Read the manual.
It is a music producion software and a recording sequencer.
Cubase is better for the beginner. ProTools is not considered a "home" recording solutions. Try the simpler version of Cubase, Cubase Essentials.
Cubase is a popular recording software used by professional and amateur recording artists. There are several ways you can learn how to use the program. YouTube has a number of instructional videos where you can watch and learn every aspect of the program. There are also books available for purchase at your local store that provides step by step instruction.
Presonus Firebox is a portable recording system which still maintains a solid level of sound quality. Its strengths include its portability, and the accompanying Cubase 48-track recording software.
Cubase Studio 4. Another alternative is RecordForAll it is easy to use and overlay tracks and add effects. I would also add in there Audacity which is a free and easy application to do general audio recordings
You can buy it from Steinbergs website
They use Steinberg Cubase and a whole lot of VST's :) I know they use NI Massive
Steinberg Cubase, with Native Instruments Komplete virtual instrument bundle.
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.
No, It isn't. Why would it be.
Reinstall the software