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Cubase 15: Mixing drum elements with Cubase plugins

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Demo summary

The narrator walks through processing kick and snare tracks using the EQP1A, Tube Compressor, Magneto saturation, and Stereo Enhancer to shape the drum sound.

Step-by-step

  1. Apply EQP1A to the kick drum to boost low and high ends while controlling mids.
  2. Add a Tube Compressor with a fast attack and slow release to gel the sound.
  3. Increase the Drive parameter on the compressor for extra punch and transients.
  4. Use the Stereo Enhancer to narrow the width and center the drum samples.
  5. Apply Magneto saturation to the snare, dragging saturation up for a sizzly top end.
  6. Use Channel EQ to darken clicky elements or restore body lost during compression.
  7. Apply the Stereo Enhancer across toms and other drum elements to maintain a consistent center.

Options

  • Adjust specific EQ frequencies based on the unique characteristics of your chosen samples

Watch out for

  • Compression and saturation can make the snare overly bright, requiring corrective EQ to add body back.

Tips

  • For indie rock or indie pop genres, keep the drums more centered to manage baked-in room sound in samples.
  • Use a fast attack and slower release on the Tube Compressor to help the drum track gel.
  • Apply Magneto saturation to make a snare 'pop' and add sizzle.

All demos from “Learn Cubase 15 Step-By-Step in This Walkthrough | Demo Project by Austin Hull”

  1. 3:042:34Mixing drum elements with Cubase pluginsCurrentThe narrator walks through processing kick and snare tracks using the EQP1A, Tube Compressor, Magneto saturation, and Stereo Enhancer to shape the drum sound.Cubase 15AI Audio Editor
  2. 7:561:16Sidechaining and processing bass with VST Bass AmpAustin shows how to sidechain a bass track to a kick drum using the stock compressor and configures the VST Bass Amp with specific cabinet and microphone settings.Cubase 15AI Audio Editor
  3. 9:531:20Creating melodies with the Melodic SequencerA demonstration of the new Melodic Sequencer in Cubase 15, showing how to draw in melodies, use the variation knob for randomization, and adjust density.Cubase 15AI Melody & MIDI Generator
  4. 18:051:03Sound design with the new Pitch Shifter pluginThe demo shows how to use the new Pitch Shifter plugin to tune guitars down an octave while utilizing the built-in drive and formant controls.Cubase 15AI Audio Editor
  5. 34:040:33Master bus processing and limitingAustin shows his master bus chain, including Tube Compressor, Frequency EQ, Maximizer, and Brickwall Limiter to finalize the project export.Cubase 15AI Mastering
  6. Watch “Learn Cubase 15 Step-By-Step in This Walkthrough | Demo Project by Austin Hull” →

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