Steinberg Cubase Elements 15 (Education Version) – Accessible Professional Tools for Students and Educators

Steinberg Cubase Elements 15 Education offers the same features as the standard Cubase Elements 15, now available at a reduced academic price for students, teachers, and educational institutions. With its intuitive workflow, professional sound engine, and inspiring library, it’s the perfect learning platform for developing modern music production skills — brought to you by Soundium.

Key Features

• Professional Audio Engine: 64-bit floating-point processing with up to 192 kHz sample rate for crystal-clear recordings and mixes.
• Track Capacity: Up to 48 audio, 64 MIDI, and 24 instrument tracks — enough for full song production in any genre.
• Inspiring Instruments: Seven VST instruments including HALion Sonic SE, Groove Agent SE, Flux, Sampler Track, and Iconica Sketch with over 1 000 sounds and 25 GB of content.
• Omnivocal (Beta): Yamaha’s AI-driven vocal synthesis engine generates expressive, natural-sounding vocal lines directly in Cubase.
• Creative MIDI Tools: Advanced MIDI Remote setup, Audio-to-MIDI chord detection, chord pads, and MPE support for modern expressive performance.
• Integrated Sampler Track: Transform any audio clip into a playable instrument with flexible editing tools.

Customer Benefits

Cubase Elements 15 Education gives students and educators access to a complete music production ecosystem. Its clean interface and versatile feature set make it easy to learn professional workflows, record instruments, and mix projects confidently. Ideal for classrooms, studios, or home setups, it’s an essential tool for anyone studying or teaching music production.

Quick Specs

• Software Type: Educational license – compact professional DAW for recording and mixing
• Tracks: 48 audio, 64 MIDI, 24 instrument tracks; 16 group and 8 send/return channels
• Inputs/Outputs: Up to 24 physical I/O
• Instruments: 7 VST instruments and sound libraries including HALion Sonic SE, Groove Agent SE, Flux, and Iconica Sketch
• Effects: 46 high-quality effects including PitchShifter, VocalChain, and classic modulation tools
• Content Library: Over 1 000 sounds and 25 GB of loops and samples
• License Type: Perpetual educational license with online activation; 3 simultaneous activations

System Requirements

• macOS: Version 14 or later (64-bit); Intel Core i5 or Apple Silicon CPU; 8 GB RAM minimum; 60 GB free disk space; 1440 × 900 display; Internet connection required for installation and activation
• Windows: Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit); AMD multi-core or Intel Core i5 CPU; 8 GB RAM minimum; 60 GB free disk space; ASIO-compatible audio interface required

Use Cases / Ideal For

Perfect for music students, teachers, and schools introducing digital production into their curriculum. Also ideal for beginners and hobbyists looking for an affordable entry into professional DAW workflows.

Compatibility

Runs natively on macOS and Windows; supports VST3 plugins, ASIO audio interfaces, and a wide range of MIDI controllers. Fully compatible with Yamaha and third-party hardware.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Same full functionality as the standard Elements 15 at educational pricing
• Professional sound engine and creative tools for learning environments
• Extensive built-in instruments and effects library
• AI-powered vocal synthesis expands learning possibilities

⚠️ Cons:

• Educational proof required for activation
• Track count limited compared to Cubase Artist or Pro editions

Steinberg Cubase Elements 15 Education Version provides students and educators with an inspiring, professional-grade environment for recording, arranging, and mixing. It’s the perfect way to learn and create music with the same tools used by producers worldwide — available now through Soundium.