Grace Period Update to Cubase 7 and Cubase Artist 7

All customers who have activated Cubase 6/6.5 or Cubase Artist 6/6.5 (includes full retail version, educational version, updates and upgrades) on October 25, 2012, or later, are eligible to obtain a free Grace Period update to Cubase 7 or Cubase Artist 7.

Please note: Cubase is activated as soon as you have entered your activation code within the eLicenser Control Center (eLCC). Please note that the date of activation is the determining factor — not the date of purchase or the registration date.

How to get your Grace Period update?

Cubase 6/6.5 or Cubase Artist 6/6.5 activation between Oct 25 and Dec 4, 2012

Cubase 6/6.5 or Cubase Artist 6/6.5 activation on Dec 5, 2012, or later

1. Start the eLicenser Control Center application, found under Start/Programs/ eLicenser on a Windows PC or in the Applications folder of Mac OS X. Click on the "Maintenance" button. Your license will then be replaced by a Cubase (Artist) 7 license and the Steinberg Grace Period site will be opened.
2. Enter your USB-eLicenser number and click "Check for Grace Period eligibility". Once your eligibility is confirmed, a download link will be displayed.
3. Download the Cubase (Artist) 7 update and start installing.

1. Start the eLicenser Control Center application, found under Start/Programs/ eLicenser on a Windows PC or in the Applications folder of Mac OS X. Enter your activation code for Cubase (Artist) 6/6.5. Your Cubase (Artist) 7 license will automatically be saved on your USB-eLicenser and the Steinberg Grace Period site will be opened.
2. Enter your USB-eLicenser number and click "Check for Grace Period eligibility". Once your version eligibility is confirmed, a download link will be displayed.
3. Download the Cubase (Artist) 7 version and start installing.