Hi
can anyone clear this up for me.
What is the difference between Cubase 6 update and Cubase 6 upgrade.
I have C5 and can get an online C6 UPDATE for a good price. It is new and boxed.
Is the C6 UPDATE the same as a C6 upGRADE.
thanks
Pete
Hi
can anyone clear this up for me.
What is the difference between Cubase 6 update and Cubase 6 upgrade.
I have C5 and can get an online C6 UPDATE for a good price. It is new and boxed.
Is the C6 UPDATE the same as a C6 upGRADE.
thanks
Pete
Updates are usually within a product generation and free (ie Cubase 6.5 to 6.5.1)
Upgrades are from one product generation to another (ie Cubase 5 to 6.5, or Cubase 6 to 6.5 [a content pack]).
For you, updating from Cubase 5 is going to be a boxed product.
Sounds like it just poor wording choice.
Remember though: If it is a Cubase 6 (not 6.5) upgrade (check the license), after activating the license you are eligible for a free upgrade to Cubase 6.5 (I think).
How to:
Thanks Shinta, what you have replied is exactly what I believed the difference to be.
Check out this ebay listing:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Steinberg-Cubase-6-Update-Computer-Software-Brand-New-/160785176978?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item256f8b1992#ht_6376wt_1163
The seller, who has a shop, also offers a boxed C6 UPGRADE, which of course is more expensive.
So what is this āupdateā. Like you I thought updates were āfreeā for owners.
I emailed the seller twice and as yet (3 days), have had no reply.
still confused
thanks
this is the sellers other advert for a C6 UPGRADE.
cheers
pete
oopsā¦
here it tis
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Steinberg-Cubase-6-Upgrade-2-Computer-Software-Brand-New-/200747421460?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ebd7a8f14#ht_6376wt_1163
My definitions are my definitions. Others may vary. However:
Updates are not available through anyone but Steinbergās support page.
Upgrades can be bought through a retailer.
Okay. From what I can see this is how he words it (itās in the ad):
First one (less expensive): Cubase 4 or 5 (FULL VERSION) to Cubase 6 (Full Version)
Second one (more expensive): Cubase STUDIO 4 or 5 to Cubase 6 (Full Version)
I forgot to mention the product lines in the term āupgradeā as well.
In Cubase 6 there are three levels of product based upon features (Elements, Artist, and the full featured version).
Comparison chart: Compare the Versions of Cubase | Steinberg
Thereās also LE and AI versions, but those are OEM that come with hardware.
The first one is a true earlier generation to new generation upgrade.
The second one is an earlier generation to new generation upgrade and also an āup the lineā upgrade.
For you: go with the first one. It is not an upgrade to 6.5, but I believe that youāll qualify for the āgrace periodā update.
Upgrades in Steinberg sense are from a lower Version to a higher version (i.e. Cubase Studio 5 to Cubase 5 or Cubase 6 or Cubase AI 6 to Cubase Elements 6).
Updates are within the same product range. Which does not generally mean theyĀ“re free, or only available from steinberg. (for example Cubase 6 to 6.07 is an (unpaid maintenance) update, just like Essential 4 to Essential 5 is a (paid) update.
thanks for your replies.
you have both given enough encouragement to go ahead with the purchase and send some $'s to another country.
if i also qualify for Steinbergās 6.5 grace period i shall be more than pleased.
cheers
Pete