Cubase 5 workshop - Working with loops Part 2: using plug-ins
Last time we looked at how to loop material and use it in your tracks – this time we’re exploring more advanced loop-manipulation techniques. Hollin Jones explains.

Cubase built-in Synthesizers
These days, Cubase is equipped for far more than simply recording and editing audio and MIDI – it can provide sounds, too. Tim Hallas is your tour guide...

Cubase 5 Workshop - Drum production
Achieving a decent, balanced drum recording is much more than simply a matter of good microphone placement. Tim Hallas gets his processors out

Cubase 5 Workshop - Recording guitar parts
The humble guitar is one of the cornerstones of modern music, cropping up in countless styles of music. Tim Hallas explains how best to capture it in Cubase 5.

Cubase 5 Workshop - Working with surround sound
Last month we took some tentative first steps into the world of surround sound. In this instalment, Tim Hallas dives in with some more advanced techniques.

Cubase 5 Workshop - Working with surround sound
The ability to work with surround sound is an essential string to every contemporary producer’s bow. Tim Hallas introduces Cubase’s surround sound capabilities.

Cubase 5 Workshop - Using VariAudio
Jay-Z may have announced the ‘Death Of Auto-Tune’ but pitch correction is alive and well – and available within Cubase. Tim Hallas puts things right...

Cubase 5 Workshop - Using AudioWarp
Once, the warping and timestretching of audio was a job for specialist software; now it can all be done within your DAW. Tim Hallas looks at AudioWarp in Cubase.

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Cubase 5 Workshop - Time Warping
Nothing to do with dodgy 70s musicals, Time Warp is an invaluable Cubase tool when it comes to combining live and programmed parts. Tim Hallas explains why.

Cubase 5 Workshop - VI tips and tricks
Virtual instruments are great for saving time and space in your studio, but how do they work in Cubase 5? Hollin Jones finds out.

Cubase 5 Workshop - How to export your projects
Cubase is an excellent production tool, but sometimes you will need to transfer projects to another system for mixing or other tasks. Hollin Jones gets moving.

Cubase 5 - Midi Editing
Managing and editing MIDI are tasks that recording musicians commonly undertake – and Cubase has everything you need to make them easy. Hollin Jones shows you how.

Cubase 5 Workshop - The Key Editor
It appears deceptively simple, but delve beneath the surface and the Key Editor has some very useful tricks up its sleeve. Hollin Jones lifts the lid.

Cubase 5 Workshop - Humanise your beats
Beat Designer is the ultimate beat programmer for Cubase – and it’s easier to use, more versatile and more powerful than you might think. Hollin Jones keeps it real.

Cubase 4.5 Workshop - Working with loops (part 2)
Your loops are the right pitch and length, but how should you manage their groove, swing and feel? Hollin Jones shows you how to take control.

Cubase 4.5 Workshop - working with loops part 1
Loops are an essential part of making music in many genres – and Cubase has some great tools to ensure you a smooth ride. Hollin Jones does the rounds.

Cubase 5 User Guide
The latest version of Steinberg’s ever-popular DAW brings improvements to beatmaking, workflow, scoring and more. Hollin Jones dives into Cubase 5’s new features.

Cubase 4.1 Workshop - Track types (part 2 of 2)
Quick Controls are a simple but powerful way to improve your workflow and gain more effective control over your projects. Hollin Jones explains.

Cubase 4.1 Workshop- Media Mgmt Part 1
As systems become increasingly cluttered, knowing how to manage all that audio and MIDI data is vital for efficient workflow. Hollin Jones takes charge.

Cubase 4.1 Workshop - Grouping Channels
Mixing can be a daunting process if you’re working with high track counts, but grouping channels together can simplify things. Hollin Jones gets it all together.

Cubase 4.1 Workshop - Media Management Part 2
The second instalment of our foray into media management explores tagging and presets, both of which are key to achieving better workflow. Hollin Jones explains.

Cubase 4.1 Workshop - Fades and Crossfades
If you’re experiencing clicks or glitches in your tracks, Cubase’s flexible fade functionality may hold the solution. Hollin Jones takes control.

Cubase 4 Workshop - Porgramming Beats
If you’re after classic electronic beats, Cubase is equipped with all the tools you need to program and tweak them. Hollin Jones goes retro.

Cubase 4 Workshop - Track Types Part 2
Having focussed on audio, MIDI, Arranger and Folder tracks in last month’s instalment, Hollin Jones turns his attention to Cubase’s remaining track types.

Cubase 4 Workshop - Track Types Pt 1
Cubase offers facilities for working with many different types of track, but what exactly do they do? Hollin Jones sheds some light on the matter.

Cubase 4 Workshop - MIDI Editing
You can do a lot more with MIDI material in Cubase than simply quantizing and looping it. Hollin Jones uncovers some of the app’s lesser-known features.

Cubase 4 Workshop - Built-in Instruments
You may have overlooked them, but the latest version of Cubase ships with some seriously useful sound-generating machines. Hollin Jones dives in...

Cubase 4.1 Workshop: Using the Sample Editor
Redesigned for more logical, efficient workflow, the Sample editor is a vital aspect of editing audio in Cubase 4.1. Hollin Jones finds out what it has to offer...

Cubase 4 Workshop Tempo Matching
If you’ve ever had to integrate samples or loops into your projects, you’ll know that tempo matching is one of Cubase’s great strengths. Hollin Jones keeps time...

Cubase 4 Workshop Better Podcasting
The podcasting revolution has made it easy to broadcast your own shows and music to the world. Hollin Jones shows you how to do it in Cubase...

Cubase 4 Workshop Advanced Automation
Automation can add depth, interest and movement to your tracks, and in Cubase the possibilities run deep. Hollin Jones explains all.

Cubase 4 Workshop Improving Workflow
Cubase can look daunting at first sight, but it has plenty of workflow shortcuts that make it more manageable. Hollin Jones explains all...

Cubase 4 Workshop Mastering Techniques
Cubase 4 can help you put the finishing touch to your mixes, lending a professional sound to your tracks. Hollin Jones shows you how...

Cubase 4 Workshop Mastering Foley
Music to picture isn’t the only trick that Cubase 4 can do with video, as Hollin Jones finds out when he explores recording foley...

Cubase 4 Workshop: Using Free VST Synths
You don’t need to spend a fortune to use lots of synths in Cubase – in fact, it doesn’t have to cost you a penny... Hollin Jones shows you how to make music on a budget.

Cubase 4 Workshop Surround Production
Producing music in surround isn’t a practice that’s restricted to high-end studios. Armed with Cubase 4 and the right speakers, Hollin Jones explains how you too can get in on the act.

Cubase 4 Workshop Using Modulation Plug-ins
The judicious use of modulation can add depth and life to your productions with the minimum of effort. Hollin Jones shows you how...

Cubase 4 Workshop MediaBay Part 1
Managing ever-growing collections of samples and presets can be a real headache, but Cubase 4’s MediaBay takes much of the pain out of the process. Hollin Jones has the lowdown...

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Play Order Track
Trying out different arrangements of a song in Cubase used to be seriously time-consuming – but that’s not the case in SX/SL3. Hollin Jones explores the Play Order track.

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop_Groove Quantize
Does the music you sequence in Cubase lack that human touch? Hollin Jones shows you how to master groove maps and find your way to a better sound...

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Audio Record Modes
If you want to record several takes in one go, you don’t have to create separate tracks for each one. Hollin Jones keeps his track count low...

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Using External Instruments
Thanks to the external instruments and effects features in Cubase SX3, it’s easy to integrate hardware straight into Cubase’s mixer. Hollin Jones shows you how.

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Controlling Cubase
Tired of rooting through menus in Cubase? Hollin Jones shows you how to take control of your music software.

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Offline Process History
With Cubase’s Offline Process History, your audio edits and processing remain editable months after you made them. Hollin Jones keeps his options open...

Cubase SX3 Workshop The Monologue Synthesizer
Hidden beneath the Monologue’s understated interface is a powerful physical modelling synth trying to escape. Hollin Jones speaks out...

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Dynamic Effects
Get a more professional, balanced sound by making use of Cubase’s excellent built-in dynamic plug-ins. Hollin Jones shows you how.

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop The Embracer
The Embracer is an accomplished pad synthesizer – but did you know that it’s also ready for surround sound? Hollin Jones goes beyond stereo.

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Managing Projects
With software as advanced as Cubase, keeping track of media can be tricky. Hollin Jones shows you how to use Cubase’s tools to make the job easier.

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Customising Cubase
Why spend time juggling windows and settings when Cubase makes customising its interface a breeze? Hollin Jones shows you how.

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Automating your Mix
You can add all kinds of interest and depth to your mix by making use of automation. Hollin Jones shows you how.

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Using The Built-in Plug-ins
Cubase comes with an arsenal of virtual instruments and effects that can greatly enhance the music you make. Hollin Jones plugs in.

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Sound to Picture
Composing and recording for picture doesn’t always require the latest studio hardware. Hollin Jones shows you how.

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Warping Samples
Tightening up your audio clips and performances in Cubase has never been so easy. Hollin Jones reaches warp speed…

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Getting Creative With MIDI
Even people who don’t play keyboards need to use MIDI to make music. Luckily, as Hollin Jones finds out, Cubase has a wealth of features to help you along…

Cubase SX/SL3 Workshop Remixing
Some of the most interesting music heard today is created by re-interpreting existing tracks. Hollin Jones gets remixing in Cubase...

Using external effects in Cubase SX3
Bridging the gap between software and hardware in your Cubase studio just got a whole lot easier, as Hollin Jones explains.

Using the Play Order track in Cubase SX/SL3
Once a poor relation to hardware processors, software reverb now leads the way in the range and quality of treatments available. Mark Cousins finds a bigger space...

Audio restoration in Cubase SX/SL2
The world’s top studios still offer analogue recording facilities. Keith Gemmell looks into the advantages and disadvantages of recording the old-fashioned way.

Using the Project browser in Cubase SX/SL 2
There’s more than one way to navigate your sessions in Cubase... Hollin Jones gets to grips with the Project browser.

Using Cubase SX3
The latest version of Cubase SX has some inspired new features that will enhance your music-making experience. Hollin Jones shows you the best side of SX3…

Using Tempo Tracks in Cubase SX/SL 2
To create natural-sounding time changes in Cubase you need a Tempo Track. Hollin Jones leads the way...

Using the Pool in Cubase SX/SL 2.0
If managing your audio files in Cubase seems like excessively hard work, just dip into the Pool for a helping hand... Hollin Jones shows you how.

Using MIDI effects in Cubase SX/SL 2.0
MIDI effects often play second fiddle to bigger and shinier audio plug-ins – but they’re just as useful. Hollin Jones shows you why.

Customising Cubase SX/SL 2.0
Don’t let your software dictate how you work – customise it. Hollin Jones shows you how to personalise Cubase SX/SL 2.0...

Audio fades in Cubase SX/SL 2.0
When getting into serious editing, being thoroughly familiar with crossfading audio is essential. Hollin Jones looks at how to do it in Cubase.

Using markers in Cubase SX/SL 2.0
Navigating complex arrangements in Cubase can be a frustrating experience. Hollin Jones shows you how to make your life easier by using markers.

Using the mixer in Cubase SX/SL 2.0
The latest versions of Cubase have more advanced mixers than ever before. Hollin Jones shows you how to avoid getting mixed up…

The Freeze function in Cubase SX/SL 2.0
Running out of processing power for your Cubase projects? Hollin Jones shows you how the new Freeze feature in SX/SL 2.0 can save your bacon…

Cubase SX/SL 2.0's new Record modes
Cubase’s new Record modes make getting down the perfect take a breeze. Hollin Jones looks at how creative recording in Cubase just got easier.

Using the Sample Editor in Cubase SX/SL
Hollin Jones looks at how you can use Cubase SX/SL to manipulate and edit your audio files at sample level.

Video tracks in Cubase SX/SL v1 & v2
Cubase now supports the playback and editing of multiple video formats. Hollin Jones looks at how to compose music to picture.

Exporting audio mixdowns in Cubase SX/SL
When you’ve finished recording, editing and mixing, you’ll need to get your music onto an alternative medium for playing and duplication. Hollin Jones shows you how.

What's new in SX 2.0?
The latest version of Steinberg’s heavyweight sequencer introduces over 100 new features. Hollin Jones explains how to get the best from the new options.

Time stretching in Cubase SX/SL
This month Hollin Jones looks at how Cubase’s Time Stretch function can help you to incorporate diverse samples into your music.

Using audio processing and functions in Cubase SX/SL
In his second tutorial on audio processing, Hollin Jones explores some of Cubase’s lesser-known mastering functions.

Mastering In Cubase SX/SL And VST
Mastering tools are no longer the preserve of high-end studios. Hollin Joneslooks at what Cubase SX/SL and VST have to offer.

Using Audio Processing and Functions in Cubase SX/SL
Hollin Jones shows you how to use Cubase SX/SL to process multiple audio effects and still leave your CPU ticking over at a healthy level.

Using VST instruments in Cubase SX and SL
VST instruments can help increase the scope of your music-making. Hollin Jones looks at how virtual instruments can expand your studio setup without filling up your studio.

Synchronising Cubase SX/SL & Reason 2 using ReWire
ReWire enables integration of leading digital audio software. Here Hollin Jones looks at how to combine Reason’s virtual studio with the audio processing capabilities of Cubase.

Using VST effects in Cubase SX and SL
VST effects are an established feature of Cubase. Here Hollin Jones looks at how they work in SX and SL and how they can help to add depth and interest to your tracks.