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First product from Steinberg was the MIDI sequencer Steinberg Pro 16 for the Commodore 64.

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MIDI auf dem Commodore 64

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Steinberg Pro-16.

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Pro offers Control Room for live recording, Dolby Atmos support, and MusicXML import/export, which are not in Artist.
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Importing tracks from other projects is exclusive to Pro, a feature some Artist users miss.
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Cubase 13 introduced sample-measured automation tightness, which could change the mix slightly if defaults differ from earlier versions.
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Renting Cubase Pro through splice.com is possible, but always at full price; consider for temporary use until sales.
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Pro's enhanced routing options were a decisive factor for some users upgrading from Artist.
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After upgrading, users can continue using older versions like 10.5 alongside 13, allowing for project continuity during transition.
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Users report no issues with Cubase Pro 13 loading older projects, even when older VSTs are used, though verifying plugin compatibility is recommended.
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Twice-weekly Club Cubase livestreams provide direct support and insights for users, offering a platform for questions and technical guidance.
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The Professional's Choice (SOS Apr 86)

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Steinberg's Pro-16 MIDI Sequencer for the Commodore 64 impresses with its comprehensive yet easy-to-use real-time and step-time recording features, offering musicians a professional-grade tool at a fraction of the cost. Its intuitive interface and thoughtful design, including a unique delay function, make it a standout choice among competitors. However, the limited manual and inability to record on multiple tracks simultaneously might hinder some collaborative experiences. Despite these minor setbacks, the Pro-16's value for money and innovative features earn it a resounding thumbs up.

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John Foxx

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"In 1983 we used a Roland MC8 for recording some Golden Section tracks with Mike Howlett. ‘Twilight’s Last Gleaming’, for instance, was almost entirely sequenced by that. Mike was quick and efficient at programming it. I tried it out and ended up hating the damn thing.

Then a Commodore 64 with Steinberg [Pro-16] when I was working with Tim Simenon [Bomb The Bass], then with Louis Gordon. Most of Shifting City and the next couple of albums were recorded using that system. It was good, straightforward and the triggering was bang on, for the time.

Overlapping this, I got a well‑designed and very useful all‑in‑one PC‑based system from Carillon, using Cubase, then finally went over to Logic on the Mac. As for present‑day sequencing and arranging, I really like the symbiosis of digital and analogue. You’re finally able to mix the beauty, richness and deviance of analogue with the stability and precision of digital."