Cubase 10 Explained®
Chapter 1 : Getting Started
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4:52 Intro & Setup
In this video, we'll look at how to get audio and MIDI properly configured in Cubase 10 upon first launch, as well as the correct folder structure for creating new songs.
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6:00 Creating Track & Rack Instruments
Next we'll learn how to create virtual instrument tracks, using two approaches; Track Instruments, and Rack Instruments which are perfect for multi-part plug-ins like the included HalionSonic SE 3. This also applies to third party plugins like Kontakt.
Chapter 2 : MIDI
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3:41 Recording MIDI
Learn how to set your Metronome, Locators, Precount and Auto-Quantization options to record MIDI data.
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5:38 Working with MIDI Parts
In this video, we'll look at how to navigate the Arrange View including panning and zooming. We'll also look at how to handle MIDI events in the arranger, including resizing and duplication as well as how to use the info bar to adjust common attributes and apply non-destructive transposition.
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4:47 Using Tools in the Arranger
MIDI parts can be edited in a number of ways using the Toolbar in Cubase. Here we'll look at how to cut, subdivide, glue and mute parts in the Arranger. We'll also learn about alternate functions for tools, including Time Stretching using the Object Selector.
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4:20 The Key Editor
Here we explore the features of the Key Editor, and look at how to select and manipulate MIDI notes, as well as how the function of some of the tools changes when in the Editor.
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4:41 Editing Velocities
Next up, we'll look at how to use the Line and Shape tools to creatively adjust note velocities, as well as how to use modifier keys to alter only selected notes.
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3:08 Editing Controllers
The lower lane in the Key Editor can be used to adjust more than just velocities. Here we'll learn how to add new Controller Lanes and choose which MIDI CC's are available for editing, as well as how to manipulate the CC data using Tilt and Scale Handles.
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3:07 The Drum Editor
Cubase features a dedicated Drum Editor designed for percussive instruments. In this chapter we'll briefly cover the ways in which it differs from the Key Editor.
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6:10 MIDI Functions
Learn how to use Cubase's powerful MIDI functions to selectively delete notes, transpose and adjust notes to a scale, tidy up velocities and lengths, and more.
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1:43 Track Versions
In this video, you'll learn how to create Alternate Versions of tracks to experiment with different sequences without losing your original idea.
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6:30 MIDI Record Modes
There are many ways to record into existing parts. Here we'll learn the different Modes, including how to stack overdubs into selectable note lanes.
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4:42 MIDI Modifiers & Inserts
Next we'll look at how to apply realtime non-destructive processes to MIDI data, including Position Randomization and Note Arpeggios. You'll also learn how to "freeze" these and turn them into regular MIDI data.
Chapter 3 : Audio
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5:45 Recording Audio
See how to create your first Audio Track, select an Audio Input, and learn about Monitoring Styles, as well as Punch In/Out Points, and how to add an Insert Effect to monitor an instrument through a plug-in.
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2:23 Audio Record Modes
Like MIDI, audio can be overdubbed and stacked in a few different ways, and this video will show you how to do that.
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4:26 Importing Audio
Learn how to Import Audio Files from the right zone, the Cubase Media Library and your own sample locations. We'll also look at how to Define Tempos in files using the Audio Pool and conform them to tempo using Musical Mode.
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3:55 Audio Parts
In this video, we'll look at how working with Audio Parts differs from MIDI Parts, including crossfading and stretch/pitch shifting algorithms.
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4:12 Audio Comping
Learn how to build a solid performance from multiple takes/lanes of audio using Comping Mode.
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4:39 Pitch Edit
Here, you'll learn how to use the VariAudio Editor in Cubase to correct and Warp Notes in an audio files.
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2:37 Offline Processing
Next we'll look at how audio functions have changed from previous versions of Cubase, having moved into the new Offline Processing Dialogue. Learn how to Chain Non-Destructive Processes and Effects all without using any additional CPU.
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2:28 Render MIDI to Audio in Place
Discover how to quickly convert MIDI to Audio to apply creative effects such as Reversing or Pitch Shifting using the Render in Place Function.
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3:40 The Sampler Track
In this video, I'll show you how to quickly turn any MIDI part into a Playable Sampler Instrument. This is also applicable to any audio parts in the Arranger.
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5:06 Automation
Learn how to Write and Suspend Plug-In Automation, as well as the ways in which Automation Data can be cleaned up and manipulated using Tilt, Scale and Curve Handles.
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3:38 Audio Inserts
Now we'll look at how Inserts are handled in the MixConsole; how to create them, bypass them, and move or copy them between different channels.
Chapter 4 : Mixing
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4:54 Link Groups & VCAs
Explore how to create both Temporary and Permanent Link Groups between channels, as well as the role of VCA Faders to create Remote Controlled Fader Groups, and how these differ from Group Channels in Cubase.
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2:53 EQ & the Pre Section
Here we'll look at the features of the EQ Section, as well as how to use the Channel Editor to get a better view of the EQ curve and adjust Pre-Filtering and Gain.
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2:24 The Channel Strip
This video will introduce you to the Channel Strip which is a set of plug-ins built into each Audio Channel in the Mix Console that allows you to create a basic mix without using any additional plug-ins.
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5:10 Send, Pre & Post Effects
Learn how to create Send Effects, and how they differ from Inserts. We'll also look at how Sends and Inserts can be configured to be pre or post fader.
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3:26 Track Visibility, Snapshots & History
See how to use the Mix Console to go back in time through your Edit History, as well as hide channels you don't need to see and create Mix Snapshots.
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1:52 Sidechaining
Sidechaining in Cubase 10 is easier than ever, and we'll learn how to do it in this video using the new Sidechain Menu.
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5:28 Parallel Processing
Discover how to use the Direct Output Rack in the MixConsole to send Channels to Multiple Destinations to create a Parallel Processing setup.
Chapter 5 : Workflow
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4:18 Multiple VST Outputs
Many VSTs allow for Multiple Audio Outputs, and in this video I'll show you how to set them up using the Plug-In Header Bar, as well as the right zone VST Rack.
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2:33 Time Signatures, Metronomes & Tempo Changes
See how to use special tracks in the Arranger to change Time Signatures, design Custom Metronomes and create Tempo Jumps and Ramps.
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3:33 Exporting
Learn how to turn your project into a Mixdown using Cubase's new streamlined Export Dialogue, as well as how to Export Multiple Channels to Individual Files.
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7:38 Chord Pads & Tracks
Taking a step back, now we'll look at the tools available to help you Design Chord Progressions, Extract Chord Data from MIDI and Auto-Harmonize Audio using Chord Tracks.
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5:59 Organization & Arranging
In this video, we'll touch on how to correctly Rename Channels, use Folder Tracks and Track Coloration, as well as how to use Markers and the Arranger Track to get more of a handle on your arrangement and try out new ideas for alternate edits and versions.
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6:45 Groove Agent as a Sampler & Padshop
In this final chapter, I'll briefly introduce you to Groove Agent as more than just a drum sampler, setting up pitched sample playback and time stretching, as well as how to internally sample instruments from HalionSonic SE and import them to Padshop for granular effects.
Product Overview
Cubase guru Paul Ortiz brings you the definitive video beginner's guide to Steinberg's Cubase 10. These in-depth tutorials are designed to get you going with Cubase 10 from scratch, and learn everything you need to know to understand Cubase 10’s layout, basic functions, recording and editing MIDI and Audio, Bussing, Routing, Mixing and much, much more!
Paul starts by welcoming you and goes over what you need to do to set up and create your very first Cubase project, followed by making tracks and virtual instruments and recording them via MIDI. Paul then gives you a ton of MIDI focused video tutorials covering MIDI tools, controllers, editors, modifiers, arpeggiators, drum editors and others.
Cubase 10's Audio features and functions are then explained and explored, and you'll get the solid foundation you need to record and edit audio, making the perfect takes for your songs and productions. Paul goes deep into the different record modes, editing pitch, offline processing to save CPU, rendering MIDI to Audio, the Sampler Track, using Automation, Effects and additional topics.
Next, Paul gives you a bunch of Mixing focused tutorials on using Link Groups and VCAs, EQs, Channel Strips, Send, Pre and Post Effects, Sidechaining and other audio-centric features and functions. Wrapping it all up, you'll get workflow tutorials showing you how to better work in Cubase by using Multiple VST Outputs, creative Arranging, Time Signature, Metronome & Tempo Changes, Exporting your Song, Cubase 10's powerful Chord Tracks and so much more.
See the individual tutorial descriptions for more detailed info. If you’re new to Steinberg's Cubase 10, or just want more info on this flagship DAW, watch “Cubase 10 Explained®” today!
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Reviews
Submitted 3 weeks ago
Cubase 10 Explained
Not for beginners. I'm pretty computer savvy, and have used many different basic music applications, but not much experienced in DAWs. I got bogged down by the second video - it goes very quickly, and Cubase is much too complex for a beginner. It's too much to take in all at once. This is probably a very good course for somebody who's already very skilled in using DAWs. I'm going to see if I can get started in something much more basic like Garage Band.
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Submitted 2 months ago
great material and has a glitch on my computer requiring frequent reloading
keeps freezing and requiring reloading on my mac
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Submitted 2 months ago
Cursory, badly explained
Superficial, badly explained, not going into any significant depth, not providing any resources for remembering or referencing the many different keyboard shortcuts. Presenter mumbles soporifically.
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Submitted 2 months ago
Best tutorial series I've ever watched
Extremely thorough, yet succinct and to-the-point. I've used Nuendo (Cubase on steroids) for months, and this series taught me dozens of features that I was missing. The presenter of this series is first-rate: easy to understand, doesn't waste any time, and he demonstrated the various features with high-quality music examples. I usually don't have the patience to endure an entire tutorial series from start to finish, but this one was a pleasure. I wish all tutorials were this well-designed and executed!
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Submitted 2 months ago
Absolutely recommended
I have been a Cubase user for over ten years, and I watched this because I was finding myself a bit lost after upgrading to Cubase 10. In the first 10 minutes I had already learned a lot I didn't know both about the new version and Cubase in general! Fast and straightforward yet deep, I totally recommend it. Definitely one of the best things I've watched on Groove 3.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One
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Submitted 2 months ago
all videos
the browsing features are way outdated. have to press "show more" a thousand times to get to the bottom of a 25 item list. freezes when i leave and comeback to a video on pause regularly. Im brand new, just started yesterday. The video content is good. no issues with the content so far mostly just navigation and freezing when i leave it on pause. other than that, its a decent course only judging by the videos ive seen so far, but i suspect the rest to be just as good
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Submitted 2 months ago
Really helpful series - bite size sections that cover the basics in a clear concise way.
I found the entire course easy to understand with all sorts of nuggets of information and jumping off points to educate and inspire. I would recommend this series to anyone looking for a way to grasp a handle on the vast and deep possibilities within Cubase.
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Submitted 3 months ago
Great tutorial
I 've learnt much from this
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 4 months ago
Mixing the song
increase my knowlegde
I am a: Beginner
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Submitted 5 months ago
Good for up to intermediate learners
The sad part for me Purchasing this course was that the subject I have trouble with were not discussed ie "How to set up your gear". I am a Power User of Dorico, Sibelius and Finale, and these software basically detect one's Synth-keyboard or midi controler, but Cubase upon startup is extremely intimidating with hundreds of things like busses, tracks, inputs, outputs, racks etc. I plugged in my gear, my Roland E-09, Focusrite external soundcard, but for the life in me, Cubase records NOTHING, when I play notes on my Roland with open Orchestral VST, that pluggin's little keyboard does not pick me up and play along so I can hear the sound. My Roland records in Steinberg Dorico just fine! I believe setting up Cubase with one's gear is most difficult part for beginners hence a teacher SHOULD explain extensively how Cubase 's Audio Engine works for WE are expected to enter all settings whereas Notators such as Dorico is programed to take care of the Audio Engine. Heck, I read on forum that I need to download some "Device Script. XML" also, so you see, there is NO way for us (or me at least) to advance to next video if I can't even USE Cubase yet. :-? Forgive me please, but this is rather important first chapter, Nyet? Spasibo, Mikhail Rimsky-Korsakov
I am a: Professional, Musician
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 3 weeks ago
Cubase 10 Explained
Not for beginners. I'm pretty computer savvy, and have used many different basic music applications, but not much experienced in DAWs. I got bogged down by the second video - it goes very quickly, and Cubase is much too complex for a beginner. It's too much to take in all at once. This is probably a very good course for somebody who's already very skilled in using DAWs. I'm going to see if I can get started in something much more basic like Garage Band.
Response from :
Submitted 2 months ago
great material and has a glitch on my computer requiring frequent reloading
keeps freezing and requiring reloading on my mac
Response from :
Submitted 2 months ago
Cursory, badly explained
Superficial, badly explained, not going into any significant depth, not providing any resources for remembering or referencing the many different keyboard shortcuts. Presenter mumbles soporifically.
Submitted 2 months ago
Best tutorial series I've ever watched
Extremely thorough, yet succinct and to-the-point. I've used Nuendo (Cubase on steroids) for months, and this series taught me dozens of features that I was missing. The presenter of this series is first-rate: easy to understand, doesn't waste any time, and he demonstrated the various features with high-quality music examples. I usually don't have the patience to endure an entire tutorial series from start to finish, but this one was a pleasure. I wish all tutorials were this well-designed and executed!
Submitted 2 months ago
Absolutely recommended
I have been a Cubase user for over ten years, and I watched this because I was finding myself a bit lost after upgrading to Cubase 10. In the first 10 minutes I had already learned a lot I didn't know both about the new version and Cubase in general! Fast and straightforward yet deep, I totally recommend it. Definitely one of the best things I've watched on Groove 3.
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Ableton Live, Cubase, Studio One
Submitted 2 months ago
all videos
the browsing features are way outdated. have to press "show more" a thousand times to get to the bottom of a 25 item list. freezes when i leave and comeback to a video on pause regularly. Im brand new, just started yesterday. The video content is good. no issues with the content so far mostly just navigation and freezing when i leave it on pause. other than that, its a decent course only judging by the videos ive seen so far, but i suspect the rest to be just as good
Submitted 2 months ago
Really helpful series - bite size sections that cover the basics in a clear concise way.
I found the entire course easy to understand with all sorts of nuggets of information and jumping off points to educate and inspire. I would recommend this series to anyone looking for a way to grasp a handle on the vast and deep possibilities within Cubase.
Submitted 3 months ago
Great tutorial
I 've learnt much from this
Submitted 4 months ago
Mixing the song
increase my knowlegde
I am a: Beginner
Submitted 5 months ago
Good for up to intermediate learners
The sad part for me Purchasing this course was that the subject I have trouble with were not discussed ie "How to set up your gear". I am a Power User of Dorico, Sibelius and Finale, and these software basically detect one's Synth-keyboard or midi controler, but Cubase upon startup is extremely intimidating with hundreds of things like busses, tracks, inputs, outputs, racks etc. I plugged in my gear, my Roland E-09, Focusrite external soundcard, but for the life in me, Cubase records NOTHING, when I play notes on my Roland with open Orchestral VST, that pluggin's little keyboard does not pick me up and play along so I can hear the sound. My Roland records in Steinberg Dorico just fine! I believe setting up Cubase with one's gear is most difficult part for beginners hence a teacher SHOULD explain extensively how Cubase 's Audio Engine works for WE are expected to enter all settings whereas Notators such as Dorico is programed to take care of the Audio Engine. Heck, I read on forum that I need to download some "Device Script. XML" also, so you see, there is NO way for us (or me at least) to advance to next video if I can't even USE Cubase yet. :-? Forgive me please, but this is rather important first chapter, Nyet? Spasibo, Mikhail Rimsky-Korsakov
I am a: Professional, Musician
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
I've been working with computers and music from probably around five or six, when my parents first got an Atari with Cubase 2.0! Been hooked ever since.
2. What training have you had?
Mostly it comes from my parents. They're both songwriters and producers, so I grew up watching them and learning in their studio. More recently, just self-taught really.
3. When did you get into recording?
I guess I first started taking it seriously when I was around 15 or 16, which is when it became a bit more feasible to actually record at home and go beyond GM. That's when I started picking up other instruments aside from keyboard, guitar, bass, drums.
4. People you have worked with/for?
I've just started working with the guys over at Red Bull Media House and am on my second album with them now! Some of my sound design work has found its way to the studios over at the likes of Blizzard, and I've done a great deal of custom composition and production music for library music companies both here in the UK and in the Unites States.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
I just love helping people out I guess! Through my personal music projects I've connected with thousands of fans from across the world, and most of them are aspiring producers and musicians themselves. So it's nice to be part of a wider community of creative people and help them along the way, as others helped me.
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Cubase guru Paul Ortiz shares cool production tips and tricks when using some of the new features added to Cubase 9.5. See how these new features can serve as a starting point for inspiration, as well as provide endless creative options!
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