Diana's Introduction to Cubase Video Podcast

Making Your Own Cubase Workspace

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:34:20 GMT

In this episode we open the Cubase Transport and Mixer panels then save their positions in a new Workspace.

Creating a Kick Drum Click Track

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:00:09 GMT

Using a kick drum to set the pulse of your composition is an easy thing to set up in Cubase. In this episode we use a kick audio sample and edit it to set up our groove.

Changing Presets on the Four Built-In Cubase VST Instruments

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Mon, 2 Jul 2007 18:46:52 GMT

In this episode we set up a new project using the "Cubase Synths On Instrument Tracks" Template. We then assign a program to the HALionOne VST using the Sound Browser.

Setting Up a Project Template in Cubase

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Tue, 3 Jul 2007 19:20:12 GMT

In this episode we set up a new project template containing MIDI, Instrument and Audio tracks and make it available to us in the Project templates menu.

Removing User-Created Cubase Project Templates

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Tue, 3 Jul 2007 19:46:52 GMT

After we have created a new project template what happens if we want to change it or remove it completely? The answer is in this episode.

StylusRMX VST Drum Tracks in Cubase

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Tue, 3 Jul 2007 01:28:18 GMT

In this episode we generate a groove in the StylusRMX mixer and import the individual tracks into Cubase onto separate MIIDI channels. We use the drag and drop feature of StylusRMX to create the new MIDI tracks which drive the StylusRMX grooves

Setting Up a Marker Track in Cubase

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Wed, 4 Jul 2007 20:32:02 GMT

In this episode we use a Marker Track to make labels for each section of our composition. We can quickly move from marker to marker using the Transport and name markers for each section of our piece.

Markers and Color Coding

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Wed, 4 Jul 2007 23:03:25 GMT

In this episode we demonstrate the use of the Marker Track and show how color coding sections of your instrumentation can make it easy to quickly identify parts.

Setting Specific Areas to Concentrate On

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Wed, 4 Jul 2007 23:43:31 GMT

We set the loop on by selecting a region using the left and right locators and clicking on the loop transport button. We show how to zoom in to specific areas and how to quickly move the playback head to a new position.

Loading a VST Instrument

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 00:08:38 GMT

We show how to find the VST Instrument panel and how to load installed VST instruments into the panel. The instrument freeze, on and off, mute, active and preset buttons are discussed.

MIDI Key Editing

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 12:54:20 GMT

In this episode we use the MIDI Key editor to move MIDI notes to different locations, quantize their positions and change the quantize values in a bar.

Using Group Tracks

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Sat, 07 Jul 2007 18:15:27 GMT

In this episode we demonstrate the use of Group Tracks for making mixdowns easier. Like instruments are grouped together and their outputs routed to similar effects saving lots of processing power and making it much easier to handle mixdowns.

Beginning Quantization

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 13:47:22 GMT

In this episode we demonstrate the use of quantization to make the notes you record line up with beats and bars in Cubase. This will enable you to easily sequence these patterns.

Beginning Sequencing

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 21:45:50 GMT

In this episode we demonstrate the use of the Arpache SX filter in Cubase. We use a simple chord progression to test the features of this east-to-use sequencer.

MIDI Functions - Fixed Lengths

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 22:20:59 GMT

In this episode we change the length of the notes we played in using the MIDI function Fixed Lengths. Globally changing MIDI note lengths can be an excellent way to change the character of a track.

Mixer Settings

diana@multimedialibrary.com (Diana Robinson) — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 21:25:36 GMT

In this episode we change the length of the notes we played in using the MIDI function Fixed Lengths. Globally changing MIDI note lengths can be an excellent way to change the character of a track.