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Monitoring
In Cubase, monitoring means listening to the input signal while preparing to record or while
recording.
The following ways of monitoring are available.
Via Cubase.
Externally by listening to the signal before it reaches Cubase.
By using ASIO Direct Monitoring.
This is a combination of both other methods.
Monitoring via Cubase
If you use monitoring via Cubase, the input signal is mixed with the audio playback. This requires
an audio hardware conguration with a low latency value.
PROCEDURE
1. In the track list, activate Monitor.
2. In the MixConsole, adjust the monitoring level and the panning.
You can add effects and EQ to the monitor signal using the track’s channel. If you are using
plug-in effects with large inherent delays, the automatic delay compensation function in
Cubase will increase the latency. If this is a problem, you can use the Constrain Delay
Compensation function while recording.
3. In the Preferences dialog, select VST.
4. Open the Auto Monitoring pop-up menu and select a monitoring mode.
RESULT
The monitored signal will be delayed according to the latency value which depends on your
audio hardware and drivers. You can check the latency of your hardware in the
Studio Setup
dialog (Audio System page).
RELATED LINKS
VST on page 694
External Monitoring
External monitoring means listening to the input signal before it is sent into Cubase. It requires
an external mixer for mixing the audio playback with the input signal. The latency value of the
audio hardware
conguration does not affect the monitor signal. When using external
monitoring, you cannot control the level of the monitor signal from within Cubase or add VST
effects or EQ to the monitor signal.
PROCEDURE
1. In the Preferences dialog, select VST.
2. Open the Auto Monitoring pop-up menu and select Manual.
3. Deactivate Monitor in Cubase.
4. On your mixing desk or mixer application for your audio hardware, activate the Thru or
Direct Thru mode to send the input audio back out again.
Recording
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