Steinberg Cubase Le 8 Manual

Project Handling
Project Setup Dialog
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• If you select a sample rate that your audio hardware supports, but that 
differs from its current sample rate setting, it is automatically changed 
to the project sample rate.
• If your audio hardware is externally clocked and receives external clock 
signals, sample rate mismatches are accepted.
Bit Resolution
Allows you to specify the resolution of the audio files that you record in 
Cubase. Select the record format according to the bit resolution that is...

Project Handling
Opening Project Files
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•FLAC Files, Free Lossless Audio Codec, is an open source format. 
Audio files recorded in this format are typically 50 % to 60 % smaller 
than regular Wave files.
NOTE
If your recorded Wave file is larger than 4 GB and Use RF64 Format is 
activated on the When Recording Wave Files larger than 4
 GB pop-up 
menu (File > Preferences > Record > Audio), your recording is saved as 
an RF64 file. This way, you do not have to worry about the file size during...

Project Handling
Opening Project Files
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• To open the project inactive, click No.
This reduces load times for projects.
Activating Projects
If you have several projects opened at the same time in Cubase, only one project 
can be active. The active project is indicated by the lit Activate Project button in 
the upper left corner of the Project window. If you want to work on another project, 
you have to activate the other project.
PROCEDURE
• To activate a project, click its Activate Project button....

Project Handling
Saving Project Files
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Saving Project Files
You can save the active project as a project file. To keep your projects as 
manageable as possible, make sure that you save project files and all related files 
in the respective project folders.
• To save the project and specify a file name and location, open the File menu 
and select Save As.
• To save the project with its current name and location, open the File menu and 
select Save.
NOTE
Make sure that the Use File Extension in File...

Project Handling
Reverting to the Last Saved Version
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Saving Project Files As a New Version
You can create and activate a new version of an active project file. This is useful if 
you are experimenting with edits and arrangements and want to be able to go back 
to a previous version at any time.
• To save a new version of the active project, press 
[Ctrl]/[Command]-[Alt]/[Option]-[S].
The new file is saved with the same name as the original project and an attached 
incremental number. For example, if...

Project Handling
Removing Unused Audio Files
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Removing Unused Audio Files
You can use the Cleanup function to locate and delete unused audio files in the 
project folders on your disk.
PREREQUISITE 
Make sure that you have not moved or renamed files or folders without updating the 
project files to use the new paths. Also make sure that the project folder does not 
contain audio files that belong to projects that are not saved in the project folder.
PROCEDURE
1. Close all projects.
2. Select File >...

Project Handling
Creating Self-Contained Projects
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Preparing Archives
The Prepare Archive function allows you to gather all files that are referenced by 
your project to ensure that these are in the project folder. This is useful if you want 
to move or archive your project.
PROCEDURE
1. Select Media > Prepare Archive.
If your project references external files, you are prompted if you want to copy them to 
your working directory. If any processing has been applied, you must decide if you 
want to...

Project Handling
Creating Self-Contained Projects
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Back up Project Options Dialog
This dialog allows you to create a backup copy of your project.
• To open the Back up Project Options dialog, select File > Back up Project.
Project Name
Allows you to change the name of the backed up project.
Keep Current Project Active
Allows you to keep the current project active after clicking OK.
Minimize Audio Files
Allows you to include only the audio file portions that are actually used in the 
project. This can...

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Tracks
Tracks are the building blocks of your project. They allow you to import, add, record, 
and edit data (parts and events). Tracks are listed from top to bottom in the Track 
list and extend horizontally across the Project window. Each track is assigned to a 
particular channel strip in the MixConsole.
If you select a track in the Project window, the controls, settings, and parameters 
displayed in the Inspector and the track list allow you to control the track.
Audio Tracks
You can use audio...

Tracks
Audio Tracks
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Audio Track Inspector
The Inspector for audio tracks contains controls and parameters that allow you to 
edit your audio track.
The top section of the audio track Inspector contains the following basic track 
settings:
Track name
Click once to show/hide the basic track settings section. Double-click to 
rename the track.
Edit
Opens the Channel Settings window for the track.
Mute
Mutes the track.
Solo
Solos the track.
Read Automation
Allows you to read track automation.
Write...