This is the Academic version of Cubase Elements 6, only to be purchased by proven facilities, educators and students. Please fax or e-mail proof of educational qualification to amazon. com before buying. Steinberg Cubase Elements 6 is your gateway to the world of the Cubase digital audio workstation. With an easy, intuitive approach to composing, recording, editing, and mixing, Cubase Elements 6 shines with the same user interface and award-winning audio engine as the Steinberg Cubase 6 advanced music production system used by countless professionals around the globe. The latest incarnation of Cubase Elements 6 includes enhancements like the all new plug-ins to automatically correct vocal intonation, Beat Designer to produce beats and rhythms in next to no time, over 700 instruments and sounds to kick-start your projects as well as many other exciting innovations. So, whether you"re composing songs at home, recording your band in the rehearsal room or remixing the latest hip-hop and dance tracks on a laptop while on the move - Cubase Elements 6 combines premium virtual instruments, outstanding audio and MIDI VST effects with a vast range of proven editing and sequencing tools while being extremely easy to use.