Steinberg Cubase 8 Manual

							Track Handling
TrackVersions
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TrackVersions Pop-Up Menu
The TrackVersions pop-up menu is available for all track types that support 
TrackVersions. It contains the most important functions for managing TrackVersions 
and a TrackVersions list.
To open the TrackVersions pop-up menu for a track, click the arrow to the right of 
the track name.
The following options are available:
TrackVersion List
Lists all TrackVersions of the track for which you opened the TrackVersions 
pop-up menu and allows you to activate a TrackVersion.
New Version
Creates a new, empty TrackVersion for the selected tracks.
Duplicate Version
Creates a copy of the active TrackVersion for the selected tracks.
Rename Version
Opens a dialog that allows you to change the TrackVersion name for the 
selected tracks.
Delete Version
Deletes the active TrackVersion for the selected tracks.
Select Tracks with Same Version ID
Selects all tracks that have a TrackVersion with the same ID. 
						

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TrackVersions Inspector Section
The TrackVersions Inspector section allows you to view and manage 
TrackVersions for a selected track. It is available for audio tracks, MIDI tracks, 
instrument tracks, and the chord track.
To open the TrackVersions Inspector section for a track, select the track, and in 
the Inspector, click the TrackVersions tab.
1)Name column
Shows the version name. Double-click to change it. The name will be changed 
for all selected tracks.
2)ID column
Shows the TrackVersion ID.
3)Track Version Indicator
Indicates that more than one TrackVersion exists.
4)Track Version list
Lists all TrackVersions and allows you to activate one of them for all selected 
tracks.
5)New Version
Creates a new, empty TrackVersion for all selected tracks.
6)Duplicate Version
Creates a copy of the active TrackVersion for all selected tracks.
7)Delete Version
Deletes the active TrackVersion for all selected tracks. This function is only 
available if the track has more than one TrackVersion. 
						

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Creating New TrackVersions
You can create new, empty TrackVersions for selected tracks.
PROCEDURE
1. In the track list, select the tracks for which you want to create a new 
TrackVersion.
2. Select Project > TrackVersions > New Version.
NOTE
You can also use the TrackVersions Inspector (only available for audio tracks, MIDI 
tracks, instrument tracks, and the chord track) or the TrackVersions pop-up menu in 
the track list to create a new TrackVersion.
RESULT 
The event display shows a new, empty TrackVersion. Events of previous 
TrackVersions are hidden. The track list shows a default version name.
TrackVersion IDs
All TrackVersions are automatically assigned an ID. TrackVersions that are created 
together get the same TrackVersion ID and can be selected together.
In the TrackVersions Inspector, the TrackVersion ID is shown in the ID column of 
the TrackVersion list.
In the track list, you can open the TrackVersions pop-up menu to see the 
TrackVersion ID.
Selecting Tracks by TrackVersion ID
You can simultaneously select all tracks that share the same TrackVersion ID.
PROCEDURE
1. Activate the TrackVersion.
2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Select Tracks with same Version ID.
RESULT 
All tracks that have TrackVersions with the same ID are selected. 
						

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Assigning a Common ID
TrackVersions on different tracks that were not created together have different 
TrackVersion IDs. TrackVersions with different IDs cannot be activated together. To 
do this, you must assign a new version ID to these tracks.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the tracks and activate the TrackVersions to which you want to assign 
a common version ID.
2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Assign Common Version ID.
RESULT 
A new ID is assigned to all active TrackVersions on the selected tracks. The tracks 
are now marked as belonging together. You can now activate them together.
Active TrackVersion
If you created more than one TrackVersion for a track, you can show the events of 
a specific TrackVersion in the event display. This process is referred to as activating 
TrackVersions.
Activating TrackVersions
PROCEDURE
1. Click the arrow to the right of the track name to open the TrackVersions 
pop-up menu.
2. Select the TrackVersion that you want to activate.
RESULT 
The selected version is activated and its events are shown in the event display.
NOTE
If you work with audio tracks, MIDI tracks, instrument tracks, or the chord track, you 
can also use the TrackVersions Inspector to activate a TrackVersion. 
						

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Activating TrackVersions on Multiple Tracks
You can simultaneously activate TrackVersions on multiple tracks if these 
TrackVersions share the same ID.
PROCEDURE
1. Select all tracks for which you want to activate a specific TrackVersion.
2. Click the arrow to the right of the track name to open the TrackVersions 
pop-up menu.
3. Select the TrackVersion that you want to activate from the list.
RESULT 
The selected TrackVersion is activated for all selected tracks, and the 
corresponding events are shown in the event display.
NOTE
If you work with audio tracks, MIDI tracks, instrument tracks, or the chord track, you 
can also use the TrackVersions Inspector to activate a TrackVersion.
Duplicating TrackVersions
You can duplicate a TrackVersion by creating a new TrackVersion that contains a 
copy of the active TrackVersion.
PROCEDURE
1. In the track list, select the tracks and activate the TrackVersion that you want 
to duplicate.
2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Duplicate Version.
In the event display, a duplicate TrackVersion is displayed. In the track list, a default 
version name for the duplicate is shown.
NOTE
You can also use the TrackVersions Inspector (audio tracks, MIDI tracks, instrument 
tracks, and chord track only) or the TrackVersions pop-up menu in the track list to 
duplicate a TrackVersion. 
						

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Deleting TrackVersions
You can delete the active TrackVersions for the selected tracks.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the tracks and activate the TrackVersions that you want to delete.
2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Delete Version.
NOTE
You can also use the TrackVersions Inspector (audio tracks, MIDI tracks, instrument 
tracks, and chord track only) or the TrackVersions pop-up menu in the track list to 
delete the active TrackVersion for selected tracks.
Copying and Pasting Selection Ranges Between TrackVersions
You can copy and paste ranges between different TrackVersions, even across 
multiple tracks.
PREREQUISITE 
You have at least 2 TrackVersions.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the Range Selection tool.
2. Select a range of the TrackVersion that you want to copy.
3. Select Edit > Copy.
4. Activate the TrackVersion into which you want to insert the copied range.
5. Select Edit > Paste.
RESULT 
The copied range from the first TrackVersion is pasted to the second TrackVersion 
at the exact same position.
NOTE
If you want to perform more complicated comping tasks, we recommend to select 
Project > TrackVersions > Create Lanes from Versions and proceed with the 
Comp tool. 
						

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Copying and Pasting Selected Events between TrackVersions
You can copy and paste selected events between different TrackVersions, even 
across multiple tracks.
PREREQUISITE 
You have at least 2 TrackVersions, and you have split the corresponding events with 
the Cut tool, for example.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the Object Selection tool.
2. Select the events that you want to copy.
3. Select Edit > Copy.
4. Activate the TrackVersion into which you want to insert the copied events.
5. Select Edit > Functions > Paste at Origin.
This ensures that the events are inserted at the exact same position.
RESULT 
The copied events from the first TrackVersion are pasted to the second 
TrackVersion at the exact same position.
TrackVersion Names
Each TrackVersion has a default TrackVersion name.
If more than one version is available for the track, the TrackVersion name is shown 
in the track list and in the TrackVersions Inspector section. By default, 
TrackVersions are named v1, v2, etc. However, you can rename each TrackVersion 
to your liking. 
						

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Renaming a TrackVersion
PROCEDURE
• In the TrackVersions Inspector section, double-click the TrackVersion name 
and enter a new name.
The name is changed. If the available space in the track list is too small, the name is 
abbreviated automatically.
Renaming TrackVersions on Multiple Tracks
PROCEDURE
1. Activate all TrackVersions that you want to rename, and select the 
corresponding tracks.
2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Rename Version.
3. Enter a new TrackVersion name and click OK.
RESULT 
In the track list, the new TrackVersion name is shown. 
						

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NOTE
If you want to assign the same ID to TrackVersions, select Project > 
TrackVersions > Assign Common Version ID.
TrackVersions vs. Lanes
TrackVersions and lanes are individual features that complement each other. Every 
TrackVersion can have its own set of lanes.
Creating Lanes from TrackVersions
If your project contains TrackVersions and you want to continue working with lanes, 
using the Comp tool, for example, you can create lanes from TrackVersions.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the tracks for which you want to create lanes.
2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Create Lanes from Versions.
A new TrackVersion named Lanes from Version is added. This TrackVersion 
contains all TrackVersions on separate lanes. The original TrackVersions are kept. 
Lanes that you create from MIDI TrackVersions are muted.
3. In the track list or in the Inspector, activate the Show Lanes button for the 
track.
4. On the Project window toolbar, activate the Comp tool and continue as usual.
Creating TrackVersions from Lanes
If your project contains lanes and you want to continue working with the 
TrackVersion functions, you can create TrackVersions from lanes.
PROCEDURE
1. Select the tracks for which you want to create TrackVersions.
If you only want to convert specific lanes, select these lanes.
2. Select Project > TrackVersions > Create Versions from Lanes.
RESULT 
New TrackVersions are added, one for each separate lane. The original lanes are 
kept. Any crossfades that you have created between different lanes are discarded. 
						

							Track Handling
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Track Presets
Track presets are templates that can be applied to newly created or existing tracks 
of the same type.
You can create them from virtually all track types (audio, MIDI, instrument, group, 
FX, VST instument return, input, and output channels). They contain sound and 
channel settings, and allow you to quickly browse, preview, select, and change 
sounds, or reuse channel settings across projects.
Track presets are organized in the MediaBay. There, you can categorize them with 
attributes.
Audio Track Presets
Track presets for audio tracks, group tracks, FX tracks, VST instrument channels, 
input channels, and output channels include all settings that define the sound.
You can use the factory presets as a starting point for your own editing and save 
the audio settings that you optimized for an artist that you often work with as a 
preset for future recordings.
The following data is saved in audio track presets:
• Insert effects settings (including VST effect presets)
•EQ settings
• Volume and pan
• Input gain and phase
NOTE
To access the track presets functions for input and output channels, activate the 
Write buttons for input and output channels in the MixConsole. This creates input 
and output channel tracks in the track list.
Instrument Track Presets
Instrument track presets offer both MIDI and audio features and are the best choice 
when handling sounds of simple, mono-timbral VST instruments.
Use instrument track presets for auditioning your tracks or saving your preferred 
sound settings, for example. You can also extract sounds from instrument track 
presets for use in instrument tracks.
The following data is saved in instrument track presets:
• Audio insert effects
•Audio EQ
• Audio volume and pan