If you’ve selected the driver but hear nothing, check these three common culprits:
Ensure your Project Setup ( Project > Project Setup ) matches the sample rate of your hardware (usually 44.1kHz or 48kHz). 5. Legacy Tips for Modern Windows cubase 5 audio driver
In the Device Setup menu, there is a checkbox labeled "Release Driver when Application is in Background." If this is checked, Cubase will "give up" the audio driver whenever you click on a web browser or another folder, which can cause crashes. Uncheck this for better stability. If you’ve selected the driver but hear nothing,
Are you experiencing specific or crackling sounds during playback that we should troubleshoot further? Uncheck this for better stability
Once your driver is installed, follow these steps to get up and running:
Cubase 5 was released in 2009. If you are running it on a modern 64-bit version of Windows, the audio driver might struggle with "exclusive mode." Ensure that your Windows Sound Settings (under Advanced Properties) have checked.