Menu Reference
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1 Menu Reference
Introduction New Library… (Cubase only) Cubase menu (Mac OS X only) Allows you to create a library – a stand-alone pool file that isn’t associated with a project. You will be asked to specify a project folder (where all files in the library will be stored). Libraries are excellent for storing files that you want access to in many different projects (sound effect collections, etc.). About Cubase Open… Opens a window with information about the Cubase version number etc.
Save Project to New Folder… Print… This item allows you to save the project into a new empty folder. It has some additional features that can be used for archiving purposes. Opens the standard Print dialog, allowing you to select which pages to print, how many copies of each etc. This item is only available when the Score Editor is open.
Export Option Key Commands… MIDI File… Allows you to export MIDI tracks as standard MIDI files. MIDI Loop… Allows you to export MIDI loops (file extension “midiloop”) in Cubase. MIDI loops contain MIDI part information plus all settings that are saved in Instrument track presets. Audio Mixdown… Allows you to mix down and export an output bus.
Edit menu Split at Cursor Undo/Redo This splits selected events at the cursor position. If no events are selected, all events on all tracks intersected by the cursor will be split. Cubase offers wide-ranging, multiple Undo, allowing you to undo virtually any action you perform. Split Loop • To undo the last performed action, select Undo from the Edit menu, or use the corresponding key command (by default [Ctrl]/[Command]+[Z]). This splits all events at the left and right locator positions.
Select Range selection The items on this submenu have different functions, depending on whether the regular event selection tool (Arrow tool) or the Range Selection tool is selected: Option Description All In the Project window, this makes a selection that covers all tracks, from the start of the project to the end. In the Sample Editor, this selects the whole clip. Event selection None Removes the current selection range.
Duplicate/Repeat… Group/Ungroup • Duplicate creates a copy of the selected event and places it directly after the original. You can group several events so that they are treated as a single unit, meaning that if you edit one of the grouped events, all other events in the group are affected as well. If several events are selected, all of these are copied “as one unit”, maintaining the relative distance between the events. Similarly, you can ungroup the events by selecting “Ungroup”.
Automation follows Events Option This option can also be activated in the Preferences (Editing page). It is, however, also available on the Edit menu for quick activation and deactivation. When activated, automation events will automatically follow when you move an event or part on a track that contains automation for them. I.e. the automation events that affect an event will be moved along with it rather than remain in a specific position in the project.
Track Folding (Cubase only) Beat Calculator… Here you can quickly show, hide or invert what is displayed in the Project window event display. This enables you to fold in automation subtracks, for example. This opens the Beat Calculator window. The Beat Calculator is a tool for calculating the tempo of recorded audio or MIDI material. Option Set Timecode at Cursor Description Toggle Selected Reverses the fold state of the selected track, i.e.
Audio menu Option Description Stereo Flip This function works with stereo audio selections only. It allows you to manipulate the left and right channel in various ways. Time Stretch This function allows you to change the length and “tempo” of the selected audio, without affecting the pitch. Process Basically, you apply audio processing by making a selection and selecting a function from the Process submenu.
Hitpoints Advanced This submenu relates to Cubase’s special Hitpoint detection functions. This is a special feature that detects transient attacks in audio material and adds a type of marker, a “hitpoint” at each attack. Once the hitpoints have been correctly set, you can slice up the file which amongst other things enables you to change the tempo without affecting pitch.
Snap Point to Cursor Adjust Fades to Range This allows you to set the snap point to the current cursor position. This allows you to adjust a fade area according to a range selection. Bounce Selection Fade In to Cursor (Cubase only) This allows you to create either a new clip or a new audio file from a selection. This applies a linear fade in from the start of the selected event(s) to the position of the project cursor.
MIDI menu Advanced Quantize Open Key Editor This opens the Key Editor for the selected MIDI part(s) or track(s). This editor consists of a piano-roll type graphic interface, with the notes shown as boxes in a grid. Option Description Quantize Lengths This will quantize the length of the notes without changing their start positions. At its most basic level, this function will set the length of the notes to the Length Quantize value on the toolbar of the MIDI editors.
Dissolve Part Option Description This item has two uses: Restrict Polyphony Selecting this item opens a dialog in which you can specify how many “voices” should be used (for the selected notes or parts). Restricting the polyphony this way is useful when you have an instrument with limited polyphony and want to make sure all notes will be played. The effect is achieved by shortening notes as required, so that they end before the next note starts.
Logical Editor… Scores menu This opens the Logical Editor where you can perform advanced “search and replace” operations on MIDI data. Open Selection This opens the selected part(s) in the Score Editor. Logical Presets Open Layout… This submenu contains various presets for use with the Logical Editor. This opens a list of available score layouts, from which you can choose one to be applied to the selected part(s). Drum Map Setup… Page Mode This is where you load, create, modify and save drum maps.
Flip Reset Layout… This allows you to flip a selected crescendo/diminuendo symbol. This function allows you to delete invisible layout elements, which in effect restores the score to default settings. Enter your preferences in the dialog that opens. Align Elements Option Description Left/Right/ Top/Bottom Aligns the selected objects in the respective way. Advanced Layout Center Vertical/ Centers the selected objects in the respective way. Horizontal Dynamics Aligns all selected dynamic symbols (e.
Import Pool… (Cubase only) Convert Files… Steinberg’s Cubase applications, as well as Nuendo, can export the Pool as a separate file (file extension “.npl”). Such Pool files can be imported into Cubase by using the Import Pool command on the Media menu. When you import a Pool file, the file references in it are “added” to the current Pool. This opens the Convert Options dialog which operates on selected files.
Set Pool Record Folder Transport menu This is used to designate a new Pool Record folder. Select the folder, and choose this command to change the Pool Record folder to the selected folder. Transport Panel Minimize File Locators to Selection This allows you to change the size of audio files according to the audio clips referenced in a project.
Play from Selection Start/End Precount On This activates playback from the beginning or end of the current selection. Activates precount – a count-in that will be heard when you start recording from stop mode and the metronome is activated. This can also be activated on the Transport panel. You can specify the number of precount bars in the Metronome Setup dialog.
MIDI Device Manager Video The MIDI Device manager allows you to install MIDI devices. You can either select pre-configured MIDI devices from a list, or define a device from scratch. Opens the default video player. The default video player is selected in the Device Setup dialog. Show Panel MMC Master (Cubase only) Opens a panel where you can directly select any of the currently available devices on the Device menu. This opens the MIDI Machine Control master transport panel.
Workspaces Registration A configuration of windows for the active project is called a “workspace”. By storing different window combinations as workspaces, you can quickly switch between different working modes. When you click this item, the Steinberg web page is opened, where you can register your product. An active internet connection is required. Credits and Copyrights Option Description Lock Active Workspace Activate this to keep the active workspace from being accidentally changed.
