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**Author:** [@Ed\_Doll](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Ed_Doll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2024, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/forum-faq-and-guidelines-please-read/920535 "2024-06-27T15:41:37Z")
Dear forum users, Remember to read and follow the FAQs and guidelines while engaging in discussions on this forum. Both items are located in the sidebar, yet they frequently go unnoticed. Forum FAQs Guidelines Thank … --- ## [VST Live 3.0.60 Is Available Now](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/vst-live-3-0-60-is-available-now/1040969)
**Author:** [@Spork](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Spork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 11:29am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/vst-live-3-0-60-is-available-now/1040969 "2026-09-10T11:29:53Z")
Hi everyone, We’re happy to announce that VST Live 3.0.60 is now available! This maintenance update brings further stability improvements, workflow refinements, important bug fixes, and several new features across many… --- ## [Cubasis 3.8.6 for iOS and Android is available now](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cubasis-3-8-6-for-ios-and-android-is-available-now/1040567)
**Author:** [@LSlowak](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/LSlowak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cubasis-3-8-6-for-ios-and-android-is-available-now/1040567 "2026-09-04T05:16:14Z")
Hi all, We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of Cubasis 3.8.6 for iOS and Android. Download Cubasis on the App Store Get Cubasis on Google Play This maintenance update delivers numerous stability, us… --- ## [Upcoming: Optional Diagnostic and Usage Data Collection](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/upcoming-optional-diagnostic-and-usage-data-collection/1038846)
**Author:** [@Matthias\_Quellmann](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Matthias_Quellmann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 9:41am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/upcoming-optional-diagnostic-and-usage-data-collection/1038846 "2026-08-11T09:41:02Z")
We’ve published an overview of the upcoming introduction of optional diagnostic and usage data collection in selected Steinberg products. The overview explains: Why we’re introducing diagnostic and usage data collecti… --- ## [HALion Sonic Play for iPhone, iPad and AUv3 is Available Now](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/halion-sonic-play-for-iphone-ipad-and-auv3-is-available-now/1038321)
**Author:** [@LSlowak](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/LSlowak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/halion-sonic-play-for-iphone-ipad-and-auv3-is-available-now/1038321 "2026-08-04T05:58:51Z")
Hi all, We are pleased to announce the release of HALion Sonic Play for iPhone, iPad, and AUv3-compatible hosts. HALion Sonic Play is our new music workstation app, featuring more than 2,000 sounds covering a wide rang… --- ## [Verve 1.1, Etude 1.1 and Iconica Sketch 1.2 Updates Available for iOS and Android](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/verve-1-1-etude-1-1-and-iconica-sketch-1-2-updates-available-for-ios-and-android/1038319)
**Author:** [@LSlowak](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/LSlowak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/verve-1-1-etude-1-1-and-iconica-sketch-1-2-updates-available-for-ios-and-android/1038319 "2026-08-04T05:55:54Z")
Hi all, We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of the free Verve 1.1, Etude 1.1, and Iconica Sketch 1.2 updates for iPhone, iPad, and AUv3-compatible hosts. These updates add user preset management with … --- ## [WaveLab 13.0.30 Maintenance Update](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/wavelab-13-0-30-maintenance-update/1037474)
**Author:** [@Luis\_Dongo](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Luis_Dongo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/wavelab-13-0-30-maintenance-update/1037474 "2026-07-22T13:08:12Z")
Dear all, We are pleased to announce the availability of the WaveLab Pro and Elements 13.0.30 maintenance update. This update introduces new features and improvements to different areas of the application, as well as a… --- ## [VST Live 3.0.50 and 2.2.130 Available Now](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/vst-live-3-0-50-and-2-2-130-available-now/1037061)
**Author:** [@Spork](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Spork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/vst-live-3-0-50-and-2-2-130-available-now/1037061 "2026-07-16T14:12:54Z")
Hi everyone, We’re pleased to announce that VST Live 3.0.50 and VST Live 2.2.130 are now available! This release brings a wide range of bug fixes, stability improvements, and workflow enhancements across many areas of … --- ## [SpectraLayers 13 - NOW AVAILABLE!](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/spectralayers-13-now-available/1036034)
**Author:** [@TimoWildenhain](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/TimoWildenhain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2026, 12:11pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/spectralayers-13-now-available/1036034 "2026-07-01T12:11:56Z")
Dear forum members, A New Era in Unmixing and Spectral Editing has started :smiley: - SpectraLayers 13 is now officially available! More than 25 new features and comprehensive improvements have made it into this new ver… --- ## [Nuendo 15.0.30 Maintenance Update](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/nuendo-15-0-30-maintenance-update/1034033)
**Author:** [@Luis\_Dongo](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Luis_Dongo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2026, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/nuendo-15-0-30-maintenance-update/1034033 "2026-06-04T06:37:58Z")
Dear all, We are happy to announce the availability of the Nuendo 15.0.30 maintenance update. This update resolves over 30 issues across the entire application and it also introduces support for Celemony’s Tonalic. A fr… --- ## [Cubase 15.0.30 Maintenance Update](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cubase-15-0-30-maintenance-update/1033959)
**Author:** [@Matthias\_Quellmann](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Matthias_Quellmann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 9:05am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cubase-15-0-30-maintenance-update/1033959 "2026-06-03T09:05:47Z")
June 3, 2026 – The Cubase 15.0.30 maintenance update is now available. The update introduces many fixes and enhancements in several areas of the application. Celemony Tonalic essential All Cubase Pro 15 and Cubase Arti… --- ## [Dorico 6.2.30 update now available](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/dorico-6-2-30-update-now-available/1033956)
**Author:** [@dspreadbury](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/dspreadbury)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/dorico-6-2-30-update-now-available/1033956 "2026-06-03T08:54:42Z")
A free maintenance update for Dorico 6 has been released today. Please check this post in the Dorico category: --- ## [Cubase iC Pro 1.3 – Now Available for iOS & Android](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cubase-ic-pro-1-3-now-available-for-ios-android/1028255)
**Author:** [@LSlowak](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/LSlowak)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cubase-ic-pro-1-3-now-available-for-ios-android/1028255 "2026-03-31T13:26:20Z")
Dear all, We’re happy to announce the immediate release of Cubase iC Pro 1.3 for iOS and Android, which adds new features, important fixes, and workflow improvements based on your feedback. Download Cubase iC Pro on th… --- ## [Nuendo 15 - NOW AVAILABLE!](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/nuendo-15-now-available/1027609)
**Author:** [@TimoWildenhain](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/TimoWildenhain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 10:32am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/nuendo-15-now-available/1027609 "2026-03-25T10:32:05Z")
Dear all, The day has come - Nuendo 15 is available now! This version comes with more than 35 new features in all areas of the application, ranging from mixing and editing, layout and music tools to sound design and vid… --- ## [Retrologue 2.5 and Padshop 2.3 updates - now with UI Scaling](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/retrologue-2-5-and-padshop-2-3-updates-now-with-ui-scaling/1026483)
**Author:** [@Florian\_Haack](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Florian_Haack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/retrologue-2-5-and-padshop-2-3-updates-now-with-ui-scaling/1026483 "2026-03-12T15:35:55Z")
Dear all, The Retrologue 2.5 and Padshop 2.3 updates are now available in the Steinberg Download Assistant. Both updates include now the UI Scaling from -50% to +100% in 12.5% increments. When using Cubase 15 and highe… --- ## [The Microsoft Windows MIDI Services rollout -- Important info](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/the-microsoft-windows-midi-services-rollout-important-info/1025581)
**Author:** [@steve](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/steve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/the-microsoft-windows-midi-services-rollout-important-info/1025581 "2026-03-03T21:54:32Z")
This topic contains important info from @Psychlist1972, The developer working on apps and tech for musicians in Windows at Microsoft. See below --- ## [Groove Agent 6 is available now](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/groove-agent-6-is-available-now/1024384)
**Author:** [@Florian\_Haack](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Florian_Haack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 11:30am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/groove-agent-6-is-available-now/1024384 "2026-02-19T11:30:32Z")
Dear all, Groove Agent 6 is now available on the Steinberg website. Please have a look at everything what is new here: We hope you have lots of fun with the new version! All the best, Florian --- ## [Absolute 7 is available now](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/absolute-7-is-available-now/1024382)
**Author:** [@Florian\_Haack](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Florian_Haack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 11:26am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/absolute-7-is-available-now/1024382 "2026-02-19T11:26:25Z")
Dear all, we are happy to announce that Absolute 7 is available now on our website. Now including the new Groove Agent 6, Etude, Axe Machina, Carrier8, The Orchestra Colors, Colors Lofi Tapes, Verve, Fractured and Vinta… --- ## [VST Live 3 Trial - Now Available](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/vst-live-3-trial-now-available/1023762)
**Author:** [@Spork](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Spork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/vst-live-3-trial-now-available/1023762 "2026-02-12T15:18:42Z")
Dear all, we are happy to announce the immediate availability of VST Live 3 Trial. With the trial version you can test the application for free for a period of 30 days without limitations. Try VST Live 3 now for 30 da… --- ## [Steinberg discontinues full support for specific products in April 2026](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/steinberg-discontinues-full-support-for-specific-products-in-april-2026/1022743)
**Author:** [@Ed\_Doll](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Ed_Doll)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/steinberg-discontinues-full-support-for-specific-products-in-april-2026/1022743 "2026-02-02T09:25:44Z")
\[EN\] Steinberg announced today that it is discontinuing its full technical support for the following products as of April 1, 2026. Cubase 13 Nuendo SyncStation SpectraLayers 10 WaveLab 11 Support will be limited to l… --- ## [News From Microsoft: New Windows MIDI Services MIDI Stack rolling out to Windows 11 this week](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/news-from-microsoft-new-windows-midi-services-midi-stack-rolling-out-to-windows-11-this-week/1022281)
**Author:** [@Psychlist1972](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Psychlist1972)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/news-from-microsoft-new-windows-midi-services-midi-stack-rolling-out-to-windows-11-this-week/1022281 "2026-01-28T21:45:42Z")
Not sure if this should be moved to “Announcements” or if it’s fine here. As announced at the NAMM Show, assuming all proceeds as planned, Windows MIDI Services will start rolling out at the end of this week to retail s… --- ## [Now Available - WaveLab 13](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/now-available-wavelab-13/1022224)
**Author:** [@Luis\_Dongo](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Luis_Dongo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 12:13pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/now-available-wavelab-13/1022224 "2026-01-28T12:13:27Z")
Dear all, We are very happy to announce the immediate availability of WaveLab Pro and WaveLab Elements 13, the newest versions of our beloved audio mastering and editing suite. The main highlight of this new release is… --- ## [HALion (Sonic) 7.1.51 Hotfix is now available](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/halion-sonic-7-1-51-hotfix-is-now-available/1022128)
**Author:** [@Florian\_Haack](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Florian_Haack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/halion-sonic-7-1-51-hotfix-is-now-available/1022128 "2026-01-27T15:33:35Z")
Dear all, we just released a Hotfix for HALion (Sonic) 7 to resolve an issue some user experienced after the HALion (Sonic) 7.1.50 update installation. You can find the update now in Steinberg Download Assistant. All t… --- ## [VST Connect PRO, SE and Performer 5.6.10 Maintenance Update](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/vst-connect-pro-se-and-performer-5-6-10-maintenance-update/1020230)
**Author:** [@Spork](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Spork)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2026, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/vst-connect-pro-se-and-performer-5-6-10-maintenance-update/1020230 "2026-01-08T19:44:29Z")
Dear Forum Members, As of October 6, 2025, the only way to connect the host to the VST Connect Performer is through an ID and key generated for each session. Therefore, the Steinberg ID login and the “Find User/Friends… --- ## [VST Live 3 is now available!](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/vst-live-3-is-now-available/1017637)
**Author:** [@TimoWildenhain](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/TimoWildenhain)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/vst-live-3-is-now-available/1017637 "2025-12-10T12:40:33Z")
Dear forum members, It is my pleasure to announce the immediate availability of VST Live 3, the new version of our Live Performance software. VST Live 3 comes with a broad range of new features in both the video/lightni… --- ## [Steinberg Plus Content Update](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/steinberg-plus-content-update/1017388)
**Author:** [@Florian\_Haack](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Florian_Haack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 9:25am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/steinberg-plus-content-update/1017388 "2025-12-08T09:25:46Z")
Dear all, We’re excited to announce that Steinberg Plus has received a new content update! The latest version now includes: Groove Agent SE 6 Groove Agent Expansions: Purple and Metro Heights Amped Elektra and … --- ## [Groove Agent SE 6 is available now](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/groove-agent-se-6-is-available-now/1013567)
**Author:** [@Florian\_Haack](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Florian_Haack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 7:47am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/groove-agent-se-6-is-available-now/1013567 "2025-11-06T07:47:50Z")
Dear all, with Cubase 15 we updated Groove Agent SE to version 6. Please have a look on what is new in the introduction video here: All the best, Florian --- ## [Cubase 15 available now](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cubase-15-available-now/1013350)
**Author:** [@Matthias\_Quellmann](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Matthias_Quellmann)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 10:54am UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cubase-15-available-now/1013350 "2025-11-05T10:54:15Z")
We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of Cubase 15. A huge thank-you to all our Cubase users around the world. Your ideas, feedback, and passion for music continue to inspire us every day. Cubase 15 mar… --- ## [Etude Elements - now available](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/etude-elements-now-available/1010012)
**Author:** [@Florian\_Haack](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Florian_Haack)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2025, 12:47pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/etude-elements-now-available/1010012 "2025-10-01T12:47:12Z")
Dear all, we are happy to announce that Etude Elements is now available on our website. You can learn more about Etude Elements here: Or watch the walkthrough from Dom here: We hope you have lots of fu… --- ## [Nuendo Live 3.0.10 Maintenance Update](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/nuendo-live-3-0-10-maintenance-update/1005006)
**Author:** [@Luis\_Dongo](https://forums.steinberg.net/u/Luis_Dongo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 1:54pm UTC](https://forums.steinberg.net/t/nuendo-live-3-0-10-maintenance-update/1005006 "2025-08-13T13:54:58Z")
Dear all, we have just released a maintenance update for Nuendo Live 3, version 3.0.10. This version fixes an issue where the application would crash on startup on dual-socket CPU systems. Another issue that causes lon… [Next page](https://forums.steinberg.net/c/announcements/5.md?page=1)