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Fast Guide to Cubase VST

Simon Millward

410 pp * 244 x 172 mm *  ISBN 1870775 71 6   £22.95

New version 5 edition out now!

 

New in this edition

This new edition has been updated to cover VST version 5. It includes coverage of VST Instruments (Pro Five, Dynamo, Model E, LM4, Retro AS-1 VST, VB1, Neon, Atom Pro) , VST Dynamics, analogue synthesis tutorial, extra plug-in coverage (Karlette, VST Chopper) , up-to-date audio card details (Creative Labs Live! Platinum, M Audio Delta 66, Echo Gina, MOTU 2408), the latest websites, tips and tricks ... and a whole lot more.

Press reviews of previous editions

"Worth every penny "
Future Music November 2000

"Excellent ... well written, packed with practical tips"
Personal Computer World

"Projects and tutorials describe valuable insights into how best to use Cubase VST for specific tasks, with plenty of time saving shortcuts"
Sound on Sound

"Great ... background information and walkthrough tutorial features on almost every feature ... a lot more help than the manual and sheds light on bits of Cubase you never knew existed"
Future Music

"A real knowledge base for any user ... the audio side is excellent ... well worth the investment "
Basique - Club Cubase magazine

Key features

* For VST Version 5
* For PC and Mac
* Updated new edition including VST instruments
* Installing and setting up on PC and Mac
* MIDI and audio features of Cubase VST
* Hands on projects
* Third party plug-ins
* Time saving short cuts

The Fast Guide to Cubase VST provides the essential information for quickly getting into Steinberg's Cubase VST MIDI sequencing and audio recording package. The book covers all the important aspects of the program including audio and MIDI recording and 'virtual studio technology'.

Installation and setting up of the program are explained, and detailed information on how to record, edit, process and mix digital audio and how to use EQ and effects are all featured. A number of Steinberg and third party plug-ins are explored, and the book shows how to get the best from processing techniques such as compression, gating and limiting. The software is also tested with a range of PC audio cards.

Projects and tutorials throughout the book describe Cubase VST in a number of recording and processing roles, providing valuable insights into how best to use the program for specific tasks.

This new edition includes coverage of VST Instruments (Pro Five, Dynamo, Model E, LM4, Retro AS-1 VST, VB1, Neon, Atom Pro) , VST Dynamics , analogue synthesis tutorial , extra plug-in coverage (Karlette, VST Chopper) , up-to-date audio card details (Creative Labs Live! Platinum, M Audio Delta 66, Echo Gina, MOTU 2408), the latest websites, tips and tricks ... and a whole lot more.

The Fast Guide to Cubase VST - as well as providing all the essential information for getting up and running with the software the Fast Guide also serves as an excellent general introduction to digital sound recording, engineering and music production. The Fast Guide - so much more than just an ordinary book about Cubase VST.

Contents

Description and overview
Installing the software and setting up the system
First steps
The Arrange window and MIDI recording
Key, List and Drum Edit
Audio recording
The Audio editor
The Audio pool
The Wave editor
More editing and control functions
Audio processing
Mixing, EQ, and effects
Plug-ins
VST Instruments
The Mastertrack
A practical introduction to Score edit
Logical edit
Choosing an audio card
PC hardware requirements in detail
50 fast tips for VST
Recommended reading
Useful websites
Glossary Appendix 1 MIDI data Appendix 2 General MIDI

Note: Contents correct at time of writing - check for latest details

Some reader reviews of the first edition

from Amazon.co.uk

A reader from St Albans

"Clear and practical - throw out the manual! This book immediately cleared up most of the difficulties I have had getting to grips with the Audio side of VST. It has a very concise, readable style and explains not just the "what" and "how", but also the "why" of concepts like Audio Segments and Events in a way that has inspired me to start making much more effective use of these features. Don't be fooled by the slimness of this volume - it's all in there, and every page tells you something you want to know. Steinberg should sign this guy up to write their manuals. "

A reader from Brighton

"The only book you need if you've got Cubase VST! This book is the definitive guide to using Cubase VST. Cubase is a tricky beast to tame if you're a beginner, but this book will very quickly show you how to get the best out of it. Even advanced features become very easy with the book by your side. It doesn't matter whether you're into dance, jazz, hip-hop or anything else - just buy it! "

Updated 16 May 2001