Cubase 101

Course Information

Fees: € 375,- (approx: US$ 478,- or £ 299,-, other currencies)

Course Language: English English

Learning Advisor: Michel Eksteen

Duration: 4 Weeks

Level: 101 Beginner

Learning Advisor: Michel Eksteen

Michel was born in Utrecht in 1974. He has had an interest for music his entire life. During his study of Financial Accounting this translated to DJ-ing at student parties. After his study he started working in a hotel as a financial manager, but next to that played around with Cubase and synths in his spare time.

After some time he decided to take his interest for music

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Course Description

The Cubase 101 course will teach you all the basic features of Cubase recording and sequencing software from the ground up. It takes you step-by-step from set up to your final mix.

Topics you will cover in this course include:

Software configuration
Project set up
Audio set up and recording
MIDI set up and recording
Basic editing
Mixing and FX

In the beginning of the Cubase course you will learn how to properly configure your system and projects to maximize your workflow and get the most out of your system. Understanding the system set up and how Cubase works with audio and MIDI will help not only your workflow, but troubleshoot any problems you encounter in the future. You'll learn how to get the best sound possible while recording and editing audio, as well as work with all the primary MIDI functions: recording and editing, and using VST instruments.

Once you get comfortable with all of the recording and editing features, the course concludes by giving you tips and techniques to make your mixes better and creatively integrate the effects that are packaged with Cubase.

As part of the special partnership with Steinberg all students enrolling in SAE Online's Cubase courses will be offered a 10% discount coupon to be used on the steinberg.net online store.

Prerequisites
Aims
Topics
Outcomes
Resources

Basic computer knowledge and an interest in music and music production.

Understanding the basic workflow of Cubase recording and sequencing software. Create your own project using Audi, Midi, Instruments and FX tracks. Learn the basic principles of Cubase and how to practically apply them.

Week 1 - Configuring Cubase, creating a Cubase Project and overview of the main windows
Week 2 - Audio tracks, Recording and Editing Audio
Week 3 - Midi tracks, Instrument tracks, VST Instruments, Recording and Editing Midi
Week 4 - FX tracks and mixing

After the successful completion of this course you will be able to

Create a Cubase project using different tracks
Perform basic audio recording and editing
Perform basic midi recording and editing
Use VST Instruments and effects
Mix a project using the internal mixer of Cubase

Hardware: Computer with minimum system requirements that meet both software and hardware, audio interface (PCI, USB or Firewire), monitor speakers and midi keyboard (optional)
Software: Cubase Essential 5, Cubase Studio 5 or Cubase 5