Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align

by Steinberg

Don’t want to install Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align? Drop the file here.

The first 20 minutes of any recording are transcribed free: a recording up to 20 minutes transcribes in full, a longer one is previewed, and a pack from $6 (500 minutes) transcribes the rest and opens every export, and credits never expire.

Steinberg Cubase Pro with VocalChain, AudioWarp, and built-in hooks for VocAlign / Revoice Pro.

macOS, Windows  ·  Cubase Pro 14 $579 one-time · Artist $329 one-ti

TL;DR

Best for songwriters and dialogue editors who lean on AudioWarp for vocal timing fixes plus VocAlign Project 6 ARA for tight unison vocals. Pricing: Cubase Pro 14 $579 one-time · Artist $329 one-time · Elements $99 one-time.

Category
Desktop apps
Pricing
Cubase Pro 14 $579 one-time · Artist $329 one-time · Elements $99 one-time
Platforms
macOS, Windows

What it is

Cubase Pro 14 ships VocalChain (an opinionated vocal channel strip), AudioWarp pitch+time editing, and ARA2 hosting that integrates VocAlign Project 6 / Revoice Pro 5 alignment cleanly. Long-standing pick for German + Scandi broadcast post.

Best for: Songwriters and dialogue editors who lean on AudioWarp for vocal timing fixes plus VocAlign Project 6 ARA for tight unison vocals.
Watch out for: Speech-align workflows still need a third-party plugin (Synchro Arts) for true ADR-grade timing.

Install / use

Go to Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align steinberg.net

What people actually do with Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align-style transcription

The tool is the means. These are the jobs — each one priced at published rates, each one wired up on its own page.

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Features

Speaker diarizationNo
Word-level timestampsNo
Streaming / real-timeNo
Languages supportedNone
HIPAA eligibleNo

Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align vs Whipscribe

FeatureCubase Pro VocalChain + speech-alignWhipscribe
CategoryDesktop appsTranscription APIs
PricingCubase Pro 14 $579 one-time · Artist $329 one-time · Elements $99 one-time$6–$24 one-time packs (credits never expire) · first 20 minutes free
Speaker identification—Named in the summary, key quotes and chapters
Word timestamps—Yes
Streaming—No
Languages—99
PlatformsmacOS, WindowsWeb, API, MCP

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Frequently asked about Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align

How much does Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align cost?

Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align is a paid product — published pricing: Cubase Pro 14 $579 one-time · Artist $329 one-time · Elements $99 one-time. Pricing changes; verify on the vendor's own page before budgeting.

Does Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align work on Mac, Windows and Linux?

Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align runs on macOS and Windows. It is not listed for other platforms; check the vendor for anything beyond macOS and Windows.

How do I get started with Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align?

There is nothing to install — Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align is used in the browser. Create an account on the vendor's site and upload or connect your audio.

Does Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align identify different speakers?

No. Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align does not label speakers; a conversation comes back as one continuous text. If you need speaker labels, that is a separate tool or a different service.

Does Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align give word-level timestamps?

No — Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align produces segment or sentence timing only, so subtitle cues can land mid-word.

Can Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align transcribe live audio?

No — Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align works on finished files, not a live stream.

Is Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align HIPAA compliant?

Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align does not claim HIPAA compliance. For PHI, run it on infrastructure you control or choose a service that will sign a BAA.

What are the limitations of Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align?

Speech-align workflows still need a third-party plugin (Synchro Arts) for true ADR-grade timing.

Who is Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align best for?

Songwriters and dialogue editors who lean on AudioWarp for vocal timing fixes plus VocAlign Project 6 ARA for tight unison vocals.

Does Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align run offline?

Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align runs on your own machine as a desktop app. Check whether the model runs locally or calls a cloud service — some desktop tools do both.

Can I use Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align in the browser?

No — Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align is a macOS and Windows application, not a web app. You install it rather than sign in to it.

Who makes Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align?

Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align is made by Steinberg.

What kind of tool is Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align?

In this directory Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align is filed under daw, force alignment as a desktop app.

What are the alternatives to Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align?

There is a side-by-side page at /tools/cubase-vocalchain-ai-alternatives comparing Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align with the closest tools in the same category on price, platform and features.

Can I automate Cubase Pro VocalChain + speech-align-style transcription without running it myself?

Yes. If what you want is transcripts rather than the tool itself, Whipscribe does the same job as a hosted API: submit a file or URL, poll a job id, pull the result as txt, json, srt, vtt or docx. $0.012 a minute — about $0.72 an audio hour — bought as credits that never expire. The automation recipes on this site show it wired to Drive folders, Zoom recordings, S3 buckets and no-code platforms.

Whipscribe is a hosted transcription service. If you want transcripts without running infrastructure, paste a URL or drop a file in the form below — you'll have a transcript in seconds.

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