You do not need the Ped Basic embroidery software for this machine. There is a cable that goes from the computer to your sewing machine. The computer will send the embroidery designs straight to your machine. :D:D:D
If you buy a emb design online, it downloads to your computer and then you open it up with the software provided with your machine.
If you buy designs on a CD you use the software to open them :D:D:D
This is from a site that sells these machines:
Computer connectivity allows you to easily import embroidery designs directly from your computer.
Computer connectivity allows you to enjoy future machine updates and easily import and digitize embroidery designs directly from your computer.