Cubase MIDI Explained
Discover the power that MIDI brings to Cubase as veteran Steinberg expert Mark Struthers takes you on a MIDI journey in “Cubase MIDI Explained”. Learn all the key MIDI features and functions that will make composing and editing with MIDI in Cubase a breeze.
Videos
• Introduction (08:03) - Dive right in with Mark and get a detailed introduction to using MIDI in Cubase as you learn about the fundamental differences between manipulating sound with MIDI and audio. You also get an initial look at MIDI data using the Key Editor.
• MIDI Inspector (06:50) - Take the first step of using MIDI in Cubase by learning about the MIDI Inspector and the parameters it provides, including MIDI routing and other related panels, such as Expression Mapping and MIDI Inserts and Sends.
• MIDI Recording (07:06) - Explore all of the different methods of getting MIDI data into Cubase, including by importing existing recordings. You’ll also discover how to use MIDI to drive any number of VSTi’s as MIDI isn’t restricted to playing a set audio recording. Along the way, you’ll also learn about the different MIDI record modes available in Cubase.
• Manually Adding MIDI (06:54) - Follow along as Mark shows you how to manually add extra MIDI information using two different methods, including by adding extra notes and by adding extra controller data.
• MIDI Modifier Tab (10:31) - Learn all about modifying recorded MIDI events using the functions available within the MIDI modifier tab, and see how easy it is to hide, but not delete, MIDI events from view.
• Further MIDI Modifiers (05:17) - Explore more MIDI modification by learning about the velocity compression parameter and velocity shift as well as how MIDI compression works differently than an audio compressor.
• Adapting Recorded MIDI (06:12) - Extend your knowledge of MIDI modification by using it on a pedestrian snare drum pattern to make it less sterile by conveniently duplicating events.
• Virtual Keyboard Input (05:54) - Watch as Mark shows you a variety of ways to input midi notes and controller information using Cubase’s Virtual Keyboard.
• MIDI Layering (04:24) - Strengthen an existing MIDI-generated sound by manually layering MIDI data through copying an event and using it to drive two VSTis and layer octaves.
• Multi-Timbral Layering (07:28) - Achieve a larger, layered sound by utilizing a multi-tibral VSTi and a single MIDI event to drive two distinct patches within the same VSTi.
• Key Editor Multi-Layering (09:28) - Use the Key Editor to multi-layer while editing MIDI notes and see the In-Place Editor for comparison.
• Layering with Sends (06:01) - Investigate further layering techniques by looking at the Inspector’s MIDI Send option.
• Arpache (04:38) - Explore the use of MIDI effects to modify an existing MIDI recording in two versions of Arpache.
• MIDI Compression (06:40) - Watch as Mark demonstrates how mild compression differs from audio compression in terms of the finished sound, even though both restrict a signal’s dynamic range.
• Export MIDI Changes (04:59) - See how easy it is to export a MIDI event to a new file, even after changes have been made in real-time using effects.
• Auto LFO (05:38) - Explore the creative possibilities by adding movement to a static, lifeless bass line through the incorporation of the AutoLFO MIDI plug-in.
• Using VST Expression (09:04) - Harness the power of VST Expression to make a MIDI performance sound more natural.
• MIDI Control (05:34) - Use the MIDI Control plug-in to reset controller parameters when required and convert MIDI tracks to audio tracks.