USB-eLicenser (Steinberg Key)
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The eLicenser Control Center is a utility that allows for managing music software licenses by a variety of manufacturers. Via the eLicenser Control Center licenses can be downloaded and stored on a USB-eLicenser (dongle, license key) or in a Soft-eLicenser (virtual license container on hard disk). Cubase 5.5.3 Dongle Emulator 22 DOWNLOAD cubase dongle emulatorcubase dongle emulator macsteinberg cubase dongle emulatorcubase 7 dongle emulatorcubase 7 patch and elicenser dongle emulatordownload cubase 7 crack and dongle emulatorcubase 7 patch and dongle emulatorcubase 5 dongle emulatorcubase 7.5 dongle emulatorcubase 6 dongle emulator aircubase elicenser emulatorcubase dongle.
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
Elicenser Control Center Key
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.
The eLicenser Control Center is a utility that allows for managing music software licenses by a variety of manufacturers.
Via the eLicenser Control Center licenses can be downloaded and stored on a USB-eLicenser (dongle, license key) or in a Soft-eLicenser (virtual license container on hard disk). Many licenses can also be transferred to other eLicensers via the eLicenser Control Center. Possible license transactions depend on the respective software and license.
Operation & Support
The most commonly used task of the eLicenser Control Center is the license activation.
Click here to learn all about activating and downloading licenses.
This video illustrates the license management by real life examples.
In case you experience difficulties, please install the latest version of the eLicenser Control Center. Download links for both Windows and Mac can be found below.
If you have trouble activating a specific license even though you have installed the latest eLicenser Control Center, please refer to the manufacturer of your software (see box at the right).
Contacts
These help articles provide additional information on licenses, the eLicenser Control Center, Soft-eLicensers and USB-eLicensers :
For licenses stored on a USB-eLicenser (dongle): USB-eLicenser - Details, Tips and Troubleshooting
If you don't use a USB-eLicenser (license on hard disk): Soft-eLicenser FAQ
Download the latest eLicenser Control Center
Most issues with Soft-eLicensers or USB-eLicensers, activation codes and licenses can easily be solved by installing the latest eLicenser Control Center.
After the installation, please open the eLicenser Control Center and apply the 'Maintenance & Online Synchronisation' by clicking on 'Perform Maintenance Tasks' (or click on the 'Maintenance' button if not shown).
MacMac OS X 10.9 · 10.10 · 10.11 · macOS 10.12 · 10.13 · 10.14 · 10.15 · 11.0 | WindowsWindows 7 · Windows 8.1 (64-bit) · Windows 10Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later must be installed! |
December 8, 2020 · 32.3 MB eLicenser Control Center 6.12.6.1280 Release Notes (PDF) | December 8, 2020 · 65.2 MB eLicenser Control Center 6.12.6.1280 Release Notes (PDF) |
Alternative versions for support purposes
Before installing one of the following versions, please uninstall already installed versions of the eLicenser Control Center properly. Please use 'Apps resp. Programs and Features' under Windows or the 'eLC-Uninstaller.app' included in the disk image for macOS.
Steinberg Usb Elicenser
Mac | Windows |
Previous versionMac OS X 10.9 · 10.10 · 10.11macOS 10.12 · 10.13 · 10.14 · 10.15 eLicenser Control Center 6.11.10.2272 Release Notes (PDF) Please use this version only if you experience difficulties with the current eLicenser Control Center available above. License database compatibility for Mac OS X 10.8October 17, 2019 · 35 MBMac OS X 10.8 eLicenser Control Center 6.11.3.4257 Release Notes (PDF) This version allows for updating the license database of the eLicenser Control Center under Mac OS 10.8. This can be done via the 'Maintenance' function and is required for the recognition of newer licenses. Read more... | Previous versionJuli 2, 2020 · 63 MBWindows 7 · Windows 8.1 (64-bit) · Windows 10 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.0 or later must be installed. eLicenser Control Center 6.11.10.2272 Release Notes (PDF) Please use this version only if you experience difficulties with the current eLicenser Control Center available above. |
Downloads for older operating systems
Note: The installers below are the last compatible versions for the respective operating systems. 'Maintenance' and license database updates are not possible anymore with these eLicenser Control Center versions! Further details...
Cubase Dongle
Mac | Windows |
August 11, 2014 · 27.6 MB Mac OS X 10.7 eLicenser Control Center 6.8.1.14153 Release Notes (PDF) July 14, 2014 · 26.8 MB Mac OS X 10.6 eLicenser Control Center 6.7.1.8151 Release Notes (PDF) May 30, 2012 · 14.6 MB Mac OS X 10.5 eLicenser Control Center 6.3.6.1098 Release Notes (PDF) August 10, 2010 · 12.3 MB Mac OS X 10.3 · 10.4 eLicenser Control Center 6.0.2.7036 This version does not include an uninstaller. Release Notes (PDF) | 14th of July, 2014 · 33 MB Windows XP SP 3 · Windows Vista Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 or 4.5 must be installed! eLicenser Control Center 6.7.1.8151 Release Notes (PDF) |