Steinberg Cubase Le 8 Manual

Recording
MIDI Recording Specifics
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NOTE
Normally, the MIDI channel information is overridden by the MIDI channel setting for 
the track. However, if you set the track to the Any MIDI channel, the notes will be 
played back on their original channels.
Recording Continuous Messages
Pitchbend, aftertouch, and controllers, such as modulation wheel, sustain pedal, 
volume, etc. are considered as MIDI continuous events, as opposed to the 
momentary key down and key up messages.
You can record continuous...

Recording
MIDI Recording Specifics
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• If you want Cubase to perform a MIDI reset on stop, select File > 
Preferences > MIDI and activate Reset on Stop.
• If you want Cubase to insert a reset event at the end of a recorded part, select 
File > Preferences > MIDI and activate Insert Reset Events after Record.
This resets controller data such as sustain, aftertouch, pitchbend, modulation, 
and breath control. This is useful if a MIDI part is recorded and the sustain 
pedal is still held after stopping...

Recording
MIDI Recording Specifics
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MIDI Cycle Record Mode
When you record MIDI in cycle mode, the result not only depends on the MIDI 
Record Mode, but also on the Cycle Record Mode that is selected in the MIDI 
Cycle Record Mode section.
Mix
For each completed lap, everything you record is added to what was 
previously recorded. This is useful for building up rhythm patterns. Record a 
hi-hat part on the first lap, the bass drum part on the second lap, etc.
Overwrite
As soon as you play a MIDI note...

Recording
Remaining Record Time
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Recovering MIDI Recordings
Cubase allows you to recover MIDI recordings.
Enabling Retrospective Record
The Retrospective Record setting allows you to capture any MIDI notes that you 
play in Stop mode or during playback and turn them into a MIDI part after the fact. 
This is possible because Cubase can capture MIDI input in buffer memory, even 
when not recording.
PROCEDURE
1. Select File > Preferences > Record–MIDI.
2. Enable Retrospective Record and specify a...

Recording
Lock Record
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NOTE
The remaining record time is also shown in the status line above the track list.
If you use individual record folders to store your tracks on different drives, the time 
display refers to the medium with the least storage space available.
Lock Record
The Lock Record function prevents you from accidentally deactivating the record 
mode.
•Select File > Key Commands and in the Transport category, assign key 
commands to the Lock Record and Unlock Record commands.
If Lock...

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Quantizing MIDI and Audio
Quantizing means moving recorded audio or MIDI and positioning it on the nearest 
grid position that is musically relevant. Quantizing is designed to correct errors, but 
you can also use it in a creative way.
You can quantize audio and MIDI to a grid or to a groove. 
Audio and MIDI can be quantized at the same time. However, what exactly happens 
during quantizing differs for audio and MIDI:
• Audio quantizing affects the audio event starts.
• MIDI quantizing can affect the...

Quantizing MIDI and Audio
Quantizing MIDI Event Starts
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Quantizing MIDI Event Starts
If you select MIDI notes in a part and use the Quantize function on the Edit menu, 
the MIDI note starts are quantized, that is, the starts of MIDI notes that do not match 
exact note positions are moved to the closest grid positions. The grid is set up on 
the Quantize pop-up menu. The note lengths are maintained.
NOTE
If you quantize MIDI parts, all events are quantized, even if none is selected.
Quantizing MIDI...

Quantizing MIDI and Audio
Quantize Panel
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You can open the Quantize Panel by clicking the corresponding button on the 
toolbar or by opening the Edit menu and selecting “Quantize Panel”.
Common Settings
Quantize Presets Pop-Up Menu
On this pop-up menu, you can select a quantize or a groove preset.
Save/Remove Preset
The preset controls allow you to save the current settings as a preset, making 
them available on all “Quantize Presets” pop-up menus. This includes Swing, 
“Catch Range”, etc.
• To save a...

Quantizing MIDI and Audio
Quantize Panel
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MIDI CC
If you activate this button, controllers related to MIDI notes (pitchbend, etc.) 
are automatically moved with the notes when these are quantized.
Auto Apply
If you activate this button, any changes you make are immediately applied to 
the selected parts or events. A way of using this feature is to set up a playback 
loop and adjust the settings until you are satisfied with the result.
iQ Mode and Iterative Strength Setting
If you quantize your audio...

Quantizing MIDI and Audio
Quantize Panel
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Options For Quantizing to a Musical Grid
Grid
On this pop-up menu you can determine the basic value for the quantize grid.
Swing
This parameter lets you offset every second position in the grid, creating a 
swing or shuffle feel.
This setting is only available when a straight value is selected for the grid and 
Tuplet is off (see below).
Catch Range
This parameter allows you to specify that quantizing affects only audio or MIDI 
within a certain distance from...