8 Ratings
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20 Ratings
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Attribute Ratings
- Descript is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
Cubase
87%
4 Ratings
9.4
Descript
94%
11 Ratings
Support Rating
10.0
Cubase
100%
2 Ratings
Descript
N/A
0 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Cubase
I have been a longtime fan of Cubase and would recommend it to anyone, whether they are just starting in recording or a seasoned professional. I find that it is really strong in the pre-production and production phases of a song. Tools like the arranger track, track versions, and the chord track make writing and experimenting very easy. I have used these tools on almost every song that I have started from the writing phase. I am able to experiment with different variations of a song, different channel settings, and even completely different arrangements all with just a few clicks. My writing process and speed have improved so much over the last few versions of Cubase.We have also enjoyed working with the mixing process. The mixers in Cubase are laid out much like a regular console. So for an old timer like me, the learning curve is very low. Cubase did a very good job with layout and labeling. Things are labeled what you would expect them to be and laid out in an order that makes sense. The other part of the mixer that makes it great is the ability to color code and organize tracks. My mix time has drastically decreased since using Cubase.
Owner / Engineer
Seventh Seal RecordsMusic, 1-10 employees
Descript
- Transcription of internal presentations and web conferences. It's great for capturing and transcribing the audio from presentations, demos, etc. which can then be used to develop training materials, blog posts, etc.
- Podcasts. Makes it really easy to record, edit, and publish video or audio podcasts.
- Promotional videos. Streamlines and accelerates the process for developing videos.
VP of Marketing
Prismo SystemsComputer & Network Security, 11-50 employees
Pros
Cubase
- The user interface is very accessible and easy to operate
- Cubase will run fine on most PCs with regular hardware
- VSTs are easy to manage and install
- Audio routing within the mixer is very simple

Verified User
Manager in Other
Events Services Company, 11-50 employeesDescript
- I like the sidebar - breaking my scripts up into different "chapters" makes it easier to create quickly.
- I like that it auto-corrects punctuation, capitalization, etc. as I polish the scripts.
- It's easy for my team and my collaborators to read/listen, remark, and create useable transcripts.
Founder & CEO
The Organized Artist CompanyE-Learning, 1-10 employees
Cons
Cubase
- Some documentation is confusing and may be different than the version you have
- Finding how to set up more complex audio environments can be cumbersome
- Audio library can be a little confusing
Creative Director
Lake Superior Christian ChurchReligious Institutions, 1-10 employees
Descript
- When editing a transcript it can get a little cumbersome, as a double click doesn't always do what you think it will
- Some features aren't that intuitive (what is resize word gap) for beginners
- A tutorial/wizard as soon as you sign up would be very useful

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Information Technology & Services Company, 11-50 employeesPricing Details
Cubase
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
$579.9
Cubase Editions & Modules
Edition
Starting Price | $579.90 |
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- none
Additional Pricing Details
—Descript
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Descript Editions & Modules
—
Additional Pricing Details
—Support Rating
Cubase
Cubase 10.0
Based on 2 answers
Any time I've had to reach out to customer support, they've been fast to respond and answered my questions to the best of their ability. Authorization of the software is easy, and the company is great about emailing you promptly. Overall, they do a great job.
Podcast Producer & Audio Mixer
Rob Gokee MusicEntertainment, 1-10 employees
Descript
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Cubase
We chose Cubase in the beginning due to price differences between Pro Tools and Cubase. As we learned to use Cubase, we realized the flexibility between MIDI and audio was far more advanced than any other product on the market. We still feel like the MIDI implementation in Cubase is beyond any other product on the market. We have also found that the audio engine alone is on par with all of the industry standard software. During the 18 years we have used Cubase, we have noticed more and more high-end mixing, mastering and production studios using Cubase in their workflows.
Owner / Engineer
Seventh Seal RecordsMusic, 1-10 employees
Descript
Descript is by far superior to the other editing software you can get on Apple computers. It's able to do a lot more and really save us tons of time. Other Adobe apps are great, but take a while to learn. Descript is very user-friendly, making it easy to start from day one with very little training.

Verified User
Partner in Marketing
Retail Company, 1-10 employeesReturn on Investment
Cubase
- Using Cubase over something like Protools means that new users are more likely to be successful during training and due to this, decrease training time.
- More trained staff means that we are able to complete more projects faster instead of waiting for a more skilled staff member to become available.
- Implementation on-site for on-site recording has been very reliable and has decreased the amount of failed recordings during events.

Verified User
Manager in Other
Events Services Company, 11-50 employeesDescript
- I can get video completed much more quickly and cheaply
- We can produce more video content because of the speed with which we can have a finished product
- We can have shorter timelines for example I record on Monday and we publish on Tuesday which wouldn't be otherwise possible with other methods I've used
Founder - REO, Non Performing Loans, and Bank Contact Data Services
distressedpro.comInternet, 1-10 employees