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Expression maps (Cubase only)
• When you want to play/record music in realtime and
control articulation changes while playing.
• When you open and edit projects from other users. By
using expression maps, you can map the articulation infor-
mation to a different instrument set or content library
quickly and easily.
Ö You can also use the Note Expression functions to
add articulations directly on your MIDI notes in the Key
Editor. This is described in detail in the chapter “Note Ex-
pression (Cubase only)” on page 428.
Using expression maps in Cubase
Expression maps and their related functions can be found
in different locations in Cubase. To be able to use these
functions, an expression map or a track preset containing
such a map has to be loaded.
Loading expression maps
Expression maps can either be part of track or VST pre-
sets, or be saved separately. Depending on this, the way
to make them available in Cubase is slightly different.
Loading expression maps that are part of presets
Cubase comes with a set of predefined expression maps
which are part of the default presets. They are loaded au
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tomatically with the presets. Track presets are described
in detail in the chapter “Working with track presets” on
page 331.
The following applies:
• Included with Cubase are several track presets which
are pre-configured for use with expression maps. They
contain sounds that make use of key switches and have
different articulations. To indicate that these presets can
be used in this context, they have the suffix “VX”.
• Track presets for HALion Symphonic Orchestra can also
be used with expression maps. The presets are installed
automatically with Cubase. However, for them to be avail
-
able, you have to separately install the VST instrument.
These Track Presets begin with “HSO” and end with “VX”.
Expression maps that were saved separately
You can also define your own expression maps, see “Cre-
ating and editing expression maps” on page 424. To load
these, proceed as follows:
1. In the Inspector for the selected track, select the Ex-
pression Map section, open the pop-up menu and select
“Expression Map Setup…”.
The Expression Map Setup window opens.
Ö If the Expression Map section is not shown in the In-
spector, right-click on another Inspector section and se-
lect “Expression Map” from the context menu.
2. In the Expression Maps section on the left, click the
Load button.
A file dialog appears.
3. Locate and select an expression map and click Open.
The expression map is added to the Maps list.
4. Repeat the steps for all the maps that you want to
make available, and close the dialog.
All loaded maps are available on the Expression Map pop-
up menu in the Inspector.