Switching to Cubase advise needed

[glebreck]

Hey all!
I am a Pro Tools user and am wanting to switch over to Cubase. I have used it a couple times and like the work flow. I am a home studio user. Everything I do is my own music, never really have a need for more than 20 tracks, and use a combination of virtual and live insturments. So I have a couple questions...

1. Would I be able to use my existing Mbox Pro interface with Cubase.
2. I am comming from Pro tools 9 so would Cubase 7 be the smarter move or would Cubase 6 elements handle the home hobby studio just fine.
3. Assuming the Mbox Pro works for the interface would I only need the cubase software and the eLicenser dongle to get rolling?
4. And my computer is a Mac with the latest OS. 10.8.2, 16 gig of ram so would this be workable?

I appreciate any help! Thanks much.

[ldongo]

Dear glebreck,

why don't you just download the trial version of Cubase Elements 6 from your MySteinberg user account and give it a try? That way you can see if it's enough for your needs and if your equipment works as it should. If it does, then you can just buy the license. And if you ever feel like needing more, you can upgrade to a bigger version, like Cubase Artist for example.

Regards

[Strophoid]

1. probably, if you have 64-bit asio drivers you should be grand. (assuming you'll be running 64-bit Cubase).
2. Check the feature comparisons of the different versions, it's hard to tell without knowing what exactly you do. I use Artist 6.5 in my home studio and it does nearly everything I need. (there's always those few things that keep you wanting to upgrade, they know how to get my money ).
3. yes.
4. definitely.

[curteye]

why don't you just download the trial version of Cubase Elements 6 from your MySteinberg user account and give it a try?

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