Steinberg Cubase Le 8 Manual

MediaBay
Filters Section
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1)Attribute columns
Let you select different attribute categories. If the columns are wide enough, 
the number of files that match this criteria is displayed to the right of the filter 
name.
2)Attribute values
Displays the attribute values and how often a certain attribute value is 
available among your media files.
NOTE
• Some attributes are directly linked to each other. For example, for each 
category value, there are certain sub category values available. Changing the...

MediaBay
Sound Browser and Mini Browser
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Sound Browser and Mini Browser
The Loop Browser and Sound Browser show different views of the MediaBay.
The Loop Browser lets you quickly browse your loops, for example, audio files and 
MIDI loops.
The Sound Browser lets you quickly search sounds. By default, it is set to display 
track presets and plug-in presets.
These browser windows offer the same functions as the MediaBay, for example, 
you can specify different browse locations, define searches, set up...

MediaBay
MediaBay Key Commands
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If this is deactivated, the folders are scanned in the background even when 
the MediaBay window is closed. However, Cubase never scans folders while 
playing back or recording.
Maximum Items in Results List
Specifies the maximum number of files that are displayed in the Results list. 
This avoids unmanageably long lists of files.
NOTE
The MediaBay does not warn you if the maximum number of files has been 
reached. There might be situations where a certain file you are...

MediaBay
Working with MediaBay-Related Windows
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• To assign or modify a key command, click the corresponding key command.
RELATED LINKS
Key Commands on page 602
Working with MediaBay-Related Windows
The MediaBay concept can be found throughout the program, for example, when 
adding new tracks or when choosing presets for VST instruments or effects. The 
workflow in all MediaBay-related windows is the same as in the MediaBay.
Adding Tracks
If you add a track by selecting Project > Add Track, the...

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Working with MediaBay-Related Windows
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Applying Effect Presets
If you have added an insert effect to a track, you can choose from a variety of presets 
via the Results browser for the effect slot.
PROCEDURE
1. In the Inserts tab of the Inspector, click the Select Preset icon below the 
preset name.
2. In the Results browser, double-click a preset to apply it.
Applying Track Presets
You can choose from a variety of track presets.
PROCEDURE
1. In the Inspector, click the Preset Management icon...

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Working With Volume Databases
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Instrument Presets Results Browser
The Results browser for instrument track presets lets you preview VST presets and 
apply them to your instrument track.
To open the Results browser, right-click an instrument track, and select Load 
Track Preset.
VST presets for instruments can be divided into the following groups:
Presets
Presets contain the settings of the entire plug-in. For multi-timbral 
instruments, this means the settings for all sound slots as well as...

MediaBay
Working With Volume Databases
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Volume databases can be created for drives of your computer or for external 
storage media. They contain the same kind of information about the media files on 
these drives as the regular MediaBay database.
NOTE
When you launch Cubase, all available volume databases are automatically 
mounted. Databases that are made available while the program is running have to 
be mounted manually.
Rescanning and Refreshing Volume Databases
If you have modified the scan...

MediaBay
Working With Volume Databases
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Volume databases are automatically mounted when Cubase is launched. They are 
shown in the Define Locations section and their data can be viewed and edited in 
the Results list.
Removing a Volume Database
If you have worked on another computer using an external hard disk and return to 
your own computer and connect the external device again as part of your system 
setup, you do not need a separate volume database for it any more. Any data on this 
drive can then...

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Automation
In essence, automation means recording the values for a particular MixConsole or 
effect parameter. When you create your final mix, Cubase can adjust this particular 
parameter control.
Recording your Actions
If the settings in your current project are crucial, you may not want to experiment 
with automation until you know more about how it all fits together. If so, you can 
create a new project for the following example. The project does not have to contain 
any audio events, just a few...

Automation
Automation Curves
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Automation Curves
Within a Cubase project, the changes in a parameter value over time are reflected 
as curves on automation tracks.
There are two kinds of automation curves:
1)Ramp curves
Ramp curves are created for any parameter that generates continuous 
multiple values, such as fader or encoder movements.
2)Jump curves 
Jump curves are created for on/off parameters such as mute.
Static Value Line
When you open an automation track for the first time, it does not...