Why do you recommend Cubase and what soundcards does it prefer to work with.

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I´m in the process of setting up my PC to record. Before I make any final decisions, I want to know why you all chose Cubase over the other multi tracking programs out there. I also need to know which soundcards Cubase prefers to work with. I´m looking to buy an M Audio Delta 44 and a Midiman Midisport...I´ve already read in this forum that people have been having problems with their Delta cards and Cubase.
Also, Is Cubase available in a package as such? i.e comes with soundcard and mastering software?
 
Cubase...why?

Cubase is a very complete sequencing recording studio, effects included! Easy to work with, and as I said COMPLETE.... I use the Sound Blaster Live card and get good results although an occasional problem may arise. I used to record electronic music 15 years ago and had about 15 thou invested in outboard equipment, synths etc. With a cheap $150 keyboard controller, SB Live and Cubase you´ve got all I had and more. Add the Virtual Instruments that work with Cubase you´ve got a shitload of great sounding analog synths on the market that are inexpensive. SoundFonts... with the SB Live you can load its internal synth with a wealth of great sounds for free... If you´re a guitarist you may prefer something that´s not so keyboard orientated as Cubase, if not and you can´t afford Cubase look into their little brother version, Cubasis. No, I don´t work for Steinberg, I just like the results I´ve gotten with the program. Besides, nobody was responding to you so I felt sorry.... Good luck pal!
 
Yah Zardose, I like my SB Live! also. Although it doesn't sound as good as my JV-1080.

I personally use Cubase because it syncs up the best with my VS-880. Otherwise, it's a tossup between Cubase and Cakewalk (I have both). Each has good features and quirks.


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Thanks

Thanks very much for your replies. It looks like Cubase is the program for me then. Just a few more questions:
How does it handle audio..how far would I be able to tamper with, say, a vocal track? Could I copy and transpose a vocal track to get precise harmony?

Does it have mastering software included and how good is it?

I must say I have been dissuaded from getting the soundblaster cards because I´m going to be recording a lot of audio.

Any other recommendations?
 
Cubase

Yeah, as far as mastering software you´d want to get some periferal software or VST compatible program thats compatible with Cubase. For instance, there´s no compresor for master tracks but yes for individual audio tracks. As far as transposing audio, forget it..-once again you´d need to look for a harmonizer and I don´t know if one even exists in any software format. I only know of my experiences with SB and the Guillmont Fortissimo soundcards so if our collegues recomend something else take their advice. Cubase does work well with audio in all other respects...you don´t need to bounce tracks like you would do with tape, you simply repeat the audio track and then move it to an empty track. A nice trick to add depth to an audio track for instance is to repeat it, move it to a new track and delay it a few miliseconds. There´s also what´s called an audio pool that saves EVERY audio track recorded so if you erase a track by mistake you can always revert to the pool, look for the take you liked and recall it. Once again, the features are too numerous to describe. Cubase seems to be an all round sequencer with audio as well as midi fans in mind. Buy it!
 
Mastering

Can you recommend any mastering software that is compatible with Cubase so I can do my research? Would it be a plug in to the Cubase VST software or a completely differnet program?
Whilst I´m writing, can anyone recommend any good books I can order that deal with the basics of PC home recording?
 
t-racks is a good mastering software, bang for buck, you can do alot with it!
 
Cubase

Hey Man! I just remembered that you can transpose harmonies with Cubase. They say the larger the interval the poorer the quality... nevertheless transposing a part doesn´t mean that it will be in harmony according to the key and scale you´re working with. You´ll just get parrelel harmonies... paralel 5ths for example.
 
Wallycleaver said:
t-racks is a good mastering software, bang for buck, you can do alot with it!
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Wavelab works great with cubase as a mastering software.
 
just a note....cubase producer pack 24 has very impressive mastering tools...especially tasty is an application called "free file"--of course, I've only heard the one demo, but it was enough to convince me that this is some strong-medicine...so, I bought in (big-time) and pick up my propak24, motu 828, etc. etc. on friday....looking forward to getting help from you veterans.
 
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