The 5.5.x updates were not just bug fixes; they brought meaningful workflow enhancements that made this version a "gold standard" for years:
Many producers in developing nations still run Windows XP or 7 on legacy PCs. Cubase 13 requires Windows 11 and AVX2 CPU instructions. The runs on a potato. It requires 512MB of RAM and a single-core processor. Team Air Cubase 5 5 2 Update
: Optimized the performance and compatibility of 32-bit plugins within a native 64-bit production environment. Team Air Cubase 5 5 2 Update