Steinberg Cubase Le 8 Manual

Synchronization
Activating VST System Link
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In the following example, we assume you are using two computers, with computer 
1 as your main mix computer and computer 2 running two additional stereo audio 
tracks, an FX channel track with a reverb plug-in and a VST instrument plug-in with 
stereo outputs.
PROCEDURE
1. Set things up so that you can listen to the audio playback from computer 1.
In other words, you need an unused set of outputs, e. g. an analog stereo output, 
connected to your monitoring...

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Activating VST System Link
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Internal mixing and latency
One problem with mixing inside the computer is the latency issue we mentioned 
earlier. The VST engine always compensates for record latencies, but if you are 
monitoring through computer 1 you will hear a processing delay while you listen to 
signals coming from your other computers (not on your recording!). If your audio 
card in computer 1 supports ASIO Direct Monitoring you should definitely turn this 
on. You can find the...

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Activating VST System Link
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Application examples
Using one computer for VST instruments (not in Cubase LE)
In this example, one computer will be used as main record and playback machine, 
and another computer as a virtual synth rack.
PROCEDURE
1. Record a MIDI track into computer 1.
2. Once you have finished recording, route the MIDI output of that track to VST 
System Link MIDI port 1.
3. On computer 2, open up the VST Instruments window and assign an 
instrument to the first slot in...

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Activating VST System Link
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2. Add the desired effect as an insert effect for the track.
Let’s say you add a high-quality reverb plug-in.
3. In the Inspector, select one of the VST System Link busses as input for the 
audio track.
You want to use a separate VST System Link bus, which will only be used for this 
purpose.
4. Route the channel to the desired output bus.
If you are using computer 1 as your main mixing computer, this would be one of the 
VST System Link output busses,...

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Video
Cubase supports the integration of video files in your project.
You can play back video files in various formats and via different output devices from 
within Cubase, edit your music to the video, extract the audio material from a video 
file, and replace the audio later with different audio material.
Before You Start
When working on a project involving a video file, you first need to set up your system 
according to your equipment and your demands.
The following sections provide some general...

Video
Before You Start
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Video Container Formats
Video and other multi-media files come in a container format.
This container holds various streams of information including video and audio, but 
also metadata such as synchronization information required to play back audio and 
video together. Data regarding creation dates, authors, chapter markings, and more 
can also be held within the container format.
The following container formats are supported by Cubase:
Cubase supports all these container...

Video
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Frame Rates
Cubase is capable of working with different types of video and film frame rates.
RELATED LINKS
Frame rate (speed) on page 566
Video Output Devices
Cubase supports several ways to play back video files.
Viewing video files onscreen in the Video Player window may work just fine for many 
applications, but often it is necessary to display video in a large format for viewing 
small details and so others involved in the session can also see the video. Cubase 
provides...

Video
Preparing a Video Project
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FireWire DV Output
You have the option to use FireWire ports on the computer to output DV video 
streams to external converters such as various camcorders and standalone 
FireWire to DV conversion units.
These units can be connected to a television or projector for large format viewing. 
The FireWire protocol is capable of transporting data at high speed and is the most 
common standard for communicating with video-related peripheral equipment....

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Preparing a Video Project
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When importing video files via the Pool or by using drag and drop, Cubase can 
automatically extract the audio from a video file. Whether this happens, depends on 
the “Extract Audio on Import Video File” setting in the Preferences dialog (Video 
page).
When importing video, Cubase automatically creates a thumbnail cache file. The 
generated file is stored in the same folder as the video file and gets the name of the 
file with the suffix “.vcache”....

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Preparing a Video Project
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For example, when the project frame rate is switched from 30 fps to 29.97 fps, the 
start time is changed so that all the events currently in the project remain at the 
same positions in relation to realtime. If you want the project start time to remain the 
same, you must manually change it back after clicking the “Get From Video” button. 
In this case, it is important that the video event is snapped to the timeline to ensure 
proper positioning and synchronization...