I can’t find the MP3 extension patch to purchase in Steinberg’s online shop anymore.
I’ve researched a lot, and cannot find any information about this. Are the new versions of Cubase 11 all unlocked for MP3 export?? Even Cubase AI/LE 11?
How about older version users? Can they do some update where it unlocks mp3 export in their version (e.g. Cubase LE 10.5)?
Shows you which editions it’s valid for and since i returned to Cubase (using 9.5 AI, then Elements, then Pro) MP3 export has been there on each edition and didn’t need the add-on as previously required.
So kinda presuming the info at the top of that page is very much valid.
i.e. Only required up to Artist 7 and AI/LE version 9.
If it’s something you need perhaps you will have to contact Steinberg then. Which Cubase edition and version are you wanting to apply it to?
There was a workaround with older versions that i used to use whereby you didn’t need the patch, some of the avilable options would actually export as MP3 files, but i can’t remember which off the top of my head.
Oh you’re only a version away from it, they may grace you up to 9.5+ as you can’t purchase it… You never know!
Had a quick search on the forums and notice that the shop item hasn’t been working for 4+ years:-
Also, MP3 export is just a standard ‘expected’ feature nowadays i don’t think they would even highlight that on their feature/comparison matrixes anymore.
This user had already purchased the product, he was looking for an answer on how to download the installer again. This was available recently, I work at a music production school where sudents buy this frequently, it hasn’t been too long since we saw a student buy it.
Also, MP3 export is just a standard ‘expected’ feature nowadays i don’t think they would even highlight that on their feature/comparison matrixes anymore.
You are right, but it was a limitation before and if now it is part of the factory toolset, they should highlight it for sure
I said in my first post it’s shown on the product page that i linked to, i.e.
The MP3 Update Patch for Cubase Artist 6 / 6.5 / 7, Cubase Elements 6 / 7, Cubase Studio 4 or higher, Cubase Essential 4 or higher, Cubase AI/LE 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9, Sequel 2 or higher, Sequel LE and WaveLab Elements 7 / 8 utilizes the Fraunhofer MP3 codec for highest audio quality.
Which means that If you have Artist/Elements 6, 6.5, 7 you need it.
If you have AI/LE 4,5,6,7,8,9 you need it.
After those versions it was included according to their product page.
Unfortunately I am not the person who decides it, but it seems like the update to 11 should be the best fix.
This info seems really hard to find in current Steinberg manuals, help site, feature charts, etc… maybe they should add a list of export formats to help users with this kind of doubt.
As soon as I have some development in this, I will post it back here. Thanks