Steinberg Cubase 7 502012804 Data Sheet

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System Requirements and Installation

Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements for the 
Windows and Mac versions of Cubase:

You have two possibilities to install your program, via the Start Center 
application or manually.

From the Start Center application you can easily install your program and 
inform yourself about the package contents.

• For Steinberg software delivered with an installation medium, the Start 
Center launches automatically as soon as you insert the disc in your 
computer’s CD/DVD drive, provided that autorun is activated.

• For Steinberg software downloaded from the internet, the Start Center 
launches when you double-click the downloaded file. 

Proceed as follows:

1. In the Start Center, click Installation.

2. Follow the instructions on screen.

Mac OS X Version 10.7/10.8*
Intel dual-core processor
CoreAudio-compatible audio hardware

Windows 7/Windows 8*
Intel or AMD dual-core processor
Windows-compatible audio hardware**

2 GB RAM

8 GB of free hard-disk space

Display resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels recommended

DVD ROM dual-layer drive required for installation

USB port for USB-eLicenser (license management)

Internet connection required for installation, activation, account setup, and personal/product 

registration. To complete the installation, a download of approximately 500 MB is required.

*Native 32-bit and 64-bit program version.

**ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance.