NO SOUND - NO CLUE - PLEASE HELP ME!

Cubase
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Hi

I am very new to this - I have just downloaded Cubase Elements 9

I have an AKAI EIE pro interface

I have an AKAI MPK MkII controller

I have hooked the MPK up to the computer and loaded up a VST instrument -via Groove Agent SE. The input is working as I see the “volume bar” rise with each time i touch the pads / keys. But Alas no sound. Even Metronome is not making a noise.

I have set the ASIO output to be from EIE (speakers)

I have also tried connecting the MPK straight into the back of the EIE and seems to be the same results.

I don’t normally have an issue with sound when using just a normal analogue instrument - having said that, that was on a much older version of Cubase.

Sorry for the daft question but SOMEONE BRING ME SOUND!

Cheers

Mark

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Do you have sound if you “hit” the pads on Groove Agent with the mouse?

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Can check your Cubase connections, press f4 to bring it up and check both input + output settings.

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Are you using an oficcial Cubase, or did you download a cracked version?
Had the same problem a few years ago, when I tried to install an illegal copy. Many of the cracked versions lack one particular codec (don’t remember the name).
In my case, the sound came back when I installed it. So if it’s your case, I’ll try to see if I can find it again.
P.S. the cracked Cubase is now long gone; it’s cheaper to buy a licensed program than to spend several full workdays installing a cracked copy.