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Cubase vs Zrythm: catalog facts
Cubase	Zrythm
Paid Commercial software sold by Steinberg.	Free Open-source software; see the download page for current installer options.
Windows, macOS	Windows, macOS, Linux
Long-established recording and production environment Handles both audio and MIDI	Automation with curves, LFOs and envelopes Chord pad and chord track for writing harmony
Paid software Large and complex for simple editing tasks	Version 2 is still in alpha Smaller user base than established DAWs
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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