
Cubase Chord Track Explained®
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7:46
Introduction
In this tutorial, you will be introduced to the Chord Track function and how it is initially set up within a blank project. You’ll also see how to link a created Chord Track with a VSTi and how you can create chord ‘placeholders’ before assigning specific chords.
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10:31
Editing and Modifying Chords
Mark discusses the preference settings, sets up a chord sequence with Chord Track, modifies those initial choices. Also, see how to use the Complexity slider to evaluate more esoteric chord options.
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6:54
Using Chord Assistant
The Chord Assistant is explored further here. Mark also discusses how the option to ‘suggest’ chords based on the previous chord or the surrounding chords. ‘Mode’ and ‘Type’ options are looked at also.
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5:26
Live Transform
The ability to transform chords played live into Cubase and via the Chord Track is explored here. We’ll also use this function utilizing the Virtual Keyboard found on the Transport Bar.
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7:09
Voicing Choices & Info Line
Different chord voicing choices are auditioned here in terms of whether to use Piano or Guitar voicings. Additionally, we look at how to modify voicings using the Info Bar.
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6:48
Using External MIDI Files
At this stage, we look at integrating external MIDI files generated by Toontrack’s EZKeys and have Chord Track transpose them, using the ‘follow chord track’ option to fit the chords stipulated by our Chord Track choices.
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6:44
Using MIDI Loops
As an extension of the last tutorial, here we look at employing Steinberg MIDI loops to enhance and further build the project. We also explore using Chord Track to drive a finger picked acoustic guitar patch in HALion Sonic SE.
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6:10
Create Chords from MIDI
After importing a MIDI file from outside of Cubase, we look at the procedure to get Chord Track to work out what chords are used in the MIDI file. We then look at using this chord information to build up a track around that progression.
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6:00
Using with EZKeys
Mark digs deeper into using Toontrack’s VSTi to assess how the block structure of Chord Track can be adapted to play chord changes that don’t necessarily fall at bar divisions.
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9:03
Using with VariAudio
In this last video, we look at using chords generated by a MIDI file to create multiple VariAudio harmonies that align with these chords.
Product Overview
Cubase has an awesome feature called Chord Track which makes working with chords in your Project Window easy, and allows you to transform and harmonize functions throughout the Cubase application. Steinberg guru Mark Struthers makes understanding and using this powerful feature easy and fast!
Mark begins with a detailed introduction followed by how to edit and modify chords. Next he dives into using the Chord Assistant, showing you the different Modes and Types options. Live Transformers are then shown which enables you to transform chords played live into Cubase and more.
Next, Mark gets into Voicing Choices such as Piano or Guitar, followed by using External MIDI files and how to have them analyzed and transposed by Chord Track. Using MIDI loops with Chord Track is then looked at, and then how to create chords from MIDI. Mark then explains how to get Chord Track to figure out what chords are used in an external MIDI file, and how to build up a track around that new progression, as well as create harmonies.
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Reviews
Submitted 2 months ago
Great watch !!
Very good easy to understand !!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, FL Studio, Cubase, Pro Tools
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Submitted 6 months ago
Great course!
Good deep dive into the chord track features! Exactly what I needed! Thanks!
I am a: Hobbyist, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase
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Submitted 11 months ago
a well taught course
Easy to understand and a very useful course in understand Cubase
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Cubase
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Submitted 1 year ago
Good and informative.
It was a helpful series of videos, but it is made with Cubase 7.5 - I hope there will be an update with a newer version of Cubase. Still, I learned quite a few things and the instructor is good.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Cubase
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Submitted 1 year ago
very good
very well explained
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Cubase, Reason
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Submitted 2 years ago
Cubase Chord Track Explained
I love the way this tutorial was presented. Simple, clear, concise and very easy to understand and follow. You don't have to know music theory but if you have a basic understanding of it, Chord Track in Cubase makes even easier for you to apply it to your own arrangements. Thanks to the Groove3 crew and keep em coming..
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live, Cubase, Pro Tools
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Very good Tutorial Series !!!
Chord Track is an important Application in Cubase... This Series help you get started with this tool and increase your creativity a lot _ especially with no professional music Background ;)
I am a: Producer
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Yes it explain chord track very good
Easy and also a lot of tip and some advance stufft. I learned me even some tip how to use cubase
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
Useful but a little bit outdated
Nice information about the chord track but in recent Cubase editions, the UI and capabilities have changed.
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Cubase
Response from Customer Service:
Yes, this was shot when a previous version was current but the lessons still apply to the chord track today. Hope you learned a lot!
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 3 years ago
probably the most helpful cubase tutorial I have come across.
I haven't seen much on this anywhere else, and the detail of this course is superb and made me feel comfortable to go and implement what i had learned straight away. Very well explained, thanks.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Audio Engineer, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 2 months ago
Great watch !!
Very good easy to understand !!
I am a: Semi-Pro, Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, FL Studio, Cubase, Pro Tools
Submitted 6 months ago
Great course!
Good deep dive into the chord track features! Exactly what I needed! Thanks!
I am a: Hobbyist, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase
Submitted 11 months ago
a well taught course
Easy to understand and a very useful course in understand Cubase
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Cubase
Submitted 1 year ago
Good and informative.
It was a helpful series of videos, but it is made with Cubase 7.5 - I hope there will be an update with a newer version of Cubase. Still, I learned quite a few things and the instructor is good.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Producer, Sound Designer, Sound for Film/TV, Ableton Live, Cubase
Submitted 1 year ago
very good
very well explained
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Cubase, Reason
Submitted 2 years ago
Cubase Chord Track Explained
I love the way this tutorial was presented. Simple, clear, concise and very easy to understand and follow. You don't have to know music theory but if you have a basic understanding of it, Chord Track in Cubase makes even easier for you to apply it to your own arrangements. Thanks to the Groove3 crew and keep em coming..
I am a: Semi-Pro, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Ableton Live, Cubase, Pro Tools
Submitted 2 years ago
Very good Tutorial Series !!!
Chord Track is an important Application in Cubase... This Series help you get started with this tool and increase your creativity a lot _ especially with no professional music Background ;)
I am a: Producer
Submitted 3 years ago
Yes it explain chord track very good
Easy and also a lot of tip and some advance stufft. I learned me even some tip how to use cubase
I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase
Submitted 3 years ago
Useful but a little bit outdated
Nice information about the chord track but in recent Cubase editions, the UI and capabilities have changed.
I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Cubase
Response from Customer Service:
Yes, this was shot when a previous version was current but the lessons still apply to the chord track today. Hope you learned a lot!
Submitted 3 years ago
probably the most helpful cubase tutorial I have come across.
I haven't seen much on this anywhere else, and the detail of this course is superb and made me feel comfortable to go and implement what i had learned straight away. Very well explained, thanks.
I am a: Hobbyist, Musician, Audio Engineer, Cubase