Acknowledgments |
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Introduction. Welcome to the World of Audio |
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Getting Started in Audio Production |
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Who Should Read This Book |
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About This Book |
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Requirements and Prerequisites |
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Media Files |
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Course Organization and Sequence |
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Conventions and Symbols Used in This Book |
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Keyboard Shortcuts and Modifiers |
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Icons |
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Chapter 1 Computer Concepts |
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3 | (9) |
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Mac Versus Windows Considerations |
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3 | (1) |
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4 | (2) |
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6 | (1) |
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Onboard Sound Options (Audio In and Out) |
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Other Options to Consider |
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Working with Your Computer |
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12 | (8) |
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17 | (2) |
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19 | (1) |
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Working with an Application |
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20 | (4) |
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20 | (2) |
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Keyboard Shortcuts and Other Key Commands |
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22 | (2) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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24 | (2) |
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Exercise 1 Exploring Audio on the Computer |
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26 | (5) |
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32 | (6) |
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32 | (1) |
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38 | (2) |
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39 | (1) |
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40 | (2) |
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40 | (1) |
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41 | (1) |
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Downloading and Installing Cubase Elements |
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42 | (7) |
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42 | (1) |
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Launching Cubase Elements for the First Time |
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49 | (1) |
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Important Concepts in Cubase Elements |
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50 | (3) |
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Project Files Versus Audio Files |
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51 | (1) |
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52 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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53 | (2) |
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Exercise 2 Working with a Multi-Track Project |
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55 | (6) |
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Chapter 3 Audio Recording Concepts |
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61 | (22) |
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62 | (1) |
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62 | (1) |
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63 | (1) |
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63 | (6) |
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63 | (2) |
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65 | (1) |
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Multi-Tracking and Signal Flow |
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What Is Multi-Track Recording? |
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69 | (1) |
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70 | (1) |
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Moving Audio from Analog to Digital |
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Analog Versus Digital Audio |
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70 | (1) |
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The Analog-to-Digital Conversion Process |
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71 | (1) |
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72 | (4) |
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Audio Interface Considerations |
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72 | (3) |
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Working Without an Audio Interface |
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75 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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76 | (2) |
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Exercise 3 Selecting Your Audio Production Gear |
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78 | (5) |
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Chapter 4 MIDI Recording Concepts |
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83 | (24) |
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84 | (2) |
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84 | (1) |
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85 | (1) |
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86 | (3) |
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86 | (1) |
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87 | (1) |
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88 | (1) |
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89 | (5) |
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Tone-Generating Keyboards |
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89 | (2) |
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91 | (1) |
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91 | (1) |
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92 | (1) |
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92 | (1) |
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What to Look for in a MIDI Controller |
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93 | (1) |
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Purchasing a Keyboard Controller |
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93 | (1) |
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94 | (3) |
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95 | (1) |
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95 | (1) |
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96 | (1) |
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Considerations for Using Multiple MIDI Devices |
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97 | (1) |
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97 | (2) |
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97 | (1) |
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Monitoring with Onboard Sound Versus Virtual Instruments |
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98 | (1) |
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Tracking with Virtual Instruments |
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99 | (3) |
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Creating Tracks for Virtual Instruments |
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99 | (2) |
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101 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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102 | (2) |
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Exercise 4 Selecting Your MIDI Production Gear |
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104 | (3) |
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Chapter 5 Cubase Concepts, Part 1 |
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107 | (38) |
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108 | (1) |
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109 | (13) |
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110 | (6) |
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116 | (3) |
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119 | (3) |
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122 | (3) |
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122 | (1) |
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123 | (1) |
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Mono Versus Stereo Tracks |
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124 | (1) |
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MIDI Versus Instrument Tracks |
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124 | (1) |
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125 | (1) |
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125 | (6) |
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Using the Transport Controls |
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125 | (1) |
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Zooming and Scrolling in the Project Window |
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126 | (2) |
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Controlling Playback Behavior |
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128 | (2) |
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Monitoring Your Timeline Location |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (4) |
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Locator Ranges Versus Range Selections |
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132 | (1) |
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Playing a Range Selection |
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133 | (1) |
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133 | (2) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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135 | (2) |
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Exercise 5 Configuring and Working on a Project |
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137 | (8) |
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Chapter 6 Cubase Concepts, Part 2 |
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145 | (40) |
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146 | (1) |
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147 | (5) |
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Specifying a Record Range |
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147 | (1) |
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Record-Enabling Audio Tracks |
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147 | (1) |
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Monitoring Record-Enabled Audio Tracks |
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148 | (1) |
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149 | (2) |
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151 | (1) |
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152 | (5) |
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Monitoring a MIDI Controller |
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152 | (3) |
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Record-Enabling MIDI and Instrument Tracks |
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155 | (1) |
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Selecting a MIDI Record Mode |
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156 | (1) |
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157 | (2) |
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157 | (1) |
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Importing Files from the Desktop |
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158 | (1) |
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159 | (1) |
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159 | (3) |
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159 | (2) |
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161 | (1) |
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161 | (1) |
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Working with Parts and Events |
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162 | (11) |
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Recognizing Parts and Events in the Project Window |
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163 | (1) |
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164 | (1) |
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165 | (2) |
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Advanced Editing Techniques |
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167 | (6) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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173 | (2) |
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Exercise 6 Importing and Editing MIDI Parts and Audio Events |
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175 | (10) |
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Chapter 7 Mixing Concepts |
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185 | (20) |
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186 | (7) |
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186 | (4) |
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190 | (3) |
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Processing Options and Techniques |
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193 | (1) |
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193 | (1) |
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Time-Based Processing and Effects |
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193 | (1) |
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193 | (1) |
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194 | (2) |
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Advantages of In-the-Box Mixing |
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194 | (1) |
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Getting the Most Out of an In-the-Box Mix |
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195 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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196 | (2) |
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Exercise 7 Creating a Basic Mix |
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198 | (7) |
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Chapter 8 Signal Processing |
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205 | (32) |
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206 | (4) |
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Viewing Inserts on Channels |
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206 | (2) |
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Inserting Plug-Ins on Tracks |
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208 | (1) |
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Moving and Duplicating Plug-Ins |
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209 | (1) |
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Displaying Plug-In Windows |
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210 | (1) |
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210 | (2) |
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Adjusting Plug-In Parameters |
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212 | (2) |
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Adjusting Parameters with the Mouse |
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213 | (1) |
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Adjusting Parameters with a Scroll Wheel or Track Pad |
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213 | (1) |
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Adjusting Plug-In Parameters with the Computer Keyboard |
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213 | (1) |
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214 | (3) |
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214 | (1) |
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215 | (1) |
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EQ Plug-Ins in Cubase Elements |
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215 | (1) |
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216 | (1) |
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217 | (3) |
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Types of Dynamics Processors |
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217 | (2) |
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Basic Dynamics Parameters |
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219 | (1) |
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Dynamics Plug-Ins in Cubase Elements |
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219 | (1) |
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Strategies for Using Compression |
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219 | (1) |
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220 | (4) |
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220 | (1) |
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Reverb in Cubase Elements |
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221 | (1) |
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Applications for Reverb Processors |
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221 | (1) |
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222 | (1) |
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222 | (1) |
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Applications for Delay Processors |
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223 | (1) |
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224 | (5) |
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Using Time-Based Effects as Inserts on Effect Tracks |
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224 | (1) |
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Using Send-and-Return Configurations |
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224 | (3) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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227 | (2) |
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Exercise 8 Optimizing Tracks with Signal Processing |
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229 | (8) |
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Chapter 9 Finishing a Project |
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237 | (26) |
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238 | (1) |
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238 | (10) |
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Selecting an Automation State |
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239 | (2) |
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Writing Real-Time Automation |
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241 | (1) |
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Creating Automation Manually |
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241 | (3) |
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Editing Automation Events |
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244 | (2) |
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Using the Line Tool for Automation |
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246 | (2) |
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Creating an Audio Mixdown |
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248 | (7) |
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Adding Processing on the Output Fader |
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248 | (4) |
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Considerations for Bouncing Audio |
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252 | (1) |
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252 | (3) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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255 | (2) |
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Exercise 9 Preparing the Final Mix |
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257 | (6) |
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Chapter 10 Beyond the Basics |
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263 | (44) |
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Customizing Key Commands in Cubase |
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264 | (4) |
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268 | (2) |
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Submixing with Group Tracks |
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270 | (4) |
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270 | (3) |
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273 | (1) |
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274 | (3) |
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274 | (1) |
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275 | (1) |
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276 | (1) |
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277 | (3) |
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Selecting and Modifying Chords |
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278 | (2) |
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280 | (1) |
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Using the Chord Assistant |
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280 | (3) |
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Accessing the Chord Assistant |
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281 | (1) |
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281 | (1) |
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Auditioning Chords and Adding Chords to a Project |
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282 | (1) |
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283 | (2) |
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Common Functions and Operations |
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283 | (1) |
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283 | (1) |
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284 | (1) |
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284 | (1) |
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284 | (1) |
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285 | (1) |
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Review/Discussion Questions |
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285 | (3) |
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Exercise 10 Finalizing a Project |
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288 | (7) |
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Exercise 11 Exploring in Cubase |
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295 | (12) |
Index |
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307 | (8) |
About the Authors |
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