Most Cubase users NEVER use this feature- and they're missing out!

In this video, I show you one of the best-kept secrets in Cubase that can speed up your workflow immensely.
Enjoy and feel free to modify those and make them your own.
Cheers,
Dom
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00:00 - Intro
02:15 - 1: Colour Coding in ONE CLICK
06:40 - 2: Adding buses in ONE CLICK
09:03 - 3: Focusing/Hiding in ONE CLICK
11:00 - 4: Instant Muting in ONE CLICK
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[@DomSigalas]

By popular demand, I decided to make my Logical Editor recipes available to all of you for FREE here: www.domsigalas.com/store/cubase-logical-editor-commands-pack-14-useful-recipes Since there is no specific way to import these to Cubase, please read the instructions, but you might have to do some research on where to copy them on your specific system (which is the reason why I didn't share in the first place!). Enjoy and feel free to modify those and make them your own. Cheers, Dom

[@turfoid7899]

Hey man, can u send me details about your lighting? Id love to get the same lighting in my studio !

[@randallnielson2011]

Yaaaaaaaaaaahhhhh!!! Happy day!!! Thk you, bro!!!

[@randallnielson2011]

Dom, my Monogram setup is en route and will arrive any day now. I cannot wait to map Cubase Logical Editor actions and key commands to my new Monogram buttons and wheels. I used the discount code you gave us - much appreciated. I think it goes without saying that if you go nuts mapping cmds to your Monogram controllers, every creative on the planet would love a video on it …

[@warp9988]

I might be able to make an installer script for these.

[@danielsohun9407]

Hi Dom, Thank you for your sharing, the installation went well in Cubabase 10.5 but the color change doesn't work. Do you think colorization doesn't work because I'm on version 10.5?

[@mirzaaljic]

One thing I use in Logical Editor regularly is to randomize velocities on off-beats for more realism on drums or ostinato string runs.

[@hervem.arviwan6632]

Interesting :-) Could you "show" us how please ? Thanks

[@mrdali67]

Logical Editor been around ever since the Atari days, and its SOOO usefull when working with midi events, like when you fast create a static drum track on your keybed/controller using fixed velocities and timings .. this is not very interesting, but you only have to make a couple of logic presets once, and all you have to do to is press a couple keys to make it "groovey. You can randomize the timings like eg. +/- 5 on eg. hat events, randomize the velocities for certain of beat events, etc. etc. It will take a bit of foot work, but can make your life so much easier. If you often get midi material from clients or your own fast recorded stuff and need to match it to certain software instruments you use, you can very fast get a horrible played midi track that doesn't match your instrument very good to be straightened out so it triggers eg the different sample layers in a useful way. The logic editor is more powerful than most people think, no its not a python/lua script but for most jobs it has enough power to speed up some very cumbersome manual editing, or complete re-recordings to have a useful project in half an hour that would otherwise have taken hours to clean up manually in event/key editor, like straightening or thinning out cc's. It might look cumbersome for some, but it is exactly like Dom shows here pretty "Logical" .. pun intended :) to use. The idea of the Logical Editor goes back to the 80'ies. Its designed as a intermediate advanced power tool without being a Swiss army knife like Python/Lua that not all will have the technical knowledge or interest in to learn.

[@alexjacxsens5134]

Can you stil do it in the new version? I can't find it anymore ...

[@heyiplaybassguitar]

I actually had this issue today. Had a client listen to the mix and ask that the programmed drums rimshot snare hits be a little more varied. I went back and drew in the changes... but would've been a life saver to just highlight them and apply off-beat changes!! Genius!

[@soundsuitestudios-b-9723]

Can't tell you how much I appreciate what you're doing. For a long time, I felt that I made the wrong choice with Cubase, but thanks to your videos, I see that I've made the best choice. In fact, after watching your video on Cubase 11 yesterday, I upgraded to it without the usual hesitation I've gone through in the past. Thanks so much for your generosity. And yes, I found the logical editor quite daunting and haven't used it. That changes today.

[@Thisninjascared]

Trust Cubase Is the best daw hands down

[@irenashiloh8808]

Are you kidding? 😊 Cubase is a gift from heaven and a lot of professional producers and film composers use it. It's the number one competitor to pro tools and it's the primary choice of most solo/home studio professional producers. (You don't know what you have! 😄)

[@vincenttohier7268]

Dear Dom, I knew about the logical editor. My music computering teacher, back in France, in the Conservatory I was, was teaching us Cubase. I'm using the Logical editor, as an Orchestal mockup and movie composer, to add some "real player randomness" to midi events (like, +10/-10 velocity, +10/-10 ticks in positioning). I'm also having it for "rainbow colorize" my tracks (you select a track, then start the logical editor, and boom, every following track after the one you select is colored with the last color+1. It's beautiful. I'm also using the hide empty tracks when my 5000 tracks (midi, Audio, VCA, FX all together) Orchestal template is a bit heavy to handle. And at the end of a project, to relieve my computer, I'm using the delete empty track command. Of course, all of this put in macros !

[@fabriciopipini7890]

And boom, Dom did it again!!! Mate, we just can't thank you enough for what are you doing with your videos. You're not just saving so much of our time, but also you're making us an army of pro (but not tools 🤣) Cheers from Italy

[@DrBuffaloBalls]

The logical editor has always seemed very intimidating to me, this video made it make sense, and gave me ideas on how I can utilize it in my own workflow. Thanks for being amazing as you always are, Dom!

[@BelchamberUs]

When Dom starts going and it's not even related to actual music production creativity, he still makes it worth watching -- there's always something to learn. Between Cubase and AutoDesk 3Ds Max I'm not sure which software program is more amazing. I knew about this feature but Dom, you are right, it looked too complicated to use until this video. Thanks again!!!!

[@DamonHodgesOfficialPagePlus]

BECAUSE OF YOUR DETAILED VIDEOS I AM A FAITHFUL CUBASE USER FOR MANY YEARS AND ENJOY LEARNING MORE AND MORE BY WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS!! THANKS SO MUCH!!

[@Bassarocious]

Thanks Dom. I've watched several videos on this subject and never really understood how to be a creative user, but the way you explain it I now have a much better understanding of how to go about achieving tasks with this tool. Thanks again!

[@heyiplaybassguitar]

This was my first time seeing the Logical Editor in action!! I had no idea. Been using Cubase for almost 5-6 years and didn't know that this existed. Super helpful!! The one with the automatic colouring that you did really blew me away. Love the energy and love the videos, as always! Cheers Dom!

[@xfruityloopx]

After recently getting back into music creation and buying Cubase, these vids are gold. Well done Dom, very much appreciated. 🤟

[@reziahamed9255]

This is AWESOME insight for all us Cubase geeks around & Thanks millions Dom for another killer lesson... God Bless & Cheers.... :)

[@safenafe1]

Yes I’ve known about logical editor from its first Introduction to Cubase. I had a very small dabble over the years. I started using more of the logical presets in the drop down menu. This video now has inspired me to set up a couple of presets now. Thanks Dom.

[@johnmurphy9406]

This was Great!! Looking forward to all of your workshops.

[@robertfreese6757]

Dom, as usual, another fantastic tutorial!! I love watching all the videos put out by you and Chris. All this information really helps all of us. Thanks so much!!

[@KerwinYoungComposer]

Dom, this was much needed. I've been using the Project Logical Editor, but haven't gone as deep. This demonstration has definitely shown how intricate we can get with it. THANKS!!!

[@kevinsturges6957]

Very good. I use the logical editor all the time to quickly remove very short random glitches from my Midi Guitar input. Saves me tons of editing time.

[@timsintebin7665]

Soooooo useful! Thanks Dom!

[@soundblankie]

Love it. This struck a chord. Thanks Dom!

[@teem5945]

Thank you for zooming in when you explain.

[@2clau]

Thanks Dom, very helpful tips

[@alejandrososa2310]

Thanks a lot Dom! This video is incredibly useful and thank you very much for also providing us the xlm file.

[@espacekurzweil]

Another top video another top tutorial... Many many many thanks Dom !!! Cubase is the best Daw, and YOU are the best Cubase Guru !

[@ShebenMuzik]

Wow, it's mind blowing ! Thank you so much, Dom !

[@danieljackson3167]

Been using cubase for years and never knew what this did, definitely going to set it up, thanks mate for showing us the way......cheers

[@indramoktanindy6128]

Thank you ! Brother for sharing your knowledge with us !🙏

[@ronls3578]

Thanks Dom, I knew about the Logical Editor but didn't use it, now I know it will save me tons of precious minutes ... and since time is money, your video was much valuable :) Thanks for all your tutorials and tricks about Cubase !

[@JotunStudio]

Amazing!!! I have to start using this feature A LOT more, since it´s a real time-saver as you said, Dome. Thanks a lot for your great videos!!

[@ChrrZ]

what a fantastic video dom, thank you very much, i´m using the logical editor all the time for midi related tasks, but i would have never thought of using it to color code and put my channels into folders, wow, what a time-saver, thanks for the inspiration!!

[@jonathanbennett4535]

Have used the midi logical editor, but never the project logical editor. Thanks so much for the heads up!

[@jasonalexander5253]

I use the Logical Editor to move the first note of every bar (when audio click is converted to midi) to a different midi note, so the drummer can hear a cowbell as beat one. This saves me heaps of time. I will start using it more; especially with the pack you have done for us. Thank you very much Dom :)

[@TheBopalongs]

This is a fantastic time saver and essential to music production organization. Great job Dom

[@gabrielheiser]

I've looked into the PLE a bit before, but gave up at the complexity. Now I will definitely dive in! Thanks.

[@YASIR.K]

Thank You, Dom. It is a really great video and informative.

[@deejaytea694]

Great video Dom. I really like the Bypass Insert Command. I assigned this command to the function #4 on my CC121. Works great.

[@Larry30102]

I knew about this years ago, but I couldn’t just get it. This was sooo helpful. Dom you’re as awesome as usual!!

[@jenshaberkorn7777]

Dom, thank you for the templates! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!

[@DomSigalas]

You’re welcome Jens :)

[@fredericbourgha-david8032]

Fantastic way to save time ! Thanks a lot

[@ronniewibbley]

Really useful - thank you!

[@1stefanposthuma]

First time Dom i never was aware of it. Thanks!

[@LeCVSUVL]

I'm a Nuendo user and I have heard about the PLE before, but never really dive into it cause at first it did look intimidating and the tutorials I've seen before didn't really explained it with such ease. So thank you! :D

[@nathanieldiazrua]

Dom, this is Amazing. I have been a Cubase user since the year 2000 and I have never used it. OMG, this is great. I will be using this from now on!

[@user-donedone]

oh my God! I've been using cubase since beta till now, and I always afraid to look inside of logical editor. thank you so much, this is the most useful info I've ever watch! looking forward for your next stunning sharing.

[@starsandguitars2050]

Thank you so much. You have no idea how much I appreciate the great work you do to make Cubase Pro more useable. I just set up an Inserts Bypass macro and accidentally deleted it. Your macro is much better.

[@Keyznguitarz]

The Logical Editor has been something I've always really wanted to use. Understanding the editor is a high climb and involves lots of trial and error. Your free recipes are going to be studied in depth soon. Thank you. The Claps instrument you offer is VERY intriguing.

[@cerebralkaos2385]

Thanks Dom, great video. You are a wealth of knowledge!

[@joymadhavanp]

Really helpful.Thanks a lot

[@grahamwitcher105]

Just fantastic Dom. This video has really inspired me to use the Project Logical Editor. I have seen Greg Ondo use this many times in his forums, however, it looked to be one very complicated beast! But not now. Thank you.

[@CaptainPhen]

Thank you so much, I had no idea how to work with the logic editor, now I just wanna try lots of things!

[@CoreyPryor1]

TOP STUFF MATE, LOVE YOUR TIPS...Work flow is greater with your knowledge

[@TheBopalongs]

Hey this is a great video thanks Dom. Crazy about Cubase.

[@chrisshelswell3222]

Wow - I've been a cubase user for 25 years odd and started this video expecting to learn nothing. I use the logical editor. But the colouring is awesome! Thank you. Cubase is such a wonderful program where you can achieve the same result in many different ways some are just better than others. Your method is better than mine! :) Thank you for sharing

[@tonylindh8811]

Totally new to me! Great video as always Dom, thanks!!

[@grahamhughes2025]

never knew about it but really really excited to master this. Thanks Dom. Just upgraded from Mojave to Monterey, and 10.5 Pro to 12 Pro. No hitches and really excited. Very excitable person. I really appreciate your videos......

[@madsoussi9863]

MIND SUCCESSFULLY BLOWN! amazing!!!

[@cyriljohn]

Wow super nice! The Logical Editor is a real time saver👌

[@trumpetplayer6397]

I've used it and played around with it, but never got a real grip on it. This video has clarified a few more things. Thanks :)

[@danylomusic1886]

Thank you, Dom! I was my suggestion to made this video)

[@Bezowinz]

Excellent! I learned earlier today that the Logical Editor is the best way to edit track names after rendering virtual instruments.

[@gathobeevens2644]

i appreciate that you have a more inviting dressing and surrounding . Thanks and Blessings!!!

[@Tama300]

I use it to hide/unhide the enable tracks on my 1200 tracks template. I love it!

[@Raggo12345]

Thanks for the great video! Very cool!

[@thaexception3406]

Efficiency Power right there!

[@Kingchord2000]

Thank you very much Dom for the free Logical Editor recipes. This is very useful, few clicks then Booommm! It really saves massive time. 👏👏👏👍👍I’m now using your free recipes in my workflow. I will also make my own recipes.

[@Flories10000]

In postproduction the renaming options for eg cycle markers with this logical editor is a lifesaver !

[@victornoagbodji]

I honestly stayed away from the logical editor for years because it's not intuitive. But I am going to give it another try because what you showed us is just awesome. Thanks so much 😊🙏😊🙏

[@freethinkers-inc.]

Thanks for sharing. This was really the first time I came across it since I started using Cubase in 1999.

[@rotempick]

First time using Logical Editor following this video, And really felt that "BOOM" :) Such a great feature, definitely will use it again, will learn how to... Thank you so much for opening that door.

[@cedricdesa6529]

Thank-you Dom.

[@DK-xb4sh]

I use the Logical Editor for all sorts of things. Great tool, but it would be great if it wasn't just displayed in a separate window, but also integrated as a panel at the bottom, like the Mix Console or Accord Pad. If you could then configure the individual commands as macro buttons with shortcuts, it would be even better. Great Work, Dom.

[@darchy4314]

Thank you so much!

[@Nathankaye]

Wow! Had many aha moments! You explain it so well. Huge thanks!

[@IamtheActionman]

Thanks so much for this. Awesome!

[@tyremanguitars]

damn! I've been using cubase since 2003 and am definitely going to start using this now, thankyou so much.

[@enricofiori7641]

Very great Dom, thank a lot!

[@rasputin1917]

I have been using it here and there, but just three or four presets I found useful. Didn’t think though it can prove such an effective housekeeping tool as well. Good stuff thanks 🙏

[@MrVleker]

I've been using the logical editor for a while but this is amazing! Thanks Dom! Edit: Just noticed that I've been using the midi logical editor and not the project. Been learning a lot of new cubase stuff this week!

[@bigal65able]

Never saw or knew it was there. A great review on using it. Will start using from now on

[@redfordmusicofficial]

Damn! That colour coding trick is AMAZING! I wish I knew this earlier. Awesome, I will use this all the time now! Thanks Dom! You're awesome :)

[@rikkshow]

Setting up a touch screen with OSC to control these commands, next level. I need to look into this and how to do it. One press on a s custom screen, it'll be crazy....

[@307musicgroup5]

Thank you very much!!! Cubase is #1!!!

[@sanacha9455]

Thanks a lot Dom.. you are a life savior ❤️💯

[@IanWaugh]

Hey Dom - This is great. I used the Logical Editor Waaaaay back. I'm not sure if, at that time, it could select tracks and audio, etc, but I used it to perform extreme functions on MIDI data 😀 Didn't know it could do all this stuff! Cheers 👍

Wouah ! c'est génial , merci Dom !!

[@SnowAngelfish]

This is helpful if working on a project by a client,, but completely unnecessary for ones own project if they use a template. Got to love the power of templates!

[@herbertherbert4042]

WOW!! Echt der Hammer. Thank you for traveling with CUBASE and DOM

[@beatkellermusic]

Fanastic! Exactly what I was looking for

[@scruffyyyjin]

I love the logical editor. I have a 'humanize midi' preset i use that sets random velocity +/- 7, and offsets timing +/- 5. one click EZ

[@MoonhareStudio]

I've been using the PLE to automatically colour all my tracks for a couple of years now. I have a macro to do all the different groups at once and programmed that to a button on my midi controller to make it even easier. Works like a dream.

[@rachidbendadande9750]

Actually having all these functions on a controller is way time saving.

[@JohnMaasakkers]

Very Powerful tool and this Tutorial is great Dom! All you're video's are top notch👊🏾 i definitely gonna use the Logical editor now. Thank's Dom for all the support. And Cubase Pro 12 is running very smooth.

[@ministryinsong]

😱once again thank you for your work, you are an educator my friend. I hope Steinberg really appreciate you as much as we do.

[@OldWiseMan]

Hi Dom, never used Logical Editor before but it looks great I learn so much from your videos. So first thing you do is colorise tracks which captures key words but you might then colorise additional tracks which are not caught by the word filter. Rather than adding everything to the word list, it would be quicker to do other commands based on the colour of the tracks. So workflow - colour all drums red - manually colorise tracks named things not on word list (eg, tabla, doomkick, etc) - then additional commands that are against drum tracks use 'Color Name - Equal - Color 1' then every command doesn't need the word list updating every time you add a new word to capture you just do it once. I'm sure there may be some reason why this is not a way to do it, but it just seems to make it more maintainable if the colour of the track is the key element.

[@Audioknap_rus]

Fantastic! Thanks!!!

[@benshirleymusic]

Logical Editor is life!

[@BruceWalker51]

Thank you for the presets.Great video very helpful.This was my first time using the editor.I'm now a subscriber to your channel.Thank you.

[@mixdownonline]

Great video Dom! 🙌🙌🙌

[@DomSigalas]

Thanks so much my man 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️❤️❤️

[@REN-dj5sg]

You've helped me improve so much. You explain things so well and I feel less scared lol 😆 You rock man!

[@NavidAhmad]

Thanks for sharing ❤️

[@scottlane7167]

Awesome feature! I'm a pretty lite user, but can see some neat uses for naming, coloring, grouping, etc. Thanks!

[@kiranthakrar1292]

You are always amazing... Thanks for great video