Cubase 15: Navigating by grid type and increments
Cubase 15Demo summary
The user demonstrates switching between bar, beat, and quantize grid types and moving the playhead in those specific increments using Control plus/minus.
Step-by-step
- Select the Grid Type from the top menu (Bar, Beat, or Use Quantize)
- Hold Control and press the plus or minus key on the keypad to move the playhead forward or back by the selected grid increment
- Open Key Commands and search for Grid Type to assign custom shortcuts
- Press Control + 1 to set the left locator at the current playhead position
- Press Control + 2 to set the right locator at the current playhead position
Options
- Move by Bar increments
- Move by Beat increments
- Move by Quantize increments (e.g., eighth notes)
- Assign custom key commands (e.g., Numpad 7 for Bar, 8 for Beat, 9 for Quantize)
Watch out for
- Movement increments are strictly dependent on which grid type is currently selected
Tips
- Set custom key commands for grid types on the numpad for faster navigation
- Use Numpad 1 or 2 to jump quickly between your set locators
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