The FASTEST way to create chords in a DAW if you are NOT a keyboard player!

[@plurallove5042]

I really like this guy. He DOES know what he's talking about, and he gives the information fast, straight out!

[@DomSigalas]

Thank you so much!

[@1amxdo740]

Dude i totally agree! Great energy aswell. Big ups to @DomSigalas

[@patlecat]

Cubase is really one of the most creative DAW today

[@procrasti-nation9517]

Yeah, i've been using it for years solely for recording, but with the possibilities of 11pro, one might have to consider cubase more as an instrument (with a learning curve similar to that). totally love it!

[@curtismech]

Oh my! Dom! I stumbled on this video looking for something else about MIDI in Cubase and this has TOTALLY made my life way easier in so many ways! Thanks!

[@ScottsSynthStuff]

I prefer playing my chords on the keyboard, but I DID learn something new: I had never thought of having Cubase analyze and identify the chords I had played into a MIDI track. Cool!

[@GreyMouser517]

Again, extremely helpful. I've never been a pianist and at 46 have little time to learn now. With this I can see an immediate difference in production

[@komarjam]

Thank you Dom for videos like this. As someone has already mentioned here, I like how you explain the issue concisely and quickly, but at the same time really clearly. Your work is really useful for us and you do it great!

[@procrasti-nation9517]

You are a genious in teaching, your vids help out so much! In my opinion the discussion of how computers kill (rock-)music is totally overcome. You clearly showcase that the DAW is a real instrument nowadays and puts people in place of enyoing the process of making music without the restriction of expensive gear or some "magical expert knowledge only for inaugurated". Handmade music will not die because of computers, but it tremendously helps the lesser talented (like me) to get their stuff going. Awesome Work, Man!!!

[@Frankyduxtv]

Damn this is amazing, 20 years of cubase and still learning everyday how amazing this program is. Thx Dom 🙏🏻❤️

[@davidandrews864]

Me too.

[@ChrrZ]

me too!

[@Notmehimorthem]

Becoming a bigger fan every day Dom. I have been using Cubase 30 years and he knows his stuff! Loving his positivity.

[@JeffAlberts91]

manually creating notes really takes up time when writing. this is a god send.

[@willischirwa3992]

Very helpful. And very nice coming from a full fledged keyboard player who actually does not need any of this for himself. Thx a lot

[@pattardn]

Steinberg have earned themselves their best teacher in you man, but I have to say they are the best software makers themselves! Thanks for your very good tutorials - I'd started using Cubase since SX2 all those years ago and never looked back. Thank you very much, keep'em coming and Godbless!

[@moisefpsound]

all this features is why i like cubase more than other daws, is like "lets finish already this song" thanks for sharing

[@paulmdevenney]

All your tips are on point, on fire, and no fuss. When I need to learn about cubase, I come here.

[@elosultan4228]

We are glad you exist. Thank you.

[@Juliano_DJOL]

Dude that hoody is so cool!

[@TheChrischkula]

Your content is pure gold! Thanks!

[@didierramirez3842]

oh yes oh yesss . i used to do this way and it was very tedious , but now cubase makes my life easier and more productive. thanks to the team of steinbeg and thanks dom for showing us the best way.

[@MadmusicalHulk]

Dom, You're a bloody Genius ! Fantastic video

[@DomSigalas]

Thank you Jonathan! :) :) :)

[@kdcyp]

You are so helpful Dom! Thanks so much!

[@kylejarnold1]

You’re the man. I’ve been using cubase since 5.5 and this is something I’ve never seen anyone do. Thank you!

[@eartimevibes5994]

Guys like this on KZbin can show you more in 10 mins then a year or a few at college. I was using cubase for years in the early 2000s then had kids and got back in to it probs like last year. I went to college and it just couldn't keep me entertained as at the time I was more active at home then I was in a class at college. I ended up dropping out (shock). But this last year just from youtube alone and dedicating lots of time I finally get somewhere still lots to do but definitely improving. 👍🏾

[@McAlby]

Hah! Thanks for reminding that these exist. I use the chord track often but I almost forgot the chord editing options in the midi editor. And now that I'm playing with it again I find it great to change existing chords, and also to check their names. Cheers, Dom!

[@VinnieLeeStudio]

I've been using chord track for years and didn't know these tricks! Thanks you Dom!!!!

[@ET2carbon]

Thanks for showing all of us the ways CUBASE beats competitors. You teach me stuff I didn't know and I been using since SX3

[@sawyerthereal]

Studio One also does this. So good to know.

[@rhinoskin7550]

This is going to help me get tracks done. Thank you!

[@CarlstenProductions]

I love you Dom Sigalas!

[@SunlightProjectOfficial]

Dom's tutorials are the best indeed

[@daved9665]

Dude! Only 99K subscribers in June 2023? WOW - just discovered you. Excellent work on everything! Everyone needs to subscribe.

[@carloshoyosrestrepo1959]

Dom please explain us: after having chords progressions in a chord track, how to play different styles o rythms like balad rock, funky style, blues , jazz etc, intro, verse, chorus, etc thank you!

[@kurtjlawther]

Absolutely brilliant!

[@TheCubeMusic]

Awesome Dom thanks 🙏🏻 again love 💕 ya

[@lukewilliams7020]

Cubase is just phenomenal. Great video

[@patrickdesjardins9287]

Very strong teacher !

[@project1265ffo]

Hello Dom !! i use Cubase for 1 year and half maybe, and i never explore midi chords very much... but with that video explanation from you !! ohh my godddd :) thank very much. NOTE: i subscribe your channel as well today because of this video.. Thank you once again, you are the boss

[@interposeproduction5686]

Very good work and information you are a best good Teacher of cubase

[@CRASS2047]

The chord assistant and track are amazing. I wish Logic had them. I may switch to Cubase soon.

[@rajusticehiphop799]

Thanks Dom! I really found this helpful. I Purchased a chord pack about two years ago and found it to be a waste of time and money. I think what you have shown will work for me.

[@SeriousTipStudio]

Studio One has that too, for midi and audio. I think these are the only two DAW that offers this.

[@J-DUB-F1]

Learning about the chord track and pads, was a massive light bulb moment last year!!.......I don't play keys or gtr, nor do i know theory. This is such a creative game changer for me!! :-)

[@hanappe75]

You are THE Teacher! Always so informative! Thx a lot!

[@chrisfurnessmusic4519]

This is another brilliant video, Dom! I've been using Cubase for years and had no idea this existed. Mind blown :D!

[@badmilk1735]

Thank the lord for Dom. I name thee Lord Dom

[@brettdavid]

#brilliant - thanks Dom. Love how this works with your other vid on 'arranging' using CUBASE built-in circle of 5ths and proximity tool :) Churs.

[@redfordmusicofficial]

Yes peeps, people not knowing about Cubase are missing out, I mean, really. Damn, I learned something, thanks Dom! Just awesome :)

[@deepgujjar7596]

you are a great instructor bro i really like your videos , found these really usefull, they way you define is owesome. thanks a lot

[@srajanvet]

Nice! just wanted to give a quick input: At video 6.05, instead of coming out of the editor, the Right arrow key in Top can be used to enter next chord, and continue to click that right or Left arrow key to naviagate to required chord

[@aziouzfiguir5344]

Always happy with your vidéo Dom, thank you very much

[@gerhardbinkele3753]

Tipp: Use the left-right arrow-keys to switch from one chord to the next in the chord lane and the chord window stays open all the time.

[@dikz22]

realy helpfull, Thank Dom!

[@mullewap6670]

This is wat i search. Awesome, thanks dom

[@liamwescott9264]

Excellent video, Dom. Now that I have my MODX and as soon as I have it set up with the three-tier stand (ordered from Sweetwater, just waiting on them to get restocked so they can send it my way) and as soon as I have another computer (or laptop) for the DAW, you bet I’ll be taking these ideas and suggestions in this video to heart. (My MODX is temporarily set up on the box t came in, which is in turn on the boxes for the monitors)

[@DomSigalas]

Thanks so much Liam! Have fun!!!

[@mgmthegrand]

Dom you should know that you are one of the people that convinced me to stick with Cubase and I'm glad I did. I realise that the one thing that sets it apart is how flexible and customisable it is. While most DAWs have similar standard default features, Cubase actually allows you the flexibility of doing the same thing in a variety of ways. These tips for creating chords without a keyboard are great. There are several situations where using a keyboard is not possible, not just for those who don't play. I'm wondering - does Cubase have some kind of melody generator/assistant with similar features to the ones available for chords?

[@DomSigalas]

Cubase has a virtual keyboard but I would also look for the arpeggiator midi effects ! They can have super useful tools for writing melodies!

[@mgmthegrand]

@@DomSigalas Thanks for the reply Dom.

[@bertrandguilloteau7980]

Thank you dom. I knew the function but there is however something not yet implemented as far as i know : whatever the method all the notes of the chord have same length, velocity and starting point in time which is not 'normal'. I then have to use the logical editor to try to humanize but it would be absolutely great to have a kind of 'humanize' button when you create a chord, no ?

[@Steven-do2dp]

I have the same question! Have you found a workaround to humanize this? I know we can edit/automate the velocities afterwards semi-manually (or adjust the exact starting points and lengths of the individual notes), but there must be a more integrated/automatic way of doing this within the Chord Functions of Cubase?

[@mischpappe]

Love youre video style. A lot of useful info in the right tempo. Rock on! THX

[@5ደቂቃለእግዚአብሔር]

I use the chord pass but mostly I play the chords myself. But I have learn new things. I can see my chords name now. Thank you my teacher

[@60secondfrenzy93]

Up until before I finished this video I am both using studio one 4 and cubase 10.5 but used to prefer studio one because it seems to be lighter on my pc and that's because I never knew how powerful the chordtrack on cubase was. Thank you for this!

[@elpecemusiq]

Bro, you're appreciated. Even as a keyboard player, I maybe too lazy to compose properly and I simply use this.

[@Wedontwantnowarnomore]

Great tutorial as alway. I’m So spoiled 🤩 🙏

[@PurushottamSubedi]

very helpful thank you :)

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

Chord Tracks were introduced in Cubase 7. Earlier versions had something similar to it, but not to the same level of functionality. Also, the functionalities of the LE Chord Track are limited to the circle of thirds thing and don't allow you to go much further into making your own custom chords.

[@sinamification]

So glad I switched to Cubase and Dom uses Cubase :D !!

[@benshirleymusic]

This is gold, Dom. Thank you.

[@chris5375]

Pure and simple 👍🏻

[@soundsfromYYBY]

nuendo and cubase midi game is crazy im glad im back using the platform

[@Raza19950]

Hey Dom!! Just love this channel.. learned alot about cubase.. please make a video on CUBASE AND OBS or how to screen record cubase easily.. please

[@homeofcreation]

And if you open the score editor and forget about it, you can pick explode from the score/functions menu and in the arranger window it will split the chord into seperate tracks from which you can easily drag and drop the regions on the instrument tracks that you want to play the chord notes.

[@r.lucian]

This is really helpful for me

[@Cat-hw1vh]

Hi Dom, is there any way you can use the chord facility in your video but to write chords across say four or more parts, say with inversions etc. Cheers!

[@vainsacrosanct2014]

I also use the chord track function if I need chords that are in harmony with a bass sequence. You can use the scale function in chord track to determine the right notes of your chords when you select "chords" in the midi editor pull down menu and have them in tune with your bassline. Very easy. Especially when the notes in the editor turn grey or red to let you know of the notes of your chord are in the same scale as your bassline or sequence. You should do a video about that. Just create a 4-note bass sequence in 1/4 with retrologue and use chord track to set the scales at each bar and then use the midi editor for your chord progression to make them sound in harmony. Nice video. I love your channel. Helps me a lot. Cheers!

[@DoctorJRx]

Good stuff Dom .. Great reasons why i use CUbase

[@eliadesa3552]

THANKS DOM!!!

[@Nevelionar]

Nice and educating

[@Van_Verder]

Super helpful, thanks! 🙏🏽

[@1000eyes55]

Awesome bruh! Thanks for the knowledge you definitely know your stuff

[@nachoci6876]

You also have the chorder midi insert.... Cubase is awesome!

[@ContentScientist]

Dom, this video was incredible man. This video shows people to stop using EZKeys and Scaler 2 and those other plugins when all this built into Cubase...

[@aarohidivinesangeeta-pb8pe]

I wish I could have boss like you...

[@truthseeker630]

Great tutorials, Subscribed!

[@tommyandtammy1]

I hope cubase pays you, because your videos are so informative, you get deep into the subject and describe it so well, I liked and subscribed. may God bless you.

[@DomSigalas]

None of the videos on my channel are paid for :) but I am really happy you find them useful!

[@ASH-ou4cg]

Shit man, yet another video which blew me away. I am seriously beginning to feel like a real stupid Cubase user. After all these years, I am still learning some mind blowing things from your vidoes and I am forever in your debt.

[@EqDior]

Even though I'm a Reaper user I love watching your vids.

[@markntexas8265]

Super informative

[@jakedunbar4063]

Cubase is a beast

[@leirumanuel]

Really cool video. I am using the first two modes. Better the second mode. I use very much also the proximity tool ...

[@Hellseeker1]

Holy crap dude this opens up my world!

[@KillaMahanie]

Yeah and thank you Dom! ☺️ I did this with complete control but I didn't know cubase has this very cool integrated chord system. Can you set a key in advance?

[@jasonanthonywebster8859]

Thank you Dom :-)

[@Yurkinz]

Wow great video, thank you!

[@Ehabmxd]

Thank u bro its very simple.. And the cubase its a great DAW.. By the way nice shirt

[@edgardocrespo3840]

Hi, it’s me again, I haven’t been watching your demo because I’m using Cubasis 3.4. If you can demo that using Cubasis, I’d probably be able to make a recording on my Cubasis since I down loaded it a year ago. Thanks and that would be a Christmas gift to all struggling who wants to make a Christmas song for this coming Christmas. Merry Christmas to you.

[@ronniewibbley]

Excellent stuff - thanks!

[@jeroenreininga6239]

Great video! Thank you very mucht! :)

[@6studiojhang76]

Super tutorial.. love you Sir 💕💕💕

[@Emcfree2084]

This was really helpful, thank you. Subscribed.

[@ragingchimera8021]

Love your energy, and your hoodies... subbed!

[@flumetron]

I play my chords on the keyboard: some might even be 'proper' chords, I wouldn't know. But as always Dom's tutorials increase one's knowledge by a country mile...

[@JayKay0245]

Great video Dom

[@lutendomusic]

Beautiful 🔥✊🏾