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System requirements and installation
About the tutorials
The program DVD also contains several tutorial project files
and videos. These are not installed during the installation,
but can be added manually from the DVD.
The tutorial chapters in this manual all refer to these tutorial
projects. So, to be able to follow the instructions in this
manual, you have to drag the files to your computer.
You will find the tutorial projects in the folder “Additional
Content”.
Defragmenting 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 performance.
It is done with a special defragmentation program.
License activation and registration
Cubase AI uses a software-based copy protection scheme.
The so-called Soft-eLicenser is installed automatically with
your version of Cubase AI and allows you to use the pro-
gram out-of-the-box for 300 program starts. After this pe-
riod, you will have to register your program and activate
your license, otherwise, Cubase AI will not run anymore.
Proceed as follows:
1. Open the Syncrosoft License Control Center (which
can be found in the Start menu on Windows systems 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 e-mail 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 regard-
ing Cubase AI.
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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.