Mixing and track handling: Refining the acclaimed MixConsole environment and proven Cubase track handling tools, version 8.5 makes mixing and manipulating audio channels even more intuitive. Transport and recording workflow: Better visibility, smoother handling and added features mean more effective workflows for even the biggest, most intricate tracking sessions.

Version 3 of zPlane’s extraordinary élastique time-stretch/pitch-shift algorithm.

Dedicated punch points, independent from locator positions for even more flexibility when recording audio or MIDI.

Better Transport infrastructure consolidated for easier access and improved visibility.

Profile Manager stores and recalls program settings and preferences (exclusive to Cubase Pro 8.5).

Enhanced Chord Pads with new Sections play mode and custom chord symbols.

Upgraded Key and Drum Editors for faster, more intuitive MIDI editing.

Pull tracks from existing projects into your song in only a few clicks, including all settings and content.

More responsive MixConsole environment with refined hover controls.

Retrologue 2 provides mesmerising new sonic capabilities and hundreds of new presets.

VST Transit cloud collaboration service brings together musicians and producers from all over the globe.

Here’s a quick overview of the new features in Cubase 8.5: “Cubase Pro 8.5 and Cubase Artist 8.5 not only offer a sleeker workflow and added creative tools but also an innovative cloud-based collaborative system embedded in Cubase: VST Transit” says Steinberg. The new update brings with it a host of impressive new features and enhancements that Steinberg say have been developed by request of the many professional Cubase users worldwide. A year after the release of Cubase 8, the award-winning digital audio workstation is back with version 8.5 for Cubase Pro and Cubase Artist.

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