Fast Guide to Cubase Vst

Updated to include fetaures introduced with version 5 of Cubase VST, this edition of the Fast Guide to Cubase VST includes coverage of VST Instruments (Pro Five, Dynamo, Model E, LM4, Retro AS-1 VST, VB1, Neon,ÊAtom Pro),VST Dynamics, analogue synthesis tutorial, extra plug-in coverage (Karlette, VST Chopper), up-to-date audio card details (Creative Labs Live! Platinum, M Audio Delta 66, Echo Gina, MOTU 2408), the latest websites, tips and tricks and a whole lot more.

The Fast Guide to Cubase VST provides the essential information for quickly getting into Steinberg's Cubase VST MIDI sequencing and audio recording package. The book covers all the important aspects of the program including audio and MIDI recording and 'virtual studio technology'.

Installation and setting up of the program on PC and Macintosh computers are explained. and detailed information on how to record, edit, process and mix digital audio and how to use EQ and effects are all featured. A number of third party plug-ins are explored, and the book shows how to get the best from processing techniques such as compression, expansion and limiting. The software is tested with a range of PC audio cards and with a number of PC hardware configurations.

A projects chapter describes Cubase VST in a number of recording situations, providing a valuable practical insight into how best to use the program for specific tasks. The Fast Guide to Cubase VST is the ideal companion for all users of the software, from the home sound recordist/ musician to the audio professional.

Topics covered include: Installing and setting up, the Arrange window, Key, List and Drum edit, Quantise, Synchronisation, The Master Track, the MIDI Effect Processor, Score and Logical Edit, the Audio editor, the Wave editor, the Audio pool, EQ and effects, mixing, plug-ins, audio processing techniques and choosing a PC audio card.

As well as providing all the essential information for getting up and running with the software, the Fast Guide also serves as an excellent general introduction to digital sound recording, engineering and music production. The Fast Guide - so much more than just an ordinary book about Cubase VST.

This is a reasonable stab at it but it is the FAST guide and as such does not cover every single function and aspect of the program.

It is quite good for audio and explains the concepts and practicalities well. It is not so good for the MIDI side - you would want to look elsewhere for this.

It is definately worth buying just so you can learn about your favourite app away from your PC.


Excellent! Finally A Cubase book for the technically inept!   October 21, 1999
 12 out of 13 found this review helpful

This book is written in plain language, Milward has managed to enlighten Cubase users without assuming we already know it all. Although this book came out before cubase 3.7 it's still the best one out there and the only one I won't send back.


Excellent - A must have!!   October 7, 1999
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I only wish that I had a copy of this book before I printed out the entire software manual. It's written in an easy to understand manner that makes it enjoyable to read not to mention incrediably informative...Better than a cubase for dummies book could ever be!


Very Stimulating and Technical   September 22, 1999
 9 out of 9 found this review helpful

When you start to read the book, Simon gently immerses you into the VST world. Describes very useful short cuts using the keyboard (and also a few tips that aren't easily found in other reference materials). The project work takes you through the initial recording right through to mastering using an awful lot of the VST functionality. If you're like me and can't afford the usual electronic hardware that goes into the home studio, the VST FX and mastering techniques that Simon uses will show you that, with the right computer system, you can be very creative with what is available.

All in all, a well laid out book, which I keep constantly by the side of the monitor (just in case).