Cubase AI4
Cubase AI4 is a special, compact version of Steinberg’s famed music production system that is included as part of selected Yamaha and Steinberg audio hardware. Based on the same technology as Cubase 4, Cubase AI4 offers powerful yet easy-to-use software tools for audio recording, editing, MIDI sequencing and mixing - exclusive to customers of selected Yamaha or Steinberg hardware. The unique integrative features meld hardware and software to one completely integrated production system. This includes Studio Connections “Recall” technology that saves and recalls all studio settings with a single mouse click within Cubase. But Cubase AI4 also features the new AI technology which takes the integration to a new level. The full Plug&Play support means that settings for connected hardware such as driver selection, input and output routing setup as well as remote configuration are all completely automated.
- Cubase 4 audio engine
- 48 audio tracks and up to 64 MIDI tracks
- HALion One software sample player with selected Motif sounds
- Plug&Play VST/MIDI setup with Yamaha products such as Motif XS Music Production Synthesizer, n-series Digital Mixing Studio and KX series USB keyboards
- Complete integration of Steinberg hardware products (MR816 CSX and MR816 X Advanced Integration DSP Studio and CC121 Advanced Integration Controller)
- Studio Connections “Recall” as well as special product-specific functions for perfect software-hardware integration
- 25 VST effects, including 15 VST3 plug-ins
- 20 MIDI styles and 480 drum loops included
AI technology is also included in the latest generation of Cubase, offering the same advantages for Cubase 4 and Cubase Studio 4 customers integrating with the selected Yamaha and Steinberg audio hardware.
Availability of the Advanced Integration features in different Cubase versions
Special Integration Features with Yamaha products
Yamaha MOTIF-RACK XS / MOTIF XS6/7/8
The Yamaha MOTIF XS is automatically detected and configured if connected via IEE 1394 and immediately ready to use as an external VST3 instrument, including all the corresponding audio and MIDI channels directly in the Cubase environment!
Any voices and multi data from the MOTIF XS can be saved and loaded directly to and from Cubase MediaBay. Search, find, preview, load and play all MOTIF Voices with the content focused tools in the MediaBay*.
*Requires MOTIF XS VST3 Editor available from the Yamaha support pages
Yamaha KX25/KX49/KX61/KX8 USB Keyboard
The support for the KX series includes advanced plug&play, no addtional settings are required. It’s also possible to very quickly browse through the MediaBay remotely and select and pick a sound in the Instrument Preset Browser by just clicking a button on KX!
n-series Digital Mixing Studio (n12 and n8)
- Cubase transport control
- Metronome remote control
- Dry/Wet monitoring with or without VST effect plug-ins
- Cubase-Ready LED
- Automatic setup with Cubase including driver, remote settings, I/O configuration
- Automatic Recording Setup for multi-channel recording in Cubase
- ‘Work’ modes for flexible switching of routing within Cubase with one button push
Advanced Integration of Steinberg hardware
Designed especially for Cubase by Steinberg and Yamaha, and precision-manufactured by Yamaha to the most exacting standards, the MR816 CSX and the MR816 X represent a new generation of solutions for musicians and producers. Together with the CC121 Advanced Integration Controller, MR816 CSX and MR816 X combine with Cubase AI 4.5 to provide an all-round system solution of unparalleled flexibility and power.
MR816 CSX and MR816 X Advanced Integration DSP Studio
Experience a new level of integration with Cubase AI 4.5 and the new Steinberg audio hardware: all aspects of I/O setup and configuration, handling and routing are mirrored between Cubase and MR816 CSX and MR816 X.
- True Integrated Monitoring
- Complete Cubase user interface integration throughout
- DSP Power for Cubase
- Quick Connect and Integration
Find out more about MR816 CSX and MR816 X Advanced Integration DSP Studio
CC121 Advanced Integration Controller
Steinberg’s CC121 Advanced Integration Controller is a remote control device that was specifically designed for production environments using Cubase. CC121 provides totally integrated tactile control of all parameters within Cubase, with a unique design architecture that keeps you 100% focused on your Cubase project.
- Full precision control with the revolutionary AI Knob: controls any Cubase program parameter and any Cubase integrated FX and VSTi setting
- Dedicated Cubase controls for the most important functions including a 100mm touch-sensitive motorized fader
- Full Cubase EQ section in hardware including Q-factor, Frequency and Gain as well as EQ Type selector switch and Bypass button
Find out more about CC121 Advanced Integration Controller