Three years later and I still remembered you covering trim automation in one of your videos. Although I had forgotten how to do it, I hadn't forgotten where I learned how to do it. Your tutorials stand the test of time, o MCC leader. Thank you... again and again!
@neilmavor58902 жыл бұрын
I’ve been using Cubase since the mid-90s. Despite all of my time spent with this DAW I always learn something new from Chris’s videos. Keep up the great work, sir!
@LeChapeauMusic3 жыл бұрын
Some of these features are actually useful. Impressed.
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend!
@chrisibbetson3 жыл бұрын
If you wanna save yourself years, Chris's course is amazing!!!!!
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
YES! Thanks, Chris
@cassmcentee3 жыл бұрын
Once again your video has pulled back the curtain and revealed a few tricks I wasn't aware of... Thank You!!!
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@andynaundorf83433 жыл бұрын
This information is SO useful. Thank you Chris. When are they going to award you an honorary PhD in Cubase? You certainly deserve it!
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
Lol, thanks!
@rayalexander4112 жыл бұрын
Steinberg rock planet Earth. I had Pro-24 on an Atari 520 STFM in the 90s. Now it's so intuitive and intelligent in concept it has become a friend. Ok I am an audiophile - I live in Cubase
@SoundPeaks3 жыл бұрын
Tips from me: 1) set shortcut for _Write Automation - Selected Track_ to *W* 2) set shortcut for "Automation follows events", I use free key */* 3) enable "Show used automation automatically" 4) set bigger PPQ 5) increase automation resolution 6) and also it is possible to use line drawing tool for drawing cuts easily ??? Working with automation never was so pleasant
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
Those are good tips bro! Thanks for sharing :)
@macronencer2 жыл бұрын
Chris, this is excellent. You're fast becoming my go-to resource for Cubase information! When I finally get my new studio set up and upgrade from Cubase Pro 9.5 to 11, I might well look at taking your course. Thanks for all the great tutorials.
@PepeRubio773 жыл бұрын
Wonderful as always. I learn a lot with you Chris. Thank you so much for your videos.
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@kdcyp3 жыл бұрын
I’m first in the queue/line with my sleeping bag & tent for another one of Chris’s pearls of educational wisdom 🤗
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
😂 Love it! Thanks!
@korkenknopfus3 жыл бұрын
Hey wake up, compadre, I have a couple of beers here!
@kdcyp3 жыл бұрын
@@korkenknopfus sounds great, oh wait, if I start on the beers, I’ll end up missing the whole show!
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
@@kdcyp@Korkenknopfus LOL!
@kdcyp3 жыл бұрын
Damn those beers! I missed the premier! I’ll watch it now tho 😉
@jamesrossmusic60132 жыл бұрын
Chris... Just want to let you know that you are very interesting in your presentations, you are very animated while delivering a clear message which really works. I've checked out some other channels on automation and I almost fell asleep. Then made a search for yours and then boom!!! Less than 1 minute into the video and I'm loving it already... Can't wait to see the whole thing... Thanks Again Chris!!!
@DylanCunliffeMusic Жыл бұрын
Super helpful video. Particularly all the trim functions. I was really struggling with getting those to work.
@mrtalchik Жыл бұрын
great tips! thank you. I have one easier way to do a thing - to sync audio to automation, you don't have to go to "edit", you can simply click on the icon on the automation panel right on the screen, near when it's written "touch". there's an icon there that does exactly that, I use it all the time
@nikibuz12 жыл бұрын
well automation is a chapter in itself in cubase !!!! very helpful video chris!!!! its my pleasure to see these videos
@SoundDesignMusicProducer2 жыл бұрын
Chris tu rock merci pour tous les vidéos t'es awesome!
@AMBIOSIS3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, fantastic Cubase tips. I wondered, would you be doing a video on the Cubase preferences list. A quick guide to each parameter. I can't seem to find any one who has. Oh dear, did I just hear your head hit the desk? 🤓 Your channel is the only one I watch about Cubase. Love it. 🥰
@nevessl9982 жыл бұрын
Very useful, thanks Chris.
@mixdownonline2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome!
@jessebillson Жыл бұрын
Is there a way yet to draw automation over multiple tracks the way that logic and pro tools allows? For example, selecting identical automation over adjacent tracks, and drawing it in one movement, with a mouse, without using additional VCA faders? That has been a workflow killer for me in cubase, and it has kept me from making a switch.
@ArnauTordera3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Chris!
@RahulKumar-jt5py3 жыл бұрын
Very informative video 👍
@monxun2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant! I'm ready to use Cubase! Thank you, Sir.
@DeangerSmith2 жыл бұрын
Excellent again, thank you!
@pjdahmen2 жыл бұрын
thank you for the great tutorial
@rosshumphries2669 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, big time saver!
@mixdownonline11 ай бұрын
That's great!
@alex.m01053 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris, very helpful all the 6 tips 👏👍♥️
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@deeejaykidd3 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
@daddydanny55883 жыл бұрын
thanx for sharing
@1hotday13 жыл бұрын
Awesome tips. I know I need to automate better when working with tracks. This video I helped. Thanks Chris!
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@YASIR.K3 жыл бұрын
Thank You
@OKvalosound3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Chris, for sharing! Excellent selection👍
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@gospelmuvgospelmuv3 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thanks Chris for sharing. God bless you.
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
God bless you too!
@subinthompson Жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, thanks for the video- Question: in the automation panel- Settings tab- Return time, is there a way to change it to bars and beats rather than just ms? I recently heard my friend who uses protools say he uses the (equivalent of) automation return time in musical mode which I thought was pretty cool. Was wondering if there is any such thing in Cubase?
@grahamwitcher1053 жыл бұрын
Fabulous. Thanks Chris.
@in2gadgets2 жыл бұрын
Great video Chris - oh and by the way - which model of keyboard are you using? (ie typing keyboard 🙂)
@alexjacxsens51343 жыл бұрын
Great video. Automation panel is still very unused, so another feature to explore
@jeroenfigee3 жыл бұрын
You think options like this, need the most recent Cubase version. That these are things that are added in the last few years. I have a copy from 2009, so that is Cubase 5. Both TRIM nad REDUCTION LEVEL are in that o l d e r version! Fantastic, cos the things I learned here, can all be applied in earlier versions of Cubase too :-) Set my reduction-level as high as Cubase lets me :-) . Thanx for this. Enjoyed the video. Thumbs up + subscribed.
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
That's pretty cool! Thanks for the thumbs Up and the sub :-)
@in2gadgets3 жыл бұрын
Wonderful video, Chris - thank you so much!!
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@erikkroll21543 жыл бұрын
Thanks Chris very good info. I use some of these but learned some too!
@Ram-Music3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much
@ethereuminc.21403 жыл бұрын
Very helpful your vidoes all the times.
@Nebuphon Жыл бұрын
thanks for the video! very clear. i didn't really understand the trim mode before. another way to find your desired automation lane is to click + to add one, click the title, and just type in the search box what you need to find, or select it in the tree. but i think that the reveal option, or right clicking the control when possible is probably the fastest method.
@AlexWBKK2 жыл бұрын
so many good videos :-)
@rolandohamilton168210 ай бұрын
i used oneknob filter and it automate and its a waves plugin
@nexis1974 Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris! Joe from Rochester, NY. Great video! Is there a way to (trim or increase) selected automation using the range selection tool by 1 db at a time using a keyboard shortcut? I have played with the Project Logical Editor, no luck. I see a preset for trim by 10% but not specifically 1 db increments.
@iam-music2 жыл бұрын
Great work Chris...I was wondering if you could expand this type of tutorial to cover Logical Editor and apply to automation eg You can compress velocities in midi events by applying eg 0.25 to get 4:1 compression...would be very cool...not only to scale, which moves the whole lot but be able to iteratively apply eg 1.25:1 to calm fader movements etc using a threshold...just a thought?
@thecart15942 жыл бұрын
Wow Chris i saw you go back a few steps in your project window how did you do that please?.
@korkenknopfus3 жыл бұрын
Good night master, I didn’t make it to assist at 10:30 as at this hour I have self to teach another young people some secrets. Do my padawan trained eyes see some vocal throws in your track examples? 😸 By the way, if you have a receipt how to apply automation to some people with high decision attributions at work, it would be nice. I would trim and re trim them 😼😼 😹
@xraypacsman12 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris! Great video!! But i still have a question. Is there a way to lock a minimum value. Let say i have a overhead track and i just want to bump the crash hits but i don’t want to be able to lower the volume under my initial volume. Thanks and you’re my Cubase ressource! :)
@MrBeattie2000 Жыл бұрын
I would like to know if you can type in numbers for the waypoints points somewhere instead of having to drag them to a number all the time once the line starts moving around when writing automation etc.
@Nebuphon Жыл бұрын
@@MrBeattie2000 select the automation point(s) and use the black info lane at the top. you can type in exact values. the info lane is king for that kind of thing.
@MrBeattie2000 Жыл бұрын
@@Nebuphon thanks man, been using that now a treat!!! Haha
@brandonaranza20953 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video Chris! I was wondering if you or anyone in the comments could help me with a workaround for the following issue in cubase... Often times when I am working on a production I get to a point where i am decently into a mix and then the artist wants to re record a part. The problem I run into is that the inserts that I have used cause lets say 40-60ms of latency. Is there an option to disable the insert (like in pro tools) instead of just bypassing (which doesn't reduce latency) The only way so far that I have found to get rid of this latency is to delete the insert off of the channel which is kind of inconvenient when moving quickly with a client. Any insight would be much appreciated!
@SOUNTH11composingdesign3 жыл бұрын
Press alt, click at the Inserts. Deactivates them, not just bypass.
@nectariosm Жыл бұрын
How can I see the automation labe for the last touched parameter? Or do I need to enable Write automation, move the parameter, close Write automation and then go to the automation lane to edit it?
@hars1ad3 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris.. can you make video on Timecode for cubase tracks .
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
In relation to video?
@hars1ad3 жыл бұрын
@@mixdownonline yes...! Currently i am doing multitrack recordings for television show, but when they import tracks on FCP , they don't get Timecode to align them , even though i had set my project settings and start time of recording on timeline.
@tstsmusic3 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks! Do you know when converting VST(Instrument track with MIDI events) into Audio event, the automation of the VST track would be reflected in that Audio event? Or, should I convert without automation, and then copy it to Audio track from VST one? thanks
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
Convert your VSTi MIDI by using "Render in Place" and keep the Processing to Dry, that will bounce your VST Channel on an Audio track and keep all automation and plugins as it was on your VSTi Channel :)
@tstsmusic3 жыл бұрын
@@mixdownonline After responding, I just had to buy your course, even I have a subscription to Groove3. Is your course permanent, without expirations? Could I ask another questions from my course page? Thanks, Igor.
@jasonalexander52533 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris. I use Automation heaps but these tips I have never used- I will now. 1 quick question: Is there a way to make the automation curves brighter in their lane if you are using a darker color on your project channel? Thanx Heaps.
@raffaelgruber24313 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris! At first thanks for the video. I am still confused about the Cubase Pro behaviour of the "touch-automation". Why the touch-automation is working in a different way then in Nuendo? Sadly it is not possible to use the touch-automation as written in the Cubase Pro/Nuendo manual. From the manual: “Touch: Writes automation data as long as you touch a parameter control, punches out when you release the control, and then sets the control to the previously set value.” Right now the written automation does not jump back to the previously set value which is really annoying. Why this is not working as described? Right now it is acting more like a latch mode. So, some other pro users told me that this is a reported bug which should be fixed in version 11. I am not sure right now - maybe you know more about it?!?
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
You're right, it doesn't work like on Nuendo, you need to have an automation point already for it to work. I don't mind that, but it would be nice to at least have to option to change it as described in the manual.
@raffaelgruber24313 жыл бұрын
@@mixdownonline Yes . this is really annoying and for someone who has to work very single day with a DAW this is a no-go. Sadly the workaround takes too many steps (3 steps instead of just use the touch automation). This is a confirmed bug at Steinberg. So, I really hope that they will fix this very soon!!!
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
@@raffaelgruber2431 Same here, Hope they fix this
@LeeGee2 жыл бұрын
Automation curve smoothing -- can it be applied retroactively?
@billymack4258 Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris for some reason when I click on the Range tool to highlight the automated area my pencil tool goes away and when I select the area that I want to copy and paste it copies the whole part instead of just the automation. MacBook pro m1 Cubase pro 12 Thanks so much.🤔
@jammisterman54583 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much.
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
You are welcome!
@MiguelLSilva-ef5is3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, Chris! Very useful. One question if I may: is it possible to set automation relative to channel fader? I mean, if I have a volume automation on a track, can’t all the automation be linked to the channel fader so If I want to raise the volume of the hole track I won’t need to be selecting all the automation points? Thanks!
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome! To answer your question, It cannot be done this way, that's why the Trim is available. When Trim is activated, the channel Fader controls the Trim level.
@beejaybertelsen3 жыл бұрын
@@mixdownonline I just posted a commentary on this topic. Look for my name in the list.
@salmanesh2 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, great video! Just one question, which gain plugin to recommend for volume automation in cases where we're still in production mode and do not want to automate the faders yet? I have the free Bluecat gain tool but it just doesn't seem to work right in for automation. Thanks!
@MrDeki723 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, could you explain how to automate an MIDI or INSTRUMENT track?
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
The MIDI or INSTRUMENT Channels can be Automated the same way you Automate an Audio, FX or Group Channel
@gidi19565 ай бұрын
that I want to exit the recording with a star on the keyboard.. it returns the first cursor of the recording... what should I do to make it stop the recording and continue without recording...Thank you
@barrypaterson4617 Жыл бұрын
This is a complete novice question but see when i'm applying a volume automation point in the automation lane, clicking my initial marker always moves the volume slightly and it's super annoying. Is there a way I can place a first marker without it slightly altering the volume I've already set via fader?
@elisabettamorkozzo65332 жыл бұрын
Can I setup cubase in "Import Options for MIDI Files" in a way that will use kontakt multipatch set up as if it was HALion ? I mean i save a kontakt multipatch with all the general midi I like and then cubase loads theme with program change on each track importing a midifile ready to be played as it does with HALion in the option "Import Options for MIDI Files" ? thanks
@hankhomaomes28302 жыл бұрын
Which keyboard are you using ? i mean the typing keyboard...
@Broth3rz3 жыл бұрын
How to overwrite MIDI automation without creating a new part, replacing or merging? I want to replace live in the controller lane as I record. Only way I can seem to do this is to delete, ANY automation data already there, then record new while having MERGE as the selected option. This is very annoying and it also doesn't show it LIVE only on the EVENT, not in the LANE.
@nichttuntun33642 жыл бұрын
Hi, you show that a lot in your videos, but I can´t recreate it. How can I use the selection tool in Cubase for marking a certain area of a waveform and simultaniously cut the selection left and right like with the scissor symbol? Is this able with an additional key-command? Thank you :)
@legendarysolidproductionsl6299 Жыл бұрын
How do I get that vocal ghost on volume automation channel?
@beejaybertelsen3 жыл бұрын
If you want to raise or lower a track's volume over all but keep the relative volume automation you have done earlier, I think the answers in the video is not quite satisfactory. I would like to do that with a fader, not selecting ranges and modify with mouse wheel etc. A better answer can be to create a VCA fader, if you have Cubase pro. With that you can change the over all volume without messing with the previous volume automation.
@beejaybertelsen3 жыл бұрын
A group track could also be a possibility. Just remember to to have effect returns in the same group track.
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
Good observation, if you use Scale Vertically like shown in this video, that will be very close to Relative Volume Automation since it uses percentage values. A VCA fader is also a good option like you mention, but on my side, I never use a VCA Fader to control only one channel. If I only need to change automation by a few dbs, I don't care much if the automation stays to absolute values ;) That could be a good topic for a future video.
@robelnegash43823 жыл бұрын
I have a question chris .When I was exporting my mix I lose reverb and delays which was on my vocal why? I tried to change settings but no change. Do you have solution for this please?
@bizzonthebeat52383 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, do me a favour plz i request for you to do mixing and mastering from start to finish thanks.
@BalconyMusicStudios3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, can you tell me what keyboard have you there it seems it has all the short cut commands showing up and its easy to use...!?
@sunpointstudio44723 жыл бұрын
Looks like the same keyboard I use and it's from Logickeyboard specifically the Steinberg Nuendo/|Cubase model either for PC or Mac. logickeyboard.com/shop/cubase-nuendo-pc-2127p.html
@BalconyMusicStudios3 жыл бұрын
@@sunpointstudio4472 Thanks looks great 👍
@gustavodinis3 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris. Is there a way with a single key command to toggle show/hide all automation for all tracks? I tried to do this with macros but I can’t get any results. In logic x you can simply press A to show/hide all tracks automation lanes. Thank you
@kdcyp3 жыл бұрын
In the project window, if you right click on any track in the white area near to the name etc., it gives you a menu and you can choose various options to show all selected tracks with automation data or all tracks with automation data. Only 2 clicks so nearly as good as a key command (maybe there is a key command also, can try search in key commands for “show automation data”)
@linus67053 жыл бұрын
Concerning Tipp #2: Isnt it way easier to use a gain plugin?
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
It does the same thing, but this feature is good for all types of Automations and not only Volume automation. I did this with Volume Automation cause it's easier to understand the concept that way, but you can use Trim on a Frequency Band Automation of an EQ plugin for example :-)
@imsoundtrack3 жыл бұрын
Ηi Chris....one question...!!! i guess automation on plugins or volume affects the cpu very lightly...but if you have like 1000 automation moves on plugins and volume on a project...that will kill the cpu...i make orchestral music and (dont ask me why) i use volume automation a lot....i use automation more than i use modulation on each track...my faders are going up and down like crazy on every second...it makes strings sound great but it kills my cpu after a while...not very quicly....but it always happens in the end...!!! Actually i didnt ask you anything..!!!!! I only told you what i found out!!!!!!
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, that's good to know! Maybe by bringing up the Reduction Level to get less Automation Points, will be easier on the cpu.
@michealhall34093 жыл бұрын
Is your Ultimate Cubase Mixing Master Class only for people who have Cubase PRO?
@project1265ffo3 жыл бұрын
great :)
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@MythixMusic13 жыл бұрын
How on earth are the wave images on the automation lane?? I have NEVER seen that before
@MythixMusic13 жыл бұрын
Lol, the answer is at the end! Brilliant. Loving this channel. New fan
@mixdownonline3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Welcome aboard!
@ma3boch3 жыл бұрын
we need same studio rack or instr rack as stock plug in 😭
@onimisilovesonmusic45482 жыл бұрын
Cubase and studio one have something in common they look like twins from thesame mother....no difference av never see two Daws that looks and act so much alike
@ngwenjeenter10ment4ever43 жыл бұрын
Hi Chris .....am using cubase 10.5 when im recording vocal , instrument and vocal are not matching voice are very slow , i dont know wht problem Help mi plz
@hiyabuddy692 жыл бұрын
Take a shot everytime he says the word automation
@Skijumptoes2 жыл бұрын
Reduction is pathetic in cubase, setting it before you write there's no relevance unless you keep reperforming it over and over. Just a slider afterwards to adjust number of points like other daws would be nice.
@homeleastudio2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry, but you talk too fast and move the curser too quickly. I can't keep up with you.