I can just reformat my PC if I get malware. Truth: Some malware survives reformatting (firmware rootkits) or steals data before you know.
If you cannot afford Cubase Pro, start with Cubase Elements (under $100), Reaper ($60), or completely free options like Cakewalk. For Windows users especially, Cakewalk is remarkably capable – originally a $500 DAW before BandLab acquired it.
Steinberg doesn’t care about individual pirates. Truth: Steinberg actively monitors torrent swarms and uses watermarking in their installers to trace leaks.
