Hal Leonard

Cubase 4 contains hundreds of advanced features expanding the possibiities in using it far beyond the beginner user's skill set. Once you've mastered the basic functionality of Cubase 4, you're ready to advance into more difficult arrangements using virtual instruments like HALlionone (for drums), Prologue, Spector and Mystic. You'll get deeper into working with imported loops, the Cubase Sample Editor, while mastering the on-board mixer by setting up a Key Command to do tricks like “Activate all solos” among others. Learn to properly add compression to drums (RMS vs. Peak method), plus expert tips for using EQ on the drums and bass. You'll set up an effects channel, while working with track presets and automation. Once you've built a great recording using all of these things, you're ready for mixing down, where Cubase 4 Advanced will train you to create great mixes using a multi-band mastering effect on the Stereo Buss, how to use a group channel to utilize a compressor across multiple tracks, add a stereo compressor onto the first Group track, create a 2nd group track and routing Bells to it, then adding reverb to that track and much more. If you're ready to master Cubase 4, then you're ready for Cubase 4 - Advanced! 90 minutes.