Online learning resources, be it courses, videos, written content, one-on-one coaching, apps, et cetera, provide fantastic opportunities to learn (and teach) digital audio workstations like Steinberg's Cubase and audio engineering more broadly. Though nothing truly beats dedicated in-person DAW lessons, there are plenty of excellent alternatives online.
Note that by “resources,” I'm not only referring to video tutoring and full-length courses (though these are arguably the best options). I'm also considering masterclasses, videos and articles, and other online resources for learning the ins and outs of Cubase.
Though obviously subjective and prone to biases, I’ve done my best to list out these resources based on the following metrics (in no particular order):
- Reputation of the learning resource
- Quality of education in features (including built-in virtual instruments and plugins), workflow, arrangment and mixing/mastering
- Organization and depth of learning
- Adaptability of teaching to individual students (one-on-one lessons are best here)
- The resource must be currently available
With all that being said, let’s list out the learning resources.
The top 9 best online resources to learn Steinberg Cubase are:
In this article, we'll go through each of the above-mentioned resources to get a stronger idea of what makes them great for learning Cubase. Whether you're a complete beginner or a successful professional, there is always something to learn! I'll include links to check out each of the options for yourself to learn more about each resource. We'll also consider a few “honourable mentions” worth considering.
Cubase is featured in My New Microphone's Top 7 Best Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) On The Market.
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Steinberg
Steinberg is kind of a shoo-in for the top of this list. It's the company that developed Cubase, after all.
But Steinberg's education on their flagship DAW isn't as dry as the typical user manual. Rather, the company curated a great amount of in-depth information from a variety of professional users to offer us a ton of information about the inner workings of Cubase.
These tutorials are for all levels. Whether you are a professional Cubase user or a newcomer, the wide selection of video tutorials will help you to bring you to the next level in your career or hobby with Cubase.
Click here to check out Steinberg's Cubase tutorials today!
Steinberg is also featured in the following My New Microphone articles:
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Berklee Online
Steinberg and Berklee are pretty big deals in the world of music. It seems like the perfect partnership between two of the world's best.
Berklee Online, the online extension of the school, offers excellent courses on Cubase through the power of the internet.
Whether you're a complete novice or know your way around a DAW or two, Berklee Online's Cubase courses will teach you all you need to know to achieve professional results with this powerful software.
Earn legitimate credits from the largest independent college of contemporary music in the world as you learn the ins and outs of one of the world's most musical DAWs.
Click here to check out the Cubase courses at Berklee Online today!
Berklee Online is also featured in the following My New Microphone articles:
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Udemy
Though Udemy isn't heralded as the most academic resource, it's still one of the world's most popular massive open online course (MOOC) providers. This e-learning site allows users to learn and/or to share what they know.
Many of the courses are taught by highly experienced people and/or professionals in their field. You may not get a full degree, but you will get invaluable information at a small fraction of the price of academic courses.
Udemy has plenty of Cubase courses to teach us about this amazing DAW.
To keep things evergreen on this post, I'll only point you toward Udemy as a top learning resource. I recommend doing your own research on Udemy to find the course that's the right match for your current knowledge with Cubase and your ultimate goals with the DAW.
Click here to check out the many Cubase courses on Udemy today!
Udemy is also featured in the following My New Microphone articles:
• Top 11 Best Online Resources To Learn Ableton Live DAW
• Top 11 Best Online Resources To Learn Apple Logic Pro X DAW
• Top 11 Best Online Resources To Learn Avid Pro Tools DAW
• Top 11 Best Online Resources To Learn Image-Line FL Studio DAW
Sonic Academy
Sonic Academy is a subscription-based electronic music production school.
If you're into producing EDM and other electronic music genres, Sonic Academy will set you up to do so with its Cubase courses and all its follow-up tutorials that utilize Cubase as the DAW for instruction.
Additionally, a subscription (which can be purchased monthly or yearly) will give you access to Sonic Academy's plugins and sound and preset packs.
This is a one-stop-shop for learning Cubase (and other DAWs) with the intent of producing electronic music.
Click here to check out the Cubase courses at Sonic Academy today!
Sonic Academy is also featured in the following My New Microphone articles:
• Top 11 Best Online Resources To Learn Ableton Live DAW
• Top 11 Best Online Resources To Learn Apple Logic Pro X DAW
• Top 11 Best Online Resources To Learn Image-Line FL Studio DAW
Streamworks Audio
Streamworks Audio is an online training service dedicated completely to music and audio production tools and various tips and techniques to get the most out of the incredible technology now available to the music production world.
In addition to producing videos for their own catalogue, Streamworks also offers custom video tutorials and marketing videos in collaboration with some of the largest software vendors, including Steinberg Media Technologies, Cakewalk Inc, Image-Line, IK Multimedia, PreSonus, and more.
It's this working relationship with Steinberg that helps to make Streamworks Audio's Cubase courses among the best the market has to offer.
Click here to check out Streamworks Audio's Cubase courses today!
Next Level Sound
Next Level Sound is a certified Steinberg Training Center and offers a variety of high-value courses for discerning music producers and audio engineers. Chief among such courses is the Cubase Online Certification Program.
The 6-month online program is led by multi-platinum, award-winning engineer and course designer Daniel Wyatt. With Cubase as the central DAW, this superb course is designed to give us all the skills to produce modern styles of music at a professional level.
If you're dedicated to learning what Next Level Sound calls the world's most powerful and complete DAW, then enrol in this course now.
Click here to check out the Cubase Online Certification Program at Next Level Sound today!
AM-Lab
AM-Lab is another certified Steinberg training center. This online resource offers individual (one-to-one) and group (live or streaming) Cubase training according to Steinberg's certified process. That means AM-Lab will always teach the latest Steinberg software and have extensive current product and systems knowledge.
Choose from Standard, Advanced and Masterclass courses to develop a complete understanding of Cubase. In-depth training from AM-Lab is sure to bring you to a professional level with this powerful DAW.
Click here to check out AM-Lab's Cubase courses today!
Ask.Audio
Ask.Audio is a brand of NonLinear Educating, an online learning platform featuring video tutorials and courses for popular software applications and creative workflow techniques. Steinberg's Cubase is featured in-depth in its training programs.
Ask.Audio provides on-point instruction on the specific functions of this DAW and general music production information. If you're looking for a library of detailed tutorials on the many features of Cubase, then Ask.Audio is for you!
The subscription model of Ask.Audio gives students access to all courses at an affordable monthly rate. Learn at your own pace with each tutorial as you build a complete understanding of the superb DAW that is Cubase.
Click here to check out Ask.Audio's Cubase courses today!
Ask.Audio is also featured in the following My New Microphone articles:
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Skillshare
Skillshare is another popular subscription website that hosts courses on a plethora of topics, including Cubase.
Like Udemy, Skillshare is non-accredited and allows users to upload and sell their courses.
A subscription gets you unlimited access to every class on the site and is remarkably affordable. Skillshare offers a 30-day free trial, so you can test it out before investing.
Though this platform allows individuals to upload and sell their courses, the trainings are, for the most part, exceptional.
Give Skillshare a chance; you'll have access to many superb Steinberg Cubase courses to learn the DAW quickly and effectively.
Click here to check out the Cubase courses at Skillshare today!
Skillshare is also featured in the following My New Microphone articles:
• Top 11 Best Online Resources To Learn Apple Logic Pro X DAW
• Top 11 Best Online Resources To Learn Image-Line FL Studio DAW
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