Learn how to make Greek music with Cubase

Name: Learn how to make Greek music with Cubase
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Learn how to create the Greek instrumental "Zeibekiko tis Evdokias" from scratch

Created byYossi Aharon

Last updated 6/2023

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What you'll learn

Introduction to Cubase software
Producing Greek music with cubase
How to create the instrumental Zeibekiko tis Evdokias from scratch
How to mixdown and export the project into an audio file

Course content

5 sections • 20 lectures • 1h 15m total length

Introduction0:53
Learn to use Cubase to create and produce great Greek music, install Cubase software, and explore basic features across versions.
Getting started, creating a new project and basic setup3:08
Open the Steinberg hub, create a new project from an empty template, and set the default project location. Then configure the audio interface in devices, device setup, and audio system.
Creating a new instrument MIDI track and using a VST drums kit2:37
Create a new instrument MIDI track in Cubase, choose an empty power drum kit VST, and build your drum parts from scratch with a MIDI keyboard and mixer control.
Set a name and pic for a track and saving the project1:47
Learn to name a track and assign its picture in Cubase, set tempo to 68 and time signature to 9/8, enable metronome, and save changes after each edit.

Creating the Zeibekiko drum loop11:10
Create a Zeibekiko drum loop in Cubase by recording with a MIDI keyboard, building patterns, and looping sections to fit a 9/8 time with tempo 68.
Using Repeat function to duplicate the drums loop1:11
Learn to use the repeat function in Cubase to duplicate a drum loop, setting the repeat count and auditioning the result for Greek music production.
Adding Reverb effect to the drums track1:31
Apply a reverb effect to the drums track to make it sound more real, adjust the play delay to 10.09, audition the result, and save the project.

Creating the piano instrument track1:32
Create a piano instrument track in cubase by adding one track, choosing a piano VST (such as Sonika special edition), selecting acoustic grand piano, and naming it on-off.
Recording the piano instrument track2:47
Record the piano instrument track in Cubase, ensure the clock is selected, start playback, and listen to the beat.
Adding,recording and editing the guitar instrument track5:52
Learn to add, record, and edit a guitar instrument track in Cubase, listen to the recording, and fix any notes to ensure a clean take.
Adding and recording the bass track4:51
learn how to add and record the bass track in Cubase, including selecting a bus, naming it, and preparing the track for recording.

Mixing, adjusting the audio levels and prevent clipping3:42
Learn how to mix Greek music in Cubase by adjusting audio levels, balancing piano and other tracks, and preventing clipping by monitoring red indicators for clean, professional sound.
Adding and recording an audio track from microphone source3:04
Connect your bouzouki to the audio interface, set the track name to bouzouki, select the second input for the microphone, and enable recording to capture a mono take in Cubase.
Exporting audio mixdown to Wav file9:15
Learn to mix down a bouzouki, guitar, bass, and drums track using a compressor and limiter, prevent clipping, and export a wav file by setting the export range and path.
Project Quiz

Bouzouki Tsifteteli Solo Project - Tsifteteli Drum Pattern3:04
Explore a bouzouki tsifteteli solo project in cubase, featuring a bouzouki performance and a tsifteteli drum pattern, with instrument parts and arrangement insights.
Zeibekiko tis Evdokias - Just audio tracks and backing track from keyboard2:31
Explore recording Greek music in Cubase using audio tracks and a keyboard backing, with bouzouki captured via pickup into an audio interface and blended with the keyboard track.
Song project - Mi mou lete pia - Rumba Drum Pattern3:12
Create a Greek music track in Cubase with the mi mou lete pia song project, using a rumba drum pattern and layering bouzouki and vocal parts.
Solo Lemonopoulos Kamilieriko Zeibekiko Drum Pattern2:37
Develop a solo zeibekiko drum pattern in Cubase. Set 9/8 time at 130 bpm and incorporate bouzouki cues.
Vraxo Vraxo Ton Kaimo Mou - Hasaposerviko Drum Pattern4:16
Explore a Cubase-based Greek music project featuring a hasaposerviko drum pattern, bouzouki, piano parts, and tempo and time signature templates, with emphasis on arranging and layering the pieces.
Yparxoun Kai Kala Pedia - adding vocal track to the project6:18
Record and mix a vocal track in Cubase within a multi-track project that includes bouzouki, guitar, keyboard, accordion, bass, and drums, and apply reverb, compression, and EQ.
Lecture Quiz

Requirements

Computer that meet the requirements of Cubase software
Cubase software (recommended version 8 and above)
Audio interface that is compatible to work with Cubase and your computer
Pair of monitors or Studio Headphones
Knowledge of music theory (for playing the virtual instruments)
VST instruments for Drums, Bass, Guitar and Piano

Description

In this course you will learn how to use Cubase to produce Greek music. Cubase is a digital audio workstation software that widely used for music production, recording, editing, and mixing. I will teach you how to produce the Greek instrumental "To Zeibekiko tis Evdokias" of Manos Loizos from scratch step by step using VST instruments, starting from creating the drums track and then the guitar backing, bass and piano. We will also will learn how to add and record an audio track. In the final stage you will learn how to export and mix down the tracks into a Wav file. We will also explore Greek instrumentals and songs projects that was created with Cubase and the drums patterns of the Greek rhythms. In this course you will gain knowledge about the process of producing Greek music in Cubase software and it is also suitable for beginners who have no prior knowledge of the software. All you need to have for this course is a computer with Cubase software, a midi Keyboard and a microphone. If you're a musician who play Greek music and want to know how to produce Greek music on computer so this course is suit for you.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who want to learn to use Cubase software
Musicians and players who play Greek music

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Course content

Introduction, getting started and basic setup4 lectures • 8min

Creating the Zeibekiko drum loop3 lectures • 14min

Creating the piano, guitar and bass tracks4 lectures • 15min

Recording an audio track, mixing and exporting3 lectures • 16min

Exploring other projects and drums patterns for the Greek rhythms6 lectures • 22min

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