Cubase Tutorial

Cubase 10 Mixing Explained^®

29 Videos : 3hr 8min 17sec

(30 reviews)

In this Groove3 video tutorial series, DAW pro Gary Hiebner delivers an in-depth collection of video tutorials on how to prepare and mix a song in Cubase 10. Learn the important basics as well as more advanced topics when getting ready to mix your next masterpiece!

Author: Gary Hiebner

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Contents 29

1:45

Introduction to Mixing in Cubase

In this video, Gary explains what will be covered in the Cubase mixing course.

3:39

Packing Your Tracks into Folders

Before getting into mixing it's a good idea to organize your tracks. Gary starts off by first showing how to pack your tracks into folders for an easier workflow.

2:07

Colorizing Your Tracks

The next organizing tool is coloring your tracks before mixing. See how to do it!

7:33

Using an Arranger Track to Navigate Your Project

In this video, Gary shows you how to create a Marker Track and then an Arranger Track to map out your song's arrangement and then how to navigate between the different sections.

5:09

Cleaning Up with Strip Silence

Here we go over how to use the Strip Silence feature to remove unwanted silent sections in your audio.

6:05

Exploring the Mix Console

In this video, Gary takes you through the Mix Console window and where to find everything.

3:40

Routing your Tracks to Group Channel Tracks

Here, Gary shows you how to route your tracks to Group Channel Tracks to manage the different sections.

1:38

Using the Track Divider

See how the Track Divider function works and how you can use it to divide up your tracks in the Project Arrange area.

5:21

Gain Staging & VU Metering

Here we go over how to set your track's Gain Stage to be at their optimum level before mixing, and leaving enough headroom on the main output.

12:59

Using Panning in Your Mixing

In this video, we go over how to pan your tracks around to make space for all the different instrumentation in the stereo image.

3:48

Stereo to Mono Check

This video shows you how to use the Control Room to set up a Mono Out Mix so that you can compare your mix in mono and stereo.

14:29

Processing the Drums

Explore how you can process your drums with EQ and Compression for a better overall sound.

4:20

Processing the Bass

Gary now takes look at the processing effects you can use on your bass to make it fuller sounding and fit in the mix better.

3:40

Using Sidechain Compression

Discover how you can use the sidechain feature on the Compression plug-in to help similar elements better sit together in the mix.

10:44

Processing the Guitars

See and hear how to use EQ and Compression on your guitars for more attack and sustain.

2:47

Saving & Loading Track Presets

Here we look at how to save and load track presets on different track for an improved workflow.

14:50

Creating a Reverb Send FX Channel

In this video, Gary shows you how to setup a Reverb send with an FX Channel Track, and how to use the sends on the other tracks to send to this FX Channel.

7:20

Using Bus Compression

Watch how to apply Bus Compression to your Group Channel tracks and make them have a more cohesive sound and feel.

4:42

Using Bus Saturation

This video takes a look at other forms of bus processing, like using Bus Saturation on your Group Channel tracks for an added warmth.

12:46

Processing the Vocals

See how to create an effects chain that you can use on your Vocals, such as EQ, Compression, and Delay.

4:23

Adding a Delay FX Channel

Now see how you can use a Delay FX Channel with your tracks to create interesting moving effects.

4:06

Stereo Enhancement with the Stereo Widener

Here we show you how you can use the Stereo Widener effect to help add some extra width and space to your mix.

13:10

Writing & Recording Automation

This video goes over how you can use automation in your Mixes. From showing and editing the automation, through to writing in automation in realtime.

7:51

Using Quick Controls for Automation

Explore how to use the Quick Controls to map them to parameters in Cubase and how these controls can be recorded as automation.

5:40

Using VCA Faders & Submixing Your Song

This video goes over what VCA faders are and how you can use them to submix your song.

3:04

Using the Configuration Tool to View Different Tracks

Here we show you how the Configuration Tool can be used to view different tracks quickly and easily.

3:53

Using Snapshots to Recall Different Mixes

This videos shows you how to use the Snapshots feature to recall different points in your mix.

12:04

Basic Mastering & Exporting Your Song

Gary now gives you some basic mastering advice for your song, including info on using Mutiband Compression, Stereo Width Enhancement, Tape Saturation, and Maximizing your audio. Plus, you'll see how to export out your finished mix for the world to hear.

4:44

Mix Playthrough

Gary gives a play through of the mix and and switches to the different views and plugins to show what we have covered through this series.

Product Overview

First, Gary welcomes you and goes over what will be covered in the series, and then starts at the beginning, showing you how to prepare for mixing with steps like packing your tracks into folders for an easier mixing workflow, and assigning colors to your tracks for simple visual recognition.

Next, learn how to use the Marker Track and Arranger Track to map out your song's arrangement and quickly navigate between the different sections while mixing, as well as how to clean up any issues your audio may have by using Strip Silence.

You'll then get detailed coverage of the Mix Console, using Group Channels, Track Divider, Gain Staging and VU Metering pointers and more. Gary then starts to mix the tracks, and you'll see common practices for processing Drums, Bass, Guitars, and Vocals, including using Sidechain Compression, reverb, effects and more.

Wrapping it all up, discover how to write and record Automation, use Quick Controls, VCA Faders, and create submixes within your main mix to bring it all together. Once the mix is done, you'll learn how to export your finished mix for all the world to hear.

See the individual tutorial descriptions for more info. If you’re new to Cubase 10, or just want some mixing tips and ideas, watch “Cubase 10: Mixing Explained®” today!

Tutorial Song Credit: A Friend Called Fire - Take You Back

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Quo Vadis

Submitted 2 years ago

Helpful in explaining how Cubase works, but not on how one should mix

This course gives a good overview of how Cubase works on a technical level to mix tracks. There are some things which can be done easier though. To get the equalizer before the sends, Gary just starts to add the same EQ settings on an eq insert instead on the channel strip, which can easily be flipped before the inserts in the signal chain. Another area Gary misses is gainstaging using the pre-gain knobs. Apart from that, the final mix of Gary sounds to my ears a little flat and possibly overcompressed. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the videos.

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AaronM1

Submitted 2 years ago

Really good introduction to mixing in Cubase

I have read a number of articles on mixing, and explored a number of courses, but this is the best one for a bottoms up explanation. Using the built-in effects makes it accessible to everyone, and while I have seen a lot of different approaches to mixing, this is an excellent foundation. I share the criticism of another reviewer that gain setting should be done using the PreGain knob rather than the faders, as I have seen done in other courses. This avoids the problem of making adjustments lower down on the fader scale, where small moves have a bigger effect. It might have been more effective if the included audio was more poorly recorded, so that we could see more examples of how to respond. Other than that, I found this course extremely helpful and strongly recommend it.

I am a: Hobbyist, Producer, Ableton Live, Cubase

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Lohena

Submitted 4 years ago

Incredibly helpful!!!

My first shot at mixing and this video was extremely helpful. Everything turned out sounding great for me and I learned a ton.

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Dangenoir

Submitted 4 years ago

Gain staging chapter

Do not gain stage using faders, do it using the pre-gain knob. Gary, you should have known that !

I am a: Professional, Musician, Producer, Audio Engineer, Mastering Facility, Sound for Film/TV, Cubase

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Nick82

Submitted 4 years ago

Great intro to and overview of mixing

I am new to mixing, and found this very useful, and easy to follow. A lot of great info that I will be putting into place in my own mixes.

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SeanCham

Submitted 4 years ago

Good course

Easy to follow. Lekker

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Jonah

Submitted 4 years ago

I didn't expect such great content!!!

The course really gives you a comprehensive overview of the whole mixing process and enables you to start mixing your own songs and mastering as well. Content is very clear and straigth to the point as possible. I definetely recommand it!

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Brendan

Submitted 4 years ago