Cubase Sx/Sl 2 Ignite!

by Hawkins, Chris

• ISBN13: 9781592001460
• ISBN10: 1592001467
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-08
• Publisher: Cengage Learning Ptr

Summary

This book builds on the momentum created in the highly successful Cubase SX Power! (Muska and Lipman, 1929685858). Falling within the new Ignite! series, this is the perfect companion for users just starting out with either Cubase SL or Cubase SX. It is also a great solution for current users looking to get up to speed on the newest features of this version. Readers are able to grasp not only the functionalities but concepts behind the software. The simplified explanation throughout makes it easy for eager learners to get through the information quickly so they can start using the software effectively!

Table of Contents

Introduction	xv
Chapter 1 Setting Up SX/SL for Your Computer	1	(12)
Starting Cubase	2	(1)
Starting Cubase for Windows Users	2	(1)
Starting Cubase for Macintosh Users	3	(1)
Audio Card Setup-VST Multitrack	3	(6)
Latency-What Is It?	4	(1)
How Can I Reduce Latency?	4	(5)
MIDI Settings	9	(4)
DirectMusic (Windows XP)-Core MIDI System (OS X)	9	(2)
All MIDI Inputs	11	(1)
Default MIDI Ports	12	(1)
Chapter 2 Creating a New Project-Project Templates	13	(12)
Creating a New Project and Adjusting Settings	14	(5)
Creating a Blank Project	14	(2)
Making Project Settings	16	(3)
Working with Templates	19	(6)
Starting a Project Using Pre-Installed Templates	19	(2)
Creating Your Own Custom Template	21	(4)
Chapter 3 Recording Audio	25	(18)
Adding and Setting Up an Audio Track	26	(4)
Adding an Audio Track	26	(2)
Setting the Track's Input and Enabling Track Monitoring	28	(2)
Working with Input Channels (SX Version Only)	30	(4)
Adjusting Input Levels-Input Gain	30	(1)
Knob Controls to Faders	31	(1)
Adjusting the Recording Levels	32	(2)
Recording Audio	34	(9)
Setting the Song's Tempo	34	(1)
Using the Metronome	35	(1)
Recording-Using Punch In and Punch Out	36	(3)
Recording with Effects	39	(4)
Chapter 4 Recording MIDI	43	(12)
Loading the Tutorial Project	44	(1)
Adding a MIDI Track	45	(1)
Connecting a MIDI Track's Inputs and Outputs	45	(2)
Recording MIDI	47	(8)
Setting the Punch In and Out Times-Locators	47	(2)
Recording	49	(1)
Cycle Recording-Record Modes	50	(5)
Chapter 5 Arranging in the Project Window	55	(22)
Navigating the Project Window	56	(8)
Track Inspector	56	(1)
Zooming the Project	57	(7)
Arranging with the Project Window	64	(13)
Copying Audio Events and MIDI Parts	64	(2)
Removing Audio Events or MIDI Parts	66	(1)
Splitting and Moving Audio Events and MIDI Parts	67	(3)
Gluing Events and Parts Together	70	(1)
Resizing Events and Parts	71	(3)
Resizing MIDI Parts	74	(3)
Chapter 6 Audio Editing-Sample Editor and Audio Part Editor	77	(24)
Editing Audio Events	78	(5)
Loading the Tutorial Project	78	(1)
Trimming the Audio Event	79	(4)
Creating Regions	83	(7)
Working with Overlapping Audio Events and Creating Crossfades	90	(6)
Setting an Audio Event to the Front	91	(2)
Creating and Editing Crossfades	93	(3)
The Audio Part Editor	96	(5)
Creating an Audio Part	96	(1)
Editing an Audio Part	97	(3)
Auditioning Events in an Audio Part	100	(1)
Chapter 7 Editing MIDI	101	(14)
Editing MIDI Note Information	102	(10)
The Tutorial Project	102	(1)
Changing Pitch	102	(3)
Changing Note Length	105	(1)
Changing a Note's Timing	106	(1)
Changing Velocities	107	(5)
Quantizing MIDI	112	(3)
Chapter 8 Working with VST Instruments	115	(10)
Loading a VST Instrument	116	(2)
Assigning a MIDI Track to an Instrument	118	(3)
Freezing VST Instruments	121	(4)
Freezing the Instrument	121	(2)
Unfreezing an Instrument	123	(2)
Chapter 9 Getting to Know the Mixer	125	(10)
Adjusting Channel Volumes and Panning	126	(3)
Muting and Soloing Channels	129	(2)
Muting and Soloing Individual Channels	129	(1)
Global Unmute and Unsolo	130	(1)
Mixer Channel Views	131	(4)
Hiding Channels	132	(1)
Saving and Recalling Mixer Views Presets	133	(2)
Chapter 10 Applying EQ and Effects	135	(18)
Applying EQ to a Channel	136	(3)
Inserting an Effect on a Channel	139	(2)
Working with FX Channels	141	(7)
ForCubase SX Users	144	(3)
ForCubase SL Users	147	(1)
Offline Audio Processing	148	(5)
Applying Standard Audio Processing	148	(2)
Applying Offline Audio Plug-ins	150	(3)
Chapter 11 Automation and Mixing Tips	153	(16)
Recording Mixer Movements	154	(6)
Automating the EQ	160	(2)
Mixer Tips-Group Channels and Linking Channels	162	(7)
Group Channels	162	(4)
Linking Channels	166	(3)
Chapter 12 Finalizing Your Mix	169	(8)
Performing a Mixdown	170	(4)
Creating an MP3 File	174	(3)
Chapter 13 Customizing Cubase	177	(10)
Customizing the Transport Panel	178	(3)
Using Transport Preset Views	178	(2)
Customizing the Components	180	(1)
Colorizing Parts or Events	181	(1)
Customizing the Task Bar	182	(1)
Program Startup Options	183	(4)
Chapter 14 File Management-Audio Pool	187	(8)
Importing Audio	188	(3)
Inserting Audio into the Project	191	(1)
Removing Unused Media	192	(3)
Chapter 15 Working with Hitpoints	195	(14)
Creating Hitpoints	196	(5)
Slicing Audio at the Hitpoints	201	(2)
Changing the Tempo	203	(3)
Quantizing Audio	206	(3)
Chapter 16 VST Connections	209	(14)
Assigning Your Audio Interface's Input and Output	210	(4)
Creating and Removing Busses	214	(9)
Creating a Stereo Input Bus	214	(1)
Creating a Mono Input Bus	215	(2)
Creating a Stereo Output Bus	217	(6)
Appendix A Additional MIDI Editors	223	(12)
Converting a MIDI Track to a Drum Track	224	(1)
Editing a Drum Track	225	(3)
Opening the Score	228	(2)
The List Editor	230	(5)
Appendix B Project Tools	235	(16)
Markers and Marker Tracks	236	(9)
Creating Markers	236	(4)
Marker Tracks	240	(5)
Tempo Track	245	(6)
Appendix C Making Connections	251	(10)
Setting Up ReWire	252	(4)
VST System Link (VSL)	256	(5)
Appendix D Online Resources	261	(4)
Official Steinberg and Cubase SX/SL Sites	262	(1)
Sites with Cubase-Related Discussions, Tips, and Tricks	262	(1)
Plug-in Sites	262	(1)
Computer Maintenance and Tweaking Sites	263	(1)
Online Magazines and Other General Audio Sites	263	(2)
Appendix E Review Questions and Answers	265	(6)
Questions	266	(2)
Answers	268	(3)
Glossary	271	(4)
Index	275