This all depends on how your system is set up.
Basic setup
USB Soundcard with outputs connected to the speakers and speakers connected to mixer.
You really need to supply details of your setup for more detailed answers.
You can get Cubase from Steinbergs website
Try the 7.5 trial instead.
On the Cubase Wiki, you can find information about Cubase software features, updates, tutorials, troubleshooting tips, and user guides.
With Cubase.
Install software and drivers.
YOu forgot the important part: How do you use WHAT in Cubase
Cubase 5 is no longer sold or produced due to the release of the newer Cubase 6 and Cubase 7. These newer versions of the software retail for $400 each.
You have to own a recording box that you record into. If you do and it doesnt work. You have to go to a program called ASIO that should've istalled with Cubase. From there select that you want imput from USB plugin, not built in computer mic. answer: you can load up samples in cusabe.or you can get a sample editor/player like Battery. and you can record soundds into cubase, I've never recorded anything into cubase so just read the manual.
A reasonably fast PC/Mac External Soundcard with low latency (onboard sound not good enough) Monitors and/or speakers Mixer (optional)
Cubase is better for the beginner. ProTools is not considered a "home" recording solutions. Try the simpler version of Cubase, Cubase Essentials.
the same way big speakers work
��� Live recording functionality amd workflow is optimised in Cubase ��� Audio editing equivalent to midi manipulation within Cubase ��� Professional scoring capabilities not found within FL ��� Yamaha hardware integration in Cubase especially the professional mixing desk range ��� Cubase has the ability to export in OMF protocol to Pro Tools. FL studio itself can actually be used as a VST plugin within Cubase