Steinberg Cubase 7 User Manual

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The PoolOperations
ÖSince the audio and video files are only referenced but not saved in the Pool file, the 
Pool import is only useful if you have access to all referenced files (which preferably 
have the same file paths as when the Pool was saved).
You can also save and open libraries. These are stand-alone Pool files that are not 
associated with a project.
Working with libraries (Cubase only)
You can use libraries to save sound effects, loops, video clips, etc., and transfer media 
from a...

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The PoolOperations
Options
When you convert a file, you can use the Options pop-up menu to set one of the 
following options regarding what to do with the new file:
Conform Files
By using this command, you will change all selected files that have different file 
attributes than what is specified for the project, to conform to this standard.
Proceed as follows:
1.Select the clips in the Pool.
2.Select “Conform Files…” on the Media menu.
A dialog opens allowing you to choose between keeping or...

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The MediaBay
Introduction
One of the biggest challenges in typical computer-based music production 
environments is how to manage the ever-growing number of plug-ins, instruments, 
presets, etc. from multiple sources. Cubase features an efficient database for media 
file management that allows you to handle all your media files from within your 
sequencer program. 
The MediaBay is divided into several sections:
- Define Locations – Here, you can create “presets” for locations on your system 
that you...

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The MediaBayWorking with the MediaBay
Accessing the MediaBay
To open the MediaBay, select the MediaBay command on the Media menu. You can 
also use the corresponding key command (by default F5).
Setting up the MediaBay window
You can show and hide the different sections of the MediaBay (except for the Results 
list). This is handy, as it allows you to save screen space and enables you to display 
only the information you need for your work.
Proceed as follows:
1.Click the “Set up Window Layout”...

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The MediaBayThe Define Locations section
Whenever you expand your computer system (for example, by adding new hard disks 
or an external volume containing media files you want to work with), you should make 
it a habit to save the new volumes as Locations or add them to your existing Locations. 
Afterwards, you can hide the Define Locations section from view. That way, the 
MediaBay occupies less screen space and you can concentrate on the important 
thing: the Results list. 
For this list, you can...

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The MediaBayThe Define Locations section
The color of the checkmark helps you to identify which folders and subfolders are 
scanned:
- A white checkmark indicates that all subfolders are scanned.
- An orange checkmark indicates that at least one subfolder is excluded from the 
scan.
•To revert to scanning a complete folder (including all subfolders), click on an 
orange checkmark.
The checkmark becomes white, to indicate that all folders are scanned.
The scanning status for the individual folders...

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The MediaBayThe Define Locations section
Updating the display
You can update the display in two ways: by rescanning or by refreshing.
Rescanning
When you click the Rescan button, the selected folder is rescanned. If a folder 
contains a large number of media files, the scanning process may take some time. Use 
this function if you have made changes to the content of specific media folders and 
want to scan these folders again.
ÖYou can also rescan the selected folder by right-clicking on it and...

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The MediaBayThe Locations section
ÖSome Location presets are available by default. These are: “All Media” (the topmost 
node in the Define Locations section), “Local Harddisks” (the local harddisks in your 
computer system), “VST Sound” (the folder in which Steinberg sound files, loops and 
presets are stored by default), Documents (the Documents folder of your computer), 
Desktop (the Desktop folder of your computer), Music (the Music folder of your 
computer), and “Cubase Projects” (the folder...

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The MediaBayThe Results list
The Results list
The Results list is at the heart of the MediaBay. Here, you will find all the files found in 
the selected location.
As the number of files displayed can be huge (the info field in the top right corner of 
the Results section shows the number of files found with the current filter settings), 
you might want to use any of the filter and search options in the MediaBay to narrow 
down the list. The available options are described below.
ÖThe maximum number...

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The MediaBayThe Results list
The media types
In the “Show Media Types” dialog, you can activate the media types you want to be 
displayed in the Results list. The following types are available:
OptionDescription
Audio FilesWhen this is activated, the list shows all audio files. The supported 
formats are .wav, .w64, .aiff, .aifc, .rex, .rx2, .mp3, .mp2, .ogg, .sd2 
(Mac only), .wma (Win only). 
MIDI FilesWhen this is activated, the list shows all MIDI files (file name 
extension .mid).
MIDI LoopsWhen...