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Cubase from scratch

The basic track: from installation to a first finished song.

First steps in CubaseFirst steps in CubaseInstalling CubaseInstalling CubaseCubase settingsCubase settingsHow to build a home recording studioHow to build a home recording studioRecording a song from scratchRecording a song from scratchRecording live instrumentsRecording live instrumentsThe equaliserThe equaliserMicrophone types and polar patternsMicrophone types and polar patternsCreating an Arranger TrackCreating an Arranger TrackA worked example of producing a song in CubaseA worked example of producing a song in CubaseTips and tricks for working in CubaseTips and tricks for working in Cubase

Mixing and mastering

How to make a song sound like a professional recording.

Mixing and mastering · part 1 · preparing the mixMixing and mastering · part 1 · preparing the mixMixing and mastering · part 2 · treating each channelMixing and mastering · part 2 · treating each channelMixing and mastering · part 3 · mastering and promotionMixing and mastering · part 3 · mastering and promotionThe compressor and using it on vocalsThe compressor and using it on vocalsMixing · kick drum versus bass guitarMixing · kick drum versus bass guitarRecording vocals and fixing pitch with VariAudio and Auto-TuneRecording vocals and fixing pitch with VariAudio and Auto-TuneFiltering background noise in a recordingFiltering background noise in a recording

Writing and producing by style

Hands-on production in different styles, using virtual instruments.

Producing a modern Mediterranean songProducing a modern Mediterranean songWriting Middle Eastern Mediterranean musicWriting Middle Eastern Mediterranean musicWriting a rock songWriting a rock songWriting a Latin pop songWriting a Latin pop songWriting with a ready-made templateWriting with a ready-made templateWriting a song with Toontrack instrumentsWriting a song with Toontrack instrumentsWriting music with Halion Sonic SEWriting music with Halion Sonic SEDrum grooves with Groove AgentDrum grooves with Groove AgentVirtual drum pluginsVirtual drum pluginsAcoustic guitar pluginAcoustic guitar pluginSongwritingSongwriting

Gear, plugins and recommendations

What is worth buying, what is not, and what you can get for free.

Which headphones to buy for the studioWhich headphones to buy for the studioWhich audio interface to buyWhich audio interface to buyPlugins every studio must havePlugins every studio must haveAmp simulator pluginsAmp simulator pluginsA free bundle of plugins and virtual instrumentsA free bundle of plugins and virtual instrumentsWorking with samples: Loopcloud, Splice and ADSRWorking with samples: Loopcloud, Splice and ADSRConverting old plugins to 64-bit with JBridgeConverting old plugins to 64-bit with JBridge

AI for making music

Reviews and guides for the AI tools reshaping the music industry.

The complete guide to making songs with AIThe complete guide to making songs with AISUNO V6 · what changed in the new modelSUNO V6 · what changed in the new modelWorking with SUNO inside your DAWWorking with SUNO inside your DAWThe new SUNO restrictionsThe new SUNO restrictionsReview of AI songwriting tools · part 1 · HebrewReview of AI songwriting tools · part 1 · HebrewReview of AI songwriting tools · part 2 · EnglishReview of AI songwriting tools · part 2 · EnglishTreblo · free AI songwritingTreblo · free AI songwriting

Talks, interviews and questions

Answers to recurring questions, and conversations with professionals.

How to improve the odds of your song reaching the chartsHow to improve the odds of your song reaching the chartsAn interview with music producer Nir BacharAn interview with music producer Nir BacharQuestions and answers on Cubase and production · part 1Questions and answers on Cubase and production · part 1Questions and answers on Cubase and production · part 2Questions and answers on Cubase and production · part 2