Intro to Cubase: The Basics!

[@sbriley79tx]

Finally found the video I needed for moving to Cubase from other DAWs. Most others (even official) went way too fast or were poorly explained. Jef, you were spot on, my man! Many thanks! :-) A++

[@jefgibbons]

Man, thanks Steve! Really appreciate it!

[@aadityaraj6566]

@@jefgibbons Accha how can i download those samples and look

[@bhaskarville]

I learnt more watching the first 15 minutes of this video than I have in any other Cubase tutorial. Wish everybody was to the point and concise as you Jeff! As somebody who’s been professionally using logic for my projects, moving to Cubase was just an impulse I gave into because I just wanted to see how my brain works on a different interface! I devoured your Maschine tutorials and now I’m back for your Cubase ones! Can’t believe this is available on KZbin! Thank you for doing these! 💛

[@NaweedQadirdotcom]

Even though I have been using Cubase for a long time (self-taught) but I was merely scratching the surface. Checked several tutorials from Cubase and others but I must call out that your explanation, pace you move, and your calm voice make it spot on. Thanks for your effort and looking forward to going through all your tutorials.

[@alaindubois1505]

Jef, it sounds like you're a Cubase tutor. The best speaker and at a realistic pace. A 'Cubase' tutorial I started with was a bit hyper, with about 75% of the talk irrelevant - saying how wonderful the plug-ins etc. are. I have ADD, visual and cognitive impairment, and have not used Cubase for most of the last 15 years [with a 20 year old Cubase SX version] The most important thing is to see where the [small grey] icons are and not be distracted by someone swirling the mouse around, or already expecting one to know where to go - with just a quick verbal cue.....So, yes. This is professional. And Free!

[@Ahmad-Mounir44]

I am completely amazed by the short video tutorials I find for a giant software like Cubase. This software needs to be covered in a 5+ hours tutorial really.

[@largelysubatomic]

I decided on Cubase and I'm glad to see you made another good tutorial on this after watching your Maschine videos. Most youtubers will ramble and only give useful information in like 20% of the video but this is good quality, well structured, concise, and informative.

[@domtoulon6202]

This is a really great re-introduction to Cubase for me personally who has been using this DAW for more then a decade as Jef's mentions things that I am so grateful to know finally how to do! Many thanks Jeff and please continue to make more Cubase video tutorials!

[@utunnelindia]

Thanks for explaining such complex things in a very simple and understandable way. Your tutorials are so clean and to the point. I searched over the net for some beginners tutorials but did not find one that is really for the beginners. Thanks, now I have your channel.

[@sonyasmithsinger1169]

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. The answer to my prayers. Clear, Informative, to the point instructions

[@thefunkfactory]

Hi Jef just upgraded to Cubase 10.5 after many years on 6.5 and have been really appreciating your videos. Nice and clear and concise. Thanks for your your great content!

[@f.a.5865]

Hi Jef! Thank you very much for these tutorials about Cubase, I am really enjoying them. I usually don't take the time to thank on KZbin, but you really earned it. Thank you again.

[@gggfx4144]

This is *such* a clear and helpful tutorial. By the way if you're working on a small monitor and wondering how to find the time signature setting (or any other extended setting) look for the three dots to the right of an item on the bottom bar, click and drag it to the right to expand all the other settings in that group!

[@m.b.g.musicproduction9658]

Best Cubase tutorials ever, Keep up the great work Jef!

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks so much MBG!

[@sabrinathor8890]

Thank you! So clear, and nothing too complex for beginners to understand. Bless.

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks Sabrina! So glad it's helping out.

[@LindaWestin]

Thank you for this!! Really helpful. I will be watching all your Cubase tutorials.

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks sounds, glad they’re helping!

[@mrtibbs5543]

To Jef Gibbons thank you offering up these excellent tutorials.. they are invaluable liked and subscribed.Thank you so much.

[@plantfoodbeats]

Easily the best tutorial I've been able to find on Cubase. Just looking for information to help me move over from a different DAW, this was clear, concise, well structured, and incredibly helpful. Thank you Jef!

[@alanglasgowbassist]

Love your teaching style Jef and I learnt a few new things too. Thank you.

[@AnirbanChakrabarti]

I have been using Cubase 5 until today. And today was my big day to finally upgrade to Pro 10.5. And for this major upgrade transformation, I would like to thank Jeff for such a handy tutorial with a lot of unexplained explanations. Thank you so much... :)

[@ianbarcelos]

Just WOW. That was extremely helpful. Thank you.

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks so much Ian!

[@fxandmeow]

Hi there. I'm about to have cubase wicked tutorials. you may enjoy my page. cheers XO fX

[@mrkrotosuk]

That "Shift + Enter" shortcut while naming channels is handy to know :)

[@jefgibbons]

+MrKrotos for sure! I need to do a video with tips and tricks... then get people to contribute their favorites!

[@Mrs.Laetitia]

I'm switching DAW right now and this is really helpful. I'm only beginning but I'm already really happy with the change. thank you Jef

[@jefgibbons]

+Laetitia thanks for the comment Laetitia, glad it’s helping!

[@TanyaOwens]

This is just what I needed. I have other training that is more inductive, but I needed some deductive training too. You did the perfect mix. Thanks

[@guardianmusis]

Jef ,just found you after using cubase for about 2 years. I thought 'this intro wont teach me anything but I'll watch it anyway..' I stand corrected. Adaptive snap! thanks man

[@bassmana2z686]

Very nice concise, lucid instruction video. Many thanks.

[@ericbrooks8573]

Amen to Steve before me....tons of info on YTube, way over my head. Just needed some basics to get moving...thanx

[@MichaelClearyBand]

Fantastic. I've been using cubase for a few years and learned a lot from this. Thank you!

[@daveking5047]

Thank you for doing this tutorial. I've just entered the 21st century and am trying to figure out this digital platform of recording. I haven't done any home recording since about 1996....so this will be a big help. Again....thank you.

[@Nyanrielle]

That's the kind of explanation that I'd been looking for, with dividers and all. A lot of videos out there just assume you know that stuff already. I can't be making a beat if I don't know how to use the interface lol! Thanks

[@tkmondavi5716]

Nice video for those of us new to Cubase 10. Although I read the entire manual, I still find that the official Cubase videos skip over steps in explaining certain aspects of the program or assume that we're all code monkeys and just know how something is done. So this was quite helpful.

[@trevorcrawford6244]

Thanks . this is the clearest intro to cubase ive seen. atfter struggling to get my (un technichal) head round cubase i know more about it now.

[@glynnhodgesmusic3140]

At last a great video to learn the basics. Thank you Jef.

[@KarimNiazi]

Such a clear and great introduction, well filmed and concise. Thanks and instant sub

[@ragingchimera8021]

Very clear tutorial, I am swapping over to using Cubase and these videos are very helpful. Thank you! Subscribed.

[@DerBauer87]

Thank you very much. This is easy to understand and follow.

[@VirgoProductionsKenya]

Top Cubase tutorial I have learned so much can't wait for the next tutorial... Subscribed and locked in...

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks! Many more coming in the next couple months...

[@Manuelrehse]

Thank you so much! Your tutorials about Cubase are the best I could find so far. One can definitely tell that you have experience in filming and teaching as well. I will certainly follow the other courses too

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks for the kudos! Really appreciate it!

[@Wildbillsgarage]

Thank you kind sir. Cubase, or any music program can seem over whelming to us rookies. Not so much now.

[@jefgibbons]

Right on, thanks for the comment!

[@neilhunter6096]

Really nice presentation that I can actually sit through and watch. Subscribed to reinvigorate my understanding of Cubase. I upgraded recently to Pro 10.5, but I honestly haven't used Cubase for years, so it's now "back to scratch" for me almost. Need to understand some of the features and tricks, and these videaos are perfect for me. Thank you Jef. Great work.

[@connelljacintorealestate4361]

Thank you Jef. Excellent tutorial with great audio and well edited. Best of all there is no UPSELL :).

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks! One of these days I may make a paid series... but for now it's just youtube!

[@probilmusic3396]

I swear this tutorial has get my attention already, am goina update to cubase 10 pro this week, thank sire for the great good and clear explained review,,,

[@jefgibbons]

That's great, thanks for posting the comment! Keep me posted if you have any questions...

[@SaloLoyo]

Awesome video, perfect for someone like me migrating from another DAW and just looking to find a way to navigate. Thank you Jef

[@bigtomDW]

i got my first cubase back in 2003, man i wish i had youtube tutorials back then. for me i learnt from trial and error,

[@jefgibbons]

I hear ya! I remember Cubase used to come with a CD with video files to help out... I hope to dig through my old stuff and find that vintage CD one day!

[@halaszdani8]

Thank you very much Jef! I've just switched to Cubase and this tutorial was really helpful, and the quality of the video is outstanding too. Thanks :)

[@jefgibbons]

I really appreciate it Dani!

[@TomHawkComposer]

Thank you so much for this video Jeff! I've been a Logic Pro X user for several years and I've decided to try Cubase out since it seems better for film scoring & general workflow with composing music & editing MIDI. This is the best video I've seen on Cubase so far, looking forward to checking out more of your content - & subscribed. Thanks!

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks for the comment Tom! More to come...

[@GeminiRelaxingMusic]

You certainly make nice clear tutorials, thanks for your work Jef!

[@jefgibbons]

I appreciate the compliment, thanks so much!

[@IshaanNigamOfficial]

Thank you Jef. Switching the DAW seemed scary to me but this video really helped me :)

[@annettegregoryjazzmusic]

This is the best one by far... All the others are to fast and are trying to cover too many things at the same time ... Well done

[@tcorman]

You rock, Jef - this is incredibly useful and well done!

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks so much Tony!

[@Hi-xs7wm]

Nice tutorial Jeff.Thanks

[@jefgibbons]

You're welcome, thanks for the comment!

[@trenthogan4212]

This man is Canadian bcz those look like Yorkville monitors. :) Great tutorial, merci mon ami

[@johnkiarie3473]

Thank you jeff, your work is great, I just started using cubase 5 and this is being way helpful

[@edgarsiphonuves4963]

Quite an intuitive video sir! Thank you, you are great.

[@jefgibbons]

Glad it helped Edgar!

[@MichaelLynchMusic]

Props to you sir! Thank you for taking the time to do this. Very informative and your teaching style is great. Keep up the good work and I'll be on the lookout for more Cubase tutorials!

[@tobiasrou]

Just started with DAW--and your intro video is brilliant!

[@makr638]

Im very Experienced with Ableton Live and now trying to use Cubase as Main Daw and Ableton reWired. This has been very helpful, thanks!

[@williessandwhich9725]

Wow, same here! I'm going through the same thing. Just seems like Cubase will be more professional for the music I make. its interesting to hear others are making that switch from Live to Cubase as well. And youre right, this really is a great tutorial for beginners. Good luck to you on your future goals in music =]

[@makr638]

Ableton has a lot to offer, you can go very experimental and have some happy little accidents, so i would never leave it behind. But for Audio Editing, Arrangement, etc. i think Cubase is way to go. You could check out this Video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rne3e6GpbJeshrc The first tip (putting multiple audio tracks in one view) is great, especially for timing and phasing issues. Your tutorial Tips are also appreciated.. ;) Wish you all the best mate :)

[@adrianclarke6829]

Great video - thx for taking the time and much appreciated!

[@jefgibbons]

You bet Adrian!

[@ILNT]

Very helpfull...Thanks for this quality and easy to absorb tutorial!!!

[@jefgibbons]

And thank you for the comment!

[@Aurelian76]

Another great one...thanks a lot Jef

[@pierretartas1880]

Explication very clear and on the spot : best video on KZbin I suscribe

[@Williamk492]

Your channel is amazing! Thank you for explaining so well 👍🏻 Subscribed of course! 😀

[@rexroman5211]

The clearest explanation ever!

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks Rex!!

[@davidgiddings9627]

Awesome Video and content Jeff. I've been using Cubase for a while, but you have helped me understand how I can improve my work flow. I love those key commands. Great job & looking forward to more from you!

[@jefgibbons]

+David Giddings thanks David! More to come... you’ll have to stop by one day!

[@stevesutube]

Great video. Just what I needed. Many thanks.

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks for commenting Steve!

[@FXTR1]

your videos are perfect and easy to understand I hope you will keep doing good job and your channel will grow

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks so much, that's the plan!

[@PeterBatah]

Clear and precise. Your delivery is spot on Jef. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us. And, I subscribed as well. Peter

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks Peter, looks like I missed this comment, but I sure appreciate it!

[@stevie9047]

Fantastic tutorial! I've been seeing a lot of other tutorials but you made it seem so simple, great work! I'm a Live user wanting to get into Cubase for film scores. Thanks!

[@karlhaigh6809]

Hey Jef I'd love to just say thank you! Iv subscribed and watched all your KZbin videos,They are so well made and easy to follow, iv dipped in and out of production using cubase since 1997, I had a massive gap when kids came along and i had no time with being and a single full time dad. now they are teenagers (and no longer want to spend time with me 🤣) i thought I'd use lockdown to get my old synths etc out and give it another bash, you have helped soooo much thanks buddy! Ur professionalism is outstanding and it reflects in your videos 👌 good on ya mate,stay safe and big love from the UK 🇬🇧 👍 ❤ hope my girlfriend is prepared to loose me for a while now haha 😄 if not il blame you 🤣🤣🤣

[@Maascles]

Just want to say thanks! And this was very helpful bro! I just got Cubase 10.5, but most of the rules still apply. 👍

[@snowpoked]

Great and straight to the point explanations! I subscribed. It would be awesome if you made a series of several video! There's definitely a market as people are searching for Cubase 10 tutorials now that it's out.

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks for the comments, I just uploaded another tutorial vid! Many more to come...

[@snowpoked]

Neat. I'm learning Cubase primarily because I'm getting into film scoring and video game music. JunkieXL and Jason Graves has inspired me to try it out. JunkieXL just came out with a video going over his current template as part of his Studio Time videos. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kGeQmHeoq6pmrpY&t

[@snowpoked]

I've used Bitwig for several years now and I love its workflow for sound design, modulation and overall creative endeavours. But it lack when it comes to more utility features, export, film and media work. My plan is to send the sound from Bitwig to Cubase via the Loopback software on macOS, as Bitwig doesn't support ReWire at the moment.

[@jefgibbons]

@@snowpoked I'd love to check out Bitwig, it seems to get better and better. Ironically I just bought Loopback, as it was the easiest way for me to get audio from Cubase into Quicktime video capture, that's what I'm using in these videos.

[@snowpoked]

Jef Gibbons That’s interesting. Looking forward to use Loopback, seems very simple. We can have a chat about Bitwig and Cubase tomorrow or something. It’s night time over here in Norway.

[@DutchieBuilds]

Fantastic intro, thank you Jeff!

[@home10flys]

very well explained, subscribed, pls make more of these :). Im pretty new to cubase so every good explanation is welcome ;)

[@jefgibbons]

You're welcome, definitely more coming!

[@HireAngel]

Very well explained, thank you so much !

[@dogonthedecks7571]

Great job on the intro Jef........

[@terenceshawsongs]

Awesome intro...thanks!

[@mbrauwolf]

Hey Jeff! Long time no see. I was looking for Cubase vids and saw you. I used to be a student of yours back in '03-'05-ish. Early Cubase/Reason days.

[@jefgibbons]

Mike! I'd never forget you! Man, I was just a kid back then ;) Got kids yourself now???

[@mbrauwolf]

@@jefgibbons Yep, four of them! Makes life pretty crazy. I haven't been doing much with recording, pretty much for those four reasons, but we've been doing some pre-recording of church services due to this whole pandemic, so there are some things that have changed that I had to brush up on. How are you?

[@Jan-S-Simonsen]

Great tutorial! Much better than most bought ones. You have a new subscriber. Bonus: I enjoy a bit of photography in addition to my music.

[@jefgibbons]

+Jan Simonsen excellent ! You’ve come to the right place ;) try me on Instagram for more photography! @jefgibbons

[@piotrdorosz1169]

Excellent instruction! I will recommend it to others! Thank you so much for that. :)

[@haydenlakemedia2982]

Another cool video by Jeff..:)

[@theneoncactus2743]

this is a very quick intro to cubase (long but awesome)

[@joaogoncalves5944]

Thank You Jef! wonderfull tutorial...

[@jefgibbons]

You’re welcome!! Thanks for the comment

[@cathywilson1273]

Hi Jef! I use Pro Tools as my DAW (and I still have a lot to learn), but when I purchased a new audio interface, a copy of Cubase 9 LE was included with the AI. When I opened Cubase for the first time, I was a bit overwhelmed with the format of the program. I thought that I would have more frustration trying to even get started - so I never used it. However, since I have a third party plugin that is supported by Pro Tools, (except for one, small key command that won't function in Pro Tools), I decided to try Cubase to see if the plugin would function in it. I still don't know if the plugin will function because as I previously stated above, I was overwhelmed with the Cubase format. Now, thanks to your very concise, and detailed video instruction, I have some hope in trying a new DAW, and hopefully, I will be able to use the third party plugin without a glitch. I'm also hoping that Cubase has a nice scoring function as well. Thanks again!!!! :-)

[@jefgibbons]

That's awesome! I'm so glad to hear this... keep me posted with your progress!

[@cathywilson1273]

@@jefgibbons- Thank you for your response! I know that you're a busy gentleman; with your family (cute boy on the couch), and your music. Have you always used Cubase? I am 57 years old, and I don't have a whole lot of time left to produce all of my songs, (I have 33)...It will take me another lifetime! LOL). Here is a link to some of my songs which were produced professionally. I co-produced one of them, and a friend produced one as well. www.soundclick.com/bands3/default.cfm?bandID=996877

[@jefgibbons]

@@cathywilson1273 Thanks Cathy! I've used and owned Cubase, Reason, Logic, and Pro Tools. They all have their strengths! I teach my courses at Uni in Cubase and Maschine, and I'll be getting back into Reason as it's one of my favourite music tools!

[@cathywilson1273]

@@jefgibbons - Hi again! Okay, sorry for all of these posts, but I just gotta share that I also have other DAWS; one of them is Reason, so I will really look forward to seeing anything you would have to share on that! I find that the track views and arrangement window are cumbersome, but the sounds are great! I also have Reaper, Studio One, FL Studio, Mixcraft, and Magix. Quite a few!! Thanks again!

[@igorhiperactivo2446]

Super fuck up watching this video with ADHD. Took me 1h and 30m buy now i feel super confidente.

[@collinhaney6421]

Thanks Jef, this was very helpful! Just started recording again and have forgotten a lot of the basics, keep up the great tutorials! If possible, would you be willing to show how you "master" your projects once you complete a song. Do you do mastering in Cubase? Thanks!

[@kinglaw1688]

Thank you man! this was so helpful,well explained,wayyy better than others ,thank you for your time :-)

[@h_abro]

That grid funktion is verry helpfull.thanks

[@jefgibbons]

+h. abro no problem!

[@Mythansar]

Greetings, well explained Sir! Great job! :)

[@ckdotdotdot]

excellent tutorial!!

[@1000eyes55]

Nice video! very clear and precise Im am learning Cubase 10 pro right now and this is a huge help.I have seen other video's that you have released even before I got my DAW your teaching is on point.I have one question to ask you how am I able to change my "Pre Count" before recording I would like to hear 4 Beeps and begin recording from the start is that possible ? I would appreciate the help

[@PreacherAtArrakeen]

Why program the drums in the piano roll, rather than the drum editor? I am thinking of getting this, and one of the features that interests me most is the drum editor. I hate programming drums on piano rolls.

[@jefgibbons]

I’ll have to watch it again, but yes! I use the drum roll a ton, one of my fave features!

[@clivin5150]

Great tutorial.....subscribed!!......could I ask what your monitor size is and also what resolution your using....Thanks!!

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks Chris! They're BENQ 32" monitors at 2560x1440.

[@isbosi370]

Well done!

[@waelladhib]

thanks for remembering me how to deal with cubase

[@LacedBacon]

I use LMMS but I'm really thinking about upgrading my DAW. I've messed around on most of them at Guitar Center and Cubase seems the most user friendly.

[@jefgibbons]

+Laced Bacon I’m a big fan! Used many other daws, but it’s my fave!

[@h0pesfall]

Great software... no question! But so complicated to use...

[@godsmacker744]

Fantastic tutorial. Thank you.

[@jefgibbons]

Glad it helped!

[@marklowery8280]

Great tutorial 👌

[@njm20music]

Hi Jef another great video👍👍👍have done a tutorial on the Logical editor in cubase pro 10?

[@jefgibbons]

Thanks Nick! I rarely touch the Logical Editor, so I won't be making any vids on that any time soon!

[@sjkotey5265]

Thanks! Fast but clear.

[@jefgibbons]

+SJ Kotey thanks for the comment!

[@patricknaughton9322]

hey Jef..any chance you could do a quick video on midi recording/monitoring/playback settings?..I'm after picking up Cubase in the sale, as a long time Pro tools user.. I'm having difficulty just recording midi.. thanks

[@jefgibbons]

Hmmm, send me an email at jef at jefgibbons dot com. I'll see if I can sort you out!