In this video, Dom Sigalas outlines 32 reasons why Cubase is his preferred Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) for his professional work as a film composer and producer. He emphasizes that while he does not intend to criticize other DAWs, Cubase provides a unique, comprehensive suite of tools that are essential for his specific workflow.
Key advantages he highlights include:
- Mixing & Control: The highly modular mix console, the powerful Control Room for monitoring, and easy access to pre-gain, filtering, and phase settings on every channel.
- Efficiency & Automation: Features like direct offline processing, the project logical editor for complex tasks, and robust export queue management for multi-track projects.
- Composition & MIDI: Advanced MIDI editing capabilities, including the key editor, chord tracks, expression maps, and scale assistance for orchestral mockups.
- Performance: The ability to handle massive track counts, effective cross-platform performance (Mac/PC), and built-in features like VariAudio for vocal tuning and the SuperVision metering plugin.
- Workflow Management: Sophisticated plug-in management, arranger tracks for song structure, and the ability to render tracks in place while disabling the source to save system resources.
