Composition & Sequencing Features:  

Musicians and songwriters with experience using audio production applications and software programs will find familiarity in Cubase's MIDI tools and features, particularly its sequencing features, which are as simple, powerful and as organized as they come. A few MIDI composition and scoring features, however, do deserve some enhancement.

Cubase Essential features an impressive media database that stores and restores Cubase MIDI parts and MIDI loops, as well as the track presets of the given instrument. What exactly does that mean? Well, for starters, this can substantially simplify and expedite the pre-recording process. But, more importantly, MediaBay makes it possible to export MIDI parts as MIDI loops that are, when tagged with MediaBay attributes, entirely project-independent, meaning MIDI parts produced in one project can be used as a MIDI loop in another project with its track settings and EQ still intact. For producers, musicians and songwriters that take an experimental approach to their craft, this feature is an instant ally. For all users, MediaBay provides a modicum of organization that few programs offer yet all programs need.

With drag and drop functionality, Cubase Essential users can select MIDI loops and input them directly into another project, needing not worry about conflicting tempo. MIDI loops automatically