Cubase 7 - What do you want?

[lukasbrooklyn]

Originally Posted by lpedrum

Found it....Thanks much Lukas...All told you just saved me hours of time!

glad to have helped!

[lukasbrooklyn]

Originally Posted by parlopower

- Change routing of multiple channels at once

this is possible. you can change the output of the currently selected channels all at once, you can also assign the inputs of selected channels to a single channel at once, or assign the inputs on the selected channels exponentially (selected channel one gets input #1, selected channel two gets input #2 and so on).

select the channels, and hold down shift while selecting an input -> the inputs are assigned exponentially

select the channels, and hold down alt while selecting an input -> the channels are all assigned the input you select

select the channels, and hold down shift while selecting an output -> the channels are all assigned the output you select

select the channels, and hold down alt + shift while assigning sends or inserts -> the channels are all assigned those sends / insert plugins

(all this is c6 only, except the outputs setting i think which works in c5 as well.)

[Strange Leaf]

I want support for 3rd party skins, especially for mixer, but ofc also for the rest.

[hotpinkbirds]

A big addition I would like to see is to be able to select and change all channels (groups,fx as well) outputs.

Maybe somethibg like the automation window, but to easily select and setup routing.

[tombuur]

+1 for single window GUI.

I have Reaper working like that on my 30" monitor. Can't fit Cubase, mainly due to the mixer not being resizeable (except opening and closing fixed size parts).

[parlopower]

Originally Posted by lukasbrooklyn

this is possible. you can change the output of the currently selected channels all at once, you can also assign the inputs of selected channels to a single channel at once, or assign the inputs on the selected channels exponentially (selected channel one gets input #1, selected channel two gets input #2 and so on).

select the channels, and hold down shift while selecting an input -> the inputs are assigned exponentially

select the channels, and hold down alt while selecting an input -> the channels are all assigned the input you select

select the channels, and hold down shift while selecting an output -> the channels are all assigned the output you select

select the channels, and hold down alt + shift while assigning sends or inserts -> the channels are all assigned those sends / insert plugins

(all this is c6 only, except the outputs setting i think which works in c5 as well.)

Hey, thanks a lot! You just saved me quite some time! I am on Cubase since VST 5 (so since 2000 or so), and I overlooked the implementation of that feature.
Cheers!

[Kindred]

I would like better patch browsing for the bundled synths (retrologue etc)

[optofonik]

MIDI timing needs to be fixed.

I've a chance to purchase a competing DAW at reasonable cost through my union so it may not even be an issue for me. I'm just weary of building up momentum as I'm composing a piece only to have a technical issue derail my work to the point where I can't get it back on track. This has happened too many times and I'm getting too old to justify the time I spend troubleshooting Cubase instead of writing music.

[lukasbrooklyn]

Originally Posted by parlopower

Hey, thanks a lot! You just saved me quite some time! I am on Cubase since VST 5 (so since 2000 or so), and I overlooked the implementation of that feature.
Cheers!

no worries, lots of little known features in that program that easily go overlooked.

[cpt.tinitus]

-) To save Channel routing AND naming incl. the names of the send targets!
-) To arrange Channels in the mixer panel, to move them, creating umbrella folders in the mixer panel, option to close the folder so that all channels in the folder are hidden
-) To color a whole channel instead of only coloring a tiny tab
-) freeze Channels incl. the inserts & sends
-) To load saved Channels into an empty mixer or adding, merge, replace the loaded channels into the mixer
-) a highlighted horizontal bar of a selected AND hovered (mouse over event) note in the Key Editor over the whole window
-) Display of layered midi events in the Key Editor in different colors with adjustable transparency and different sizing per layer
-) undockable window for all articulations
-) Locators and transport buttons in the Key Editor
-) option for an extra virtual keyboard window with highlighting of played keys
-) option for auto magnification of hovered events in the project window
-) To pin selected tracks to an extra project windows for just viewing and editing those tracks
-) dockable windows so that docked windows can't be hidden by other windows, for instance, reduce project windows size vertically and dock a Key Editor below it, and/or the transport panel, etc.
-) all channels in the mixer are docked together by default but can be undocked and arranged as docked groups by the user
-) option for shadows under panels and windows
-) Taskbar with tabs for all open or hidden windows and panels.
-) option for NO fricking auto shortening of channel or track names, option for showing full length name by mouse over event
-) option for color highlighting whole selected channels in the mixer while others are faded out
-) copying inserts from one edit window to another, not only in the mixer
-) placing of new Group-, Fx-Channels at the location of the mouse pointer via right click AND NOT somewhere down the project window
-) option for placing instrument tracks at mouse pointer
-) option for turn off animated scrolling of panels left in the project window
-) option for horizontal highlighting all of a selected track underneath the events in the project
window
-) option to reduce the scrollable range of the project window to have a better and more controllable scrolling.
-) via right mouse button scalable scroll bar
-) extra handles at the as a circle marked area for resizing and shifting to prevent the relocation of circle markers by accicdentally clicking the time line
-) different cycle areas which can be numbered, colored and located anywhere in the project and can be selected via numbers
-)a VstBridge that actually works or a build in licensed jBridge
-)...

[lukasbrooklyn]

Originally Posted by cpt.tinitus

-) To save Channel routing AND naming incl. the names of the send targets!
-) To arrange Channels in the mixer panel, to move them, creating umbrella folders in the mixer panel, option to close the folder so that all channels in the folder are hidden
-) To color a whole channel instead of only coloring a tiny tab
-) freeze Channels incl. the inserts & sends
-) To load saved Channels into an empty mixer or adding, merge, replace the loaded channels into the mixer
-) a highlighted horizontal bar of a selected AND hovered (mouse over event) note in the Key Editor over the whole window
-) Display of layered midi events in the Key Editor in different colors with adjustable transparency and different sizing per layer
-) undockable window for all articulations
-) Locators and transport buttons in the Key Editor
-) option for an extra virtual keyboard window with highlighting of played keys
-) option for auto magnification of hovered events in the project window
-) To pin selected tracks to an extra project windows for just viewing and editing those tracks
-) dockable windows so that docked windows can't be hidden by other windows, for instance, reduce project windows size vertically and dock a Key Editor below it, and/or the transport panel, etc.
-) all channels in the mixer are docked together by default but can be undocked and arranged as docked groups by the user
-) option for shadows under panels and windows
-) Taskbar with tabs for all open or hidden windows and panels.
-) option for NO fricking auto shortening of channel or track names, option for showing full length name by mouse over event
-) option for color highlighting whole selected channels in the mixer while others are faded out
-) copying inserts from one edit window to another, not only in the mixer
-) placing of new Group-, Fx-Channels at the location of the mouse pointer via right click AND NOT somewhere down the project window
-) option for placing instrument tracks at mouse pointer
-) option for turn off animated scrolling of panels left in the project window
-) option for horizontal highlighting all of a selected track underneath the events in the project
window
-) option to reduce the scrollable range of the project window to have a better and more controllable scrolling.
-) via right mouse button scalable scroll bar
-) extra handles at the as a circle marked area for resizing and shifting to prevent the relocation of circle markers by accicdentally clicking the time line
-) different cycle areas which can be numbered, colored and located anywhere in the project and can be selected via numbers
-)a VstBridge that actually works or a build in licensed jBridge
-)...

good suggestions, especially like the instant-zooming ones. you can sort of go around that using 'zoom to selected' followed by 'undo zoom' keycommands, but an embedded streamlined feature like this would be great; innovative too i reckon? i don't think i've seen this in another program.

[cpt.tinitus]

"instant-zooming ones" ...and to prevent, that every mouse move in the project windows becomes a p.i.t.a because of auto magnification by every mouse over, a hotkey would be a good idea (hotkey (middle mouse button, for instance) + mouse over).

summarizing i would say: the GUI and handling of Cubase have to be improved significantly before i spent another hundreds+ €. Cubase 6 had some loooong awaited improvemensts but for me it's more a gadget upgrade. Steinberg should get their homework done and put some innovations (Mehrwert) in their product that justifies the price tag (sales tax, Mehrwertsteuer, liebe Steinberger )

[TS-12]

Originally Posted by tombuur

+1 for single window GUI.

I have Reaper working like that on my 30" monitor. Can't fit Cubase, mainly due to the mixer not being resizeable (except opening and closing fixed size parts).

-1 for single window GUI. I use 2 screens. Arrange window on left. Mixer and plugins on right.

why use 1 screen and hope for single window gui when you can use 2 displays

[wakestyle]

faster loading. Does it really have to initialize every plugin on loading the program?

[lukasbrooklyn]

Originally Posted by wakestyle

faster loading. Does it really have to initialize every plugin on loading the program?

i agree every unnecessary second of having to wait's eating off creativity/workflow/money/nerves; esp. seeing as some other DAWs make do without rescanning / rescan only on request.

[SveinKB]

Originally Posted by popmann

Very interesting...I'll test that...my first thought is, I do that all the time...and then I'm thinking about it...and I'm thinking...no, about anything I go outside for IS a mono track going to a stereo bus...but, almost always up the middle--thus, what would I know? Hmm...

Have you asked at the Cubase forum?

I messed around with it again last night. Still having problems. I haven't asked at the Cubase forum, but I've seen a couple of threads created by guys having similar issues. No solutions there tho'.
Would you mind inserting a piece of outboard gear to a mono-in/stereo-out channel for me, and check the panning?

[cpt.tinitus]

...talking about the plugin initialization at start up.
Cubase shouldn't load ANY plugins at start up but only the plugins used by loading a project. This could easily be done when Cubase writes down a xml-list of used plugins per project and reads this list on starting the project.


It would be really nice if one could arrange the VST3's in custom folders.

[jackURbody]

Originally Posted by goddfodder

A VST bridge which actually works. What they offer is very poor and many big brands such as Waves are incompatible. The support and forum representatives seem determined to just shrug this one off and blame third party's for not meeting them half way. But it seems clear that if Jbridge can do it they could offer something a little better than they do.

.

Excuse my igonorance as I do not use Cubase but why would you need a VST bridge to use Waves plugins in Cubase? Waves plugins come in VST format or am I missing something here?

[lukasbrooklyn]

Originally Posted by jackURbody

Excuse my igonorance as I do not use Cubase but why would you need a VST bridge to use Waves plugins in Cubase? Waves plugins come in VST format or am I missing something here?

yeah, x64 vs x86.

[jackURbody]

Originally Posted by lukasbrooklyn

yeah, x64 vs x86.

silly me although i assume this is no longer a problem in V9 Waves?

[shanabit]

WAVES 9 64 bit running in Cubase 6.5 64bit just fine here

[FLYINGJAY]

6.5 just fine ova heer too!

Sent from my PC36100 using Gearslutz App

[Grahamdwc]

Originally Posted by TS-12

-1 for single window GUI. I use 2 screens. Arrange window on left. Mixer and plugins on right.

why use 1 screen and hope for single window gui when you can use 2 displays

I think a dockable system would be best for everyone.

Those who want a single screen dock away, those who want multi screen undock.

Graham

[feck]

Originally Posted by Nea

The only thing i want from cubase is to go away... I Want be buying 7.. Definately getting Pro Tools

Classy.

[muziksculp]

Originally Posted by Grahamdwc

I think a dockable system would be best for everyone.

Those who want a single screen dock away, those who want multi screen undock.

Graham

Yes, I agree.

Actually 'Samplitude Pro X' has this feature, which offers a very customizable, and flexible GUI.

Overview > Samplitude > Audio Production > MAGIX Pro

[cpt.tinitus]

...
-) when recording stacked audio, i would like to see vertically stacked volume meters (horizontal) in the track panel with a volume slider and an on/off button for each so that i can clearly see what lanes are on...
-) some easy visible buttons at the top left corner of tracks for the fader
-) a fader window that is at least "always on top" or, much better, that opens at a location it was docked to.
-)...to be continued...

[nautilus]

The ability to draw spline curves in the automation lanes. This feature is the one thing that will determine whether I upgrade to c7 or switch to another daw which has this feature already. Being limited to straight lines is crazy IMO

[cpt.tinitus]

spline curves in the automation lanes.

+1

[at4033]

Originally Posted by MarkyGoldstein

VST 4.0 with pattners, pattern lanes and inter-plugin-modulation

VST 4.0 that allows users to classify the category under which plugins appear. Even after months, I still have to pause to remember to look for Waves NLS under "Distortion."

[mizzle]

Originally Posted by at4033

VST 4.0 that allows users to classify the category under which plugins appear. Even after months, I still have to pause to remember to look for Waves NLS under "Distortion."

+1

I wish they would let me organize all of my files from the Finder too (OSX).
I hate their "media bay" browser for finding presets; I feel like I'm looking at an outmoded OS.