Cubase 15: New Chord Pad presets for scales and modes

Demo summary
The demo shows loading new Dorian, Locrian, and Lydian presets for Chord Pads and triggering them with Padshop.
Step-by-step
- Open the Chord Pads section
- Select the Preset menu
- Choose a mode-based preset such as Dorian, Locrian, or Lydian
- Load an instrument like Padshop to trigger the pads
Options
- Select between various modes including Dorian, Locrian, Lydian, Ionian (Major), and Mixolydian
Tips
- Use these presets to get inspiration when starting a track in a specific mode
Highlights
“really useful. Always helps if you want to get inspiration and start writing a track in a specific mode.”
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