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    Apple Remote (Macintosh only)
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    Resetting the Layout and Copying Layout Settings between Pages
    Click the arrow button in the top right corner of the editor to revert to the default 
    settings for the current layout or to copy the settings of one layout page to another.
    Apple Remote (Macintosh only)
    Many Apple computers come with an Apple Remote Control, a small hand-held 
    device akin to TV remote controls. It allows you to remotely control certain features 
    in Cubase.
    PROCEDURE
    1. Open the Device Setup dialog and select Apple Remote Control from the Add 
    Device pop-up menu.
    2. In the list on the right, the Apple Remote’s buttons are listed. For each button 
    you can open a pop-up menu from which you can select a Cubase parameter.
    The parameter you select is assigned to the corresponding button on the Apple 
    Remote.
    By default, the Apple Remote always controls the application that currently has the 
    focus on your Macintosh computer (provided that this application supports the Apple 
    Remote). 
    						
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    NOTE
    When the “Disable when application is not in front” option is not selected, the Apple 
    Remote will control Cubase even if it does not have the focus. 
    						
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    MIDI realtime parameters and 
    effects
    For each MIDI track, you can set up a number of track parameters, or modifiers, and 
    MIDI effects. These affect how the MIDI data is played back, “transforming” MIDI 
    events in realtime before they are sent to the MIDI outputs.
    On the following pages, the available parameters and effects are described. Keep 
    in mind:
    • The actual MIDI events will not be affected – the changes happen “on the fly”.
    • Since the modifier settings do not change the actual MIDI data on the track, 
    they will not be reflected in the MIDI editors. To convert the track settings into 
    “real” MIDI events, use the Freeze MIDI Modifiers function or the Merge MIDI 
    in Loop function.
    RELATED LINKS
    Making your settings permanent on page 674
    The Inspector – general handling
    The MIDI modifiers and effects are set up in the Inspector (although some settings 
    are available in the MixConsole as well).
    • To show the Inspector, click the “Set up Window Layout” button on the 
    toolbar and activate the Inspector option.
    The Inspector is displayed to the left of the track list.
    • For MIDI tracks, several sections are available in the Inspector. Which of these 
    are displayed is determined in the setup context menu or the Setup dialog of 
    the Inspector. 
    						
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    • You can fold or unfold the sections individually by clicking on the section 
    name.
    Clicking the name for a hidden section brings it to view and hides the other 
    sections. [Ctrl]/[Command]-clicking the tab allows you to hide or show a 
    section without affecting other sections. [Alt]/[Option]-clicking a tab shows or 
    hides all sections in the Inspector.
    NOTE
    Folding or hiding (via the Setup dialog) a section does not affect the functionality 
    but merely hides the section from view. This means your settings will still be active 
    even if you fold or hide the Inspector settings.
    RELATED LINKS
    Using the Setup options on page 1032
    The Inspector sections
    Basic track settings
    The topmost Inspector section contains the basic track settings. These settings 
    either affect the basic functionality for the track (mute, solo, enable record, etc.) or 
    send out additional MIDI data to the connected devices (program change, volume, 
    etc.). The section contains all settings that are available in the track list, with a few 
    additional parameters:
    Load/Save Track Preset button
    Allows you to load or save a track preset.
    Track name field
    Click once to show/hide the topmost Inspector section. Double-click to 
    rename the track.
    Edit button
    This opens the Channel Settings window for the track (a window showing a 
    channel with volume fader and other controls, along with effect settings).
    Mute/Solo buttons
    Mutes or solos the MIDI track.
    Read/Write buttons
    Used for automating the track settings.
    Open Device Panels button
    Cubase Pro only: If the MIDI track is routed to a device with a panel, clicking 
    this button opens the respective panel. For more information, see the separate 
    PDF document “MIDI Devices”. 
    						
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    Input transformer button
    Opens the Input Transformer dialog, allowing you to transform incoming MIDI 
    events in realtime.
    Record enable button
    Activate this to make the track ready for recording.
    Monitor button
    When this is activated (and the “MIDI Thru Active” option is activated in the 
    Preferences dialog, MIDI page), incoming MIDI will be routed to the selected 
    MIDI output.
    Toggle Time Base button
    Switches between musical (tempo related) and linear (time related) time base 
    for the track.
    Lock button
    Activate this to disable all editing of all events on the track.
    Show Lane button
    Allows you to divide the tracks in lanes.
    Volume
    Use this to adjust the level for the track. Changing this setting will move the 
    track’s fader in the MixConsole and vice versa.
    MIDI Pan
    Use this to adjust the panning of the track.
    Delay
    This adjusts the playback timing of the MIDI track. Positive values delay the 
    playback while negative values cause the track to play earlier. The values are 
    set in milliseconds.
    In/Out/Chn pop-up menus
    This is where you select MIDI input, MIDI output, and MIDI channel for the 
    track.
    Edit Instrument button
    If the MIDI track is routed to a VST instrument, clicking this button opens the 
    control panel for the VST instrument.
    Bank and Program Selector pop-up menu
    Allows you to select a sound, see below. (If no bank is available, only the 
    Program selector is shown.)
    Apply Track Preset button
    Allows you to apply a track preset. 
    						
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    Map pop-up menu
    Allows you to select a drum map for the track.
    NOTE
    • Note that the functionality of the Bank and Program selector settings (used 
    for selecting sounds in the connected MIDI instrument) depends on the 
    instrument to which the MIDI output is routed, and how you have set it up in 
    the MIDI Device Manager. The MIDI Device Manager allows you to specify 
    which MIDI instruments and other devices are connected to the various MIDI 
    outputs, thus making it possible to select patches by name.
    • Many of the basic track settings are duplicated in the MIDI Fader section of 
    the Inspector.
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    ELATED LINKS
    Track List on page 56
    Using Channel Settings on page 348
    Writing Automation Data on page 577
    The Input Transformer on page 878
    Defining the Track Time Base on page 149
    Applying Track Presets on page 162
    Working with Lanes on page 145
    Setting Volume on page 323
    MIDI Fader section on page 651
    Using MIDI devices on page 658
    Expression Map section (Cubase Pro only)
    This section is used when working with the Expression Map features.
    RELATED LINKS
    Expression maps (Cubase Pro only) on page 778
    Note Expression section (Cubase Pro only)
    This section is used when working with the Note Expression features.
    RELATED LINKS
    Note Expression on page 792
    MIDI Modifiers
    The settings on this tab affect the MIDI events on the track in realtime during 
    playback. They will also be in effect if you play “live” with the track selected and 
    record enabled (provided that “MIDI Thru Active” is activated in the Preferences 
    dialog, MIDI page). This makes it possible, for example, to transpose or adjust the 
    velocity of your live playing. 
    						
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    NOTE
    If you want to compare the result of your modifier settings with the “unprocessed” 
    MIDI, you can use the Bypass button in the MIDI Modifiers section. When this is 
    activated, the MIDI Modifiers settings will be temporarily disabled. A bypassed 
    section is indicated by a yellow Bypass button.
    Transpose
    This allows you to transpose all notes on the track in semitones. The available 
    range is -127 to +127 semitones, but remember that the total range of MIDI 
    note numbers is 0 to 127. Furthermore, not all instruments can play back 
    notes over the whole range. Therefore, extreme transpositions can give rather 
    strange and unwanted results.
    • You can also transpose individual MIDI parts using the Transpose field 
    in the info line.
    The transposition in the info line (for the individual part) is added to the 
    transpose value you have set up for the whole track in the Inspector.
    NOTE
    This setting is also affected by the global Transpose settings.
    Velocity Shift
    This setting lets you change the dynamics of all notes on the track. The value 
    in this field is added to the velocity of each note message that is sent out (use 
    negative values to lower the velocities). The range is -127 to +127 with 0 
    representing no change in velocity.
    Note that the effect of changing the velocity depends on the sound and 
    instrument.
    NOTE
    You can also adjust the velocity of events in individual MIDI parts using the 
    Velocity field in the info line. The velocity shift in the info line (for the individual 
    part) is added to the velocity shift you have set up for the whole track in the 
    Inspector. 
    						
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    Velocity Compression
    This function multiplies the velocity values with the factor you specify. This 
    factor is set using a numerator (left value) and a denominator (right value), 
    resulting in a fractional number (1/2, 3/4, 3/2 etc.). For example, if you set the 
    factor to 3/4, the velocities will be three quarters of their original values. This 
    will also affect the difference in velocity between the notes, thus compressing 
    or expanding the velocity scale. Typically, you would combine this setting with 
    the Velocity Shift parameter.
    An example:
    Let’s say you have three notes with the velocity values 60, 90 and 120, and 
    wish to “even out” the velocity differences somewhat. If you set the Velocity 
    Compression value to 1/2, the notes will play back with the velocities 30, 45 
    and 60. By adding 60 in the Velocity Shift field, the notes will play back with 
    the velocities 90, 105 and 120, meaning you have compressed the velocity 
    range.
    In a similar way, you can use Velocity Compression values greater than 1/1 
    together with negative values in the Velocity Shift field, to expand the velocity 
    range.
    IMPORTANT
    Remember that the maximum velocity is always 127 no matter how much you 
    try to expand.
    Length Compression
    This value adjusts the lengths of all notes on the track. As with Velocity 
    Compression, the value is set with a numerator and denominator. For 
    example, the value 2/1 means that all note lengths will be doubled, while 1/4 
    means all note lengths will be a quarter of the actual lengths.
    Random
    The Random settings let you introduce random variations to various 
    properties of MIDI notes. Anything from very subtle variations to dramatic 
    changes can be applied.
    Range
    The Range function lets you specify a note (pitch) or velocity range and either 
    force all notes to fit within this range, or exclude all notes outside this range 
    from playback. As with the Random function, there are two separate Range 
    settings.
    HMT: Follow
    Activating this button for a track applies Hermode Tuning to the notes played 
    on this track. Hermode Tuning retunes the notes you play and creates clear 
    frequencies for every fifth and third interval, for example. Retuning only affects 
    individual notes and maintains the pitch relationship between keys and notes. 
    The retuning is a continuous process and takes the musical context into 
    account. 
    						
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    When you apply Hermode Tuning to tracks that use VST 2 instruments, the 
    played notes are retuned with every keystroke. Dynamic retuning while notes 
    are playing is only possible with VST 3 instruments that support Micro Tuning 
    and Note Expression. For VST instruments that support Note Expression, 
    Hermode Tuning also works in MIDI Thru mode.
    To activate Hermode tunig, activate the “HMT: Follow” button, and select one 
    of the following tuning types in the “HMT Type” pop-up menu of the Project 
    Setup dialog:
    NOTE
    It may take a moment until all notes are recalculated and you hear the results 
    of the retuning. Notes that are produced by MIDI plug-ins are not taken into 
    account.
    HMT: Use for Analysis
    If you activate this option, the notes played on the track are used to calculate 
    retuning. Keep this activated when working with Hermode Tuning. On tracks 
    with acoustic piano, we recommend to activate this option, and to deactivate 
    “HMT: Follow”. This excludes the piano from being tuned which would sound 
    unnatural.
    RELATED LINKS
    Transpose Functions on page 271
    Editing Transpose and Velocity for MIDI Parts
    When one or several MIDI parts are selected, the info line contains transpose and 
    velocity fields.
    • Adjusting the Transpose field transposes the selected parts in semitone 
    steps.
    • Adjusting the Velocity field shifts the velocity for the selected parts. The value 
    that you specify is added to the velocities of the notes in the parts.
    Mode Description
    None No tuning is applied.
    Reference  
    (pure 3/5)Tunes pure thirds and fifths.
    Classic  
    (pure 3/5 
    equalized)Tunes pure thirds and fifths. In conflict situations, a slight 
    equalization is applied. This tuning type is suitable for all kinds of 
    music.
    Pop Jazz (3/5/7) Tunes pure thirds and fifths, and natural sevenths. This tuning 
    type should not be applied to polyphonic music. Try this with pop 
    or jazz.
    Baroque  
    (3/5 adaptive)Tunes pure thirds and fifths. The degree of purity changes 
    according to the sequence of harmonies. This tuning type is 
    suitable for church organ and polyphonic music. 
    						
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    NOTE
    This transposition does not change the actual notes in the part. It only affects the 
    notes on playback. The transposition that you specify for a part on the info line is 
    added to the transposition set for the whole track.
    RELATED LINKS
    Transpose Functions on page 271
    Setting up random variations
    There are two separate “random generators”, set up in the following way:
    PROCEDURE
    1. Open the Random pop-up menu and select which note property is 
    randomized.
    The options are position, pitch, velocity and length.
    NOTE
    Keep in mind that depending on the content of the track, certain parameter changes 
    might not be immediately noticeable or have any effect at all (as would be the case if 
    applying random length to a percussion track playing “one-shot” samples for 
    example). To best audition the random changes, choose a track with clearly defined 
    rhythm and note content (as opposed to a string pad).
    2. Set the desired range of random deviation by entering values in the two 
    number fields.
    The two values govern the limits of the randomization, so that the values will vary 
    between the left value and the right value (you cannot set the left value higher than 
    the right value). The maximum random range for each property is listed in the table 
    below:
    NOTE
    You can make independent settings for the two random generators.
    To deactivate the Random function, open the Random pop-up menu(s) and select 
    “OFF”.
    Property Range
    Position -500 to +500 ticks
    Pitch -120 to +120 semitones
    Velocity -120 to +120
    Length -500 to +500 ticks 
    						
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