• 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

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 Steinberg VST instruments released after 1st January 2005, as these products will not contain a USB hardware protection device.


The USB-eLicenser (formerly 'Steinberg Key') is a copy protection unit (sometimes called a 'dongle') which is needed to use Steinberg's software range.

With the host applications Cubase, Nuendo and WaveLab, the USB-eLicenser is already included in the product package. The USB-eLicenser is required to run Steinberg VST instruments, but is not included in the product boxes and must be purchased separately if no USB-eLicenser/Steinberg Key is already present on the system.

The USB-eLicenser is actually a tiny computer which stores licenses for Steinberg products, and is connected to a USB port on your computer. All current Steinberg products that use a copy protection device use exactly the same system. The Steinberg copy protection system allows the storage of several licenses on the same USB-eLicenser. Licenses can also be transferred between USB-eLicensers with certain limitations.

We recommend that you check the manufacturers website to check compatibility of this product with your particular system as software cannot be refunded if unsealed. You can also contact our sales team for information.

Outside the UK?

Please note that shipping costs outside the UK are very approximate and can vary radically. Please contact us with your Country and Post/Zip Code for an accurate quote. Many thanks. Please also note if you are outside the UK we will not charge you tax on your purchase but you may be liable for import duty in your country.

Please also note that all our stock is sold for the UK market. If you are buying from outside the UK, please check that it is suitable for use in your country before purchase.