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Best Cubase beginner tutorials?

KB5

KB5

Sep 28, 2012
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So at and older age than I am willing to admit I seem to be getting back into the music biz. The guys I will be working with all use Cubase to write and record. They will be sending me files so I can add bass lines. I will also be recording song ideas to share with then. I purchesd a Focusrite Scarlet Solo and dowloaded Cubase Elements. I have a decent set of Audio Technica headphones that will work for now and will be looking into near field monitors. Are Yamaha HS series still good to go?

I'm a stone cold newb with DAW's and feeling a bit overwhelmed. I need a good easy to follow guide to get me started on the process. I'm looking at VST plugins and don't really know much about what's out there. I love Darkglass pedals so I figure that would be a good place to start. I'm sure there is a free bass amp VST that emulates all the current hotness? I want a simple drum machine plugin with a good rock sound and some preloaded beats I can edit.

I would appreciate links to a good beginner tutorial and any helpful advice and suggestions. Thanks!
 
#2
cubase tutorials for beginners at DuckDuckGo

What version of Elements are you using?

The learning curve is steep. Cubase is huge and there are a ton of options and functions to check out. Having said that don't get bogged down with the excess information. Record as soon as you are able. If you don't record and compose music you will never get a grasp of the program no matter how much reading and viewing you do.

So plug in and start playing and/or singing. Make a 4 to 8 bar loop of multi instruments.

Learn keyboard shortcuts! They speed up workflow.

One tip would be to understand recording levels in the digital domain and gain staging. I wish someone could have explained this to me when I started recording in the late 90's.

I guarantee you will get it in no time. Good luck.
 
#3
kevindahl said:
cubase tutorials for beginners at DuckDuckGo

What version of Elements are you using?

The learning curve is steep. Cubase is huge and there are a ton of options and functions to check out. Having said that don't get bogged down with the excess information. Record as soon as you are able. If you don't record and compose music you will never get a grasp of the program no matter how much reading and viewing you do.

So plug in and start playing and/or singing. Make a 4 to 8 bar loop of multi instruments.

Learn keyboard shortcuts! They speed up workflow.

One tip would be to understand recording levels in the digital domain and gain staging. I wish someone could have explained this to me when I started recording in the late 90's.

I guarantee you will get it in no time. Good luck.
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I downloaded Cubase 12 Elements. I can't even figure out how to record a bass line. Need something for some that has never used a DAW before. I have watched a few videos and all of them assume some experience and skip what I believe are the simplest commands. I can't even figureniut the transport functions.
 
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KB5 said:
This video has been a huge help for me. Literally light years ahead of other tutorials.

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+1 for this guys tutorials.... He knows Cubase like he created it. I have never seen him use a bass guitar or six string guitar for that matter but if you know how to record a bassline in Cubase and you use this guys teachings.... you will be a king in a year on Cubase.
 
#8
Congrats,

Cubase LE came with my first USB interface, I fought it for about 6 months - I bought the the "Idiots Guide to recording with Cubase 4" which I found very helpful in getting me over the initial hump. But YouTube has come a long way since then. Eventually moving to Cakewalk, which seemed to be more compatible - hoping that Cakewalk / Sonar will remain viable now that Gibson has acquired them...

At the time I was new to DAW technologies, so I'm thinking with a few years under the belt if I have to switch it won't be as difficult. With your bandmates using Cubase, it makes sense to start there and you can always go your own way if the time comes...

Cheers
 
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KB5 said:
So at and older age than I am willing to admit I seem to be getting back into the music biz. The guys I will be working with all use Cubase to write and record. They will be sending me files so I can add bass lines. I will also be recording song ideas to share with then. I purchesd a Focusrite Scarlet Solo and dowloaded Cubase Elements. I have a decent set of Audio Technica headphones that will work for now and will be looking into near field monitors. Are Yamaha HS series still good to go?

I'm a stone cold newb with DAW's and feeling a bit overwhelmed. I need a good easy to follow guide to get me started on the process. I'm looking at VST plugins and don't really know much about what's out there. I love Darkglass pedals so I figure that would be a good place to start. I'm sure there is a free bass amp VST that emulates all the current hotness? I want a simple drum machine plugin with a good rock sound and some preloaded beats I can edit.

I would appreciate links to a good beginner tutorial and any helpful advice and suggestions. Thanks!
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the main thing to do is to enable your inputs and outputs. then you can arm a track to record and go.

go to VST inouts and try setting stuff up there.
 

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