Basics
Hallmark features of Cubase Essential 4 include an intuitive interface and exceptional ease of use. With Cubase Essential 4, you’ll find it very easy to stay on top of the action and quickly achieve the desired results.
Audio Recording and Editing
Endowed with professional audio features, Essential 4 is the perfect system for studio recording, live recording and creative audio processing.
MIDI Sequencing
Powerful MIDI editors, extensive quantization functions, creative MIDI effects - Cubase Essential 4 is your ticket to highest-end MIDI sequencing.
Mixing
FX returns, group channels, fully parametric EQs, and many more - the feature-laden Mixer of Cubase Essential 4 offers all the functions you need for professional mixes.
Automation
Mixers, effects, VST instruments – you can automate nearly all parameters in Cubase Essential 4 to create fades, pans, filter sweeps and many more effects.
Plug-in Set
As a fully-featured virtual studio, Essential 4 offers a complete set of effect plug-ins for mixing, mastering and creating innovative sound effects.
HALion One
HALion One is a special player version of HALion and comes with a complete set of ready-to-use instruments derived from Yamaha Motif waveforms.
Media Management
Cubase Essential 4 offers a revolutionary media database system, making management of all types of media on your system easier than ever before and integrating media resources directly within the creative production process.
Video
With the benefit of the Video Thumbnail Track and the support of numerous video formats, Cubase Essential 4 is an excellent tool for composing movie soundtracks and scoring videos.
Software/Hardware Integration
Cubase Essential 4 allows the integration and control of Steinberg and Yamaha hardware with unprecedented ease, taking software/hardware integration to a new level.