What ar the limitations of AI? AI8 specifically...

Cubase
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So I’m downloading this free software bundled with a UR22. Meanwhile, I read in one thread that AI7 was limited to 8 audio tracks and that’s it.
Is it the same in AI8?

Anything else that would make someone not even bother to install it and just move along? :-/
(Example - exporting file type limits).

Does anyone have a comparison chart of AI vs LE vs the others which do have comparison charts? Or just a list of things that brick wall the usage?

2

Hello Sandpiper,

Cubase AI allows for 16 mono audio tracks (8 stereo), 48 MIDI tracks, 16 instrument tracks, 4 insert slots, 8 VST instrument slots.

3

Thanks so much - another quick question - I read somewhere AI doesn’t allows one to export to MP3 without buying something extra (plug-in)? Is this true - can it export to AIFF?

4

Hello Sandpiper,

You can export .wav or aiff in AI, however outside the full versions of Cubase 8 Pro, Nuendo 6.5 and Wavelab 8.5, the Mp3 encoder comes only as a demo license with Cubase LE/AI/Elements and Wavelab LE/Elements and Sequel. You will need to purchase the Mp3 upgrade patch to have a full license allowing you to export Mp3’s from inside your application.

http://www.steinberg.net/en/shop/buy_product/sku/500242444.html

5

The MP3 encoder with Cubase Elements 8 is no longer restricted.

6

Hello

Yes, my apologies (old habit) that was a recent update when the Cubase Elements 8 version was released about a month ago. So you would only need to purchase the upgrade to Elements 8 to be able to use the MPEG 1 Layer 3 encoding beyond the demo license.

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I have just purchased a Yamaha Motif XF6 WH which has the activation code for Cubase AI.
I already have the full Cubase 7.5, and AI 6 & 7.
I presume this would be a download for AI 8 and is it worth getting to the full 7.5 version?
Thanks

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Hello

Yes, if you are running of your license for Cubase 7.5 the Mp3 License is included. If you are running AI6 or 7 alone it would not be included on it’s own.

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Another difference for AI 8 compared to Artist / Pro versions is the Lane and version support for tracks. The comping function is limited in AI 8.