Every DAW has a learning curve to get the most out of it. Cubase has a steeper learning curve than Studio One to get the most out of it IMO. And as already mentioned, Reaper has an even steeper learning curve, for example. And so forth. We are all very fortunate to have so many good options. But there is always going to be friction in any kind of transition and only you can determine if that friction is WORTH your time and energy (and potential stress and gray hairs).
Having said that, the gap between Cubase and Studio One is not that significant in terms of the overall generalized paradigms inherent in their designs. There are lots of little things that don’t correlate precisely, of course, but the big picture concepts are in a similar zone. The gap between Cubase and Bitwig is much larger, for example.
My advice, considering where you already are in the process, is to shut down your DAW right now, clear your head, go outside the studio to your favorite place nearby where you like to ponder things (your favorite park bench, your favorite pub, your favorite coffee shop in your favorite seat with your favorite latte, etc.), and try to get to the CORE reasons why you want to switch to Cubase in the first place, in the larger context of WHAT you really want to do with your music.
Ask yourself questions like:
- WHY do you want to leave Studio One behind?
- WHAT attracts you specifically to Cubase? (Especially knowing what you now know.)
- HOW MUCH friction and learning curve are you willing to go through to make the move?
- WHAT are your most important music composition/production goals?
- HOW will using one DAW over another DAW help you achieve those goals?
Once you get some more clarity on all that, you can make the right decision for YOU. Fortunately, we live in amazing times with amazing tools with which to make music. You’ll figure it out. And then the learning curve won’t be that annoying if you decide to stick with Cubase.
Good luck!