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tojo
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has anyone tried cubase 4? I'd like to hear if its any good
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jrhager84
expert newb
I LOVE Cubase. I've eaten through programs like crazy (I've tried Pro Tools, Logic Audio, Reaper, Audacity, Sonar, Cakewalk, etc.) and I just really like how the interface fits my personal taste. I'd say it's really all a matter of personal preference as they all pretty much do the same thing (keeping price matching in mind).
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dementedchord
Psychotic State alumni ch
yep!!!
as are lots of other progs... you'll probably need to be a bit more specific in your questions....
i left cakewalk at audio9 i think... went to nuendo.... jumped from N 2.i74610769485419867 to C4... it's a class act but not necessarily the easiest to grok.... new vst's are way cool... has a new search function/organizational tool.... and a controll room function if your operating different rooms...
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Agent47
Dismember
I have NOT used Cubase 4...but
Cubase SX3 is good - probably the BEST sequencing software I've ever used. I think they've just added some extra bits for 4, so I'm sure it's even slightly better.
Kind of depends on what kind of working methods you have or what type of music you're trying to make. But as an all-rounder, Cubase SX3 at least, rocks.
Cubase SX3 is good - probably the BEST sequencing software I've ever used. I think they've just added some extra bits for 4, so I'm sure it's even slightly better.
Kind of depends on what kind of working methods you have or what type of music you're trying to make. But as an all-rounder, Cubase SX3 at least, rocks.
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rockinrocker
Freedom Hater
or even just different head phone mixes.
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jb calvin
New member
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Is anyone using Cubase 4 on PC. If so how does it work?
Is anyone using Cubase 4 on PC. If so how does it work?
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jrhager84
expert newb
It works SUPERBLY. I have tried pretty much all of the DAW software, and my personal favorite has got to be Cubase 4, hands down. I will say there are pros and cons to EVERY DAW, and it's really just a matter of picking what you're comfortable using. I snagged up the Producer Edition, and it was worth all 80,000 pennies! If you need any more info about it, ask, and I'll be glad to fill ya in. Just my .02
-Joel
-Joel
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The Flame
New member
I have Studio 4, and it rocks. it already helped my recordings sound better with 32 bit float!
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jrhager84
expert newb
You use 32 bit float? I only use 24 bit, because the "float" means it rounds to the nth degree... I just don't like possible inaccuracy in my recordings...maybe I'm just being a baby...
pipelineaudio
Well-known member
A 32 bit float can represent every integer value of a 24 bit fixed, PLUS many many more
The 24 bit fixed doesnt just do a rounding off, it actually is forced to throw away information it cant represent, while the 32 bit float can represent a far greater amount of values before it needs to round off or truncate
However RECORDING a file to 32float instead of 24bit fixed, with a 24 bit analog to digital converter gains you nothing, but wasted disk space...Hopefully the app you are using uses 32 bit float (or better) math instead of 24 bit fixed
The 24 bit fixed doesnt just do a rounding off, it actually is forced to throw away information it cant represent, while the 32 bit float can represent a far greater amount of values before it needs to round off or truncate
However RECORDING a file to 32float instead of 24bit fixed, with a 24 bit analog to digital converter gains you nothing, but wasted disk space...Hopefully the app you are using uses 32 bit float (or better) math instead of 24 bit fixed
choctaw
Tribal Member
I am using Cubase SX3.....a good place to order video tutorials of both SX3 and the NEW Cubase 4 is at this location. The are easy to understand and right to the point.
https://askvideo.com/index.php?cPath=22&osCsid=186458517deec3beb908c2b86d6e1c3d
https://askvideo.com/index.php?cPath=22&osCsid=186458517deec3beb908c2b86d6e1c3d
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jrhager84
expert newb
wow, I'm a super-idiot! 32 bit float it is!!!
pipelineaudio
Well-known member
Nothing idiot about it! This digital math stuff is tricky tricky business!!!
I was all over the web and reading up and then had to get some realtime help from my favorite gurus while I was typing up that post.
Hell I have trouble with REGULAR math lol
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jrhager84
expert newb
no shiz... I'm getting a totally weird crackling sound in all of my previously recorded stuff now, which is weird. All the stuff I record at 44.1kHz sample rate is fine, but all of the 96.0kHz stuff is all crackly...dubbya tee eff mate?
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timthetortoise
MADE OF SANDALWOOD
Could be that it's too high of a load for your system to handle.
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jrhager84
expert newb
whaddya mean "too high"?
Like too much CPU load?
I'm running an AMD x2 4400+ with 1gig of tight timing RAM, and 320g of space... I hope it's not taxing my system running <10 tracks with <20 effects on the whole project...and like I said, I've run TONS of tracks at 44.1kHz, and it's all good. Weird....
Like too much CPU load?
I'm running an AMD x2 4400+ with 1gig of tight timing RAM, and 320g of space... I hope it's not taxing my system running <10 tracks with <20 effects on the whole project...and like I said, I've run TONS of tracks at 44.1kHz, and it's all good. Weird....
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NYMorningstar
Recording Modus Operandi
Do you have 2 hard drives with one dedicated to just audio files?
That's alot of processing power but if you're reading and writing from the same hard drive you can still get crackling.
NL5
Unpossible!
Thats an awful lot of effects. Any of them reverbs? Where is your buffer set at?
theblackBay
Mean average best idiot..
your problem could be due to disk Buffer
as 96khz is loading the buffer much more:
your probably setting a low buffer for latency on your 44.1 but you need to go higher for your extra wasted disk space on your 96khz (read below)
Regardless forget about 96khz it is a Myth trust me I have studied it, it does not represent a better sound at the playback end point and can in fact hurt the sound on conversion back to 44.1.
When Hi-fis are playing back 96khz standard you may have a motivation until then forget it.
And don't let anyone else tell you different look it up.
Anyways I have a question:
ok one song say 10 tracks mid song with regard to the master Tempo I want to change it say double it but not effect the previous first part of the original song I use SX3, I’m not aware that it can be done?
Can SX4 pull it off?
now I recently used Pro tools and it was about the most backward experience of my life (I can't believe how much people used to carry on about that junk piece of software) but... it can pull that trick.
So in that regard it is breaking new pioneering ground with arms outstretched and looking into the sunlight!
as 96khz is loading the buffer much more:
your probably setting a low buffer for latency on your 44.1 but you need to go higher for your extra wasted disk space on your 96khz (read below)
Regardless forget about 96khz it is a Myth trust me I have studied it, it does not represent a better sound at the playback end point and can in fact hurt the sound on conversion back to 44.1.
When Hi-fis are playing back 96khz standard you may have a motivation until then forget it.
And don't let anyone else tell you different look it up.
Anyways I have a question:
ok one song say 10 tracks mid song with regard to the master Tempo I want to change it say double it but not effect the previous first part of the original song I use SX3, I’m not aware that it can be done?
Can SX4 pull it off?
now I recently used Pro tools and it was about the most backward experience of my life (I can't believe how much people used to carry on about that junk piece of software) but... it can pull that trick.
So in that regard it is breaking new pioneering ground with arms outstretched and looking into the sunlight!
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jrhager84
expert newb
I even streamlined it by making FX channels, and bussing all tracks with the same effects to that. I've tested the load on my system, and I can literally use TENS of effects and it doesn't ding my system. I suppose I could reinstall Cubase on my C drive, and just use my Z drive to hold the projects/audio and stuff. Do you think that would help? I used to not get crackling at 96.0kHz, and to be honest, I haven't tried RE-recording at 96. This is just the stuff I recorded at 96, then am trying to replay. I'll try to record in 96k on Tues, and see if it crackles.
Most of them were just small reverb, and I think I misused the term "effects". I counted parametric EQ and Compression as an "effect". I'm not sure if that's an effect or a process, I'm fairly new to all this terminology.
Sorry for any confusion resulting from my ignorance.
Most of them were just small reverb, and I think I misused the term "effects". I counted parametric EQ and Compression as an "effect". I'm not sure if that's an effect or a process, I'm fairly new to all this terminology.
Sorry for any confusion resulting from my ignorance.