Steinberg Cubase 7, Cubase 7.5, Cubase 7.0, Cubase Artist - 7.0 User Manual [es]

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Cristina Bachmann, Heiko Bischoff, Marion Bröer, Christina Kaboth,

Mingers, Sabine Pfeifer, Benjamin Schütte

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6 Introduction

7 Welcome! 8 About the Documentation and the Help 10 Key Command Conventions 10 How You Can Reach Us

11 System Requirements and Installation

12 System Requirements 12 Installing the Program 14 Activating Your License 14 Registering Your Software 15 Hardware Installation 16 Setting Up Your System

Table of Contents

Introduction

Welcome!

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Steinberg’s Cubase 7 or Cubase Artist 7!

When the first version of Cubase was released in 1989, no one at Steinberg thought that Cubase would become one day the beloved and indispensable tool millions of musicians, audio engineers and producers all over the world rely on, day in and day out. The Cubase philosophy puts the latest computer and audio technologies at your fingertips, inviting you to venture into new artistic territory and giving your creativity free reign.

The seventh version of Cubase condenses almost 30 years of Steinberg development into the most cutting-edge set of digital audio workstations anywhere and delivers a truly unrivaled creative production experience. Recording and mixing with the completely overhauled MixConsole has never been so effective, with luxurious workflow improvements and more control over dynamics and routing. Its built-in channel strip processing modules deliver that epic pro-console sound that lets you turn your songs into a hard-hitting, radioready production. And the new global chord track alongside the innovative Chord Assistant for working with chords in project context, advanced MIDI and VariAudio harmonizing features, more instrument content, and an array of realworld workflow enhancements make Cubase 7 more musical than ever.

Whether you are a professional, a hobby musician, a student, or a teacher – Cubase has it all covered and supports you through every stage of music production, from the inception of the first fleeting idea through its development, right to the final mix. And because it has been built to support individual creativity, Cubase owners are among the most successful artists in just about any musical genre or activity conceivable, from engineers recording and mixing rock albums to dance DJs, hip-hop producers, songwriters creating pop hits, and film composers scoring for Hollywood blockbusters. If you are entirely new to Cubase, you just became a member of this large community of professionals and music enthusiasts! Check out the official Cubase worldwide community at http://www.steinberg.net/forum, for tips and tons of other useful information.

Introduction

If you take a closer look at your software package, you’ll notice that we included several trial versions, which will give you more fuel to push your creative envelope as you explore other Steinberg software titles. Detailed information on the trials is available in the Start Center, which automatically runs as soon as you insert the Cubase DVD.

Please do not forget to register on MySteinberg in order to gain access to online support offers and additional exclusive services.

We wish you a lot of musical inspiration working with your brand-new Cubase DAW.

See you around! Your Steinberg Cubase Team

About the Documentation and the Help

The Cubase documentation is divided into several sections, as listed below. The documents are available in Adobe Acrobat format (extension .pdf) and can be accessed as follows:

• In the program, you can open the PDF documents from the Documentation submenu on the Help menu.

• On Windows systems, you open the PDF documents via the Start menu, from the Steinberg Cubase folder.

• On Mac OS X systems, the PDF documents are located in the “/Library/ Documentation/Steinberg/Cubase 7” folder.

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To read the PDF documents, a suitable PDF reader application must be

installed on your computer.

Quick Start Guide

This is the document you are reading. It covers the following areas without going into details:

• Computer requirements, installation procedure, and license activation.

• Setting up your system for audio and MIDI work.

Introduction

Operation Manual

The Operation Manual is the main Cubase reference documentation, with detailed descriptions of operations, parameters, functions, and techniques.

MIDI Devices

This document contains descriptions of how to manage MIDI Devices and device panels.

Plug-in Reference

This document describes the features and parameters of the included VST plug-ins, VST instruments, and MIDI effects.

HALion Sonic SE

This document describes the features and parameters of the included VST instrument HALion Sonic SE.

Remote Control Devices

This document lists the supported MIDI remote control devices.

Dialog Help

To get information about the active dialog, click its Help button.

Introduction

Key Command Conventions

Many of the default key commands in Cubase use modifier keys, some of which are different depending on the operating system. For example, the default key command for Undo is [Ctrl]-[Z] on Windows and [Command]-[Z] on Mac OS X systems.

When key commands with modifier keys are described in this manual, they are shown with the Windows modifier key first, in the following way:

[Win modifier key]/[Mac modifier key]-[key] For example, [Ctrl]/[Command]-[Z] means “press [Ctrl] on Windows or

[Command] on Mac OS X systems, then press [Z]”. Similarly, [Alt]/[Option]-[X] means “press [Alt] on Windows or [Option] on Mac

OS X systems, then press [X]”.

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This manual often refers to right-clicking, for example, to open context menus. If you are using a Mac with a single-button mouse, hold down [Ctrl] and click.

How You Can Reach Us

On the Steinberg Hub menu in Cubase you find items linking to additional information.

The menu contains links to various Steinberg web pages. Selecting a menu item automatically launches your browser and opens the page. On these pages you can find support and compatibility information, answers to frequently asked questions, information about updates and other Steinberg products, etc. This requires that you have a web browser installed on your computer, and a working internet connection.

Introduction

System Requirements and Installation

System Requirements

Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements for the Windows and Mac versions of Cubase:

Mac OS X Windows

Mac OS X Version 10.7/10.8* Intel dual-core processor CoreAudio-compatible audio hardware

Display resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels recommended

DVD ROM dual-layer drive required for installation

Internet connection required for installation, activation, account setup, and personal/product

registration. To complete the installation, a download of approximately 500

**ASIO compatible audio hardware recommended for low-latency performance.

USB port for USB-eLicenser (license management)

8 GB of free hard-disk space

*Native 32-bit and 64-bit program version.

Windows 7/Windows 8* Intel or AMD dual-core processor Windows-compatible audio hardware**

2 GB RAM

MB is required.

Installing the Program

You have two possibilities to install your program, via the Start Center application or manually.

Launching Installation via the Start Center

From the Start Center application you can easily install your program and inform yourself about the package contents.

• For Steinberg software delivered with an installation medium, the Start Center launches automatically as soon as you insert the disc in your computer’s CD/DVD drive, provided that autorun is activated.

• For Steinberg software downloaded from the internet, the Start Center launches when you double-click the downloaded file.

Proceed as follows:

1. In the Start Center, click Installation.

2. Follow the instructions on screen.

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Launching Installation Manually

If you do not want to install the program via the Start Center, you can install it manually.

• On Windows systems, double-click the file “Setup.exe” and follow the instructions on screen.

• On Mac OS X systems, double-click the file “Cubase 7.pkg” and follow the instructions on screen.

USB-eLicenser

Operation of Steinberg software often requires a USB-eLicenser, a hardware copy protection device (or “dongle”).

The USB-eLicenser is a USB device on which your Steinberg software licenses are stored. All hardware-protected Steinberg products use the same type of device, and you can store several licenses on one device. Also, licenses can – within certain limits – be transferred between USB-eLicensers.

If your Steinberg software product does not include a USB-eLicenser, you can purchase one through the Steinberg online shop.

In the eLicenser Control Center, you can activate new licenses and check which licenses are installed on your USB-eLicenser. After installation of your Steinberg application, the eLicenser Control Center can be opened via the Start menu on Windows systems or the Applications folder on Mac OS X systems.

If you are using other copy-protected Steinberg products, you may want to transfer all licenses for your applications to one USB-eLicenser, thus using up only one USB port of your computer. Refer to the eLicenser Control Center Help for information on how to transfer licenses between USB-eLicensers.

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Activating Your License

You must activate your license. If your USB-eLicenser already contains an activated license, you can skip this section.

If you purchased your product via the Steinberg online shop, you also received an e-mail with a license activation code. Use this code to download your license to your USB-eLicenser.

If your product was delivered on an installation medium, the product package may contain an empty USB-eLicenser and the Essential Product License Information sheet with an activation code.

Before starting the activation, make sure that you have a working internet connection.

Proceed as follows:

1. Plug your USB-eLicenser into a USB port of your computer.

2. Start the eLicenser Control Center software.

3. Click the “Enter Activation Code” button.

4. Enter your activation code and click Next.

The license is downloaded to your USB-eLicenser and activated.

Registering Your Software

Register your product at the MySteinberg online customer portal. As a registered user, you are entitled to technical support, you gain access to exclusive offers such as software updates and upgrades, and more.

Make sure that you have a working internet connection.

Proceed as follows:

1. Start your software.

2. On the Steinberg Hub menu, select the Registration option.

An online registration form opens in your web browser.

3. Follow the instructions on screen to register at MySteinberg.

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Hardware Installation

Installing the Audio Hardware and Its Driver

1. Install the audio hardware and related equipment on the computer, as described in the hardware documentation.

2. Install the driver for the audio hardware.

A driver is a piece of software that allows a program to communicate with a certain piece of hardware. In this case, the driver allows Cubase to use the audio hardware. Depending on the operating system of your computer, there are different types of drivers that can be used.

Dedicated ASIO Drivers

Professional audio hardware often comes with an ASIO driver written especially for the device. This allows for direct communication between Cubase and the audio hardware. As a result, the devices with specific ASIO drivers can provide lower latency (input-output delay), which is crucial when monitoring audio via Cubase or using VST instruments. The ASIO driver may also provide special support for multiple inputs and outputs, routing, synchronization, etc.

ASIO drivers are provided by the audio hardware manufacturers. Make sure to check the manufacturer’s web site for the latest driver versions.

If your audio hardware comes with a specific ASIO driver, we strongly recommend that you use this.

Generic Low Latency ASIO Driver (Windows Only)

On Windows systems, you can use the Generic Low Latency ASIO driver. This driver provides ASIO support for any audio hardware supported by Windows, thus allowing for low latency. The Generic Low Latency ASIO driver provides the Windows Core Audio technology in Cubase. No additional driver is needed. This driver is included with Cubase and does not require any special installation.

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This driver should be used if no specific ASIO driver is available. Although the Generic Low Latency ASIO driver supports all audio devices, you might get better results with on-board audio cards than with external USB audio interfaces.

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Mac OS X Drivers (Mac Only)

If you are using a Macintosh computer, make sure that you are using the latest Mac OS X drivers for your audio hardware. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions to install the driver.

Testing the Audio Hardware

To make sure that the audio device works as expected, perform the following tests:

• Use any software included with the hardware to make sure that you can record and play back audio without problems.

• If the hardware is accessed via a standard operating system driver, try playing back audio using the computer’s standard audio application, for example, Windows Media Player or Apple iTunes.

Installing a MIDI Interface or USB MIDI Keyboard

Although many USB MIDI keyboards and MIDI interfaces are plug&play devices, you may have to install a dedicated device driver. Follow the installation procedure described in the documentation that came with the device.

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You should also check the manufacturer’s web site for the latest driver updates.

Setting Up Your System

Selecting the Driver for Your Audio Device

Before you can set up the routing for your audio signals and start recording, you need to make sure that the correct ASIO driver is selected:

1. Open the Devices menu and select the “Device Setup…” option.

2. In the Device Setup dialog, click the “VST Audio System” entry in the list on

the left.

The VST Audio System page is shown on the right.

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3. On the ASIO Driver pop-up menu, select the driver that you want to use.

The different types of drivers are described in the section “Hardware Installation” on page 15.

Setting Up the VST Connections

The VST Connections window allows you to set up the routing of input and output signals between Cubase and your audio hardware. These connections are called busses. In this section you will learn how to set up the busses for playback and recording.

Adding Outputs

In this section you will learn how to set up the outputs for playing back audio in Cubase. Let’s start from scratch and remove any outputs that were automatically added by Cubase:

1. Open the Devices menu, and select “VST Connections”.

The VST Connections window opens. The default key command for this is [F4].

2. Select the Outputs tab.

3. In the “Bus Name” column, right-click the top entry and select “Remove

Bus” from the context menu.

If necessary, repeat this step for any further busses.

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Now that the “Bus Name” column is empty, your are ready to set up the output that you need:

1. Click the “Add Bus” button.

The Add Output Bus dialog opens.

2. Choose “Stereo” for Configuration and “1” for Count.

3. Click “Add Bus”.

A new stereo bus (Left and Right) is added, allowing you to have audio in Cubase routed to your audio hardware.

4. If you want to change the output ports that were selected automatically, open the “Device Port” pop-up menu and select different ports.

Depending on your audio hardware, more than two output ports might be available. For most cases we recommend to use the main stereo outputs.

Adding Inputs

In this section you will learn how to set up the inputs for recording into Cubase from scratch:

1. In the VST Connections window, select the Inputs tab.

2. In the “Bus Name” column, right-click the top entry and select “Remove

Bus” from the context menu.

If necessary, repeat this step for any further busses.

3. Click the “Add Bus” button.

The Add Input Bus dialog opens.

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4. Choose “Stereo” for Configuration and “1” for Count.

5. Click “Add Bus”.

A new stereo bus (Left and Right) is added, allowing you to have audio from your audio device’s input routed to Cubase for recording.

A stereo input is useful for recording audio with two channels, for example, to record a keyboard with a left and a right audio channel. If you want to record with two mono channels instead, you can set up separate mono busses:

6. Click the “Add Bus” button.

The Add Input Bus dialog opens.

7. Choose “Mono” for Configuration and “2” for Count.

8. Click “Add Bus”.

Two new mono busses are added.

9. Click in the “Device Port” column to select the audio inputs of your audio device for the stereo and mono inputs.

That’s it! You are now ready to record audio in Cubase and play it back.

The Cubase Start Center provides a link to a demo project that can be downloaded from the Steinberg web site. If you can play back this project, you have set up your program properly.

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To get started with Cubase, we recommend watching the video tutorials on the Steinberg YouTube Channel including a demonstration of the new features of Cubase.

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Cristina Bachmann, Heiko Bischoff, Marion Bröer, Christina Kaboth,

Mingers, Sabine Pfeifer, Benjamin Schütte

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

24 Einleitung

25 Willkommen! 26 Die Dokumentation und die Hilfe 28 Tastaturbefehle 28 So können Sie uns erreichen

29 Systemanforderungen und Installation

30 Systemanforderungen 30 Programminstallation 32 Lizenzaktivierung 33 Software-Registrierung 33 Hardware-Installation 35 System einrichten

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Einleitung

Willkommen!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch und danke, dass Sie sich für Cubase 7 oder Cubase Artist 7 von Steinberg entschieden haben.

Als 1989 die erste Version von Cubase auf den Markt gebracht wurde, dachte bei Steinberg noch niemand daran, dass Cubase eines Tages das beliebte, gar unentbehrliche Werkzeug werden würde, auf das Millionen von Musikern, Toningenieuren und Musikproduzenten auf der ganzen Welt bei ihrer täglichen Arbeit vertrauen. Getreu der Cubase-Philosophie stellen wir Ihnen die neuesten Computer- und Audiotechnologien zur Verfügung und schaffen neues Terrain, auf dem Sie Ihrer Kreativität freien Lauf lassen können.

In dieser siebten Version der Cubase-Familie verdichten sich fast 30 Jahre Steinberg-Entwicklung zu einer Digital Audio Workstation der Spitzenklasse und ermöglichen ein absolut einzigartiges Produktionserlebnis. Aufnahme und Mischen lassen sich mit der vollständig überarbeiteten MixConsole dank der umfangreichen Verbesserungen im Workflow und der größeren Dynamik- und Routing-Kontrolle effektiver gestalten als je zuvor. Die integrierten KanalzugModule liefern den realistischen Klang eines professionellen HardwareMischpults, der Ihre Songs in eine herausragende Produktion verwandelt. Die neue Akkordspur und der innovative Chord Assistant für akkordbasierte Projekte, die Verbindung von MIDI- und VariAudio-Funktionen, die Erweiterung des Insturmenten-Contents sowie eine ganze Reihe von praxisorientierten Workflow-Verbesserungen machen Cubase musikalischer als je zuvor.

Ganz gleich, ob Sie professionell, als Hobbymusiker, als Student oder als Lehrer arbeiten – Cubase begleitet Sie von der ersten vagen Idee über deren Entwicklung bis hin zum finalen Mix. Cubase wurde entwickelt, um eigene Ideen erfolgreich umzusetzen. Unsere Kunden zählen daher zu den erfolgreichsten Künstlern jedes musikalischen Genres und jedes Produktionsstadiums – vom Ton- und Mischingenieur für Rock bis hin zum Dance-DJ, Hip-Hop-Produzenten, Pop-Songwriter oder Filmmusikkomponisten. Wenn Sie ein Cubase-Neuling sind, freuen wir uns, Sie als Teil dieser großen Gemeinschaft von professionellen Musikern und Musikliebhabern begrüßen zu dürfen! Besuchen Sie die offizielle CubaseCommunity im Internet unter www.steinberg.net/forum, wo Sie Tipps erhalten und eine Fülle von Informationen finden.

Einleitung

Ihrem Softwarepaket liegen einige Trial-Versionen von anderen SteinbergProgrammen bei, die Sie in Ruhe ausprobieren und kennenlernen können. Genauere Informationen über die Trial-Versionen finden Sie im Start-Center, das automatisch beim Einlegen der Cubase-DVD gestartet wird.

Vergessen Sie nicht, sich auf MySteinberg zu registrieren. So erhalten Sie Zugang zu Online-Support-Angeboten und zusätzlichen Serviceleistungen.

Wir wünschen Ihnen musikalische Inspiration beim Arbeiten mit Ihrer brandneuen Cubase-DAW.

Wir freuen uns auf Sie! Das Steinberg Cubase-Team

Die Dokumentation und die Hilfe

Die verschiedenen Bestandteile der Dokumentation von Cubase sind im Folgenden aufgelistet. Die Dokumente sind im Format Adobe Acrobat (Dateinamenerweiterung .pdf) verfügbar und können wie folgt aufgerufen werden:

• Im Programm können Sie alle PDF-Dokumente über das DokumentationUntermenü des Hilfe-Menüs öffnen.

• Unter Windows öffnen Sie die PDF-Dokumente über das Start-Menü im Ordner »Steinberg Cubase«.

• Unter Mac OS X liegen die PDF Dokumente im Ordner »/Library/ Documentation/Steinberg/Cubase«.

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Damit Sie die PDF-Dokumente lesen können, muss ein PDF-Reader auf Ihrem Computer installiert sein.

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Das ist das Dokument, das Sie vor sich haben. Es deckt die folgenden Bereiche ab, ohne jedoch zu sehr ins Detail zu gehen:

• Systemvoraussetzungen, Installationsprozess und Lizenzaktivierung.

• Einrichten des Systems für die Audio- und MIDI-Bearbeitung.

Einleitung

Benutzerhandbuch

Das Cubase-Benutzerhandbuch ist die wichtigste Informationsquelle mit ausführlichen Beschreibungen aller Parameter, Funktionen und Arbeitsweisen.

MIDI-Geräte

Dieses Dokument enthält Informationen zur Arbeit mit MIDI-Geräten und Bedienfeldern.

PlugIn-Referenz

Dieses Dokument beschreibt die Funktionen und Parameter der mitgelieferten VST-PlugIns, VST-Instrumente und MIDI-Effekte.

HALion Sonic SE

Dieses Dokument beschreibt die Funktionen und Parameter des mitgelieferten VST-Instruments HALion Sonic SE.

Fernbedienungsgeräte

Dieses Dokument listet die unterstützten MIDI-Fernbedienungsgeräte auf.

Dialog-Hilfe

Wenn Sie Informationen über den aktiven Dialog erhalten möchten, klicken Sie auf den Hilfe-Schalter.

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Tastaturbefehle

Für viele Standardtastaturbefehle in Cubase werden Sondertasten verwendet, die sich je nach Betriebssystem unterscheiden. Der Standardtastaturbefehl für »Rückgängig« ist z. [Befehlstaste]-[Z].

Wenn in diesem Handbuch Tastaturbefehle mit Sondertasten beschrieben werden, stehen die Windows-Sondertasten an erster Stelle:

[Windows-Sondertaste]/[Mac-Sondertaste]-[Taste] So bedeutet z. B. [Strg]-Taste/[Befehlstaste]-[Z]: »Drücken Sie die [Strg]-Taste

unter Windows bzw. die [Befehlstaste] unter Mac OS X und dann die Taste [Z]«.

Entsprechend bedeutet [Alt]-Taste/[Wahltaste]-[X]: »Drücken Sie die [Alt]Taste unter Windows bzw. die [Wahltaste] unter Mac OS X und dann die Taste [X]«.

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Sie werden in diesem Handbuch oft dazu aufgefordert, mit der rechten Maustaste zu klicken, z. Mac mit einer Eintastenmaus arbeiten, müssen Sie dafür beim Klicken die [Ctrl]-Taste gedrückt halten.

B. unter Windows [Strg]-[Z] und unter Mac OS X

B. um ein Kontextmenü zu öffnen. Wenn Sie auf einem

So können Sie uns erreichen

Im Menü “Steinberg Hub” von Cubase finden Sie Optionen, über die Sie auf weitere Informationen zugreifen können.

Das Menü enthält Links zu diversen Steinberg-Seiten im Internet. Beim Auswählen einer Menüoption wird automatisch Ihr Browser gestartet und die entsprechende Seite geöffnet. Hier erhalten Sie technische Unterstützung und Informationen zur Kompatibilität, Antworten auf häufig gestellte Fragen, Informationen über Updates und andere Steinberg-Produkte usw. Dazu muss auf Ihrem Computer ein Web-Browser installiert sein und Sie benötigen eine aktive Internetverbindung.

Einleitung

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