Backwards and Forwards Compatibility between Cubase 10.5 and Cubase 9.5

Hi and welcome,

First of all, with Cubase 10.5 license you could start and run Cubase 9.5 too. So in the works case, you can install and use Cubase 9.5 too.

  1. Yes, there is backwards and forwards compatibility between versions 9.5 and 10.5. In both versions, you would use common CPR file.

  2. If you would buy a retail version (the “full” version), the USB-eLicenser comes with. If you buy any update, then you have to buy the USB-eLicenser extra.

  3. Yes, Cubase Artist is also compatible. Be aware, the Pro functions wouldn’t be available in the Artist version. So you could have missing plug-ins issues, for example.