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Steinberg Cubase 4 Training

Here are descriptions and timings for the modules in Cubase 4 - Know It All !
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Section
Module
Min:Sec
Description
Quick Start
Introduction
2:44
This introduction to our Cubase 4 training explains how the course is organized and how to use the interactive navigation control bar.
What's New
3:09

This Cubase training module covers the primary new features in Cubase 4:

  • Control Room
  • VST3 Plug-ins
  • SoundFrame
  • MediaBay
  • New Soft Synths
  • Instrument Tracks
  • Score Editor
What's New 4.1
15:33

This module is included in the update for Cubase 4.1 and discusses the most important new features in that release including:

  • Side Chain
  • Global Transpose
  • MusicXML
  • Project Logical
  • Editor Quick Controls
  • Arranger Track
  • MIDI Loops
  • General MIDI Playback
Projects
5:34

This module of our Cubase 4 tutorial introduces Cubase projects and explains the elements of the Project Window including:

  • Project Window
  • Track List
  • Folder Tracks
  • Marker Tracks
  • Metronome
  • Preferences
  • Key Commands
  • Project Browser
  • Project Overview Pane
  • Project Workspaces
  • Project Setup
Editing
8:59

This Cubase 4 tutorial introduces the editing concepts and tools available.

  • Main Toolbar
  • Snap Settings
  • Events Display
  • Zoom
  • Events & Parts
  • Event Info Line
  • Transport Panel
  • Tempo Track Editor
Mixer
5:47

Here in our Cubase training we introduce the Mixer including an overview of the following functions:

  • Channel Settings
  • Meter Options
  • Channel Linking
  • Automation Lanes
  • Automation Recording
  • Extended Mixer
  • Inserts & Sends
  • Routing

We also discuss the Cubase Inspector which is functionally related to the Mixer.

Audio Audio
Setup
9:35

This Steinberg Cubase 4 training module discusses the trade-offs involved in configuring Cubase for optimal audio processing. The following subjects are examined:

  • VST Audio System
  • VST Connections
  • Project Options
  • Channel Settings
  • Routing
  • External FX
  • Audio Levels
  • Pool
Audio
Recording
8:55

In this Cubase 4 course module we simulate a recording session to illustrate the following topics:

  • Input Levels
  • Monitoring
  • Punch/In Out
  • Input Bus
  • Loop Recording
  • Importing Audio
Sample Editor
4:25

This module is included in our Cubase 4.1 update and provides an overview to the user interface of the redesigned Sample Editor and includes the following topics:

  • Inspector
  • Regions
  • Edit Functions
  • Process Functions
Mixing I
10:29

In this two-part Cubase 4 training session we start with recorded audio and midi tracks of a project and create a final mix. The following concepts and functions are explained:

  • Panning
  • EQ
  • Sends
  • Inserts
  • Routing
  • Group Channels
  • FX Channels
  • Compression
  • Limiting
  • Reverb
  • Automation
  • Mixdown

 

Mixing II
16:03
Mastering I
6:29

This module in our Steinberg Cubase course provides an introduction to the tools and techniques which can be used in Cubase 4 for mastering including:

  • Stereo Imaging
  • Mastering Reverb
  • Multiband Compression
  • Loudness Maximizing
Mastering II
4:44
Loops & Remix
Audio Warp I
10:54

In the Audio Warp tutorials of our Cubase 4 training, we discuss the features provided by Steinberg for loop-based compositions. These modules have been completely revised in the Cubase 4.1 update and cover the following topics:

  • Straighten Up Mode
  • Grid Resolution
  • Hitpoints
  • Audio Quantize
  • Acidized Files
  • Global Transpose
  • Loop Creation
  • Tempo Track
Audio Warp II
9:40
Play Order Track
5:30

Our Cubase 4 tutorial on Play Order Tracks starts with the project that we created in the Audio Warp tutorial and demonstrates how to create variations by using Play Order Tracks. In this tutorial we explain the basic concepts in Play Order Tracks, namely:

  • Play Order Part Creation
  • Play Order Part Editor
  • Play Order Part Lists
MIDI
MIDI Setup & Recording
12:26

In this Cubase 4 tutorial we cover all of the subjects related to setting up and recording from MIDI devices:

  • Device Manager
  • Device Scripts
  • Device Definitions
  • Patch Definitions
  • Track Parameters
  • MIDI FX
  • Drum Maps
  • Step Recording
MIDI Editing I
6:23

In these two Cubase 4 tutorials we edit a MIDI composition and demonstrate the MIDI editing functions in Steinberg Cubase:

  • Score Editor
  • Key Editor
  • Logical Editor
  • Tablature
    List Editor
  • Drum Editor
  • Controller Lanes
  • Drum Maps
MIDI Editing II
6:12
Tools & Techniques
Rewire &
Soft Synths
11:06

This Steinberg Cubase training module demonstrates the use of the Rewire interface and presents an example using Propellerhead Reason. This Cubase tutorial also discusses the use of software synthesizers from Native Instruments with Cubase. The following topics are explored:

  • Plug-In Manager
  • Synth Rack
  • Instrument Tracks
  • Rewire
  • Native Instruments
  • Propellerhead Reason
  • Reason-Redrum
  • Reason-Combinator
  • Kontakt
Surround Sound
8:56

Our Cubase 4 training on Surround Sound starts with a stereo mix and creates a 5.1 Surround Sound mix. In this tutorial we cover these concepts:

  • Surround Bus
  • Surround Panner
  • LFE Channel
  • Multichannel Mixdown
Scores
11:24

Our Cubase tutorial on the Score Editor starts with a MIDI project and demonstrates how to create the parts for a conductor's score. Creating this score involves all of the major functions of the Score Editor including:

  • Edit/Page Mode
  • Spread Pages
  • Titles/Track Names
  • Keys/Clefs
  • Display Quantize
  • Page/Bar Numbers
  • Brackets/Staff Mode
  • Drum Parts
  • Printing & Exporting

 

 

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