, from a subtle spread to a full strummed feel. Stretch lets you resize melodies, basslines and chord progressions to fit your song, and add accelerandos and ritardandos with one gesture. You can also now add and edit lyrics directly alongside MIDI notes, with step entry and controls for pronunciation and language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"6\"\u003eDrumChain and VocalTouch\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDrumChain is a multi-effects processor for drums, combining compression, saturation, transient shaping, EQ, room and sub enhancement to add punch and weight. VocalTouch keeps vocal processing simple, with style presets and quick controls for dynamics, EQ, reverb, delay and saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"6\"\u003eRedesigned Settings\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePreferences, key commands, project setup and audio connections now live in one searchable window. Changes apply instantly, and the window can stay open while you work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"6\"\u003eTempo Detection\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe tempo detection workflow has been redesigned to give more reliable results in less time, making it easier to match imported songs and recordings to your project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"6\"\u003eNew Sounds and Vocal Tools\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe Module FM library adds more than 200 HALion Sonic presets for leads, keys, basses and textures. 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