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Using markersThe Marker window
The Type pop-up menu
•By selecting an entry from the Type pop-up menu, you specify which markers 
(position markers, cycle markers, or all) are shown in the marker list.
Adding, moving, and removing markers 
•To select a marker, click on it in the Marker window. 
•To edit a selected marker, click on it. 
Select multiple markers by [Shift]-clicking or [Ctrl]/[Command]-clicking them.
•To add a position marker, open the Functions pop-up menu and select the “Insert 
Marker” option.
A position marker is added at the current project cursor position on the marker 
track. 
•To add a cycle marker, open the Functions pop-up menu and select the “Insert 
Cycle Marker” option.
This adds a cycle marker between the left and right locators on the marker track. 
•To move one or more markers to a specific position, set the project cursor to this 
position, select the markers, and select “Move Markers to Cursor” from the 
Functions pop-up menu.
You can also move markers by entering the new position numerically in the 
Position column. If a cycle marker is selected, the Move operation affects the cycle 
marker start position.
•To remove a marker, select it and select the “Remove Marker” option from the 
Functions pop-up menu.
Auto-Scroll with Project Cursor
This option helps you to keep track of the locate arrow, even if your project contains a 
large number of markers. When this option is activated, the Marker window is 
automatically scrolled to keep the locate arrow visible.
Navigating in the marker list
You can navigate in the marker list using your computer keyboard and select entries 
by pressing [Enter]. This is a quick and easy way to jump to markers during playback 
or recording:
•To move to the previous/next marker in the list, press [Up Arrow]/[Down Arrow]. 
•To jump to the first/last marker, press [PageUp]/[PageDown].
Marker attributes
The following marker attributes are shown in the marker list of the Marker window: 
ColumnDescription
Locate 
(leftmost
 column)
An arrow indicates which marker is at the project cursor position (or 
closest to the project cursor). If you click in this column, the project 
cursor is moved to the corresponding marker position. This column 
cannot be hidden.
IDThis column shows the marker ID numbers, see “About marker IDs” 
on page 173.
PositionIn this column you can view and edit the markers’ time positions (or 
start positions for cycle markers). This column cannot be hidden.
EndIn this column you can view and edit the end positions of cycle 
markers, see 
“Cycle markers” on page 169. 
						

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Using markersThe Marker window
Editing attributes
•To edit a marker attribute, select the corresponding marker, click in the desired 
attribute column, and make your settings.
•To change the attributes of several markers, select the markers and click the 
checkbox for the desired attribute. 
All selected markers will change their attributes accordingly. Note that this does 
not work when clicking on a timecode value or a text field.
ÖTo navigate in the list of marker attributes, you can also use the [Tab] key and the 
arrow keys.
Sorting and reordering columns
You can customize the display of the marker attributes in the marker list by sorting or 
reordering the columns. Proceed as follows:
•To sort the marker list by a specific attribute, click on the corresponding column 
header.
•To reorder the marker attributes, drag and drop the corresponding column 
headers.
•To adjust the width of a column, place the mouse pointer between two column 
headers and drag left or right.
The pointer changes to a divider when you place it between two column headers.
ÖNo matter by which attribute you sort, the second sort criterion will always be the 
position attribute.
Marker preferences
You can access the marker preferences by clicking the corresponding button in the 
bottom left corner of the Marker window.
The following marker preferences are available:
Length In this column you can view and edit the length of cycle markers, see 
“Cycle markers” on page 169.
DescriptionHere you can enter names or descriptions for markers.
Column Description
ColumnDescription
Cycle follows 
when locating to 
MarkersThis sets the left and right locators automatically to a position or cycle 
marker, when locating to this marker. This is useful if you need to set 
the locators on the fly, e.
 g. during recording for Punch In/Punch Out. 
Show marker IDs 
on marker trackWhen this option is activated, the marker IDs are shown on the 
marker track.
Sync SelectionWhen this option is activated, the Marker window selection is linked 
to the selection in the Project window.  
						

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Using markersThe marker track
About marker IDs
Each time you add a marker, it is automatically and sequentially assigned an ID 
number, starting from 1. IDs for cycle markers are shown in brackets and start from 
[1]. ID numbers can be changed at any time – this allows you to assign specific 
markers to key commands.
ÖIf you move a marker from one marker track to another by drag & drop in the Project 
window and the marker ID is already used on this track, the inserted marker 
automatically gets a new ID.
Reassigning marker IDs
Sometimes, especially when setting markers on the fly, you may forget or miss to set 
a marker. When added later, this marker’s ID will not correspond to its position on the 
marker track. Therefore, it is possible to reassign the IDs for all markers on a track.
Proceed as follows:
1.Open the Marker window.
2.Open the Functions pop-up menu and select either “Reassign Position Marker 
IDs” or “Reassign Cycle Marker IDs”.
The marker IDs of the selected type are reassigned to match the order of markers 
on the marker track.
The marker track 
The marker track is used for adding and editing markers. 
In the track list area for the marker track you can find three pop-up menus, which help 
you to select or zoom to the markers that you select:
ÖMarkers shown on the marker track are exactly the same as shown in the Marker 
window, and any changes made on the marker track are reflected in the Marker 
window and vice versa. 
Adding, moving, and removing the marker track 
•To add the marker track to the project, select Marker from the Add Track submenu 
of the Project menu.
•To move the marker track to another position in the track list, click and drag it up or 
down.
•To remove the marker track, right-click it in the track list and select “Remove 
Selected Tracks” from the context menu.
OptionDescription
Locate pop-up 
menuIf you select a position or a cycle marker in this pop-up menu, the 
corresponding marker in the event display or in the Marker window is 
selected.
Cycle pop-up 
menuIf you select a cycle marker in this pop-up menu, the left and right 
locators are set to the corresponding cycle marker.
Zoom pop-up 
menuIf you select a cycle marker in this pop-up menu, the view zooms to 
the corresponding cycle marker.
Position markerCycle marker
Cycle pop-up menu
Zoom pop-up menu Locate pop-up menu 
						

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Using markersThe marker track
•An empty marker track can also be removed by selecting “Remove Empty Tracks” 
from the Project menu. Note that Remove Empty Tracks also removes any other 
tracks that are empty.
Editing markers on the marker track 
The following editing functions can be performed directly on the marker track:
•Adding position markers “on the fly”.
Use the [Insert] key (Win) or the “Add Marker” button in the track list for the marker 
track to add position markers at the current cursor position during playback. 
•Adding a cycle marker.
Clicking the “Add Cycle Marker” button in the track list for the marker track adds a 
cycle marker spanning the area between the left and right locator. 
•Selecting markers.
You can use standard selection techniques like a selection rectangle, or use 
[Shift]-clicking to select separate markers. When selecting markers on the marker 
track, they are also selected in the Marker window. 
•Drawing in position markers.
By using the Draw tool (or pressing [Alt]/[Option] and using the Object Selection 
tool), you can create position marker events at any position on the track. If Snap is 
activated on the toolbar, this determines at which positions you can draw markers.
•Drawing in cycle markers.
To draw a cycle marker range, press [Ctrl]/[Command] and use the Draw tool or 
the Object Selection tool. If Snap is activated on the toolbar, this determines at 
which positions you can draw markers. 
•Resizing cycle markers.
Select a cycle marker by clicking on it. Two handles appear at the bottom of the 
start and end events. If you click and hold one of the handles you can drag the 
event left or right to resize the cycle marker. This can also be done numerically on 
the info line.
•Moving markers.
Click and drag to move the selected markers. You can also edit marker positions 
on the info line. As usual, Snap is taken into account.  
•Removing markers.
This is done exactly the same way as for other events, i.e. by selecting them and 
pressing [Delete], using the Erase tool, etc.
Add Marker/Add Cycle Marker buttons 
						

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Using markersExporting and importing markers
Using markers to make range selections in the Project window
Besides enabling you to quickly move the project cursor and the locators, markers can 
be used in conjunction with the Range Selection tool to make range selections in the 
Project window. This is useful if you quickly want to make a selection that spans all 
tracks in the project.
Moving and copying sections
To quickly move or copy complete sections of the project (on all tracks), proceed as 
follows:
1.Set markers at the start and end of the section that you want to move or copy.
2.Select the Range Selection tool and double-click on the marker track between the 
markers.
Everything in the project within the marker boundaries is selected. Any functions or 
processing you perform now affect the selection only.
3.Click on the marker track in the selected range and drag the range to a new 
position. 
•If you hold down [Alt]/[Option] while you drag the range, the selection in the 
Project window is copied instead.
Exporting and importing markers
In Cubase, markers and marker tracks can be imported and exported in the following 
ways: 
- You can import/export markers contained in MIDI files. 
- You can import/export track archives that contain marker tracks (Cubase only). 
Importing markers via MIDI
You can import position markers by importing MIDI files containing markers. This is 
useful if you want to use your marker tracks in other projects or if you want to share 
them with other Cubase users. Any markers you have added are included in the MIDI 
file as standard MIDI file marker events. Make sure that the “Import Markers” option is 
activated in the Preferences dialog (MIDI–MIDI File page).
The following settings are imported:
- The start position of position markers and cycle markers
For a description of how to import MIDI files, see “Importing MIDI files” on page 694.
Exporting markers via MIDI
You can export your markers as part of a MIDI file. If you activate “Export Markers” in 
the Export Options dialog, any markers are included in the MIDI file. 
The following settings are exported:
- The start position of position markers and cycle markers
ÖTo be able to export markers via MIDI export, your project must contain a marker track.
For a description of how to export MIDI files, see “Exporting MIDI files” on page 692. 
						

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Using markersExporting and importing markers
Importing markers as part of a track archive (Cubase only)
You can import position markers and cycle markers by importing track archives 
containing a marker track. 
The following settings are imported:
- The start and end positions of cycle markers
- The marker IDs
For a description of how to import track archives, see “Importing tracks from a track 
archive” on page 696.
Exporting markers as part of a track archive (Cubase only)
If you want to use your marker track in other projects, for example to share it with other 
users, you can export it as part of a track archive. Select the marker track that you 
want to export and select “Selected Tracks…” from the Export submenu of the File 
menu. 
The following settings are exported:
- The start and end positions of cycle markers
- The marker IDs
For a description of how to export tracks archives, see “Exporting tracks as track 
archives” on page 696. 
						

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The MixConsole
Overview
The MixConsole provides a common environment for producing mixes in stereo or 
surround. It allows you to control level, pan, solo/mute status, etc. for both audio and 
MIDI channels. Furthermore, it is a convenient environment for setting up the input and 
output routing for multiple tracks or channels at the same time.
The MixConsole allows you to tailor your mixing workflow to suit your own personal 
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The MixConsoleOverview
Opening the MixConsole
To open the MixConsole you have the following options:
•On the Devices menu, select MixConsole.
•On the Project window toolbar, click the Open MixConsole icon.
ÖIf this button is not visible, activate the “Media & MixConsole Windows” option on the 
toolbar context menu.
•Press [F3].
The MixConsole Sections
The fader section is the heart of the MixConsole. It is always visible and shows all 
channels in the same order as in the track list. For further information on the different 
track types, see 
“About tracks” on page 40.  
						

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The MixConsoleConfiguring the MixConsole
•To show or hide the other MixConsole sections, click the “Set up Window Layout” 
button on the toolbar and activate or deactivate the corresponding options.
Configuring the MixConsole
The MixConsole offers powerful features to configure your mixing environment exactly 
to your needs and your individual workflow. You can set up the MixConsole for large-
scale monitors as well as for notebook screens, focusing only on the sections and 
channels that you really need. Furthermore, you can save and recall different 
configurations as presets.
ÖIf you are working with more than one monitor, you can activate full screen mode. 
Open the context menu below the toolbar and activate one of the options. To exit full 
screen mode, deactivate the option again.
Section Description
Channel  Selector In the Channel Selector, you can set up the visibility and positions of 
channels in the fader section. For further information, see “The 
Channel Selector” on page 180.
Channel Overview In the Channel Overview, all channels are displayed as boxes. You 
can use the Channel Overview for navigating to other channels and 
for selecting them. 
Meter Bridge The Meter Bridge allows you to monitor the levels of your channels, 
see “Setting the Volume in the MixConsole” on page 189.
Equalizer Curve The Equalizer Curve section allows you to draw an EQ curve. Click 
in the curve display to open a larger view where you can edit the 
curve points.
Channel Racks The Channel Racks section can be configured to show additional 
channel controls as needed. For further information, see “Displaying 
Racks” on page 181.
Notepad In the Notepad section, you can enter notes and comments about a 
channel. Each channel has its own notepad. For further information, 
see “Adding Notes” on page 210.
Pictures Opens the Pictures section that allows you to add a picture to the 
selected channel. Pictures can be useful in as they allow you to 
identify your MixConsole channels quickly. For further information, 
see “Adding Pictures” on page 209.
Control Room/Meter 
(Cubase only)Opens the Control Room/Meters section. For further information, 
see “The Control Room (Cubase only)” on page 211 and “Metering 
(Cubase only)” on page 203. 
						

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The MixConsoleConfiguring the MixConsole
Showing/Hiding Channels
The MixConsole features several functions and elements that help you to show only 
the channels that you really need to see.
ÖEven if a channel is hidden, it is played back and it is affected by all global settings. 
The Channel Selector
The Channel Selector contains the Visibility tab and the Zones tab. These tabs list all 
channels contained in your project.
•Visibility 
The Visibility tab allows you to determine which channels are shown in the 
MixConsole. This is particularly helpful if you organize your tracks in folder or group 
tracks. You can show or hide channels by activating or deactivating the dots. You 
can collapse or expand groups and folders by clicking the group or folder name. All 
channels in that group or folder are shown or hidden.
•Zones 
The Zones tab allows you to determine the position of certain channels. You can 
lock channels on the left or the right of the fader section by activating the left or 
right dots next to the channel names. Locked channels are excluded from scrolling 
and are always visible. 
Displaying Channel Types
The Channel Types selector on the MixConsole toolbar allows you to determine which 
channel types are shown. 
This channel is visible
This channel is hidden
Collapsed folder
Expanded group
This channel is locked on 
the right
This channel is locked on 
the left