CubaseSX (H2)

[NLAlston]

I've got hold of this program, recently, and am liking it a lot. Moreso, in fact, than Sonar. However, I have a question to ask: How does one go about applying an effect to just a portion of a track? I had initially thought that a desired area could be easily highlighted, and a plugin effect called up to treat just the selected area. Or is it that this "H2" version (Try Before You Buy) is limited in most of the features associated with the regular version?

 

[Disposable]

No likely gonna get any help stating it's a cracked version...
Anyways... Double click the waveform you wish to apply the effect to.
Highlight the part you'd like to effect.
Call up the Audio Menu - Plug-ins...
Go from there.

 

[NLAlston]

No likely gonna get any help stating it's a cracked version...

How have I stated this?

I was given this program to try out, by an aquaintance who knew that I was having a few issues with Sonar. He sent me the file (along with some of his songs) and I was truly (I mean TRULY) under the impression that it was a demo. I mean, when the program opens up it clearly states "H2 Try Before You Buy". This is also why I asked about the possible - even quite probable - limitations of this program, because I thought it to be a demo. I haven't had it long enough to check everything out, and - if it is an illegally handled program - it was most definitely unknown to me. Now that I have clarified that (and I am being absolutely honest with you, and everyone else) I want you to know that I really do appreciate your input on what was concerning me.

 

[vestast]

To apply an effect to just a portion of a track you would have to use automation. It might not be enabled on the TBYB version that you have.

 

[xstatic]

What you are trying to do is most definately possible in Cubase SX, and not a limitation. However, you are using a pirated copy. I use Nuendo (could just as well use Cubase SX and will most likely be buying Cubase SX this week) in a professional studio environment. It is a very impressive program and is capable of many many things. I have yet to really discover it's "limitations" while running Nuendo between 40 and 80 or so hours a week. The automation and layout of Cubase SX is amazing. Every time they add new features it's a bonus for me. Even since the first versions I have really been able to do everything that I and any of my clients have wanted to do. I have always ended up using the new features available to me, but have never needed them. Usually they are just a better way to do things with Cubase that I was already doing with it. This is a sign of good development and a truly professional program. Nuendo and Cubase SX seem to be the only PC applications that are really making a break into the professional studio environment. Pro Tools HD is still king in pro circles. But Steinberg apps are quickly becoming accepted, and more and more widely used. Sonar also is very powerful, but if you are having issues and are willing to spend a little time picking up the learning curve of the switch, than you won't regret it. My advice is to go out and get Cubase SL3 for half the price of SX3. Use it until it's features limit your production, and then make the upgrade to SX3. 90% or more of the people using Cubase probably never use features that SL won't do but SX does. If the pricing on the new SX and SL 3 stays similar to pricing in the past, than buying SL and upgrading later to SX will cost the same in the end as buying SX outright

 

[warble]

The only demo version of Cubase SX I know of it version 1. This was officially released by Steinberg. If the splash box that comes up when you're starting SX says "H2O Try Before You Buy", this is a pirated/cracked copy of the application. The version is most likely 2.0.

While I'm sure millions have used this H20 version to try to program out, it won't function as solid as the legitimate version. One thing that's going on in the cracked version is a code change for dongle emulation. With a legitmate purchased version of SX, you will receive a dongle key which will authorize use of the program. The H20 version code has been modified to allow use of the program without the dongle. This among who knows what other code changes, provide for a less than stable application.

I maybe didn't answer you're question exactly, but now you know what you're dealing with.

 

[NLAlston]

Thanks to everyone for all that has been offered. I have truly learned something, here. But now that I do have this software - and have had time to fool around with it - I have to say that I am enjoying it immensely. I had thought that Sonar was IT - until I happened across this one. It, to me, just seems to be more deep seated in the professional range. It could very well be my next sequencing program, after I have gotten another computer system which would be wholly dedicated to my music.

Thanks again.

 

[premonition]

If automation dosnt work then why dont you just cut out the part of the track you want fx on and put it on another track so when effects are on the new track they only play on the part you want it to play on. I think that should do the trick.

 

[NLAlston]

If automation dosnt work then why dont you just cut out the part of the track you want fx on and put it on another track so when effects are on the new track they only play on the part you want it to play on. I think that should do the trick.

Thanks for that tip, and I am sure that this method will grant what is desired. The more that I mess around with this program, the more I come to realise how worthy of purchasing it really is. I am holding off, for a while, because of waiting to see what the financial picture will look like when I am pocket-ready enough to foot the bill for another computer. I would REALLY like to get my hands on the MAC's big boy - the G5, but may have to settle for something in the IBM line. So, no other musical software will even be considered until such time as that decision has been made.

Thanks all.