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System requirements and installation
Installing a MIDI interface/synthesizer card
Installation instructions for a MIDI interface should be in-
cluded with the product. However, here’s an outline of the
necessary steps:
1. Install the interface (or MIDI synthesizer card) inside
your computer or connect it to a “port” (connector) on the
computer.
Which is right for you depends on which type of interface you have.
2. If the interface has a power supply and/or a power
switch, turn it on.
3. Install the driver for the interface, as described in the
documentation that comes with the interface.
You should also make sure to check the manufacturer’s web site for the
latest driver updates.
Installing Cubase AI
The installation procedure puts all files in the right places,
automatically.
Windows
1. Double-click the file called “CubaseAI4.msi”.
2. Follow the instructions on screen.
Macintosh
1. Double-click the file called “Cubase AI 4.mpkg”.
2. Follow the instructions on screen.
Registering your software
The Syncrosoft eLicenser
After installing Cubase AI you can use the program for 30
days without any restrictions. After this period, you will
have to register your program, otherwise, Cubase AI will
not run anymore.
Proceed as follows to register your program:
1. Open the Syncrosoft License Control Center (which
can be found in the Start/Programs menu under Windows
or in the Applications folder on a Mac).
2. Write down the number of the eLicenser for Cubase
AI displayed in the Syncrosoft License Control Center.
3. Launch Cubase AI and select the Registration option
from the Help menu.
The “My Steinberg” section on the Steinberg web site is opened.
4. Follow the instructions on the web site to create a user
account.
You will receive an e-mail asking you to confirm the creation of your ac-
count in order to activate it. Just click on the confirmation link in the e-
mail. After the confirmation, you will be able to log in to the Steinberg
customer area.
5. Go back to “My Steinberg” on the Steinberg web site,
log in to your account and enter the number of the
eLicenser for Cubase AI.
You will receive an email with the activation code for Cubase AI.
6. In the Syncrosoft License Control Center open the
Wizards menu and select the “License Download” option.
Follow the instructions and enter your Cubase AI activation code.
7. Congratulations! You have successfully licensed and
registered your program and are now entitled to technical
support and kept aware of updates and other news re-
garding Cubase AI.
Defragment the hard disk (Windows
only)
If you plan to record audio on a hard disk where you have
already stored other files, now is the time to defragment it.
Defragmentation reorganizes the physical allocation of
space on the hard disk in order to optimize its perfor-
mance. It is done with a special defragmentation program.
Installing the Additional Content
On the program DVD you will find the folder “Additional
Content”. To use the content, insert the DVD in the DVD
drive of your computer and copy the files to a location on
your hard drive.
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It is crucial to the audio recording performance that
your hard disk is optimized (defragmented). You
should make sure to defragment regularly.