The academic version of Cubase Essential sells for $99. ($149 for regular version). Same software just.. -
Academic discounts require proof of affiliation with an academic institution (ID or any school documents). Buyer must either be a student, teacher, faculty member, member of church or any non-profit organization.
This is great software if you can swing the $$$
NEW STEINBERG CUBASE ESSENTIAL 4 IN STOCK/READY TO SHIP - eBay (item 350060051083 end time May-20-08 20:17:00 PDT)