The Steinberg Key is a copy protection unit (sometimes called "dongle") which is needed to use Steinberg's software range. With the host applications Cubase 4, Nuendo 4 and WaveLab 6, the Steinberg Key is already included in the product package. The Steinberg Key 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 is already present on the system.

The Steinberg Key comes with a CD ROM containing informative videos and detailed PDF documents about the entire Steinberg product range.

• One copy protection device for all Steinberg licenses
• Detailed information to the complete Steinberg product range

The Steinberg Key is the key to Steinberg's world of professional audio tools. The purchase of this license key is required to run any of the new Steinberg VST instruments released after 1st January 2005, as these products will not contain a USB hardware protection device. Users already using a “USB dongle”-protected Steinberg product are not required to purchase an extra key.

The license modules are offered in a DVD package containing the key and a CD-ROM with movies and information about current Steinberg products. Additional PDF documents provide in-depth information for further research on Steinberg's leading applications. Steinberg Key also enables users to run additional full featured demo versions of the applications that are included with every Steinberg product package. The demo versions offer a hands-on experience with Steinberg's leading applications and instruments.

Product Highlights:

• No more need for multiple dongles
• No extra payment for an additional dongle in each package of a VST instrument
• Easy access to full featured demo versions of Steinberg's leading applications
• In-depth product information on CD-ROM