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Expression maps (Cubase only)
Using expression maps in Cubase
The following applies:
• Included with Cubase are several track presets which are pre-configured for use
with expression maps. They contain sounds that make use of key switches and
have different articulations. To indicate that these presets can be used in this
context, they have the suffix “VX”.
• Track presets for HALion Symphonic Orchestra can also be used with expression
maps. The presets are installed automatically with Cubase. However, for them to
be available, you have to separately install the VST instrument.
These Track Presets begin with “HSO” and end with “VX”.
Expression maps that were saved separately
You can also define your own expression maps, see “Creating and editing expression
maps” on page 560. To load these, proceed as follows:
1. In the Inspector for the selected track, select the Expression Map section, open
the pop-up menu and select “Expression Map Setup…”.
The Expression Map Setup window opens.
Ö If the Expression Map section is not shown in the Inspector, right-click on another
Inspector section and select “Expression Map” from the context menu.
2. In the Expression Maps section on the left, click the Load button.
A file dialog appears.
3. Locate and select an expression map and click Open.
The expression map is added to the Maps list.
4. Repeat the steps for all the maps that you want to make available, and close the
dialog.
All loaded maps are available on the Expression Map pop-up menu in the Inspector.
Expression maps in the Project window
In the Inspector for MIDI and instrument tracks, the Expression Map section is
available. This indicates whether an expression map is used for a track. It also shows
the sound slots that are active for playback and for realtime input.
The possibility to monitor the active slots is especially useful when recording
articulations with an external device, such as a MIDI keyboard. This way, you can see
whether the correct sound slot, i.
e. the right articulation, is used.
Indicates that an expression map is
used for the track.
Marks the slot that is currently played
back.
Shows which remote key is
being pressed.