Cant seem to buy Full Version?

Hi there

Looking to buy the Full downloadable version of Cubase artist

however the only options i get are upgrade options as below
I want…
Update from Cubase Artist 8.5
Update from Cubase Artist 8
Update from Cubase Artist 6 / 6.5 / 7 / 7.5
Upgrade from Cubase Elements, Studio or SL
Upgrade from Cubase LE, AI, Essential or Sequel Box or download

do i need to buy elements first? then upgrade to artist? and so on?

just seems wierd you cant buy the full version

ive read some topics about geographical location…i am in australia bdw…

any help much appreciated

I would think you should be able to buy it directly… Note that you do need to also buy a USB eLicenser but you can do that from a local supplier if cheaper and quicker than Steinberg. I see a big “Buy Now” button on the Cubase Artist page (as attachment)…do you not get that?

thank you for the reply

i see the buy now option …but the problem is the next screen…options are only

I want…
Update from Cubase Artist 8.5
Update from Cubase Artist 8
Update from Cubase Artist 6 / 6.5 / 7 / 7.5
Upgrade from Cubase Elements, Studio or SL
Upgrade from Cubase LE, AI, Essential or Sequel Box or download

it just seems weird, it is the same for Cubase Pro…only Elements you can actually buy the full version (downloadable).

I would suspect it’s something to do with the USB licenser then. Can you find that from a third party seller? In the UK it looks like the cost of buying Elements then the Upgrade to Artist costs the same (once you add in the USB eLicenser cost) as Artist in full. You don’t need the eLicenser to run Elements BTW.

You can buy Elements first and upgrade to Pro, but you’re supposed to buy it locally to help support Yamaha’s/Steinberg’s distributors.

I get this below going to Artist tab and then Buy.
I want…
Cubase Artist 9 Full Version
Update from Cubase Artist 8.5
Update from Cubase Artist 8
Update from Cubase Artist 6 / 6.5 / 7 / 7.5
Upgrade from Cubase Elements, Studio or SL
Upgrade from Cubase LE, AI, Essential or Sequel B

Downloadable is grayed.
Only boxed available since eLicenser is shipped in that package.

A bit odd though, that download versions does not exist since you might own eLicenser before.

I just explained why.