Complete Beginner's Guide to Cubase 12 in 60 Minutes [Pro // Artist // Elements]

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Everything you need to know to start making your first song in Cubase 12 in just 60 minutes.

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
01:37 Starting a New Project
02:59 Cubase navigation
04:45 Setting Up Your Soundcard
06:10 Importing a Sample
08:16 Zoom Controls
09:24 Tempo
10:59 The Toolbar
12:57 Setting Up Loop Markers
14:20 Labels & Colours
15:14 Adding a Virtual Instrument
17:30 Drawing in MIDI
19:22 Using the Chord Pads
23:25 Recording MIDI
24:19 Editing MIDI
28:56 The Mix Console
30:06 Auditioning Presets
32:43 Plugin Automation
35:25 Creating a Bass Line
36:24 Scale Assistant
39:28 Linking Channels
40:37 Drums with Groove Agent
43:39 The Drum Editor
45:37 Arrangement
49:01 Recording Audio
50:54 Editing Audio
52:18 THe Channel Strip
54:56 Adding Effects
01:00:38 Exporting to MP3
01:02:38 Outro

**Disclaimer: I did not get paid me to make this video, but I do get free software from time to time.

[DavidWhiteJazz]

This is one of the best tutorials I've seen in a long time. I appreciate how patiently and carefully you explain the basics.

[DrewRycerz]

It still amazes me how Cubase is so incredibly powerful and yet few people consider it in the top 3 DAWS. Great video, I have 11 now and thinking of upgrading.

[sanjaycolaco]

I am a FL Studio user. Yours is the first video that I watched to get started with Cubase. And I understood it 100% in just 1hour — because of your clarity and your teaching pace. I must say that Cubase is very organized and more intuitive with reference to composing music. P.S. And yes, I subscribed to your channel. Have a Blessed day, Craig.

[BruceKiwiMorgan]

one of the best videos 1. a good clear voice. 2.not too fast.3. starts at the beginning of program. thank you

[wesleybrehm]

As a total novice to Nuendo 12, this has been the most helpful tutorial I've found. Thank you for the time and effort you put into making this!

[j.stribling]

You are a natural born teacher, Craig. Great flow and pacing + superb editing. 100% professional tutorial.

[ericjerome]

Very concise and granular tutorial to Cubase 12

[tolula]

Best 60 minutes I have spent on YouTube! Thank you!

[chillwalker]

After beeing away from Cubase for over 15 Years...this was the p e r f e c t tutorial to refresh my skills!
Greetings from Germany!!!

[micdavis-cl]

You have sold me on passing on purchasing this software. thank you for saving me my hard earned dollar.

[davidjahn]

I listened to the whole 60 minutes in 2 sittings, copying Craig. Best tutorial on Cubase I have seen by a mile.

[LearnWithStephen]

Wow. Really very helpful. I have needed those little basic basic granular clicks and minute commands. Perfect. Thank you!

[RM-may]

Brilliantly and simply explained as easy to follow. I have been using Cubase on and off for years, but my knowledge of the basics was getting weaker and weaker with every new release. This was a perfect refresher, especially as it is on the latest version so you know you are not re-learning things that are now out of date. Excellent

[rumblefish]

This is a truly excellent video, pitched just right for beginners like me. Well done mate, and thanks.

[katyaangellove]

I've been putting off trying to learn Cubase all year because it was so intimidating and new and scary tbh lol. I've been learning but not consistently at all. I'm only 30 minutes in, taking notes as I go, and I already feel so much better and Cubase doesn't seem so scary/intimidating anymore for me. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[mutain]

you re the best showing the way of getting cool effects 100% for you

[MegaThefuture]

Excellent tutorial, by far the best I've seen. So concise, fast and clear.

[Steven-dodp]

Awesome! You video was an amazing refresher for a guy that hasn't used a DAW since 15 years ago! Just upgraded my old Cubase 6 to Cubase 12 Pro and getting things setup, and your tutorial just gave me what I needed to regain the full passion of recording my songs! Can't wait to restart recording! Thanks and you're a good teacher (pacing, spirit, attitude, everything)!

[scenicacoustic]

Great Video Craig. Really useful and clear explanation for the beginner. Nice one!

[markpeam]

Perfect - downloaded the trial (Elements 13) yesterday and this was the start I needed. Thanks. :)