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Cubase 15: Applying saturation in Cubase

Demo summary

The user explores Steinberg's distortion and saturation plugins within Cubase 15 Pro to add character and grit to the vocal performance.

Step-by-step

  1. Open the Steinberg plugin menu within the Cubase mixer
  2. Select a distortion or saturation plugin from the list
  3. Apply the plugin to the vocal track
  4. Play back the audio to audition the character and grit added to the performance

Options

  • Experiment with random distortion plugins to find a specific character

Tips

  • Use saturation and distortion to add character to vocal performances if the artist's style supports it

All demos from “Watch Me Mix In Cubase 15 Pro | Mixing Vocals From Start To Finish

  1. 1:470:57Compressing vocals with Cubase stock compressorThe producer selects and applies a native Cubase compressor to a vocal track, adjusting settings while listening to the playback to tame the vocal dynamics.Cubase 15AI Audio Editor
  2. 2:441:12Applying saturation in CubaseCurrentThe user explores Steinberg's distortion and saturation plugins within Cubase 15 Pro to add character and grit to the vocal performance.Cubase 15AI Audio Editor
  3. 3:563:40Multiband compression with Steinberg MotiveThe producer uses the Motive multiband compressor to balance frequencies and place the voice more effectively within the mix.Cubase 15AI Audio Editor
  4. 10:291:25Adding harmonic excitement with Ozone ExciterThe producer applies the Exciter module within Ozone to enhance the high-end presence and character of the vocals.Cubase 15AI Mastering
  5. 11:542:19Setting up Studio Delay in CubaseThe producer adds a Studio Delay as a send effect, adjusting the mix to 100% and testing various presets to create space.Cubase 15AI Audio Editor
  6. 14:502:06Adding Reverb and De-essingThe user demonstrates applying reverb and a de-esser to the vocal chain to smooth out sibilance and finish the spatial processing.Cubase 15AI Audio Editor
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AI Audio Editor

  1. 7:200:47Importing and looping audio samplesThe presenter shows how to drag a ride loop from the library, sync it to project tempo, and use the cursor to drag and repeat the loop.Cubase
  2. 10:141:09Adding insert effects to a trackThe presenter demonstrates adding Vibrato and Granulizer effects to a string part via the Inserts section to achieve a lo-fi sound.Cubase
  3. 6:030:36Performing a Quick Audio ExportThe host shows how to use the new Quick Audio Export icon to bypass the full mixdown window and export a project range instantly.Mixdown Online
  4. 6:421:14Managing Automation and Track ControlsDemonstration of the 'last touched parameter' automation feature and new track controls for volume and pan directly on the track header.Mixdown Online
  5. 16:001:15Real-time Pitch Shifting and DoublingThe host demonstrates the new Pitch Shifter plugin on a lead vocal, adjusting formants and using it as a stereo doubler.Mixdown Online
  6. 17:151:00Compressing Drums with Ultra ShaperA demonstration of the Ultra Shaper compressor on a drum bus, showing the threshold adjustment and parallel processing mix knob.Mixdown Online
  7. 0:594:43Create folder tracks with group channel capabilities in CubaseDom demonstrates how to select multiple tracks, right-click to move them into a new folder with a group channel, and manage the resulting summing bus with inserts, EQ, and automation in Cubase 15.0.20.Dom Sigalas
  8. 12:471:28Copy and paste automation between tracksThe demo shows how to use locators to select a range and use the new 'copy automation of selected parameters' function to paste automation perfectly onto a different track's lane.Dom Sigalas
  9. 14:160:14Visual feedback for automation scalingDom demonstrates the new visual DB feedback that appears when scaling automation points up or down in the project window.Dom Sigalas
  10. 17:580:32Audio analysis with WaveLab Go ARA extensionThe demo shows the WaveLab Go ARA integration inside Cubase, specifically using the spectrogram and harmonic selection tools.Dom Sigalas
  11. 9:160:59Sidechain pumping with Steinberg ModulatorsA demonstration of using the new Steinberg Modulators to create a volume shaper effect for a side-chained bass sound.Reid Stefan
  12. 11:050:27Syncing loops to project tempoThe video shows how to use the tempo link button in the sample browser to automatically time-stretch a bongo loop to match the project BPM.Reid Stefan