Cubase 4: The Essentials

Matthew Loel. T. Hepworth, a long-time Cubase user and Steinberg product specialist, will demonstrate tips and discuss more advanced topics on working with Cubase 4. This Cubase 4 tutorial covers the newly expanded features, the intuitive interface and integration of external audio and MIDI compatible hardware. You will learn the essential information needed to use this software effectively, and this new level of competence will undoubtedly speed up your workflow and boost your creativity. Steinberg Cubase is one of the top workstations available for digital music creation, audio editing, sequencing, and digital audio recording. This training will ensure that you can effectively harness that power.

Who is it for?

• Job seekers
• Graduates
• Students
• Music students
• Music producers
• Singers
• Music Teachers
• Singing Teachers
• Musician

Course Outline:

This course is comprised of the following modules: 

• Module 01: Introduction
• Module 02: QuickStart
• Module 03: Installation and Setup
• Module 04: Launching Cubase The First Time
• Module 05: Getting Started With Cubase
• Module 06: Operations
• Module 07: Standard Cubase Conventions
• Module 08: Working With MIDI
• Module 09: Recording and Editing MIDI and Instrument Tracks
• Module 10: Things to Know Before Recording Your Audio
• Module 11: Recording Your First Audio Track With a Microphone
• Module 12: Editing Audio Tracks
• Module 13: Adding Inserts, FX Channels and EQ
• Module 14: Other Track Types and Their Uses
• Module 15: The Mixer Window
• Module 16: Using VST Instruments
• Module 17: ReWire
• Module 18: Using Loops
• Module 19: The Pool
• Module 20: Undo and Redo
• Module 21: Record Modes
• Module 22: Automation
• Module 23: Advanced MIDI Editing
• Module 24: Advanced MIDI Operations
• Module 25: Using MIDI Functions
• Module 26: Using Logical Presets
• Module 27: Advanced Audio Editing
• Module 28: Freezing
• Module 29: Mixing to CD, iPod and the Internet
• Module 30: Conclusion

Course Duration:

From the day you purchase the course, you will have 12 months access to the online study platform. As the course is self-paced you can decide how fast or slow the training goes, and are able to complete the course in stages, revisiting the training at any time.

Method of Assessment:

At the end of the course, you will have one assignment to be submitted (you need a mark of 65% to pass) and you can submit the assignment at any time. You will only need to pay £19 for assessment and certification when you submit the assignment. You will receive the results within 72 hours of submittal, and will be sent a certificate in 7-14 days if you have successfully passed.

Certification:

Successful candidates will be awarded a certificate for Cubase 4: The Essentials.

Entry Requirement:

Learners must be age 16 or over and should have a basic understanding of the English Language, numeracy, literacy, and ICT.

Career Path:

This course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to gain high level job roles in the following industries:

• Music production
• Session musician
• Music Teacher
• Music composer