Steinberg Cubase 8 Manual

MixConsole
Working with Channel Racks
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Brickwall Limiter
Brickwall Limiter ensures that the output level never exceeds a set limit.
Due to its fast attack time, Brickwall Limiter can reduce even short audio level 
peaks without creating audible artifacts. However, this channel strip module creates 
a latency of 1
 ms. Brickwall Limiter features separate meters for input, output, and 
the amount of limiting.
Threshold (-20 to 0 dB)
Determines the level where the limiter kicks in. Only signal levels...

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Output (-24 to 6 dB)
Determines the maximum output level.
Gain Reduction LED
Displays the amount of gain reduction.
Release (0.1 to 1000 ms or Auto mode)
Sets the amount of time it takes for the gain to return to its original level. If 
Auto is activated, Limiter automatically finds the best release setting for the 
audio material.
Saving/Loading Strip Presets
You can save and load strip presets. Strip presets have the file name extension 
.strippreset....

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Working with Channel Racks
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Bypassing Send Effects
• To bypass all sends, click the bypass button at the top of the Sends rack.
• To deactivate bypass, click the button again.
Adding FX Channels to a Send
PROCEDURE
1. Right-click on the send slot to open the context menu.
2. Select Add FX Channel to Send.
3. In the Add FX Channel Track window, select the effect and configuration.
4. Click Add Track.
RESULT 
The FX channel track is added in the Project window, and the send is automatically...

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Working with Channel Racks
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Direct Routing (Cubase Pro only)
The Direct Routing rack allows you to set and activate outputs for all selected 
channels at once.
In addition to the main output you can set up 7 routing destinations that are 
positioned post-fader and post-panner in the signal path. This allows you to switch 
the destination of channels, and create different mix versions in one go. The direct 
routing features are available for audio, instrument, FX channel tracks, groups, and...

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4. Continue to record destination changes for your project.
NOTE
To switch destinations for multiple channels simultaneously, select these channels 
and keep [Shift]-[Alt]/[Option] pressed when activating a different destination.
Feeding Signals to Multiple Destinations
Direct routing offers a summing mode, allowing you to feed your signals to several 
outputs at the same time. This is useful if you want to apply an effect to several 
stems at the same time, for...

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When performing an automatic downmix from 5.1 to stereo, the levels are adjusted 
as follows:
Center and Lfe signals are split to L and R channels, Ls and Rs are sent to L and R 
respectively, but reduced in volume.
When performing an automatic downmix from 7.1 to 5.1 the levels are adjusted as 
follows:
Lc and Rc signals are split to L/R respectively and the center channel.
Track Quick Controls
Track Quick Controls give you instant access to up to 8 different...

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Working with Channel Racks
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Assigning Parameters from Racks or Channel Settings
You can assign several parameters to Quick Control slots directly from within racks 
or channel settings in the MixConsole.
Some specific racks and channel settings allow you to add several parameters 
directly to the Quick Controls tab in the Inspector.
• Pre (Filters/Gain/Phase)
•Equalizers
• Channel Strip
You can assign an effect parameter either to the next empty slot or to a specific 
Quick Control slot....

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Using Channel Settings
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Using Channel Settings
You can open each MixConsole channel in a separate Channel Settings window. 
This allows for better overview and editing of the channel settings.
• To open the channel settings for a specific channel, click E in the fader 
section.
For audio-related channels, the following sections can be shown/hidden by clicking 
Set up Window Layout and activating/deactivating the corresponding options:
•Channel Inserts
•Channel Faders
•Channel Sends
The...

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• Making EQ settingsThe channel settings feature a large EQ curve display with several modes. By 
de
fault, the equalizer controls are hidden, but you can click the little green 
button at the top right corner to show the equalizer controls or the equalizer 
knob controls below the EQ curve.
• Panning sends
This is done on the  Panning 
 tab in the Sends section.
• Showing the output chain If you click  Sh
 ow Output Chain   on the toolbar, the  output chain is shown...

MixConsole
Adding Notes to a MixConsole Channel
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• Click the channel name or the Search tool on the toolbar and select a 
channel.
• Select a channel in the MixConsole to select the corresponding channel in 
the Channel Settings window. 
This is the default behavior. If this is not what you want, open the Functions 
menu and deactivate Follow ‘e’ buttons or selection changes.
• Select a track in the Project window to select the corresponding channel in 
the MixConsole and the Channel Settings window....