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14-day money back guarantee included if product is not activated
You can purchase from Gear4music with complete confidence and peace of mind. All of our digital products come with a 14-day money-back guarantee as standard.
If you decide you don't want your order, you can return it within 14 days of receiving it. Provided your product hasn't been activated in that time, you can exchange it for a different product, or get a refund.
We will only issue a new product or refund if the supplier confirms that your product has not been activated. At the same time, we will ask them to invalidate it so that it cannot be used in the future.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
For more information, please refer to our Returns and Refunds Information.
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered."
Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions.
Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 60 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
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Key Features
Cubase Elements 16 a streamlined and intuitive DAW, designed for beginners, home studio musicians, and new producers who want a professional digital audio workstation that's simple to learn yet powerful enough to grow with. Offering a streamlined approach to recording, editing, and mixing, it provides everything you need to start making music without overwhelming you with advanced features.
With seven virtual instrument libraries, 45 effects, and over 20GB of samples and loops, you'll have the sounds and processors needed to start creating straight away, without relying on additional plug-ins. Built-in Chord Pads, Scale Assistant, and Guided Tours also make it easier to explore musical ideas, learn the software, and develop your production skills at your own pace.
Product Ref: 401878
Cubase Elements 16 brings together the core recording, editing, and mixing tools of Cubase in a streamlined package that's easy to get to grips with. Designed for beginners and home studio musicians, it provides an accessible workspace for recording vocals and instruments, programming MIDI, arranging tracks, and building finished mixes. The integrated MixConsole gives you access to essential mixing controls, effects, and automation without the complexity of more advanced production environments. Cubase Elements provides the tools you need to create music at your own pace, with Guided Tours and Quick Help available whenever you need a hand.
Creating melodies, chord progressions, and beats is straightforward with Cubase Elements 16's built-in MIDI editing and composition tools. The new Key Editor Strum feature introduces subtle timing differences between notes, helping programmed chords sound more like a natural performance. MIDI Stretch also makes it easier to adjust the length of melodies, basslines, and chord progressions to fit your arrangement, without having to reposition individual notes. If you're still learning music theory, Chord Pads and Scale Assistant help you explore different harmonies and develop musical ideas. These tools provide practical ways to create expressive MIDI arrangements without needing to learn complicated editing techniques.
Cubase Elements 16 includes a focused collection of instruments, effects, and processors to help you develop your sound without needing an extensive plug-in library. Seven virtual instrument libraries, 45 effects, and over 20GB of samples and loops provide a starting point for producing tracks across different genres. New additions include VocalTouch for straightforward vocal processing, Omnivocal Basic for developing vocal ideas, and DrumChain for adding punch and clarity to your beats. Five new sample packs also introduce sounds covering Afro House, Beats & Breaks, K-Pop, Latin Vibes, and Organic Sessions. With these tools included, you can focus on learning the fundamentals of sound design, processing, and mixing.
Cubase Elements 16 keeps everyday production tasks accessible, helping you spend more time making music and less time navigating menus. The redesigned Settings window brings project configuration, audio connections, preferences, and keyboard shortcuts into one searchable location, making it easier to find and adjust the controls you need. Improved tempo detection simplifies matching imported audio to your project's timing, while the updated Audio Pool helps keep recordings and samples organised. Faster insert handling and improved drag-and-drop functionality also make working with effects and arranging tracks more convenient. Combined with context-sensitive Quick Help and Guided Tours, these improvements create a manageable production environment that you can become familiar with as your skills develop.
