Steinberg Cubase 8 Manual

Track Handling
TrackVersions
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TrackVersions Pop-Up Menu
The TrackVersions pop-up menu is available for all track types that support 
TrackVersions. It contains the most important functions for managing TrackVersions 
and a TrackVersions list.
To open the TrackVersions pop-up menu for a track, click the arrow to the right of 
the track name.
The following options are available:
TrackVersion List
Lists all TrackVersions of the track for which you opened the TrackVersions 
pop-up menu and allows you to...

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TrackVersions Inspector Section
The TrackVersions Inspector section allows you to view and manage 
TrackVersions for a selected track. It is available for audio tracks, MIDI tracks, 
instrument tracks, and the chord track.
To open the TrackVersions Inspector section for a track, select the track, and in 
the Inspector, click the TrackVersions tab.
1)Name column
Shows the version name. Double-click to change it. The name will be changed 
for all selected tracks.
2)ID...

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Creating New TrackVersions
You can create new, empty TrackVersions for selected tracks.
PROCEDURE
1. In the track list, select the tracks for which you want to create a new 
TrackVersion.
2. Select Project > TrackVersions > New Version.
NOTE
You can also use the TrackVersions Inspector (only available for audio tracks, MIDI 
tracks, instrument tracks, and the chord track) or the TrackVersions pop-up menu in 
the track list to create a new TrackVersion.
RESULT 
The event...

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Assigning a Common ID
TrackVersions on different tracks that were not created together have different 
TrackVersion IDs. TrackVersions with different IDs cannot be activated together. To 
do this, you must assign a new version ID to these tracks.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the tracks and activate the TrackVersions to which you want to assign 
a common version ID.
2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Assign Common Version ID.
RESULT 
A new ID is assigned to all active...

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Activating TrackVersions on Multiple Tracks
You can simultaneously activate TrackVersions on multiple tracks if these 
TrackVersions share the same ID.
PROCEDURE
1. Select all tracks for which you want to activate a specific TrackVersion.
2. Click the arrow to the right of the track name to open the TrackVersions 
pop-up menu.
3. Select the TrackVersion that you want to activate from the list.
RESULT 
The selected TrackVersion is activated for all selected tracks, and the...

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Deleting TrackVersions
You can delete the active TrackVersions for the selected tracks.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the tracks and activate the TrackVersions that you want to delete.
2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Delete Version.
NOTE
You can also use the TrackVersions Inspector (audio tracks, MIDI tracks, instrument 
tracks, and chord track only) or the TrackVersions pop-up menu in the track list to 
delete the active TrackVersion for selected tracks.
Copying and Pasting...

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Copying and Pasting Selected Events between TrackVersions
You can copy and paste selected events between different TrackVersions, even 
across multiple tracks.
PREREQUISITE 
You have at least 2 TrackVersions, and you have split the corresponding events with 
the Cut tool, for example.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the Object Selection tool.
2. Select the events that you want to copy.
3. Select Edit > Copy.
4. Activate the TrackVersion into which you want to insert the copied...

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Renaming a TrackVersion
PROCEDURE
• In the TrackVersions Inspector section, double-click the TrackVersion name 
and enter a new name.
The name is changed. If the available space in the track list is too small, the name is 
abbreviated automatically.
Renaming TrackVersions on Multiple Tracks
PROCEDURE
1. Activate all TrackVersions that you want to rename, and select the 
corresponding tracks.
2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Rename Version.
3. Enter a new TrackVersion...

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NOTE
If you want to assign the same ID to TrackVersions, select Project > 
TrackVersions > Assign Common Version ID.
TrackVersions vs. Lanes
TrackVersions and lanes are individual features that complement each other. Every 
TrackVersion can have its own set of lanes.
Creating Lanes from TrackVersions
If your project contains TrackVersions and you want to continue working with lanes, 
using the Comp tool, for example, you can create lanes from TrackVersions.
PROCEDURE
1....

Track Handling
Track Presets
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Track Presets
Track presets are templates that can be applied to newly created or existing tracks 
of the same type.
You can create them from virtually all track types (audio, MIDI, instrument, group, 
FX, VST instument return, input, and output channels). They contain sound and 
channel settings, and allow you to quickly browse, preview, select, and change 
sounds, or reuse channel settings across projects.
Track presets are organized in the MediaBay. There, you can...