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CUBASE Saving music to audio CD

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Classie83
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1CUBASE Saving music to audio CD
[ Posted on 09/07/2005 at 21:54 ]
I'd like to save a projec to an audio CD. How do I go about doing that? Thanx in advanced.
KitC
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2CUBASE Saving music to audio CD
[ Posted on 09/08/2005 at 11:43 ]
You can mixdown the project by exporting it from Cubase to an audio .wav file then dragging the resulting wav file into media player (if you're using windows xp) and burning if from there. The wav file should be in 44.1 khz 16 bit for cd burning. 
 
Most burners come packaged with burning software such as Nero or Easy CD Creator - same process relatively. Nero has its own explorer type window, just open a new audio cd project, drag the wav from the right side of the explorer to the left, and just follow instructions from there.
Classie83
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3CUBASE Saving music to audio CD
[ Posted on 09/09/2005 at 18:58 ]
Hmm....I tried exporting the project to a disc, but it's not happening for some reason. BTW, the tracks are midi tracks.
KitC
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4CUBASE Saving music to audio CD
[ Posted on 09/10/2005 at 04:15 ]
If your midi is driving a softsynth, you will have to render them to an audio track before you can export the wave. If the sound source is from an external module, you will have to record that to an audio track as well.
Classie83
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5CUBASE Saving music to audio CD
[ Posted on 09/10/2005 at 15:11 ]

KitC wrote :
If your midi is driving a softsynth, you will have to render them to an audio track before you can export the wave. If the sound source is from an external module, you will have to record that to an audio track as well.
 
How do I go about rendering them to an audio track? Is there a way to automatically convert them?
Classie83
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6CUBASE Saving music to audio CD
[ Posted on 09/10/2005 at 20:34 ]
Thanx for the info. I have a manual, and I did go through it, but I guess I just didn't see that part of it. I'm new to all this stuff...and I'm not a dude.
KitC
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7CUBASE Saving music to audio CD
[ Posted on 09/11/2005 at 04:14 ]
Alrighty then! Now we're getting somewhere, du... ahem, Classie (I guess I should have noticed that one!):D 
 
If you've got midi tracks in and they're of the general midi type, you can go completely virtual and use the included Universal Sound Module the comes with Cubase. I think it usually installs with Cubase but if it doesn't, just look for the Universal Sound Module folder in the install cd. You can drag copy it into your vstplugins directory on your harddrive. When you restart Cubase, the module should then appear in your VST Instruments popup. This helps you get started with virtual synths. 
 
Once you call up the Universal Sound Module (USM), assign all midi tracks to it and you should be able to have midi sound without turning on a single external module (it also beats the MS GS synth hands down). The important difference between using USM over the MS synth is that your signal path is completely virtual and you can render "in-the-box" without having to wire your soundcard out to an input to capture sound. The Hypersonic demo that comes with Cubase is a fantastic sound source, but is only good for 30 starts. 
 
I'm sorry if I was a bit harsh in my previous post, caffeine hasn't kicked in yet when I posted. Don't be afraid to ask more questions. It's how we all learn. Here's a bit of a tidbit - I usually render bass and drum midi tracks to separate audio tracks so I can add some of Cubase's included effects like compressors and delays separately to them. Once you learn about bussing, add an ambient reverb to that and buss all audio tracks there; makes for a more cohesive mix. Somewhat advanced. I know, but you'll get there. 
 
Glad to have you aboard, Classie83! 
 
EDIT: A bit OT. - I noticed that I previously helped you with your QS. How's it coming along? Have you been able to midi it to Cubase yet? Were you able to connect the QS outs to your soundcard?
Classie83
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8CUBASE Saving music to audio CD
[ Posted on 09/19/2005 at 15:21 ]

KitC wrote :
Alrighty then! Now we're getting somewhere, du... ahem, Classie (I guess I should have noticed that one!):D 
 
If you've got midi tracks in and they're of the general midi type, you can go completely virtual and use the included Universal Sound Module the comes with Cubase. I think it usually installs with Cubase but if it doesn't, just look for the Universal Sound Module folder in the install cd. You can drag copy it into your vstplugins directory on your harddrive. When you restart Cubase, the module should then appear in your VST Instruments popup. This helps you get started with virtual synths. 
 
Once you call up the Universal Sound Module (USM), assign all midi tracks to it and you should be able to have midi sound without turning on a single external module (it also beats the MS GS synth hands down). The important difference between using USM over the MS synth is that your signal path is completely virtual and you can render "in-the-box" without having to wire your soundcard out to an input to capture sound. The Hypersonic demo that comes with Cubase is a fantastic sound source, but is only good for 30 starts. 
 
I'm sorry if I was a bit harsh in my previous post, caffeine hasn't kicked in yet when I posted. Don't be afraid to ask more questions. It's how we all learn. Here's a bit of a tidbit - I usually render bass and drum midi tracks to separate audio tracks so I can add some of Cubase's included effects like compressors and delays separately to them. Once you learn about bussing, add an ambient reverb to that and buss all audio tracks there; makes for a more cohesive mix. Somewhat advanced. I know, but you'll get there.
 
Yeah, what you said above is pretty deep! lol But it gives me somewhere to start. Funny because I used to go to a training studio about 6 years ago, but I never really paid attention as I didn't have the equipment at home. Now, I wish I had taken a few more notes. lol
Classie83
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9CUBASE Saving music to audio CD
[ Posted on 09/19/2005 at 15:25 ]
Hi there. No, you weren't harsh. I probably should look through the manual a bit more. And thanx for your earlier help. I have the QS hooked up via a midi Y cable to my comp. I have a problem with the midi hook up though. The sounds in the QS8 banks sound the same as the first bank in each category. It's really weird. I was going to call Alesis for this prob. But I did manage to record a small midi project, which is what I now want to put onto CD.
KitC
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10CUBASE Saving music to audio CD
[ Posted on 09/19/2005 at 17:32 ]

Classie83 wrote :
The sounds in the QS8 banks sound the same as the first bank in each category. It's really weird. I was going to call Alesis for this prob. But I did manage to record a small midi project, which is what I now want to put onto CD.
 
Under Devices > Midi Device Manager, you can define what kind of synth is connected to your midi ports. Unfortunately, my Cubase SL2 only lists the QS7 and I've been trying to find a device definition for my QS6. You can use the QS7 definition and Cubase will happily output the correct bank and patch changes to your synth. The patch names will reflect QS7 patches, though. At least, when you're scrolling thru the patch lists in the track inspector, you won't have to see patch numbers anymore. Theoretically, you could edit the device definition so that it would reflect the correct patch and mix names, but frankly, I haven't gotten around to doing that. 
 
Here's a very good Cubase Resource. (The things one discovers when looking for free stuff!) There are loads of tutorials and links to some pretty good free vst effects and instruments. Lemme tell 'ya, I must have downloaded every free vst fx and vsti on the planet. Try looking for the excellent Green Oak Crystal vsti; a bit of a cpu hog but it's pads are truly excellent and, did I say free? 
 
Post an mp3 of your cd sometime. I'd like to hear your music. 
 
Best,

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