Dec 6, 2006 - This limitation of the software means if we post a project online you'd get. It's a shame, though, about the absence of (small download) demo.
Professorn wrote:Can many soft synths be used simultaneously with Cubase, or only one at each time. When I say a soft synth I mean a program that creates sounds e.g. Piano, drums, guitar, base etc. That I can use in a recording in Cubase. Up to 100 instruments (VSTi) can be loaded, into each of which you can feed multiple MIDI tracks.
Multiple instances of one library can be loaded within that 100. In addition, Cubase allows an integrated MIDI+VSTi Instrument track, which only allow its own MIDI source. Professorn wrote:4. I will maybe buy Cubase now (maybe a used one), what version is the best, or are they basically the same version 5, 6, 7, 7.5, LE etc.? With the US-144MK2 Cubase LE5 was included (bundled version). Are they all basically equally good?
7.5 is the latest and most evolved. Within that there are different versions, with the full Cubase being the top of the line, having all the facilities and the least restrictions. All others sacrifice something from there. LE is a basic version from which you can make a decision as to whether you like the Cubase workflow, while allowing that it is missing some facilities, like the Control Room. Professorn wrote:5. Statxact software download for pc. General advice on how to get started are highly appreciated. Firstly, READ THE MANUAL.
At least the intro passages from each section, so you will know where to go when you get stuck. You must appreciate that you will get the most help from this forum if you have done your due diligence and have checked your primary source first, namely, the Operation Manual. We all know that the Operation Manual, with so much to cover, can be rather terse at times, but you can always ask questions here about what you don't understand. Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) are amongst the most complex pieces of software you will come across. A large part of that is that they are also a host for third-party virtual FX (VST) and virtual instruments (VSTi), with the accompanying interactions, while trying to maintain multiple audio 'real-time' streams, without excessive delays that might make recording with foldback difficult. Allow at least a six month learning curve so that you can properly understand the interactions between tha various DAW modules and hosted VST(i)s.
Oh, and did I say READ THE MANUAL (Operation)? +1 - Everything that Patanjali said. Couple of other points.
Initially there is no need to buy any third-party VSTi's (softsynths) since Cubase comes with several which should be more than enough to get you started. Steinberg have also posted some how-to videos on YouTube - search for Cubase (and I think you can maybe get to them from the hub in Cubase). Also since you have no experience using a DAW you might want to check out the video lessons at Groove3. For $15/month you can watch as many videos as you like.
They have several tutorials about Cubase. The ones for older versions of Cubase are still applicable to the current version and probably a good place to start as they are more basic. And I also highly recommend reading the manual. Take it in small doses and skip around to sections of interest to what you are trying to understand. Since it is a reference book and not a tutorial there is no need to read it in order. Professorn wrote:1. To get a jump start can I download some good finished songs in Cubase format.