For me using any DAW is like riding a bucking bronco.
But with some time/discipline and focus you can
learn to stay on for waaaaaaay more than 8 seconds. (most days). ha 
Don’t get discouraged. The Cubase learning curve (from scratch) is steep.
But if we can do it, so can you.
You are on the right path and are asking the right questions.
Don’t stop now.
And Good Luck!
Sending much Aloha.
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