Steinberg Cubase Pro 8, Cubase Atrist 8 Quick start guide

English

Cristina Bachmann, Heiko Bischoff, Christina Kaboth, Insa Mingers, Sabine Pfeifer, Kevin Quarshie, Benjamin Schütte

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6Introduction

6Welcome!

7 About the Documentation and the Help

9 Typographical Conventions

10 How You Can Reach Us

12System Requirements and Installation

12System Requirements

13Installing the Program

15Activating Your License

16Registering Your Software

16Hardware Installation

19Setting up Your System

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Introduction

Welcome!

Congratulations and thank you very much for purchasing Steinberg's Cubase Pro 8 or Cubase Artist 8.

The product you have purchased has – by the standards of the software industry – a very, very long and successful lineage, going all the way back to 1989. Since the first version was released for the legendary Atari computer Cubase has changed so much – for the better. It's why over the last quarter century, millions of musicians, producers, DJs, composers and audio engineers have chosen Cubase to be the home of their musical creativity. And these include Grammy winners adored by millions as well as people who make music at home purely for their own pleasure; big name producers and small town hopefuls; rock stars and high school music teachers. And all of these groups are equally important to us in making this software.

The design goal for this version was to combine the technology with creativity. To mix innovation with inspiration, and professionalism with passion. And we believe that we've managed to deliver just that.

The list of new features in Cubase Pro 8 and Cubase Artist 8 is far too long to repeat here. Some of them will be immediately visible to you on opening the appropriate part of the program; some of the most important are hidden from view deep within the program code itself. A huge amount of engineering work has gone into making projects faster to open and save, the software itself faster, more fluid and responsive. All with the goal of making Cubase sleeker, more efficient and at the same time even more creative than ever before.

If you are an upgrading customer, we thank you deeply for your continued faith in our product. And if you are entirely new to Cubase, we hope that the experience of opening up Cubase for the first time and

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Introduction

About the Documentation and the Help

exploring the incredible new possibilities open to you is as thrilling as we hope to make it. It's why we work at this company and do the job we do.

Either way, please keep in touch with us about your experience with Cubase through our internet forums at www.steinberg.net/forum or through the contact channels for your region, more information on which you can find at our website.

Most sincerely yours,

Your Steinberg Cubase Team

About the Documentation and the Help

The documentation are available in the PDF format and divided into the following sections:

•To open the help in the program, select Help > Documentation.

•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/Cubase8 folder.

NOTE

To read the PDF documents, a suitable PDF reader application must be installed on your computer.

Introduction

About the Documentation and the Help

Quick Start Guide

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

•System requirements, installation procedure, and license activation.

•Setting up your system for audio and MIDI work.

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.

Groove Agent SE

This document describes the features and parameters of the included VST instrument Groove Agent SE.

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Introduction

Typographical Conventions

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.

Typographical 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.

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, then press [Z]”.

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

NOTE

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.

Introduction

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.

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How You Can Reach Us

System Requirements and

Installation

System Requirements

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

PC	Mac
Windows 7/8.x	OS X versions 10.9/10.10

Intel or AMD dual-core CPU 8 GB RAM (minimum: 4 GB)

15 GB free HD space

1920 x 1080 display resolution (minimum: 1366 x 768) Graphics card with DirectX 10 and WDDM 1.1 support (Windows only)

USB port for USB-eLicenser (license management) OS compatible audio hardware

DVD ROM dual-layer drive

Internet connection required for activation, account setup, and personal/product registration. Additional downloads may be required for the installation.

For recommended systems and support of future operating systems, please refer to the Support section on our website www.steinberg.net.

NOTE

United States only: This software can be activated and is officially supported only within the US.

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System Requirements and Installation

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.

PROCEDURE

1.In the Start Center, choose your preferred language.

2.Click Install.

3.Follow the instructions on screen.

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 Cubase8.pkg and follow the instructions on screen.

System Requirements and Installation

Installing the Program

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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System Requirements and Installation

Activating Your License

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

PREREQUISITE

Make sure that you have a working internet connection.

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.

PROCEDURE

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.

RESULT

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

System Requirements and Installation

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.

PREREQUISITE

Make sure that you have a working internet connection.

PROCEDURE

1.Start your software.

2.Select Steinberg Hub > Register now.

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

PROCEDURE

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.

System Requirements and Installation

Hardware Installation

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.

IMPORTANT

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.

NOTE

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.

System Requirements and Installation

Hardware Installation

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 standard audio application of the computer, 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.

NOTE

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

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System Requirements and Installation

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.

PROCEDURE

1.Select Devices > Device Setup.

2.In the Device Setup dialog, click the VST Audio System entry on the left.

The VST Audio System page is shown on the right.

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

4.Click OK.

Setting Up the VST Connections

The VST Connections dialog 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 learn how to set up the busses for playback and recording.

System Requirements and Installation

Setting up Your System

Removing Busses

Before you add busses, it is recommended to remove any outputs that were automatically added by Cubase.

PROCEDURE

1.Select Devices > VST Connections.

2.In the VST Connections dialog, 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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Setting up Your System

Adding Outputs

You must set up the outputs for playing back audio in Cubase.

PREREQUISITE

Remove the busses that were automatically added by Cubase.

PROCEDURE

1.Select Devices > VST Connections.

2.In the VST Connections dialog, select the Outputs tab.

3.Click Add Bus.

4.In the Add Output Bus dialog, make your settings.

5.Click Add Bus.

The new bus is added, allowing you to have audio in Cubase routed to your audio hardware.

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

System Requirements and Installation

Setting up Your System

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

Deutsch

Cristina Bachmann, Heiko Bischoff, Christina Kaboth, Insa Mingers, Sabine Pfeifer, Kevin Quarshie, Benjamin Schütte

Übersetzung: Ronald Bias

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Inhaltsverzeichnis

28 Einleitung

28Willkommen!

29Die Dokumentation und die Hilfe

31Typographische Konventionen

32So können Sie uns erreichen

34 Systemanforderungen und Installation

34Systemanforderungen

35Programm installieren

37Lizenzaktivierung

38Software-Registrierung

39Hardware-Installation

42System einrichten

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Einleitung

Willkommen!

Herzlichen Glückwunsch und danke, dass Sie sich für Cubase Pro 8 oder Cubase Artist 8 von Steinberg entschieden haben.

Das von Ihnen gekaufte Produkt blickt – gemessen an den Maßstäben der Software-Industrie – auf eine sehr, sehr lange und erfolgreiche Geschichte zurück, die bis ins Jahr 1989 reicht. Seit der ersten Version, damals noch auf dem legendären Atari, ist Cubase stetig besser geworden. Und darum haben sich im Laufe der vergangenen 25 Jahre Millionen von Musikern, Produzenten, DJs, Komponisten und Tontechnikern für Cubase entschieden. Dazu gehören Grammy-Gewinner mit Millionen von Fans genauso wie Menschen, die nur zu Hause und für sich Musik machen; bekannte Produzenten ebenso wie junge Talente, Rockstars sowie Musiklehrer. Bei der Entwicklung dieser Software sind alle diese Menschen für uns gleich wichtig.

Das Entwicklungsziel für diese Version lautete, Technologie und Kreativität zu verbinden. Wir wollten Innovation mit Inspiration und Professionalität mit Leidenschaft zusammenbringen. Und wir glauben, dass uns genau das gelungen ist.

Die Liste der neuen Funktionen in Cubase Pro 8 und Cubase Artist 8 ist zu lang, um sie hier aufzuführen. Einige neue Funktionen werden Ihnen sofort auffallen, wenn Sie die entsprechende Stelle im Programm aufrufen; andere verbergen sich tief in der Programmierung. Sehr viel Entwicklungsarbeit wurde investiert, damit Projekte schneller geöffnet und gespeichert werden können, und um die Software insgesamt reaktiver zu machen. Unser Anspruch war immer, Cubase schneller, effektiver und gleichzeitig kreativer zu machen als je zuvor.

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Wenn Sie ein erfahrener Cubase-Benutzer sind, danken wir Ihnen sehr für Ihr fortgesetztes Vertrauen in unser Produkt. Und wenn Sie Cubase vorher noch nie benutzt haben, hoffen wir, dass das Öffnen und Erforschen des Programms für Sie ein spannendes Erlebnis ist. Dafür arbeiten wir jeden Tag.

Bitte teilen Sie Ihre Erfahrungen mit Cubase mit uns. Nutzen Sie unsere Internet-Foren unter www.steinberg.net/forum oder eine der anderen Kontaktmöglichkeiten, die Sie auf unserer Website finden können.

Viele Grüße,

Das Steinberg Cubase-Team

Die Dokumentation und die Hilfe

Die Dokumente sind im Format Adobe Acrobat (Dateinamenerweiterung .pdf) verfügbar und können wie folgt aufgerufen werden:

•Um die Hilfe im Programm zu öffnen, klicken Sie auf Hilfe > Dokumentation.

•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/Cubase8.

HINWEIS

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

Einleitung

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Schnelleinstieg

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Benutzerhandbuch

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

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.

Groove Agent SE

Dieses Dokument beschreibt die Funktionen und Parameter des mitgelieferten VST-Instruments Groove Agent SE.

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Steinberg Cubase Pro 8, Cubase Atrist 8 Quick start guide

English

Table of Contents

Introduction

Welcome!

About the Documentation and the Help

Typographical Conventions

How You Can Reach Us

System Requirements

Installing the Program

Activating Your License

Registering Your Software

Hardware Installation

Setting up Your System

Deutsch

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Einleitung

Willkommen!

Die Dokumentation und die Hilfe