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Recording
Background
This chapter describes the various recording methods that you can use in Cubase. As
it is possible to record both audio and MIDI tracks, both recording methods are
covered in this chapter.
Before you start
This chapter assumes that you are reasonably familiar with certain basic recording
concepts, and that the following initial preparations have been made:
• You have properly set up, connected and calibrated your audio hardware.
• You have opened a project and set the project setup parameters to your
specifications.
Project setup parameters determine the record format, sample rate, project length,
etc. that affect the audio recordings you make during the course of the project, see
“The Project Setup dialog” on page 62.
• If you plan to record MIDI, your MIDI equipment has to be set up and connected
correctly.
Basic recording methods
This section describes the general methods used for recording. However, there are
additional preparations and procedures that are specific to audio and MIDI recording
respectively. Make sure to read these sections before you start recording (see
“Audio
recording specifics” on page 113 and “MIDI recording specifics” on page 124).
Record-enabling tracks
Cubase can record on a single track or on several tracks (audio and/or MIDI)
simultaneously. To make a track ready for recording, activate the Record Enable
button for the track in the track list, in the Inspector, or in the MixConsole.
Ö If “Enable Record on Selected Audio Track” or “Enable Record on Selected MIDI
Track” is activated in the Preferences dialog (Editing–Project & MixConsole page),
audio or MIDI tracks are automatically record-enabled when you select them in the
track list.