Cubase LE is included with qualifying Focusrite hardware products. Cubase LE is a digital audio workstation (DAW) created by the company Steinberg. To install and authorise Cubase LE, you need to register your Focusrite/Novation product in your Focusrite account:
id.focusritegroup.com/register/signup
Once you've created your account and registered your product in The Collective, you're ready to install Cubase LE. The Collective is a place to access bundled software, manage your account, and see your registered Focusrite and Novation products in one place.
Step-by-Step guide
This is a step-by-step guide to installing Cubase LE with text and screenshots.
1. Log into your Focusrite account at id.focusritegroup.com/register/signup
2. Click the My Software tab at the top of the page.
3. Filter by DAW, scroll down to find Cubase LE and click on View Details
4. Scroll down on the next page, click Show me my code and click on the Copy button
5. Download and install the Steinberg Download Assistant: https://www.steinberg.net/go/
6. Launch the Steinberg Download Assistant and create an account (if needed)
7. Authorise the browser to open Steinberg Download Assistant when prompted after logging in
8. Click on Enter your Download Access Code on the top left corner and enter the copied code in step 4
9. In the list on the left, expand Cubase and select Cubase LE 14
10. Download and install the components for Cubase LE 14 on the right
- Note: There are 3 download types for Cubase LE 14, as follows:
- Required: Necessary for Cubase LE 14 to run
- Recommended: Instrument plugins and content sets required for demo projects
- Optional: Sample packs for enhancing your experience with Cubase LE 14, but not necessary
11. Once the started downloads are finished, it will automatically install for you
12. Start Cubase LE 14 and have fun!
Internet connection is required for the first time of starting Cubase LE 14 for verification purposes. After the first time, Cubase LE 14 can be used offline.
You've now finished the installation and activation of Cubase LE 14. You can start to record, make music, or carry on installing and setting up your new Focusrite device: