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 1 month 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
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Submitted 6 months 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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
Submitted 1 year ago
Very Insightful
Very glad I got to watch this video. It has really expanded my knowledge on the chord track.
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Cubase
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 1 year ago
Really Helpful...
Really Helpful i learned a lot of new things...Thanks.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Great course!
What a surprise! I was expecting a sterile explanation of Cubase Chord Track, and got an info and example filled guide to multiple scenarios and uses! Loved the instruction style too, easy to understand concepts as communicated! Very satisfied with take away to go experiment on own! Thank you!
I am a: Hobbyist
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Helpful
A good insight into chord track.
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Submitted 2 years ago
very good
very good
Ease of Use Quality of Videos Value of Training Access to Videos
Reviews
Submitted 1 month 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 6 months 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year 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
Submitted 1 year ago
Very Insightful
Very glad I got to watch this video. It has really expanded my knowledge on the chord track.
I am a: Beginner, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Cubase
Submitted 1 year ago
Really Helpful...
Really Helpful i learned a lot of new things...Thanks.
Submitted 2 years ago
Great course!
What a surprise! I was expecting a sterile explanation of Cubase Chord Track, and got an info and example filled guide to multiple scenarios and uses! Loved the instruction style too, easy to understand concepts as communicated! Very satisfied with take away to go experiment on own! Thank you!
I am a: Hobbyist
Submitted 2 years ago
Very Helpful
A good insight into chord track.
Submitted 2 years ago
very good
very good
1. When did you start dabbling in music?
Having a father with a recording studio and having played guitar since being a 14 year old kid, I quickly got into recording. But, the purchase of a Tascam 244 Portastudio was a breakthrough in realizing what I wanted to do.
2. What training have you had?
I taught myself to play guitar and keyboards and found it a remarkably calming and mathematical experience learning the rules of intervals within a scale and how they can take you to any chord.
3. When did you get into recording?
The purchase of the cassette based Tascam 244 lasted a fair few years until I moved up to a Roland VS880 which then linked in to building a purpose built commercial multimedia studio around 15 years ago mainly running Steinberg and Adobe software.
4. People you have worked with/for?
Thankfully, nobody famous enough to have an ego. Instead 100's of happy Joe Public clients.
5. Why are you so good at training people?
My degree is in English and Teaching and I was a grammar school teacher for over 10 years before changing direction and working solely from my studio. recording music and filming for clients.
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