Hi Guy why there is no any info about Nuendo 15, I switch Cubase to Nuendo and I’m regret that because always Nuendo is the last one in get an Update, but it’s the most premium / expensive one! imo Nuendo need to be the first…
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Nuendo 15 will be released in April or so of 2026. Not much way to have info at this extremely early point in time.
Personally, I’m glad Nuendo follows Cubase on the calendars.
I own Cubase and Nuendo. Decided to not move from cb14 to 15. I fully plan to upgrade to Nuendo 15 and am happy to wait for whatever future 2026 time the N15 teasers begin.
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Nuendo is coming soon, it always follows Cubase, with different intervals depending on their development and beta process. My guess is early 2026. But it could come sooner. I’ll put money on February TBH. But April is fine too. I haven’t seen an official timeframe, someone correct me if I’m wrong.
No, no! I don’t want Nuendo first. This isn’t about getting features faster. Those go to Cubase first. Let them work out the initial bugs in Cubase. Nuendo is not supposed to be FIRST, it needs more time in the oven so it comes out as stable as possible. Cubase shares the same sequencer code, so that needs to be ironed out with one or two Cubase patches in the wild, then enough time with beta testers for the new unique Nuendo-only features.
So give them a few more months.
If you bought Nuendo because it’s a “better” Cubase, then you’ll likely be disappointed IMO. Cubase is already the best Cubase. Nuendo shares the same DNA, of course, and has all of the Cubase features, BUT it is geared toward post production for film, TV, immersive audio, game audio, etc… Sure, you can write all the same music in Nuendo, but those “extra” Nuendo features are not needed for music composition and production.
I’m not saying you made a mistake buying Nuendo, since those “extra” features are very creative and useful, but there is lag time between releases for a reason. Nuendo is used in many post production environments where downtime is a big deal. So the Nuendo team needs to take more time after the Cubase release to make it more stable. At least that’s what I hope they are doing. 
Cheers!
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I own both too, but I did update to Cubase 15 this year. I like the release cadence, and I have a need for both of them in the studio. However, I will admit this year I was tempted not to update to Cubase 15 and just wait it out. Depending on what goodies Nuendo 15 has, this might be the last year I upgrade both of them. Since I still need two licenses, I might just crossgrade my Cubase 15 over to Nuendo 15 (or 16). We’ll see in the next few months!
I understand the OP’s desire to get Nuendo 15 though. Cubase 15 is outstanding, and he’ll enjoy the new features.
Looking forward to seeing what they do for Nuendo 15!
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yep, a lot of work to do.
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all question here make sense, maybe I’m just being anxious, but I would really like to have a release date. I mean, I think Nuendo is Steinberg’s flagship product, and after seeing some really interesting things in Cubase, it’s generating a lot of excitement
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And which Nuendo version came out without bugs?
If Cubase and Nuendo were to be released at the same time, what would stop you to wait out a few maintenance updates and jump in later? Practically, Nuendo is Cubase Ultimate, and includes additional features, which are not limited to post and game audio.
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So you want Nuendo to get the buggiest, broken version and Cubase users to benefit from 6 months of quality testing ?
I use Nuendo for music composition and production, however I crosgraded from Cubase since I want to eventually have lyrics on a video screen for singers, and Cubase does not do this, and I would not want to make a video specifically for this purpose for each and every song I am working on.
Also, I agree that Cubase is the testbed, and Nuendo is the final product (Cubase of course ends up stable at the close of each version) so it’s a perfect model in my view.
Of course, many Nuendo users want those music features in Cubase, and they come accross eventually but I for one am happy to wait because the sequencer is well developed and there is no other DAW system, that compares to the breadth of possibilities that Steinberg DAW’s offer.
So you can run 6 copies of a Steinberg DAW?
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I believe there are differences deep in the application code between the two DAW’s, so it is not merely a case of a DAW and a DAW lite version.
The fact that it took so many years for the developers to align the codebases from the two applications, means that Steinberg can adjust release schedules to improve both programs individually but also maintain similarities in workflow.
Last year there was some talk about extended trial for Nuendo users beyond 2 months, maybe even a self expiring license. Its quiet this time.
What would that achieve besides free usage of one or other application, for an extended period of time beyond what is currently available as of now?
That’s a fair question!
For me and others, it’s about having a dedicated R&D period to ensure a seamless transition when the next major cycle begins.
With Nuendo 15 likely arriving around April 2026, we have a unique window right now to overhaul our pipelines. We can already see the architectural shifts in Cubase 15 and use this time to prototype, integrate, and stress-test these new workflows before they become critical.
So, to answer your question, an extended trial would allow me and others to build and verify these custom sound design workflows now, ensuring that when N15 drops, my process is already mature and I can hit the ground running immediately—rather than spending the first month of the release troubleshooting.
That makes no sense, because in the time until the release Steinberg can implement several significant changes, that you will not see in your trial. You can do that after the release as well, without directly updating the software, you still have the chance of using the trial, now with the release version.
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I appreciate you raising that—it’s a solid point, and I get the concern about potential last-minute shifts from Steinberg. You’re right that the final release could include tweaks we won’t see in the C15 midstream.
But here’s where the timing really matters for post-production: we’re not just waiting to poke around a new UI or test a single plugin. This is about architecting custom workflows that span months.
Cubase 15’s November drop already hints at the shared engine under the hood—stuff like the VST3 revamp and automation enhancements that Nuendo will inherit—so prototyping now against that foundation lets us front-load the heavy lifting.
Waiting until April 2026 means cramming all that verification into a trial window right when everyone’s slamming the servers, chasing deadlines, and dealing with the inevitable launch-day bugs. I’d rather spend the next four months building something battle-tested, gathering edge-case data (e.g., CPU spikes in mixes), and even looping in Steinberg with actionable feedback during their dev cycle.
Furthermore, an extended early access to N15 (even just 60-90 days on a beta build) would turn this window into a win-win: We get ahead of the curve, and Steinberg gets real-world input from additional users before the masses arrive. If trials are locked to the final build, that’s fair game too—but missing this prep phase could easily add weeks (or worse) to project turnarounds.
Your thoughts on bridging that gap, considering N14 still has issues?
You wait for April 2026 and then wait for April 2027 and so on. The same would be if you start in the Beta phase. There is no difference at all, you are just asking for problems by using pre release software, that would not be there in the release.
So you save time by just waiting for the release and do the same the next year. No one is stopping you from using the previous release, so why hunting for new releases. Just keep working.
This is for production, not for hobby purposes. Production needs to be stable and reliable.
I think you are mistaken. Steinberg said many times that the code is the same. The only difference is how automation is handled (due to Cubase user different preferences). And of course Nuendo has more features, so it’s exactly like having a Lite and Full version of the same platform.
The confusion was created by an artificial branding change, when Steinberg wanted to market its DAW to high-end post facilities, and Cubase was seen as a less professional product than Protools. And so Nuendo branding was born.
The miracle of a different branding caused some users to insist that Nuendo sounds better than Cubase. However, Steinberg responded that the audio engine is the same, so it can’t sound better.
No there wasn’t. Go review the Timo etc comments. The comments were …well to even consider doing something like that would involve us changing this/that in the way the database keeps track, which would then also mean this/that would have to somehow be changed…
Not exactly a promise ….or even a realistic possibility as I read it 
That’s what Steinberg’s beta testers do right now with Nuendo 15, early Cubase 16, early Nuendo 16 and hey, maybe early Cubendo17 prototypes.
Did you sign up to be a beta tester when sb put the word out earlier this year? (I believe it was March?). Not everyone is accepted