Steinberg has discounted every version of Cubase by close to 40%, and the offer runs until 28 September. Upgrades and crossgrades are included, which is the part worth acting on if you already own an older version.
Cubase Pro 15 drops to $515, £295 or €339. Artist 15 sits at $285, £165 or €189. Elements 15 comes in at $89, £51 or €59.
The upgrade paths are where the discount bites hardest. A competitive crossgrade to Cubase Pro 15, aimed at users switching from another DAW, costs $311, £179 or €209. Upgrading to Pro 15 from an LE or AI licence runs $429, £252 or €289, while the equivalent Elements upgrade drops to $43, £24.90 or €28.90.
Version 15 brought a melodic pattern sequencer to both Artist and Pro. It runs monophonic and polyphonic modes with custom scales, step input, shape generators and detailed randomisation.
Pro users gained a rebuilt expression maps system that integrates with the Key and Score Editors, adding per-articulation attack compensation and improved articulation control. Pro also picked up AI-powered stem separation, which suits sample-based producers, remixers and anyone rebalancing room mic recordings.
Automation improvements reach Pro, Artist and Elements. A new automation shortcut surfaces the last used parameter through a simplified menu, useful for anyone running dense sessions full of third-party plugins.
The Hub screen is now customisable, with audio setup and project preview tools alongside search and filtering. The HALion library has expanded, and Pro and Artist users get a new vintage instrument called Writing Room Synths.
The sale closes on 28 September. Cubase 15 is available now through Steinberg and authorised retailers. Producers weighing the spend against free alternatives can compare it with the best free DAWs in 2026.
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