Steinberg Cubase Le 8 Manual

Project Window
Inspector31
Inspector Sections
The Inspector  is divided into a number of sections that each contain different 
controls for the track.
Not all  Inspec
 tor sections are shown by default. The available sections depend on 
the selected track type.
• To hide or show sections, click on their names.
Clicking the name for a hidden section brings it into view and hides the other 
se
ctions.
• To hide or show a section withou
 t closing the other sections, 
[Ctrl]/[Command]-click the section...

Project Window
Global Track Controls
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Visible Items
This section displays sections currently visible in the Inspector.
Pin
Allows you to pin the open/close status of the selected Inspector section.
Add
Allows you to move an item selected in the hidden sections list to the list of 
visible sections.
Remove
Allows you to move an item selected in the visible sections list to the list of 
hidden sections.
Move Up/Move Down
Allows you to change the order of an item in the list of visible sections.
Presets...

Project Window
Track List
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Track List
The track list shows the tracks that are used in the project. When a track is added 
and selected, it contains name fields and settings for this track.
• To decide which controls are visible for each track type, right-click the track 
list and open the Track Controls Settings dialog. 
RELATED LINKS
Customizing Track Controls on page 88
Dividing the Track List
You can divide the track list into an upper track list and a lower track list. These track 
lists can have...

Project Window
Event Display
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Event Display
The event display shows the parts and events that are used in the project. They are 
positioned along the timeline.
Racks
The racks zone of the project window allows you to display the VST Instruments 
and the MediaBay.
• To show or hide the rack zone, click the Set up Window Layout button on the 
toolbar and activate or deactivate Racks. 

Project Window
Zooming in the Project Window
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•Click the VST Instruments tab to add and edit VST instruments from within 
the rack zone of the project window. 
• Click the MediaBay tab to drag audio events and MIDI parts into project 
window or to drag audio events and MIDI parts from the project window into 
the MediaBay and store them as audio or MIDI loops.
Zooming in the Project Window
You can zoom in the Project window according to the standard zoom techniques.
Note the following:
• When you are...

Project Window
Zooming in the Project Window
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Zoom Submenu
The Zoom submenu contains options for zooming in the Project window.
• To open the Zoom submenu, select Edit > Zoom.
The following options are available:
Zoom In
Zooms in one step, centering on the project cursor.
Zoom Out
Zooms out one step, centering on the project cursor.
Zoom Full
Zooms out so that the whole project is visible. The whole project means the 
timeline from the project start to the length set in the Project Setup dialog.
Zoom...

Project Window
Zooming in the Project Window
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Zoom Presets
You can create zoom presets that allow you to set up different zoom settings. For 
example, one where the whole project is displayed in the Project window and 
another with a high zoom factor for detailed editing. The Zoom Presets pop-up 
menu allows you to select, create, and organize zoom presets.
• To open the Zoom Presets pop-up menu, click the button to the left of the 
horizontal zoom control.
The upper part of the menu lists the zoom...

Project Window
Zooming in the Project Window
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Zoom presets are global for all projects. They are available in all projects that you 
open or create.
Zooming In On Cycle Markers
You can zoom in on the area between cycle markers in the project.
• To zoom in on a cycle marker, click the button to the left of the horizontal zoom 
control to open a pop-up menu and select a cycle marker.
The middle part of the pop-up menu lists any cycle markers that you have added to...

Project Window
Snap Function39
Snap Function
The Snap function helps you to find exact positions when editing in the  Project 
window. It does this by restricting horizo ntal movement and positioning to certain 
positions. Operations affected by Snap include moving, copying, drawing, sizing, 
splitting, range selection, etc.
• To activate/deactivate  Snap, ac
 tivate/deactivate the Snap icon on the 
toolbar.
Setting the Snap Point (Cubase Elements only)
You can set the snap point at any position of the...

Project Window
Snap Function
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Snap Types
You can select between different snap types to determine the snap point.
• To select a snap type, open the Snap Type pop-up menu.
The following snap types are available:
Grid
If this option is activated, the snap points are set with the Grid Type pop-up 
menu. The options depend on the display format that are selected for the ruler.
When you select Seconds as ruler format, the Grid Type contains 
time-based grid options.
Grid Relative
If this option is...