Cubase Operator
Presented by producer extraordinaire and Cubase power user Phil Campagna (aka groovepusher), this collection of Cubase videos will reveal the tips and techniques you’ll use everyday, when using Cubase as your main music making machine.
Videos
• Arranger Track (06:02) - See how to create and use the Cubase Arranger Track to build up and try out different production arrangements.
• Automation Modes (04:25) - Learn about the different Cubase Automation modes and how to utilize them.
• VST Automation (04:05) - Discover how to automate VST instrument plug-ins in Cubase and various editing techniques.
• Proper Gain Structure (07:23) - Watch and learn about Buss Clipping, Intersample Peaks and more to make sure you have proper levels throughout your Cubase session.
• Customizing Cubase (02:46) - See how to change and arrange the Cubase user interface for optimal workflow as well as creating presets for different situations.
• Delay Side Chain (03:38) - Learn how to create less clutter and more space when using Delay lines in Cubase.
• Export Audio Mixdown (05:11) - Discover the different file formats and reasons to use them when it comes time to bounce down your mix for mastering, CD or the internet.
• External Effects (02:32) - Phil shows you step by step how to setup and configure your external effect devices within Cubase for easy access and usage.
• Find Pitch with Melodyne (03:56) - See how to use Melodyne to detect pitch of an audio track and then export the info as MIDI, which is then applied to other instruments to build up the production.
• In Place MIDI Editor (01:15) - Phil shows you a quick tip for editing MIDI in the main arrange screen.
• Vocal Insert FX (09:40) - Learn how Phil gets killer vocal sounds in his productions using various insert effects.
• Internal Summing (03:51) - See Phil’s methods for bouncing and summing tracks and instruments in Cubase to save CPU power and better manage tracks.
• Key Commands (06:44) - Discover ways to speed up your work flow and stay focused on your production utilizing Cubase key commands and shortcuts.
• MediaBay (11:17) - See cool ways to use the Cubase Media Bay to quickly find and audition files, loops and more for your productions.
• MIDI Loops (02:10) - Learn how to create, preview and open MIDI Loops for fast access to commonly used MIDI Instruments and MIDI parts.
• Offline History (02:39) - Phil goes over how to use the Cubase Offline History feature to jump back and forth in time to any point during the effect processing of an audio file.
• Plug-In Management (01:43) - See the best way to manage an unruly plug-in list to show only the plug-ins you want.
• The Pool (02:31) - Explore the Cubase Pool’s features and functions to better manage your session.
• Quick Controls (01:10) - This helpful tip shows how to create quick controls to tweak real time effect parameters easily.
• The Sample Editor (05:23) - Learn all about the powerful Cubase Sample Editor and how Phil likes to use it for his productions.
• Side-Chain Compression (05:49) - Discover how to use side-chain compression to create more sonic room in your productions as well as a better groove.
• Steal a Groove (02:18) - Learn Phil’s way to take the groove of one beat and apply it to another audio loop so they sound like they were originally played together.
• Track Lanes (02:56) - Watch Phil use the powerful Cubase Track Lanes editing feature to comp vocal tracks.
• Real-Time Transpose (02:40) - See how to quickly transpose single tracks or an entire song in real-time.
• Vocal FX Templates (18:07) - Discover Phil’s technique for mixing vocals to the instrumental bed using effect templates customized for vocals.