Table of Contents

1 Description and overview 2 Setting up the system 3 First steps 4 The Project window 5 MIDI recording 6 MIDI editing 7 Audio recording 8 Audio editing 9 Audio processing 10 The Pool and Media Management System 11 Mixing and EQ 12 Audio effects 13 Mastering 14 MIDI effects 15 Automation 16 Surround sound 17 VST Instruments 18 The Tempo Track 19 Synchronisation 20 Production tips and power tools 21 Recommended reading 22 Useful websites 23 Glossary Appendices

About the Author

Simon Millward is a music software specialist. He has a Master of Science degree in Music Technology from the University of York, UK. Originally trained as a musician and subsequently as a sound engineer, his interest in software sequencers and virtual studio instruments has established him as one of the UK's foremost Cubase experts.