Fast Guide to Cubase SX - Softcover

Millward, Simon

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1870775988 ISBN 13: 9781870775984

Publisher: PC Publishing, 2005

Synopsis

The Fast Guide to Cubase SX provides all the information you need to quickly master the essentials of the software and also explores advanced techniques. The book covers all the important aspects of the program including recording and editing in the Project window, mixing in the Mixer, audio looping and editing in the Sample editor, and detailed MIDI editing in the the MIDI editors. Installation and setting up are explained, and detailed information on audio and MIDI recording techniques, EQ, compression, gating, limiting, effects and mix automation are all featured. Projects throughout the book describe Cubase SX in a number of recording and editing situations, providing valuable practical insights into how best to use the program for specific tasks.

This third edition includes coverage of the new functions of version 3. It features numerous revisions and additions throughout the text providing more information and more Cubase know-how than ever before. In addition, 100 speed tips and a powerful macro library help take your music production and programming to the next level.

Topics covered include: Installing and setting up, the Project window, the Mixer, the Key, List and Drum editors, the Audio Part editor, the Sample editor, the Pool, audio effects plug-ins, MIDI effects plug-ins, audio and MIDI theory, quantize, EQ, compression, gating, looping, filtering, mixing, mix automation, synchronisation, dither, VST Instruments, surround sound and much more.

Simon Millward is a music software specialist. He has a Master of Science degree in Music Technology from the University of York, UK. Originally trained as a musician and subsequently as a sound engineer, his interest in software sequencers and virtual studio instruments has established him as one of the UK's foremost Cubase experts.

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Review

All you need to master the essentials of Cubase SX. -- Music Tech magazine

Very detailed and clearly explained for beginners and the advanced. An excellent mentor. -- Digital Creative Arts

Synopsis

* Revised to SX version 3 * Installation and setting up * Audio and MIDI recording and editing * Mixing, mastering, EQ and effects * Hands on projects * Music production tips and tools * For Cubase SX and SL Cubase SX is a professional music production system which takes software-based music creation and sound recording into the 21st century. With Cubase SX, the digital desktop recording studio is now a reality. Steinberg have designed a user-interface which is streamlined and easy to use while also remaining powerful and flexible. The Fast Guide to Cubase SX provides the information you need to quickly master the program and also explores advanced techniques. The book covers all the important details of the software including recording, editing and arranging in the Project window, slicing and looping in the Sample editor, MIDI editing in the MIDI editors, and mixing and mastering in the Mixer.

In addition, installation and setting up are covered, and detailed information on VST instruments, recording techniques, EQ, compression, gating, limiting, effects, automation, surround sound, pattern-based arranging, quantizing, audio warping, tempo manipulation and synchronisation is provided. The book is packed full of hints, tips and tutorials and includes an extensive website list and glossary. This third edition includes coverage of the new functions of version 3. It also features a new chapter on mastering and a special tips and power tools chapter to help take your music production and programming to the next level. The Fast Guide to Cubase SX is the ideal companion for all users of the software, including musicians, producers, sound recordists and audio professionals.

Edition details

• Publisher: PC Publishing
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1870775988
• ISBN 13: 9781870775984
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 470