Fast Guide to Cubase SX (Paperback)

by Simon Millward (Author)

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Product Description
The Fast Guide to Cubase SX provides all the information you need to quickly master the essentials of the software and also explores advanced techniques. The book covers all the important aspects of the program including recording and editing in the Project window, mixing in the Mixer, audio looping and editing in the Sample editor, and detailed MIDI editing in the the MIDI editors. Installation and setting up are explained, and detailed information on audio and MIDI recording techniques, EQ, compression, gating, limiting, effects and mix automation are all featured. Projects throughout the book describe Cubase SX in a number of recording and editing situations, providing valuable practical insights into how best to use the program for specific tasks. This third edition includes coverage of the new functions of version 3. It features numerous revisions and additions throughout the text providing more information and more Cubase know-how than ever before. In addition, 100 speed tips and a powerful macro library help take your music production and programming to the next level. Topics covered include: Installing and setting up, the Project window, the Mixer, the Key, List and Drum editors, the Audio Part editor, the Sample editor, the Pool, audio effects plug-ins, MIDI effects plug-ins, audio and MIDI theory, quantize, EQ, compression, gating, looping, filtering, mixing, mix automation, synchronisation, dither, VST Instruments, surround sound and much more. Simon Millward is a music software specialist. He has a Master of Science degree in Music Technology from the University of York, UK. Originally trained as a musician and subsequently as a sound engineer, his interest in software sequencers and virtual studio instruments has established him as one of the UK's foremost Cubase experts.

From the Publisher
Written with the same care and dedication that contributed to the success of his previous bestselling book, Fast Guide to Cubase VST, Simon Millward has turned his attention to Steinberg's latest flagship application - Cubase SX. And it's another gem of a book, sure to become the standard work on the program. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 469 pages
• Publisher: PC Publishing; 3 edition (May 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1870775988
• ISBN-13: 978-1870775984
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.5 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #787,338 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic guide to Cubase., November 20, 2006

By	tely "jetzoom" (LA United States) - See all my reviews

I find this a facinating book that helps to quickly knock down the learning curve of Cubase SX. To me it's easier to digest than the manual supplied with Cubase. I have Cubase 1.0 and Cubase Studio 4, it seems to be adequate for this and in between. From setting up your first audio or midi recording, to editing, to mastering, it seems to cover all aspects in a reasonable sized book. I can't think of much that could be done to improve it. I highly recommend this for anyone who has a desire to dive into computer based recording. It even give brand name mic and interface hardware recommendations. I sat down at a local national bookstore and combed over 3 different guides to Cubase and this one clearly excelled, prompting me to purchase it. This is one I never lend out!

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fast Guide to Cubase SX , The best I've seen to date, March 7, 2006

By	Mark A. Tomlinson "Serius reader" (Orlando, Florida) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is actually the only biik that does Cubase SX 3 any justice, from start to finish, it gets to the point (No long talking, Jamaican term for short and to the point.

I recomend it to all user trying to learn Cubase it lessens the learning curve.