Cubase
Cubase is a digital audio workstation for composing, recording, editing, mixing, and producing music on Mac and other desktop platforms.
What is Cubase?
Cubase is a digital audio workstation used to create music from the first idea through recording, editing, mixing, and final export. It is designed for musicians, producers, composers, and audio creators who need a full desktop production environment on macOS and Windows. Common workflows include recording vocals and instruments, programming MIDI parts, arranging songs, building virtual instrument tracks, and mixing complete projects. Cubase also supports advanced music production tasks such as comping takes, detailed audio editing, and scoring or sound design work with video in supported workflows. Steinberg offers Cubase in multiple editions for different needs, from entry-level music creation to professional studio production. On a Mac, users typically install it as a native desktop app and may also run it in Rosetta mode when older plug-ins or specific compatibility workflows are needed.
Key features
- Record audio and MIDI for songs, demos, and full studio projects
- Edit performances with detailed timeline, comping, and arrangement tools
- Use virtual instruments, loops, and effects inside one production workspace
- Mix tracks with channel processing, routing, and export options
- Create and refine MIDI parts for software instruments and hardware setups
- Work with video in supported scoring and post-production workflows
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Safety overview
Status: Safe
Cubase is legitimate music production software. It normally needs access to local files, audio devices, plug-ins, and project folders so you can record, edit, and export sessions. It may also use background components related to licensing, content management, or audio workflows that are expected for professional creative software. The main practical caution is project compatibility: removing the app or related support files can break plug-in setups, preferences, custom presets, and active music projects. Keep backups of projects, presets, and templates before major cleanup or upgrades.
Recommendation: Keep Cubase if you create or edit music projects on this Mac. Remove it only if you no longer use it and have already backed up any projects, presets, sample content, and custom settings you may want later.
Common paths
/Applications/Cubase 13.app
Cache paths
~/Library/Caches/com.steinberg.cubase13
Support paths
~/Library/Application Support/Steinberg/Cubase 13
Preference paths
~/Library/Preferences/com.steinberg.cubase13.plist
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