Cubase Artist 15 DAW Software – Upgrade from Cubase Elements 15
The deal
$160.99 at Sweetwater (down from $229.99) on the upgrade from Cubase Elements 15 to Artist 15. This is a 30% saving on a permanent license upgrade, available directly through Sweetwater.
What it is
Cubase Artist 15 is Steinberg's mid-tier DAW, sitting between the entry-level Elements and the professional-grade Pro edition. This upgrade unlocks unlimited audio tracks, full MixConsole routing with group channels, chord tracking, and a significantly expanded MIDI and instrument toolkit. Version 15 adds MIDI Velocity Compression - a non-destructive tool for shaping the dynamic range of MIDI performances - along with updated content and workflow refinements throughout.
Who it's for
Producers who have outgrown Cubase Elements and need unlimited tracks, side-chain routing, and proper group channel routing for larger and more complex sessions.
Key features
- Unlimited audio tracks and 64 instrument tracks, up from Elements' limits of 48 and 24
- Full MixConsole with 8 group channels, channel strip EQ, and comprehensive FX routing
- Side-chain support across all instruments and effects, enabling ducking, pumping compression, and advanced signal routing
- Bundled instruments include HALion Sonic SE, Groove Agent SE, Padshop, and Retrologue synths
