Cubase 15: Change project BPM in the Transport Panel

All demos from “Cubase 15 Beginner Tutorial - Lesson 01 - Making A Drum Beat”

1. 1:450:25Set project sample rate and bit depthA walkthrough of the project setup menu to ensure the sample rate is set to 44.1 kHz and bit depth to 24-bit for consistent audio importing.Cubase 15· AI Audio Editor
2. 3:221:17Import and zoom audio tracksThe instructor demonstrates dragging a kick drum sample into the project window and uses various methods (timeline dragging and Ctrl+Mouse Wheel) to zoom in on the waveform.Cubase 15· AI Audio Editor
3. 4:390:44Adjust grid snapping and zoom settingsThe tutorial shows how to change the grid snap settings to 'Adapt to Zoom' to allow for finer placement of audio objects on the timeline.Cubase 15· AI Audio Editor
4. 5:231:03Control channel volume in the InspectorThe user demonstrates opening the left-hand zone (Inspector) to adjust the dedicated volume fader for a specific audio channel.Cubase 15· AI Audio Editor
5. 7:000:25Change project BPM in the Transport PanelCurrentThe instructor shows how to click and drag on the tempo display in the transport panel to increase the project speed to 126 BPM.Cubase 15· AI Audio Editor
6. 7:251:01Set loop locators in the timelineThe user demonstrates setting left and right locators by holding modifiers and clicking the timeline to create a repeating loop region.Cubase 15· AI Audio Editor
7. 8:371:35Build a drum pattern with claps and hatsThe instructor demonstrates dragging in clap and hi-hat samples and placing them on specific beats to build a standard house music rhythm.Cubase 15· AI Beat Generator
8. 10:121:38Sync loops with Musical ModeThe user shows how to enable the Info Line and toggle 'Musical Mode' to ensure an imported shaker loop automatically matches the project tempo.Cubase 15· AI Audio Editor
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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