Cubase Elements and Helix Native: how to download and install

[l6guitarman]

Cubase Elements and Helix Native: how to download and install

 

I open this post by stating that I am new to Helix, Helix Native, and Cubase

Elements.

I bought Helix Rack & Control and when registering the products on the Line6

website, I read about the Cubase Elements + Helix Native bundle offer.

Having always been intrigued by the world of home recording, but never having

approached it, I took advantage of this offer and made a request.

I received my Cubase Elements access code and confirmation that "you now have the

Helix Native license in your Line 6 account."

I read the info at the suggested link on how to get started with Cubase Elements:
https://helpcenter.steinberg.de/hc/en-us/articles/206534564-Download-Access-Code-FAQ
but, at the moment, the only thing I have been able to do is download the latest

version of Helix Native on line 6 site.

I've read all the suggested guides & FAQs but have only gotten headaches and a lot

of confusion about what and how to do.

Please can you guide me with dummy style directions?
- Where to download Cubase Elements? On the Line 6 site or on the Steinberg site?
- If, as I imagine I will need to use the Steinberg site, do I need to activate an

account there as well?

I took a look at the Steinberg site and more confusion was added.
- Is the code I received a Steinberg Licensing code and therefore I have to use
 Steinberg Activation Manager (SAM) or an eLicenser-Based code so I need to use

eLicenser Control Center?

- Should I use the access code to download the package or to activate the program on

the PC?
- Once I have downloaded Cubase Elements and installed Helix Native, how do I

associate it with the license I have on my account?

I apologize, I feel like a fool, but it's honestly not clear to a layman like me

what to do and I'd like to avoid trial and error.

I thank in advance those who will have the patience and kindness to help me.

 

[loadpony]

I am just getting around to installing the software. Or trying to. I feel like I am in the exact position that you were in... I have absolutely no idea how to actually get this stuff on my computer and working. Any hints / tips? I see that no one ever replied to your post.

[datacommando]

On 8/23/2023 at 11:22 PM, loadpony said:

I am just getting around to installing the software. Or trying to. I feel like I am in the exact position that you were in... I have absolutely no idea how to actually get this stuff on my computer and working. Any hints / tips? I see that no one ever replied to your post.

 

Hi,

 

I'm not sure what version of Cubase Elements is part of the bundle with Native, but this video cover the basics of installation of the main Cubase DAW. Once you have it installed and and you know its is functioning correctly, quit Cubase and then simply launch the Helix Native installer, and follow the on screen instructions. 

 

That  should be it, not too complicated, just like installing lots of other software.

 

Hope this helps/makes sense.