Cubase LE - How to import Audio into the Cubase LE Arrangement Window

Question:
I would like to 'import' an audio file from a CD. The instructions in the 'HELP' menu are helpful but unfortunately when I try both methods (File - Import- Audio track or Audio CD. or go to POOL menu) neither options work. The Audio CD options are not accessible in the drop-down of either menu (See attached). Can you help?

Answer:

• No problem! First, create a new Project - File Menu / New Project / 16 track MIDI Sequencer. You must always open a new project or existing file before this option is available.

      

• Insert an Audio CD into your hard-drive. If a window pops up asking you to play the audio cd - simply close it.
• Go to the File Menu and select import / Audio CD

  

• You should now see a list of Audio tracks which are available from the CD - select one by clicking in one of the white boxes to the left of the track.

  

• It's possible to audition the track first to see if its the one you want to use - select it and click Play
• When you are happy with your selection click on Grab to download the track to your computer.

  

• The track will now start downloading - depending on the size it may take some time. Click on Stop at anytime to cancel the audio download.
• The audio track will download into the folder you specified when creating the new project.
• Within the Grabbed Files section of this window you'll see any completely downloaded tracks. These tracks are now in WAV format, which is now compatible with Cubase LE.

  

• Click OK when complete.
• The stereo audio file has now been imported directly into your arrangement window. Click on Play to listen to the audio!