Learn Cubasis - Integrating Music Apps in a Cubase Workflow

Name: Learn Cubasis - Integrating Music Apps in a Cubase Workflow
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Discover Cubasis 2 features, FX and workflow using automation, audiobus and the Cubasis Project Importer to your desktop

Created byMusic Chef

Last updated 12/2019

English

What you'll learn

What Cubasis Can (and Can't) Do
Using Audiobus and Cubasis
Cubasis Project Importer (to Cubase Pro)
Cubasis Interface & Features
Hands On Demonstrations
Workflow/Productivity Tips

Course content

7 sections • 57 lectures • 4h 7m total length

Introduction4:59
Why I made this course and important aspects of professional mixing and editing.
Limitations of Cubasis 28:14
Where Cubasis can (or can’t) replace a desktop workstation.
Core MIDI/Audio Explained2:36
Know the requirements and options for buying the right audio interface.
Cubase Integration Overview2:04
Inviting you to cherry-pick the topics most valuable to you.

Interface Part 112:56
Look at the main toolbar, transport, setup, quantizing, time-stretch, transpose and more.
Interface Part 26:32
Using the inspector with inserts, audio units, automation and more.
Interface Part 37:50
Where to find controls for instrument and plugin parameters as well as on-screen MIDI interfaces.
Audio Units (AU) & Inter-App Audio10:28
Get familiar with the VST/Audiosuite landscape in terms that make sense in the iOS tablet world.
Practicing Demo Projects2:46
Learn how to access Steinberg’s included practice mixes that are pre-packaged for you in Cubasis.
Using Instruments with Cubasis3:56
Learn about Microsonic, Micrologue and Minisampler.
Updated MIDI Editor5:27
Cubasis’ MIDI editor is well-designed, so let’s learn to use it!
Sample Editor7:01
Let’s load a mixdown, use the Media Bay and make changes to the audio using the sample editor.
Conclusion & Practice Project2:15
What would be a good practice project that would help you internalize the information in this section? I’ll suggest a clear project outline.

What Does Audiobus Do?3:58
Why should you get familiar with Audiobus? I’ll talk about where it came from and where it’s arrived.
Setting Up a MIDI Bus3:39
Audiobus supports MIDI signal routing - let’s look at how MIDI busses work.
Connecting External MIDI Devices3:41
This lesson demonstrates how we can send MIDI from an external source (Ableton laptop in this example) into Audiobus.
Hands On: Hardware I/O6:09
Now, we want to record the audio output of Animoog (being driven by Ableton’s MIDI output).
Hands On: Recording Guitar with Audiobus4:42
Recording external using a Core Audio interface is straight-forward. I’ll use Bias FX, Drum loops, Audiobus state-saving and my guitar to record a track in Cubasis.
Using Instruments with Audiobus3:04
Layering instruments along with my recorded guitar is easier using apps connected via Audiobus
Editing and Mixing in Cubasis4:09
Using Cubasis gives iPad users the opportunity to do real mixing. This lesson is a walkthrough of a quick rough mix using Cubasis’ tools and features.
The Audiobus Mixer2:58
A look at the mixer feature in Audiobus (and when it might be useful).
Conclusion & Practice Project2:19
What would be a good practice project that would help you internalize the information in this section? I’ll suggest a clear project outline.

Intro to Cubasis FX1:08
What you can expect to learn from this section.
Channel Strip2:43
Channel strip is a good starter for any track, containing HPF, noise gate, compressor and saturator.
Studio EQ4:18
Studio EQ offers a nice visual 4 band EQ like the one you’re used to in Cubase Pro.
Roomworks SE (Reverb)5:46
Roomworks SE is free with registration - I’ll show you how to get it and how to use it’s parameters to create thoughtful reverb settings.
Reverb2:09
Reverb doesn’t require registration, but has more limited controls.
Delay5:06
Delay is a great way to create more spacial dimension.
Shelf EQ2:37
We’ll see that Shelf EQ is very simple, but can also be a quick fix.
Compressor8:48
Compressor is a duplicate of the Channel strip compressor, but this one has fewer features. I’ll also go over the main parameters and what they do.
Limiter3:35
Let's look at using a Limiter to manage levels in our tracks.
Brick Wall Limiter (Master Only)1:53
I’ll show you where to find the “hidden” brick wall limiter in Cubasis.
Noise Gate3:30
Noise gate is also a duplicate from Channel Strip, but has a different interface.
Spin FX4:21
Spin FX is loosely related to Cubase Pro’s LoopMash. It is my favorite Cubasis plugin and I’ll go over it’s un-labeled buttons and features.
Chorus3:44
Chorus is the first modulation plugin. Hear it and get suggestions for when to use it.
Flanger1:52
Flanger takes modulation further and creates a very specific sound you may (or may not) like.
Phaser1:15
Phaser takes modulation to extremes - good to know what makes “that” sound!
Filter2:04
Learn to filter using an X/Y interface (rather than a typical multiband EQ)
Amp Sim3:09
The amp sim has limited controls, but solid “filler” sound.
Overdrive & Phase Inverter3:23
Overdrive is good for harmonics while phase inverter can fix a badly recorded stereo track.
Conclusion & Practice Project3:54
What would be a good practice project that would help you internalize the information in this section? I’ll suggest a clear project outline.

What is Automation?1:44
I’ll present a list of common applications for automation.
Automation Tools in Cubasis5:08
Let's look at the automation tools built into Cubasis and it’s instruments/plugins.
Common Automation Examples2:13
Learn how easy it is to write, reset, modify and optimize (reduce) your automation curves.
Demo: Automating Instrument Params4:13
Using automation for expressive and creative purposes is best demonstrated by adding “layers” to our performances.
Demo: Riding Faders3:04
Explore one of the most common applications for automation.
When to Use Automation1:39
You can use automation to maintain levels, create interest in compositions and more… let’s get creative!
IAA/Audiobus MIDI CC "Automation" Tip3:24
When automation isn’t inter-app, I have a workaround for you!
Conclusion & Practice Project3:05
What would be a good practice project that would help you internalize the information in this section? I’ll suggest a clear project outline.

Importing Audio5:54
Overview of the process for starting a mix in Cubasis and migrating to Cubase Pro.
Basic EQ & Leveling Part 18:58
Let’s get a mix started.
Basic EQ & Leveling Part 29:30
Let’s get a "rough" mix finished
Fader Automation3:55
Adding fader “riding” can add dimension to any mix.
Cubasis Project Importer Walkthrough8:05
Step-by-step demonstration of exporting a mix from Cubasis, installing the Cubasis Project Importer on your desktop and importing your Cubasis mix into Cubase Pro on your desktop DAW.
Conclusion & Practice Project2:34
What would be a good practice project that would help you internalize the information in this section? I’ll suggest a clear project outline.

Requirements

iPad with Cubasis (paid app)

Description

When a mobile recording option becomes necessary - for recording a local gig, podcasts, weddings, services, meetings or just about any event with more than 1 audio source - Cubasis 2 probably offers the most professional features. While this course was filmed for Cubasis 2, the majority of techniques and features remain consistent with updated versions of Cubasis.

In this course, Will teaches the features of the iOS app AND the most common related topics, so that you can get up and running with tablet recording as though you’ve been doing it for a long time :) Will’s professional recording experience with Cubase combined with his live performance experience using an iPad, Audiobus, FX apps and Cubasis makes this course a one-stop-shop for valuable Cubasis training.

These days, there are opportunities to take your recording setup out on the town (so to speak). Perhaps you’d want to record a local open mic or gig for your band. Cubasis is a reliable, powerful and flexible piece of professional software that won’t crash and make your life a nightmare! You can record multitrack or use it to mix multiple audio sources down to a final stream (for use in a worship service, wedding or conference event).

Learn how to get professional recordings anywhere

Arm yourself with common audio FX (like EQ and compression) for better results
Learn how to use Audiobus, Audio Units and Inter-App Audio to connect multiple apps on your iPad together during recording
See hands on demos for every plugin in Cubasis, so you know what you’re buying
Learn what to look for when you buy an audio interface for your iPad

Contents and Overview

After a brief introduction where you’ll learn about the benefits and and limitations of Cubasis for iPad, you’ll get a thorough overview of all the features that you’ll be using, including:

Time-stretching/Retiming Audio
Transposing/Pitch-Shifting
Quantizing
MIDI and Sample editing

Next you’ll examine the possibilities with Audiobus - an innovative, industry-standard app - for connecting gear, recording MIDI and audio and mixing live streams. We’ll go over the Audiobus mixer, MIDI busses, Audio busses, using virtual instruments and connecting external gear.

When you’re learning new software, it helps to get advise on what to practice - and HOW…. At the end of every section, you’ll get a chance to practice what you’ve learned by completing a practice project. Each practice project is carefully designed and outlined so that its easy to follow and helpful.

Since many Cubasis features rely on the iPad’s touch screen, the automation tools with in Cubasis are especially intuitive to use. So, this course contains an entire section of lessons dedicated to automation - with lots of hands on examples and even tips for managing CC across multiple instrument and FX apps, using Cubasis.

By the end of this course, you’ll understand what Cubasis offers the Cubase producer and how to integrate it with powerful music apps.

Who this course is for:

Cubase Users
Music App Enthusiasts
Music Producers
DIY Mixing Engineers

Learn Cubasis - Integrating Music Apps in a Cubase Workflow

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Course content

Introduction4 lectures • 18min

Getting Around Cubasis9 lectures • 59min

Audiobus Mobile Studio9 lectures • 35min

FX Guide19 lectures • 1hr 5min

Automation8 lectures • 25min

Cubase Desktop Importer & Production Cycle6 lectures • 39min

Conclusion2 lectures • 7min

Requirements

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