Fast Guide to Cubase 4

Description

The Fast Guide to Cubase 4 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 recording techniques, EQ, compression, gating, limiting, effects, automation, surround sound, pattern-based arranging, quantizing, audio warping, tempo manipulation, synchronisation, media management and VST instruments is provided. The book is packed full of hints, tips and tutorials and includes a comprehensive website list and glossary. 100 special speed tips and a powerful macro library take your music production and programming skills to the next level.

 Combining extensive Cubase know-how and theoretical knowledge from the worlds of sound recording and music technology. this book helps take your projects from conception and multi-track recording right through to mixing and mastering.

 The Fast Guide to Cubase 4 is the ideal companion for all users of the software, including musicians, sound recordists and audio professionals.

CONTENTS:

1 Description and overview

2 Setting up the system

3 First steps

4 The Project window

5 MIDI recording

6 MIDI editing

7 Audio recording

8 Audio editing

9 Audio processing

10 The Pool and Media Management System

11 Mixing and EQ

12 Audio effects

13 Mastering

14 MIDI effects

15 Automation

16 Surround sound

17 VST Instruments

18 The Tempo Track

19 Synchronisation

20 Production tips and power tools

21 Recommended reading

22 Useful websites

23 Glossary

Appendices