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Cubase 15: Setting up Studio Delay in Cubase

Demo summary

The producer adds a Studio Delay as a send effect, adjusting the mix to 100% and testing various presets to create space.

Step-by-step

  1. Add the Studio Delay plugin to your project
  2. Set the Mix control to 100%
  3. Verify the plugin is set to Post Fader
  4. Browse and select a preset to test the effect
  5. Adjust the send level to blend the delay with the vocal

Options

  • Test various factory presets to find a suitable starting point

Watch out for

  • The Mix must be set to 100% when using the delay as a send effect

Tips

  • Use the Studio Delay to create space for the vocal
  • Experiment with presets even if you haven't used them before to find unique sounds

Highlights

I'm literally just testing out those preset. I never ever used them before. I'm just testing. Okay. I like 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 CubaseThe 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 CubaseCurrentThe 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
  7. Watch “Watch Me Mix In Cubase 15 Pro | Mixing Vocals From Start To Finish” →

AI Audio Editor

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  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