We’d like to update you on the development and certification process regarding Windows 8.1 for current Steinberg products.
You can find a list of Windows 8.1 compatible Steinberg applications below. For newer products, check the corresponding product pages and the system requirements on supported operating systems. Older products which are not listed are not supported and consequently, no further updates are planned.
Important:
- Please make sure that you always use the latest updates available!
- Some of the compatible products require the latest eLicenser Control (eLC) version. Please download the latest version from the eLicenser.net website and make sure to install it prior to other Steinberg applications.
- For optimal performance under Windows 8 the "Activate Steinberg Power Scheme" in the Cubase/Nuendo Device Setup must be disabled for all versions older than Cubase 7 and Nuendo 6.
- Microsoft .NET 4.0 is required but usually Windows 8 has this version pre-installed.
Windows 8.1 compatibility (as of March 8th, 2014)
| Cubase | ||
| Cubase | 7.0.6 | |
| Cubase Artist | 7.0.6 | |
| Cubase Elements | 7.0.6 | |
| Cubase AI | 7.0.6 | |
| Cubase AI | 6.0.7 | |
| Cubase LE | 7.0.6 | |
| Cubase LE | 6.0.7 | |
| Nuendo | ||
| Nuendo (incl. NEK) | 6.0.5 | |
| Nuendo Live | 1.0.0 |
Setup.exe is not compatible with Windows 8. Installation stops after a few seconds. |
| WaveLab | ||
| WaveLab | 8.0.3 | |
| WaveLab Elements | 8.0.3 | |
| WaveLab LE | 8.0.2 | |
| Sequel | ||
| Sequel 3 | 3.0.1 | Latest eLC installation prior to Sequel installation mandatory! |
| Sequel LE 3 | 3.0.1 | Latest eLC installation prior to Sequel installation mandatory! |
| Sequel 2 | 2.0.0 | Latest eLC installation prior to Sequel installation mandatory! |
| Sequel LE 2 | 2.0.3 | Latest eLC installation prior to Sequel installation mandatory! |
| VST Instruments | ||
| Absolute VSTi Collection | 1.0.0 | Needs administrator rights to start the installer |
| HALion 5 | 1.0.0 | |
| HALion Sonic 2 | 1.0.0 | |
| HALion Sonic | 1.6.1 | |
| HALion Sonic SE | 1.6.1 | |
| The Grand 3 | 3.1.0 | Latest eLC installation prior to The Grand installation mandatory! |
| Padshop (Pro) | 1.1.0 | |
| Retrologue | 1.1.0 | |
| Sonote Beat re:edit | 1.1.0 | |
| VST Plug-ins | ||
| RND Portico 5033 | 1.1.0 | |
| RND Portico 5043 | 1.1.0 | |
| VST Connect Pro | 2.0.0 | |
| Yamaha Vintage Plug-in Collection | 1.0.0 | |
| Content Sets | ||
| VST Sound Instrument Sets | 1.x | |
| VST Sound Loop Sets | 1.0.0 | |
| Sequel Content Sets | 1.0.0 | Automatic option to enter activation code after the installation does not show. Please enter activation code by launching the eLicenser Control Center manually. |
| Hardware | ||
| CC121 | 1.7.5 | |
| CI1 | 1.8.3 | |
| CI2/CI2+ | 1.8.3 | |
| CMC Series | 1.1.2 | |
| MR816 | 1.7.6 | |
| Midex 3/8 | 1.9.64.4 | Driver 1.9.0.3 for 32-bit systems is not compatible. Please use a 64-bit Windows 8 and the working driver version 1.9.64.4 |
| Nuendo SyncStation | 1.0.0 | |
| UR22 | 1.8.3 | |
| UR824 | 2.0.1 | |
| UR28M | 2.0.1 | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| eLicenser Control | 6.6.6 | |
| MP3 Patcher | 1.0.0 | |