Nuendo 4 to 6

[humstah]

My apologies if there already is an extensive thread on this subject...

I produced music via Nuendo from 2004-2009. Long story short, its been 5 years since I've touched Nuendo, let alone the notion of returning to music production. However I've recently decided to return to what I enjoyed most.

I'd like to get some input on Nuendo 4 vs 6. I'm running on windows 8.1 so I'm guessing Nuendo 4 isn't an option? Is 6 similar or drastically different than 4? I understand that either way I'll basically have to relearn the program as its been 5 years. Is Nuendo 6 my only option? Will the learning curve, if any, be too high? Is there a Nuendo 4 version for windows 8.1? The steinberg lists Nuendo 6.5 at $1700? How did the price inflate so drastically?

Thanks for the help. As you can tell from my questions, I'm quite eager and nervous to get back into the game.

[Bernard Focquet]

You should be able to upgrade from v4 to v6.5 for less than a full license.

[humstah]

Thanks. The problem is I lost all the information.

My main concern is the transition from 4 to 6.

[Getalife2]

If you are doing only music, as opposed to post, you might just go with Cubase 8 Pro. But for a couple of features specific to Nuendo that I've become accustomed to, I would.

As far as all the information, all you need is your license dongle.

[humstah]

Thanks.

I just feel more comfortable with what I'm accustomed to. As for the license, I don't have it. So if I'm upgrading then it costs $400 but if I'm buying entirely it will cost me $1700?

[Bernard Focquet]

If you don't have a license, you'll have no other choice than to buy a full one.