Cubase Artist 15 DAW Software – Upgrade from Cubase Artist 14

The deal

$55.99 at Sweetwater (down from $79.98). Upgrade-only license for existing Cubase Artist 14 owners. Sale ends April 28, 2026.

What it is

Cubase Artist 15 is Steinberg's mid-tier DAW, sitting between Cubase Elements and the flagship Cubase Pro. Version 15 adds a redesigned hub, new modulators for in-DAW automation, and updated Expression Maps for articulation control. It covers the full production workflow - MIDI composition, recording, mixing, and mastering - with Steinberg's core instruments and effects suite included.

Who it's for

Intermediate producers and composers who already own Cubase Artist 14. Suits songwriters, beatmakers, and studio musicians who want Steinberg's professional MIDI tools, mix console, and workflow improvements without stepping up to the Pro tier.

Key features

• Six new modulators let you automate parameters directly inside the DAW without leaving your project
• Updated Expression Maps give orchestral composers finer control over instrument articulation switching
• The redesigned startup hub includes audio setup, project search, and preview to speed up your session start
• Cubase Artist 15 includes the full Key Editor, Chord Track, and mix console for a complete production environment