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Learn How to Make Electronic Music with Cubase
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Learn How to Make Electronic Music with Cubase

Learn How to Create an Electronic Track from A to Z - a Comprehensive Guide to Using Cubase for Your Productions!
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Created by Max Porcelli
Last updated 5/2020
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  • 4 mins on-demand audio
  • 12 articles
  • 21 downloadable resources
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  • Certificate of Completion
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What you'll learn
  • How to Jumpstart Your Music Production Career with Cubase
  • Configure Cubase With Your Audio Card and Audio Driver
  • Create a Complete Song from A to Z
  • Mix Your Sounds and Instruments Using the Digital Mixer
  • Record Correct and Edit Your Recordings with the Audio Editor
  • How to Use Equalizers and Effects
  • Organize Your Samples Library with the MediaBay
  • How to use MIDI and Virtual Instruments
  • Export and Finalize Your Song
Requirements
  • A Cubase 10, 9, 8 or 7 PRO Version. Using the Free Trail Version (30 days) is a Great Way to Start.
  • A Computer with an Internet Connection
  • An Audio Card with at least 1 Stereo In/Out
  • A Microphone
  • A Couple of Monitor or Headphones
Description


Learn How to Make Electronic Music with Cubase from A to Z.

Finally a comprehensive guide to using Steinberg Cubase DAW for your Electronic Music productions.

If you are looking for a complete electronic music production course, you are now in the right place!

Welcome to this course dedicated to Steinberg Cubase Pro, one of the most famous Digital Audio Workstation used in the music production field.

During the course, we will create together a Classic House Song from scratch, that is the best way to learn all the main functions and operations in Cubase.


So, why this course?

Online, you can find many Cubase tutorials explaining a particular function or a trick but none of them is a complete course from A to Z.

This is the reason why I’ve decided to create this course where you will be able to understand the Software from the beginning, explained with easy words, tutorials, tips and tricks, and practical examples.
This course is full of practice activities: you will be guided to create a song step by step to the final mix.


But There’s more!

Enrolling into this course you will be also entitled to download a Free One-Shot Samples Library with more than 300 Samples, specifically created for this video course students.

A checklist at the end of each section will certify your preparations regarding the last topic treated in that section. So you will be sure you can move prepared for the new section of the course.

Thanks to the big text annotations and big zooms, you can also follow the course even from a mobile device with a small display, like your phone or tablet, wherever you are.


Also, remember lifetime free access to the course and full 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee!


So let’s see together how this powerful audio software works.

Enroll today and Jumpstart Your Music Production Career with Cubase!


Who this course is for:
  • Aspiring Producers
  • Music Enthusiasts
  • DJs or Musicians
  • Podcasters and Video Producers
  • Electronic Music Lovers
Course content
Expand all 103 lectures 05:12:00
+ – Introductory Lecture
2 lectures 03:23

An introductory lecture describing course goals and objectives with a fast overview of the course main goals we'll achieve together.

Introductory Lecture
Preview 02:31
Your Course Feedback
00:52
+ – Basic Setup and General Description
9 lectures 18:54

About this Cubase Course

Section Summary
00:30
Understand How to create a new project from the Sternberg Hub Windows and how to define the project folder.
Create a New Project
01:58

Where the .CPR song file and all the other project data are stored in.

Let’s have a look at the project folder, the .cpr File, the audio folder and the audio pool.

The Project Folder
02:43

An introduction to the Contextual Menu, the Display Window, the Cubase Preferences Window, how to customize the Tool Bar and the Ruler.

The Context Menu
02:48

Understand how to configure Cubase audio properties and define the Sample Rate and Bit Depth for your projects.

Project Setup
Preview 02:33
Learn how to set up the ASIO driver for your audio card and how to configure the buffer size to prevent clicks or latency.
Audio Driver Setup
03:57

How to connect the physical sound card in/out to logical Cubase Busses.

Busses Setup
03:33
Section Recap
00:52

Congratulations!

Now, please, download the attached PDF and be sure to be able to flag each argument on this 1st SECTION SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST.

  • If you can flag everything as checked in this list, you can safely move on to the next section

  • Otherwise, watch again the video explaining the topics where you are unsure


You can than safely move onto the next section of this course.

Practice and Enjoy!


Self Assessment Checklist
1 page
+ – Basic Functions and Operations
10 lectures 27:09
Section Summary
00:29

How to import a sample using the Import Audio Window by manually choosing the folder and the sample to be imported. Understand the Import Options window to normalize samples to the current Cubase project setup settings.

PLUS

Download you Free Samples Pack!

All samples are taken from the exclusive 989Records samples production library, built since 1989! You could use our samples in your productions, songs and music without limitation or restriction.

Import a Sample
04:11

An introduction about how to import some samples using the MediaBay Window plus a general introduction regarding how to Set a Samples folder Location and how to use Search Filters.

Import from Mediabay
06:30

Suggestion: the fastest way to zoom in/out is by using the Timeline. Optimize the Display Window layout using Zoom handles and presets.

Zoom
02:15

How to use the Snap and the Quantization functions to sync audio/MIDI events and parts to Cubase grid.

Snap and Quantization
02:02
Understand how to define a Loop Area using the Left and Right Locators handles and the cycle function.
Locators and Cycle
02:46

An introduction to the Transport Panel and its functions: Punch in and Punch Out Recording, Primary and Secondary Time Format, Markers, Tempo Track and Fixed Tempo, CPU and Disc Usage meter and the MIDI an Audio Activity Display Monitor.

Transport Panel
06:42
The basics undo and redo editing functions in Cubase.
Undo and Edit History
01:27
Section Recap
00:47

Congratulations!

Now, please, download the attached PDF and be sure to be able to flag each argument on this 2nd SECTION SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST.

  • If you can flag everything as checked in this list, you can safely move on to the next section

  • Otherwise, watch again the video explaining the topics where you are unsure


You can than safely move onto the next section of this course.

Practice and Enjoy!


Self Assessment Checklist
1 page
+ – Build a Groove
10 lectures 32:23

Download Self Assessment Audio for Groove Wav file and try yourself!

Section Summary
00:27
Learn how to create a quantized groove and how to copy samples through the display window using some standard Cubase keyboard shortcuts and how to enable solo on selected tracks from the Cubase Preferences window.
Building a Groove Part I
06:22

How to add samples to the groove but this time using the Mediabay window audio manager.

Building a Groove Part II
06:14
Learn how to use the Mediabay Autoplay and Sync Preview Functions.
Building a Groove Part III - Import a Loop
03:04
Let’s add some shuffle to our groove using the Swing Quantize Function
Swing Quantize
02:30

How to create Parts from Audio Events using the glue tool. Understand how to properly size a part to fit the grid and how to use Events Fade In/Out and Volume controls.

Events and Parts
Preview 07:17
Let’s understand how to add a reverse effect to a sample by creating a new processed audio event.
Process Individual Event
03:40
Learn how to Customize Keyboard Shortcuts from the Preferences - Key Commands windows.
Customize Key Commands
02:11
Section Recap
00:38

Congratulations!

Now, please, download the attached PDF and be sure to be able to flag each argument on this 3rd SECTION SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST.


  • If you can flag everything as checked in this list, you can safely move on to the next section

  • Otherwise, watch again the video explaining the topics where you are unsure


You can than safely move onto the next section of this course.

Practice and Enjoy!


Self Assessment Checklist
1 page
+ – The Mixer
12 lectures 50:46
Section Summary
00:26
A fast Mixer introduction explaining the Visibility Tab, the Find Track, The Filter Channel Types, Manage Mixer Configurations, The Show/Hide Channel Rack, Link Group, Quick/Suspend/Absolute Linkings, and other channel controls such as the read and write buttons, the monitoring and the record enable.
Mixer Introduction
Preview 08:04

How to set up Inserts, Sends, EQ and Channel Strip and how to recall a Channel Presets from both the Edit Channel Window or from the Inspector.

Edit Channel Settings Windows
05:11

Understand the Differences Between Insert and Send Effects and where/how to use them in Cubase. In this video, we will also treat the Pre and Post Fader concept.

Insert and Send Effects
02:42

Introducing the concept of Dry/Wet mix signal control while playing with some Insert Effects like distortions, transient effects, equalizations, modulations, gate, etc… plus we will understand how to copy effects from a slot to another and how to assign multiple channels to a Group Track.

Applying Inserts Effect and Group Channel
13:12
Learn how to create an Effect Channel and how to set it up via the mixer or the inspector.
Send Effects
07:14

This video is dedicated to the Equalizers section in Cubase with a basic introduction to  Parametric EQ, Shelving or Hi/Low Cut filters.

Introduction to Cubase Equalizers
03:41

The Hammer on The Finger Technique! Not exactly on your finger but on your ears. A useful trick to understand which frequencies to remove harshness from your audio recordings. Very easy and useful!

Eq Tip And Tricks
04:25

A useful EQ suggestion list divided by Instrument Type.

Eq Suggestions PDF
2 pages

Equalizing the groove using some EQ preset and listening to the differences between with and without the EQ applied to groove’s channels.

Finalizing Groove EQ
04:49
Section Recap
01:02

Congratulations!

Now, please, download the attached PDF and be sure to be able to flag each argument on this 4th SECTION SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST.


  • If you can flag everything as checked in this list, you can safely move on to the next section

  • Otherwise, watch again the video explaining the topics where you are unsure


You can than safely move onto the next section of this course.

Practice and Enjoy!


Self Assessment Checklist
1 page
+ – Midi and Virtual Instruments
9 lectures 36:29
Section Summary
00:26
A very basic MIDI protocol introduction to understand how to use virtual instruments in Cubase.
MIDI Protocol Introduction
06:00

How to create e configure a MIDI track and assign it to a Virtual Instrument thanks to a proper MIDI setup. Understand how to use the Virtual Keyboard from Transport Panel with some practical MIDI Recording and Quantization examples using the MIDI Editor and the Legato function.

VST Instrument and Quantization (Old Method)
12:47
Doing the same MIDI recording and editing operations as seen for the MIDI track but this time using a faster and easier method thanks the Track Instrument function in Cubase.
Track Instrument (New Method)
Preview 05:32
A very quick MIDI Messages Recap viewing the MIDI events on the MIDI editor.
Basic MIDI Messages - Quick Recap
01:36
Digging into the Insert Effect section understanding how to bring the bass to life.
Treating The Bass
Preview 02:47
Understanding how to manage Halion Sonic multiple audio output and how to add a Chorder as MIDI insert to create some basic chords in your tracks.
Creating a Piano Track with Chorder Plugin
06:28
Section Recap
00:53

Congratulations!

Now, please, download the attached PDF and be sure to be able to flag each argument on this 5th SECTION SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST.


  • If you can flag everything as checked in this list, you can safely move on to the next section

  • Otherwise, watch again the video explaining the topics where you are unsure


You can than safely move onto the next section of this course.

Practice and Enjoy!


Self Assessment Checklist
1 page
+ – Other Interesting Things
6 lectures 15:13
Section Summary
00:20

How to automate a filter added as insert to the piano track. This technique is very useful and used on many sample based House styles like Funky, Disco, EDM or Jackin’ House.

Automation
04:58

You are not a complete producer until you don’t know what the side chain compression is.

A practical video about how to trigger dynamics reduction with an external audio signal. Let’s understand how to do the magic!

Side Chain Compression
05:56
Understand how to change Color And Track Name and how to use the Visibility Agent in the mixer to hide specific types of tracks from the mixer view.
Changing Color And Track Name
03:29
Section Recap
00:30

Congratulations!

Now, please, download the attached PDF and be sure to be able to flag each argument on this 6th SECTION SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST.


  • If you can flag everything as checked in this list, you can safely move on to the next section

  • Otherwise, watch again the video explaining the topics where you are unsure


You can than safely move onto the next section of this course.

Practice and Enjoy!


Self Assessment Checklist
1 page
+ – The Audio Editor
9 lectures 22:05

Download the file 07_01_Musical_Mode_Groove and try yourself.

Section Summary
00:30

A sample in musical mode will follow the tempo song accordingly. Based on Bars and Beats, this function calculates the correct sample stretching to be applied to the sample to match the tempo between samples and song’s BPM.

The Musical Mode
Preview 03:41
A fastest way to sync samples to Cubase grid: the Time Stretch Tool.
The Time Stretch Tool
02:17
Learn how to correct only specific sample portions instead of all its content. A very useful technique used in the Funky / Filtered House production, where 70s and 80s samples are played by humans being and not by a DAW.
Free Warp Mode
04:07

Realtime Playback Algorithm offers two different stretching technologies and defines how the sample is stretched in terms of grains, overlaps and variances. In this video you will understand how to correctly apply the stretching algorithm to your audio.

Realtime Playback Algorithm
02:31
How to create slices thanks to the Sample Editor’s Hitpoint Threshold. This function is useful if you need to isolate specific portions of a sample and leave untouched all the rest.
Hitpoints and Slices
03:57
Use the Vari Audio with monophonic samples to apply specific pitch corrections or single note variations. This function can also work as a native Cubase Auto Tune.
The Vari Audio
04:09
Section Recap
00:53

Congratulations!

Now, please, download the attached PDF and be sure to be able to flag each argument on this 7th SECTION SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST.


  • If you can flag everything as checked in this list, you can safely move on to the next section

  • Otherwise, watch again the video explaining the topics where you are unsure


You can than safely move onto the next section of this course.

Practice and Enjoy!


Self Assessment Checklist
1 page
+ – Record in Cubase
9 lectures 22:44
Section Summary
00:27

Recording is the most delicate operation in Cubase. Let’s understand how and why to set up a correct input level to optimize the Signal to Noise Ratio before any recording session.

Someone said... Golden In - Golden Out !

Basic Recording Rules
02:29
Understand how to Arm a track for a recording session and distinguish between the linear recording and the record in cycle mode. Discover how to show track lanes and how to enable the Punch In/Out recording Mode.
Common Record Modes
05:05
Understand how to route Input and Output busses for recording and audio grouping/playback operations in Cubase.
Input and Output Bus Routing
02:17
Learn how to monitor your audio input through Cubase and understand how to use the Tuner Plugin to tune your instruments before a recording session.
Tuning a Guitar
Preview 02:43

Let’s record some guitar takes using the record in cycle and the track lane functions plus some consideration about the proper input recording level.

Record a Guitar
02:33

Learn how to Edit a recording using the Free Warp Mode tool and understand how to use the Scope plug-in to inspect the stereo signal correlation plus how to maximize your recordings.

Edit and Process the Recorded Guitar
06:23
Section Recap
00:47

Congratulations!

Now, please, download the attached PDF and be sure to be able to flag each argument on this 8th SECTION SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST.


  • If you can flag everything as checked in this list, you can safely move on to the next section

  • Otherwise, watch again the video explaining the topics where you are unsure


You can than safely move onto the next section of this course.

Practice and Enjoy!


Self Assessment Checklist
1 page
+ – Develop The Song Structure
10 lectures 54:20
Section Summary
00:22
A lesson focused on how develop the song with an overall recap about how to use keyboard shortcuts and how to edit part variations plus how replace bounced audio files.
Develop The Song
10:24

How to Write automations with both Manual and Automated techniques and understand how to edit the corresponding automation curve in the Cubase track lane.

Automations Part 2
Preview 05:44
The mystery has been revealed!
Do You Remember It?
01:35
Let’s continue the song development introducing the Automation Follows Events concept and the Guitar Amp Simulation plug-in.
Develop The Song Part 2
15:06
Creating some additional instruments, audio channels and automations during the song development.
Develop The Song Part 3
13:37
And finally, the finished project is here! Let’s listen to the entire song we have created during this Cubase course!
The Finished Project
Preview 05:06
Some advices about how to prepare your final pre-mater mix.
Correct the Mix
01:53
Section Recap
00:33

Congratulations!

Now, please, download the attached PDF and be sure to be able to flag each argument on this 9th SECTION SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST.


  • If you can flag everything as checked in this list, you can safely move on to the next section

  • Otherwise, watch again the video explaining the topics where you are unsure


You can than safely move onto the next section of this course.

Practice and Enjoy!


Self Assessment Checklist
1 page