Mellotronists

Has/does anyone have thoughts or comments on Cubase?
 I recently gor a Presonus firepod and it came with a basic version of cubase. The mellotrons recordings I have done are quite nice, full, and warm. I am thinking of upgrading to Cubase 3.0 which just came out. I wanted to check with list members for experience/opinions befor I buy it.
                               Jimmy  Mppre
                                # 285 and soon a "new" f/x 006