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About this chapter
In this chapter the requirements and installation procedures for the Windows
version and the Mac version of Cubase are described.
Minimum requirements
To use Cubase (32-bit or 64-bit version), your computer must meet the follow-
ing minimum requirements:
Windows
• Windows 7 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Intel or AMD dual-core processor
•2 GB RAM
•4 GB of free hard-disk space
• Windows-compatible audio hardware (ASIO-compatible audio hardware recom-
mended for low-latency performance)
• Display resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels recommended
• DVD ROM dual-layer drive required for installation
• QuickTime 7.1 and video card supporting OpenGL 1.2 (OpenGL 2.0 recommended)
• Internet connection required for license activation and registration
Mac OS X
• Mac OS X 10.6 (32-bit or 64-bit)
• Intel dual-core processor
•2 GB RAM
•4 GB of free hard-disk space
• CoreAudio compatible audio hardware
• Display resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels recommended
• DVD ROM dual-layer drive required for installation
• Video card supporting OpenGL 1.2 (OpenGL 2.0 recommended)
• Internet connection required for license activation and registration