Cubase LE4 supports VST effect and instrument plug-ins, which an assortment included with the application. Automated mixing is included to create the perfect master. You can edit your tracks to perfection using a variety of modes and tools. This full-featured recording software captures up to 48 tracks of audio with another 64 MIDI tracks. Included with the US-2000 is a copy of Cubase LE5 from Steinberg. Connections are hidden on the rear panel, except for a pair of combo jacks on the front for easy access. To keep track of all of your inputs and outputs, the US-2000 has a meter bridge made up of 100 LEDs. The US-2000 transmits your instruments at up to 96kHz/24-bit audio quality over a high-speed USB 2.0 connection to your computer. Stereo S/PDIF digital inputs and outputs bring the total to 16 inputs that can be recorded simultaneously. An additional six balanced 1/4' line inputs are provided for synths, amp modelers and effects processors. The US-2000 has eight XLR mic inputs with phantom power, enough to record a large band or drumset. TASCAM's premiere multi-channel interface is the US-2000, a 16 in/4 out USB interface that fits in only one rackspace. Please check the availability with your local distributors in other areas. This model has been discontinued in North, Central and South America.