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Step 1
Install Cubase software on your computer and register it with Steinberg to obtain proper updates and support. Go to devices and set up inputs and outputs. This will vary depending on your computer and your needs. Enable the midi ports you plan to use—you can also disable them later.
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Step 2
Verify the number of drivers in your sound card. Make sure you have a small output or there'll be a delay in recording time. Click on control panel and choose audio settings to configure the set-up. Consult the "Help" menu or Cubase manual to troubleshoot audio controls.
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Step 3
Start a new audio track by going to the file menu and choosing "New Project." Use the "Director" template where you'll save all your files relating to this project. Create a folder to save all these files and name it. Note that Cubase automatically saves your information in folders named Edit, Images and Fades. Don't delete theses files as they contain recordings you might need later.
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Step 4
Check the 24 track audio recorder option under new project to record music with a separate track for each vocal, instrument or sound effect. The Stop, Start and Record buttons are located in the second set of icons on the task bar. When recording a track the bar will scroll across the window until you press stop. Look below the task bar and you'll see information about stop and start time, volume, fade, mute and track number.
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Step 5
Choose "Transport" when you want to drop and drag files, and edit bits and pieces from one file into another. Use the locater option (under the transport drop-down menu) to mark where you want a piece to stop.
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Step 6
Find the end panels on the task bar. There's a drop-down menu to choose beat and bar length, and one to choose the length of the note, from a whole note to down to a 1/64 note.
