Steinberg have announced the release of a maintenance update for Cubase that kits the popular DAW out with some new features and tackles a number of known bugs. Cubase 14.0.20 introduces some changes to the Pattern and Score Editors, additional Audio Export options and a new Audio Segment Detection feature capable of highlighting individual elements such as words and drum hits in audio regions.
In response to user requests, Cubase’s Pattern Editor now offers undo and redo support via the Edit History window, while the Step Grid menu has gained new Double Pattern Length and Double Resolution options. It’s now possible to set minimum and maximum randomisation values in the parameter lane, allowing for more detailed control over step variations, and synchronisation has been improved between the Drum Machine and Pattern Editor when using extended pitch ranges for Drum Machine pads.
The Score Editor has also been treated to an upgrade, and is now capable of importing Dorico projects along with MusicXML files from any application. It also now supports rhythm slashes, bar repeats, and numbered bar regions, along with tremolos, which can be converted to and from grace notes. A new Notation Settings dialog controls the automatic notation of rhythms, while new options in the Layout Settings provide greater control over bar numbers. Furthermore, it’s now possible to change the enharmonic spelling of notes, set the project cursor position, input playing techniques in percussion and more.
Thanks to the Audio Segment Detection function, it’s now possible for users to make quick volume adjustments to specific parts of audio regions. Hovering over a track’s waveform display with the Range tool whilst holding the modifier key will result in Cubase automatically highlighting detected audio segments and displaying a volume control which can be dragged up or down to alter the level of that specific element without affecting the rest of the region.
An update to the MixConsole means that the Fader section is now configurable in both the standalone and Lower Zone views, with its visibility adjustable via the Setup Window Layout option, and a whole host of new key commands have been introduced for tasks such as transposing MIDI Parts and Audio Events, accessing Curve Tool variants and adding Tempo and Time Signature Events. The Transport section has been updated, too, with a new Record Start at Selection mode joined by new playback control key commands. Cubase now supports exporting Marker Tracks into wave files, meaning that marker positions can be embedded into the file’s metadata for integration with WaveLab and other third-party applications.
Along with the headline features, Cubase 14.0.20 tackles a wide range of known bugs and issues, a full list of which can be found in the release notes. The update also implements full support for Windows on ARM on devices powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite processors, and enables Windows 11 users to run these products natively with Snapdragon X CPU technology.
Availability
Cubase 14.0.20 is available now, and is a free update for all existing Cubase 14 users. More information can be found on the Steinberg website.
