Cubase 13, 14, 15 Essential Training & Full Song Production

Explore the Cubase top toolbar and workspace, learn essential controls, such as constraint delay compensation, mix console access, markers, automation, and snap settings, to streamline basic production.

Navigate the Cubase project zone to add, remove, and rename audio or instrument (VST/MIDI) tracks, assign inputs via studio audio connections, and adjust visibility, mute, solo, and record.

Navigate the left zone in Cubase, manage audio and vst tracks with record monitor, mute, lock, show lane, freeze, and routing inputs/outputs plus inserts, sends, and mixer visibility.

Explore the right zone toolbar for managing VST instruments, adding, replacing, or removing tracks, and editing them in the rack with meters and media options.

Master the transport panel basics in cubase, from punch in/out and locators to markers, cycle and retrospective recording, and metronome and tempo track options for precise song production.

Explore the Cubase mix console, configure displays and visibility, then link channels for synchronized faders with suspend and absolute modes; use quick link and snapshots to compare mixes.

Customize keyboard shortcuts in Cubase by assigning tools like split, eraser, and range selection, and use locators and transport shortcuts to streamline editing.

Learn to create and manage marker tracks in Cubase to visualize where song sections begin, assign names like intro, verse one, and chorus, and customize marker colors for quick navigation.

Learn to create and use a tempo track in cubase to handle songs with tempo changes, set starting tempos, and snap changes to bars for precise transitions.

Expand Cubase color palettes by adjusting track and event colors and enlarging presets to 32 colors and four tints for a pastel-friendly workspace.

Explore how Cubase versions differ and how VC instruments, such as Groove Agent and Halion Sonic, shape your tools; upgrade to the Elements level and consider student versions for access.

Set up a Cubase project from scratch, record a foundational guitar track for a simple worship song, layer key instruments, edit for great takes, and mix, master, and export.

Organize your production with clear charts and planning center, ensuring arrangements, lyrics, and instrumental parts are transposed and shared for seamless collaboration.

Explore how external outboard tube microphone preamps deliver warmer, fuller sound and richer saturation, often outperforming built-in interface preamps for pro-grade recordings.

Set your metronome to 70 BPM, choose a time signature like 4/4 or 3/4, and adjust the click pattern, count-in, bars, and custom sounds for recording.

Explore reverb in Cubase using Reverence as an impulse response, compare inserting on channels vs sending to an effects track, and adjust size and tail for the mix.

Record a rough vocal take in cubase to build a vocal guide over the instrumental track, then apply processing and reverb. Learn to link channels with a VCA for balance.

Record piano parts in Cubase using instrument tracks for streamlined control, select Yamaha SX 90s piano, and use lanes to manage takes with a single MIDI input.

Save parts with distinct names or dates, use linear and cycle recording with markers for intro, verse, and chorus, and perform multiple takes with basic comping.

Explore MIDI comping methods in Cubase, from the built-in comp tool to a manual audition workflow across lanes, building a master take with sustain and velocity control.

Master piano MIDI editing in Cubase: adjust note length, timing, and velocity; fine-tune pedals and sustain; and manage versions using comp and pedal workflows.

Learn to edit piano MIDI velocity and other CC controls by adjusting individual notes or in bulk, using drag, double-click input, and relative changes across selections.

Record Midi pads in Cubase to build expressive, vocal-like pad textures that mirror the lyric themes of faithful singing and breath.

Record, color, audition MIDI pads, correct timing, and apply automation, reverb post fader, and a group volume control in Cubase to craft clean pad fades within a song production workflow.

Learn to record drums in Cubase using MIDI drums and real drum kits, connect gear to software, and edit drums with EQ, compression, and reverb.

Learn to record drum tracks with a MIDI keyboard while exploring themes of faithfulness and the goodness of God expressed in song.

Edit midi drums by switching to a drum map and editing notes in the drum editor, then quantify with grid snapping and velocity adjustments for a natural, precise drum track.

Mix MIDI drums in Cubase using Groove Agent SE with on-board EQ, compression, and reverb. Learn routing choices like post- vs pre-fader reverb and separating drum channels for precise control.

Master advanced drum routing in Groove Agent SE 5 by activating outputs and sending kick, snare, toms, and hardware to mixer channels, then rename and apply EQ, compression, and reverb.

Discover Superior Drummer as a powerful drum VST with presets, drum kits, mixer, and multi-output routing. It delivers punchy snare and hard-hitting drums, with built-in EQ and transient control.

Record drum parts with a real MIDI drum kit for a more organic sound, either with a skilled drummer or DIY, then map hits to the correct notes in Cubase.

Record a mini drum kit with a groove agent track, arm the monitor, roll the camera, and keep the part simple on a real kit, like with the midi keyboard.

Edit MIDI drum kit recordings by quantizing to 100%, cleaning notes, adjusting velocity and hi-hat dynamics, and mixing with visibility controls to achieve a natural, organic drum sound.

Learn to configure audio inputs and buses for recording electric guitars in Cubase, set up mono and stereo guitar tracks, and arm recording with click and markers.

Record electric guitars in Cubase 12, 13, and 14, and complete a full song production for your next track.

Comp and edit electric guitar takes in Cubase using cycle recording and markers. Audition, mute, and apply crossfades, then duplicate for left-right stereo to tighten the performance.

Record two electric guitar takes and shape their mix by hard panning, applying a high-pass filter, modest compression, and linking levels to sit cleanly in the backing track.

Record a bass guitar in Cubase by configuring the audio input and DI/pre setup, then practice with solid parts before tracking multiple takes and using comping to polish the performance.

Record vocals in Cubase, capturing expressive performance with breath control and emotion. Use looped playback to refine timing and deliver a faithful vocal take for full song production.

Master precise vocal editing in Cubase using comping, crossfades, and vocal surgery techniques. Apply Variaudio for pitch correction, pitch curves, vibrato control, timing, and donor takes to achieve polished performance.

Learn cycle recording in Cubase by selecting a range, enabling cycle, and recording looping takes to fix specific parts, with reference tracks and proper mic setup.

Clean up and align all tracks in cubase by setting a common start time, snapping to the grid, trimming gaps, and applying fades to ensure on-time starts and endings.

Perform a final mix by checking EQ, compression, and reverb on every track, ensure a consistent reverb across channels, apply high-pass filtering, and fine-tune drums, piano, and guitars for cohesion.

Learn fundamental volume automation in Cubase, drawing precise changes with the pencil tool and Alt, and manage read and write modes with group faders or VCA tracks to control dynamics.

Export your Cubase mix with audio mix down, choosing mp3 or wav, set bitrate and ID3 tags, and use markers and locators for precise export.

Learn to export multiple or single tracks in Cubase by selecting the right channels, managing reverb sends, and routing to the drum group to hear and export the correct stems.

Master a single track inside Cubase using the master bus, multi band compressor, limiter, and supervision, balancing loudness for streaming, testing on various speakers, and exporting high-quality final audio.

get a behind-the-scenes look at the shadow of your wings project, featuring piano foundation, automation on the lead violin, double-tracked guitars, muting decisions, and exporting for mastering in Cubase.

Explore a real Cubase project from rough takes to comping and organizing input tracks, exporting for pre-mastering and mastering with a multi-band compressor on the master bus.