• The Steinberg Key (USB-eLicenser) is a copy protection unit (sometimes called "dongle") which is needed to use Steinberg's software range. With the host applications Cubase 6, Nuendo 5 and WaveLab 7, the Steinberg Key (USB-eLicenser) is already included in the product package. The Steinberg Key (USB-eLicenser) is also required to run Steinberg VST instruments, but is not included in the product boxes and must be purchased separately if no Steinberg Key (USB-eLicenser) is already present on the system..
• Compatible with many software products from industry-leading companies.
• No need for multiple dongles.
• Transfer Soft-eLicenser licenses to the USB-eLicenser.
• Move your licenses between different USB-eLicensers.

The Steinberg Key (USB-eLicenser) is actually a tiny computer which stores licenses for Steinberg products, and is ocnnected to a USB port on your computer. All current Steinberg products that use a copy protection device use exactly the same system. The Steinberg copy protection system allows the storage of several licenses on the same Steinberg Key (USB-eLicenser). Licenses can also be transferred between Steinberg Keys (USB-eLicensers) with certain limitations. The USB-eLicenser is the successor of the Steinberg Key. It is a license control device (sometimes called “dongle”) which is needed to use Steinberg’s software range. The USB-elicenser is also compatible with software from many other industry-leading companies. With the Steinberg host applications Cubase 6, Nuendo 5 and WaveLab 6/7, the USB-eLicenser is already included in the product package. The Steinberg Key (USB-eLicenser) is included with the following products*: Cubase 6 Cubase Artist 6 Cubase Essential 4 Nuendo 5 WaveLab 7 WaveLab Studio 6 *This applies only for the full version of the product, as updates do not contain a Steinberg Key (USB-eLicenser). The Steinberg Key (USB-eLicenser) is not included with the following products: HALion 3 HALion Player HALion Symphonic Orchestra The Grand 3 Steinberg Key System Requirements Steinberg Key PC Requirements IBM compatible PC with Intel or AMD CPU Windows XP Home or XP Professional Internet access for transfer of activation codes Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels Windows MME compatible audio hardware CD drive USB port for copy protection key Apple Quicktime Codec (for movies) Steinberg Key MAC System Requirements Power Mac G4 or G5 OS X Version 10.3 or higher Internet access for transfer of activation codes Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels CoreAudio compatible audio hardware CD drive USB port for copy protection key Apple Quicktime Codec (for movies)