Steinberg Cubase 8 Manual
Have a look at the manual Steinberg Cubase 8 Manual online for free. It’s possible to download the document as PDF or print. UserManuals.tech offer 523 Steinberg manuals and user’s guides for free. Share the user manual or guide on Facebook, Twitter or Google+.
![Page 148
Track Handling
Working with Lanes
148
RELATED LINKS
Splitting Events on page 184
Comp
(create a new range and
bring it to front, Project
window only)Click and drag on a lane. All
takes are cut at the range
start and end.
If the audio takes are
adjacent without gaps or
fades and the material itself
matches, the takes are
merged within the range.-
Audition Press [Ctrl]/[Command] to
activate the Speaker tool
and click at the position
where you want playback to
start.See left.
Move Click and drag...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/86/98229/w64_d_1507296127-steinberg-cubase-8-manual_d-147.png "Page 148
Track Handling
Working with Lanes
148
RELATED LINKS
Splitting Events on page 184
Comp
(create a new range and
bring it to front, Project
window only)Click and drag on a lane. All
takes are cut at the range
start and end.
If the audio takes are
adjacent without gaps or
fades and the material itself
matches, the takes are
merged within the range.-
Audition Press [Ctrl]/[Command] to
activate the Speaker tool
and click at the position
where you want playback to
start.See left.
Move Click and drag...")
Track Handling TrackVersions 151 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 activate a TrackVersion. New Version Creates a new, empty TrackVersion for the selected tracks. Duplicate Version Creates a copy of the active TrackVersion for the selected tracks. Rename Version Opens a dialog that allows you to change the TrackVersion name for the selected tracks. Delete Version Deletes the active TrackVersion for the selected tracks. Select Tracks with Same Version ID Selects all tracks that have a TrackVersion with the same ID.
Track Handling TrackVersions 152 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 column Shows the TrackVersion ID. 3)Track Version Indicator Indicates that more than one TrackVersion exists. 4)Track Version list Lists all TrackVersions and allows you to activate one of them for all selected tracks. 5)New Version Creates a new, empty TrackVersion for all selected tracks. 6)Duplicate Version Creates a copy of the active TrackVersion for all selected tracks. 7)Delete Version Deletes the active TrackVersion for all selected tracks. This function is only available if the track has more than one TrackVersion.
Track Handling TrackVersions 153 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 display shows a new, empty TrackVersion. Events of previous TrackVersions are hidden. The track list shows a default version name. TrackVersion IDs All TrackVersions are automatically assigned an ID. TrackVersions that are created together get the same TrackVersion ID and can be selected together. In the TrackVersions Inspector, the TrackVersion ID is shown in the ID column of the TrackVersion list. In the track list, you can open the TrackVersions pop-up menu to see the TrackVersion ID. Selecting Tracks by TrackVersion ID You can simultaneously select all tracks that share the same TrackVersion ID. PROCEDURE 1. Activate the TrackVersion. 2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Select Tracks with same Version ID. RESULT All tracks that have TrackVersions with the same ID are selected.
Track Handling TrackVersions 154 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 TrackVersions on the selected tracks. The tracks are now marked as belonging together. You can now activate them together. Active TrackVersion If you created more than one TrackVersion for a track, you can show the events of a specific TrackVersion in the event display. This process is referred to as activating TrackVersions. Activating TrackVersions PROCEDURE 1. Click the arrow to the right of the track name to open the TrackVersions pop-up menu. 2. Select the TrackVersion that you want to activate. RESULT The selected version is activated and its events are shown in the event display. NOTE If you work with audio tracks, MIDI tracks, instrument tracks, or the chord track, you can also use the TrackVersions Inspector to activate a TrackVersion.
Track Handling TrackVersions 155 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 corresponding events are shown in the event display. NOTE If you work with audio tracks, MIDI tracks, instrument tracks, or the chord track, you can also use the TrackVersions Inspector to activate a TrackVersion. Duplicating TrackVersions You can duplicate a TrackVersion by creating a new TrackVersion that contains a copy of the active TrackVersion. PROCEDURE 1. In the track list, select the tracks and activate the TrackVersion that you want to duplicate. 2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Duplicate Version. In the event display, a duplicate TrackVersion is displayed. In the track list, a default version name for the duplicate is shown. 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 duplicate a TrackVersion.
Track Handling TrackVersions 156 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 Selection Ranges Between TrackVersions You can copy and paste ranges between different TrackVersions, even across multiple tracks. PREREQUISITE You have at least 2 TrackVersions. PROCEDURE 1. Select the Range Selection tool. 2. Select a range of the TrackVersion that you want to copy. 3. Select Edit > Copy. 4. Activate the TrackVersion into which you want to insert the copied range. 5. Select Edit > Paste. RESULT The copied range from the first TrackVersion is pasted to the second TrackVersion at the exact same position. NOTE If you want to perform more complicated comping tasks, we recommend to select Project > TrackVersions > Create Lanes from Versions and proceed with the Comp tool.
Track Handling TrackVersions 157 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 events. 5. Select Edit > Functions > Paste at Origin. This ensures that the events are inserted at the exact same position. RESULT The copied events from the first TrackVersion are pasted to the second TrackVersion at the exact same position. TrackVersion Names Each TrackVersion has a default TrackVersion name. If more than one version is available for the track, the TrackVersion name is shown in the track list and in the TrackVersions Inspector section. By default, TrackVersions are named v1, v2, etc. However, you can rename each TrackVersion to your liking.
Track Handling TrackVersions 158 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 name and click OK. RESULT In the track list, the new TrackVersion name is shown.
Track Handling TrackVersions 159 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. Select the tracks for which you want to create lanes. 2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Create Lanes from Versions. A new TrackVersion named Lanes from Version is added. This TrackVersion contains all TrackVersions on separate lanes. The original TrackVersions are kept. Lanes that you create from MIDI TrackVersions are muted. 3. In the track list or in the Inspector, activate the Show Lanes button for the track. 4. On the Project window toolbar, activate the Comp tool and continue as usual. Creating TrackVersions from Lanes If your project contains lanes and you want to continue working with the TrackVersion functions, you can create TrackVersions from lanes. PROCEDURE 1. Select the tracks for which you want to create TrackVersions. If you only want to convert specific lanes, select these lanes. 2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Create Versions from Lanes. RESULT New TrackVersions are added, one for each separate lane. The original lanes are kept. Any crossfades that you have created between different lanes are discarded.
Track Handling Track Presets 160 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 categorize them with attributes. Audio Track Presets Track presets for audio tracks, group tracks, FX tracks, VST instrument channels, input channels, and output channels include all settings that define the sound. You can use the factory presets as a starting point for your own editing and save the audio settings that you optimized for an artist that you often work with as a preset for future recordings. The following data is saved in audio track presets: • Insert effects settings (including VST effect presets) •EQ settings • Volume and pan • Input gain and phase NOTE To access the track presets functions for input and output channels, activate the Write buttons for input and output channels in the MixConsole. This creates input and output channel tracks in the track list. Instrument Track Presets Instrument track presets offer both MIDI and audio features and are the best choice when handling sounds of simple, mono-timbral VST instruments. Use instrument track presets for auditioning your tracks or saving your preferred sound settings, for example. You can also extract sounds from instrument track presets for use in instrument tracks. The following data is saved in instrument track presets: • Audio insert effects •Audio EQ • Audio volume and pan