Cubase - Working Outside of the Box

Studio master Paul Ortiz brings you the video tutorials you've always wanted when needing to hook up external synths to your Cubase DAW system! Get all the basic questions answered as well as info on more advanced topics and solutions.

Videos
Input Configuration (02:39) - Starting from the very beginning, Paul shows you how to save your own input configuration to make the most of your available inputs, and set yourself up for the first device.
First Connections & Recording a Single Synth (04:21) - In this video, see how to work in multiple layers using only a single external synth. Paul also covers Monitoring Preferences and how to get the most out of just one device.
Introducing MIDI (05:49) - Still using only one synth, Paul now reveals how to capture and print MIDI data to audio, and talks about organizational approaches to handling multiple pairs of MIDI and audio tracks, as well as how to go back and make edits to your overdubs.
Multiple MIDI Devices (08:48) - Now look at multiple USB MIDI devices, as well as how to change their displayed name in Cubase. Paul also shows you how to use negative track delay to compensate for hardware latency.
Setting Up External Instruments (08:42) - In this video, see how to configure your external synths to function like VST Instrument Tracks, eliminating the need for separate audio and MIDI tracks, as well as some of the shortcomings of using this method.
Using MIDI Clock (03:48) - Discover how to set up Cubase to send the project tempo to your devices via MIDI clock, as well as ideas on how to use their pattern sequencers in a performance context.
MIDI CC & Program Change (07:38) - Learn how to automate and control your devices using MIDI Continuous Controller messages in note clips or track automation lanes, and access multiple sounds from a single device using program change messages.
Using MIDI Thru & Expanding Ports (07:38) - Paul now reveals how to daisy chain multiple MIDI devices into a single 16 channel MIDI port, which is useful for those older devices that don't support USB MIDI. You'll also get some tips and solutions for expanding the number of MIDI ports in your system.
Hardware Style Sequencing In Cubase & Exporting (11:13) - Wrapping it up, Paul shows you how to bridge the gap between hardware and software style sequencing using Cubase's pattern sequencers. Learn how to automate their patterns, as well as real time solutions for rendering and exporting your tracks to WAV files.