![]() I would just use one of the options I mentioned earlier. I don't think Cubase ELements is worth $99, considering what's on the market for cheaper (at high quality with more functionality, and being supported well), now. I think the restrictions for Cubase LE are such that it isn't worth using for anything but a trial for Cubase Artist or Pro. I certainly would not invest in Expansions for Groove Agent SE if I were stuck using Cubase LE, though -)Ĭomparison between Cubase versions is here: Ĭomparison between Groove Agent versions is here: Maybe you can buy expansions or create your own kits that are 24-Bit. The Groove Agent SE Content is all 16-Bit. Oddly it seems more stable than Live, and far easier to navigate and use in general. But I have been very impressed with Bitwig actually. I've not used Studio One yet, it's on my list though. If this became an industry standard then it would force them to create more compelling content to encourage you to get the plus content. I understand why they are there, but I would love to have a Pro "core" version that is exactly the same as Pro, just without the added GBs of content I will never use. The higher your version, the more sounds you get, but I have not once used any of them, ever, in any DAW I've used. Not the plugins and effects so much, these are great in Cubase, but the sample material. I have a problem with the sounds that come with all the DAWs, not just Cubase. ![]() Groove Agent SE does list a limitation of 44.1k / 16, however this is for some of the sampled content that comes with it, not the audio engine - I've certainly used 96k / 24 in the GA SE version that comes with Pro on many occasions. LE has the same 64bit engine that Pro does, and supports up to 192k. I don't think that's correct about sample rates though. And personally, for that money and the core features you get, I think it's great value, especially as you can use them to upgrade to other versions later on at a discount. They seem to settle around the 15 £/€/$ mark. Both legitimate licenses, and are perfectly fine. Again the old issues with valid codes in get sold on on eBay. Steinberg also often give it away on the front of magazines, there's one in Germany called Keys that seems to be quite popular. LE isn't sold separately (as far as I know) but it does come with hardware, so if someone already has a copy they will often resell the LE license on eBay. $99 is too high for something with the types of targeted limitations it has baked into it. Frankly I don't recommend paying anything when you're just starting, because the starting price for a Pro-Level DAW is now $0-60. I don't recommend starting with Elements. Use the Free/Cheaper options while you wait to pay for Pro. are pretty big features and you can get much of the stuff that Elements lacks vs. Vocal Alignment, Time Warp, Comping, Side Chaining, etc. What you need to look for is the stuff that is NOT in that SKU, not the stuff that's in it. It's an effective marketing tactic (clearly it works -P ). They just list everything and the kitchen sink to make the list look huge. You don't have to pay a dime.Ī lot of the features that Cubase Elements have, are in software like Audacity and Adobe Audition, or even VEGAS Pro. but you can use Cakewalk, Garageband, or Audacity for that. If you're into Podcasting, then I guess it's fine. Cakewalk is a better product than Cubase Elements (that SKU in particular, don't misunderstand me). I don't think Elements is worth it for anyone who is semi-serious about this as a hobby or profession. ![]() Start saving up, starting with the $99 you would have paid for Cubase Elements. If you're on Windows, use Cakewalk until you can afford Cubase Pro. Cubase Elements is less capable than Cakewalk by BandLab, but costs $99 more.
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