Steinberg Key

Here's What Steinberg Say About the USB-eLicenser (Steinberg Key)

The USB-eLicenser — also referred to as Steinberg Key or dongle — is a copy protection unit required by most Steinberg software products . It is included in the boxed versions of our host applications Cubase Pro, Cubase Artist, Nuendo and WaveLab Pro. Alongside with the host applications, many Steinberg VST instruments also require the USB-eLicenser. However, the dongle is not included in VST instrument product boxes and must be purchased separately if no USB-eLicenser is already in use.

The USB-eLicenser connects to your computer’s USB port and can store several Steinberg product licenses, due to the Steinberg copy protection system. You can also transfer licenses between USB-eLicensers, with certain limitations.

Following products include a USB-eLicenser*:

• Cubase Pro
• Cubase Artist
• Nuendo
• WaveLab

Following products do not include a USB-eLicenser:

• Absolute Collection
• HALion
• HALion Sonic
• Groove Agent
• The Grand
• Nuendo Live
• VST Connect Pro
• Yamaha Vintage Plug-in Collection
• Rupert Neve Portico Plug-ins

* This applies only for the boxed version of the product. Download versions and updates do not contain a USB-eLicenser.