14/01/2010 : demo version available

11/12/2009
Operating System Compatibility
- Version 5.1.1 is now compatible with Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard (10.6) and Microsoft Windows 7.

eLicenser Control Center
- Version 5.1.1 includes the new eLicenser Control Center (eLCC) which replaces the former License Control Center (LCC). For more details please visit: http://www.elicenser.net

Project Assistant
- All Cubase retail versions now include a new Project Assistant.
- The "Save as Template…" window has been redesigned for tagging Project Templates with attributes.
- In the Browser section of the MediaBay, a new entry for Project Templates appears in the VST Sound node.
Attributes of Project Templates can be modified there using the Tag Editor (Cubase only).
- A complete new set of Project Templates is included and replaces all previous factory templates.
- For further details working with the Project Assistant please consult the separately available "New Features"
PDF document.

AmpSimulator
- The AmpSimulator plug-in has a new look and feel.

Jog/Scrub Wheel
- All Jog/Scrub features known from Cubase 5 are now also available in Cubase Studio 5.
- The Jog/Scrub wheel can be invoked by activating it from the Transport Panel context menu.
- Related Key Commands can be assigned in the Transport section of the "Key Commmands" window.
- Jog/Scrub can be used from remote control devices.


The following issues have been fixed in version 5.1.1:
- Fixed a Score Editor issue with Copy & Paste from clipboard not working
- Fixed a problem with Templates not found in user location
- Fixed a problem with MediaBay previewer playing MIDI Loops from e.g. VST Sound Instrument Set "Synthesizers"
- Fixed a Score Editor issue with broken block text
- Improved VST3 plug-in scanning time at start-up
- Fixed an issue on Mac OS X Snow Leopard with wrongly positioned menus and dialogs
- Fixed an issue with East West Wordbuilder plug-in not working
- Fixed an issue on Mac OS X Snow Leopard with graphical glitches in Score Editor
- Fixed an issue where VSTi channel faders appeared with transparent fader caps
- Fixed an issue with PitchCorrect plug-in not working correctly when using sample-rates other than 44.1kHz
- Fixed various redraw issues

This update features improvements in the following program areas:

Hardware support / Advanced Integration
- Integration of Yamaha Motif XS plug-in editor as External Instrument has been enhanced and allows usage without having an audio-connection of the device to your audio/computer hardware (e.g. Motif is only connected to the system by MIDI and not by FireWire). Instrument Channels will appear with a transparent fader cap in such cases.
- Steinberg CC121 AI knob can be used to control parameters of most VST2 plug-ins. Please note that this does not work with plug-ins with no mouse-wheel support implemented. Some plug-ins may require a click on the desired parameter first, instead of just hovering the mouse cursor over the parameter. The Lock button of CC121 is not supported for VST2 plug-ins. These restrictions do not apply to VST3 plug-ins.
- Support for software version 1.5 of MR816 hardware series and CC121 Advanced Integration Controller.

MediaBay
- Project Tagging: In all Cubase versions featuring MediaBay, projects can be tagged permanently, just like e.g. audio media. In the past attributes for project have been only stored in the MediaBay database, with version
5.1 attributes will be written into the project file. Attributes are not lost when transferring project files from one system to another, allowing you to use the MediaBay to its full extent managing your project files.
- Presets can be now rated in "Browse Sounds..." or any other Preset Browser windows.
- There are some minor changes in the default setup of Filters and Attributes for "Browse Sounds..." and other
Preset Browser windows.

General
- Dragging MIDI Trigger Part from Groove Agent One to an already existing MIDI or Instrument track will place
it there, instead of always creating a new track. It is no longer needed to adjust the MIDI File Import Preferences for this workflow.
- Audio Track Presets are now saved with Input Bus settings, loading such Track Presets will connect them to
the most suitable Input Bus found in the current VST Connection Input Bus setup.

The following issues have been fixed in version 5.1:
23907 Fixed a problem with Control Room volume being resetted under certain conditions, if DirectMonitoring is enabled
23870 Fixed a stability problem with MediaBay if computer is equipped with 2GB RAM or more (Mac OS X only)
23754 Fixed a problem with wrong track names after dissolving a MIDI Part separated by channels
23742 Fixed a problem with MIDI FX plug-in "Auto LFO" not finding the factory presets
23681 Fixed a problem involving Groove Agent One when Instrument is freezed while playback is running
23647 Fixed a graphical problem in the "Browse Sounds..." window: The Volume fader cap was missing
23631 Fixed a problem with Project Bar Offsets and Info Line values for Time Signature events
23511 Fixed a problem renaming items properly in the Generic Remote editor
23482 Fixed a MIDI Clock problem when Cycle was toggled on/off or when jumping to Arranger Parts
23469 Fixed a problem with Freeze: Frozen Track was assigned to wrong plug-in instance
23468 Fixed problem with Link Editor preference not working for List Editor
23465 Fixed a problem with Track Notepad: Text could not be deleted
23412 Fixed a problem with Automation: Value did not match with e.g. Volume fader position under special conditions
23306 Fixed a problem with MIDI Device Preset Bank names when exporting or importing setups
23206 Fixed Score font compatibility problems for Mac OS X
23177 Fixed issues with QuickConnect feature of Steinberg MR816 series
22553 Fixed a Freeze issue with Output Busses not being recovered when unfreezing an External Instrument
21548 Fixed an issue with erratic Start/Stop messages when using MIDI Clock sync

Plug-in scanning at program start-up has been optimized. In the Plug-in Information window, a button "Update Plug-in Information" has been added which enables scans through all installed plug-ins and adds additional information about plug-in properties to the list.

In the Setup window of VST Expression, it is now possible to define up to two individual MIDI Control Change messages for a Sound Slot in the Output Mapping area. Each sound slot can be associated with a color. When working in the MIDI editors, such as the Key Editor, you can use the Color Scheme Selector in the Toolbar to colorize note events by Sound Slots.

In LoopMash, saving or deleting a scene can be aborted by clicking the empty space next to the Scene Pads. An "Empty" preset has been added to easily clear an entire LoopMash instance. LoopMash now also supports the AI Knob of the Steinberg CC121 controller.

Supports for the AI Knob of the Steinberg CC121 controller has also been added to Groove Agent ONE. The pads C1 – B4 also include additional automation parameters. The central display on the Play page now displays a polyphony counter.

The ASIO load of REVerence has been drastically decreased and the plug-in latency has been reduced from 2,048 to 256 samples. Please note that CPU performance depends on the length of the impulse response and the number of channels used, which should be considered when setting the ASIO buffer size.

- Beat Creation and Loop Mangling
Cubase 5 features outstanding new tools for creating beats, generating exciting new rhythms and working with loops.

- Vocal Editing and Pitch Correction
Cubase 5 comes with an amazing new toolset for perhaps the most important element in any song: the vocals.

- New Dimensions for Your Mix
Cubase 5 has numerous new features that will help you bring new depth to your mix — in more ways than one.

- Express Creative Visions
With Cubase 5, Steinberg has innovated even further to offer even more creative compositional tools.

- Next-Generation Performance and Faster Workflow
Cubase 5 also includes an array of additional new ways of working faster, with added performance that takes advantage of new technologies.

- Further Improvements and Added Value
Cubase 5 comes with redesigned and enhanced features plus many new handy tools and functions, making Cubase even more intuitive to use than ever before.