Difference Between Nuendo & Cubase

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Cubase and Nuendo offer powerful audio software solutions for industry professionals and home recording enthusiasts.

Cubase and Nuendo both offer a variety of tools with which to manipulate audio. Both software packages are manufactured by Steinberg, so this often leads to confusion over the differences between the two.

  1. History

    • Cubase was originally developed in the 1980s as a MIDI-sequencing program, and is the older of the two applications. Nuendo was introduced to the pro audio market in 2000.

    Cost

    • The difference in price between Nuendo and Cubase is substantial. In 2010, the cost of purchasing a full version of Nuendo 5 was $1,800, compared to $499.99 for Cubase 5.

    Function

    • The principal difference between software packages lies in their functionality. Cubase is geared toward composers, musicians and producers wishing to create and record music. Nuendo has an array of exclusive features that make it an ideal choice for industry professionals working in audio post-production.

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