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Menu Reference
Use External Sync
Activates synchronization.
Retrospective Record
Performs retrospective MIDI recording. If the Retrospective
Record function is enabled in the Preferences (Record–
MIDI page), and a MIDI track is record enabled, any MIDI
notes you play in stop mode or during playback are cap-
tured in buffer memory. If you then select Retrospective
Record, the MIDI notes you played – i.e. the contents of the
buffer memory – are turned into a MIDI part on the record
enabled MIDI track. The MIDI part will appear where the
cursor was when you started playing.
Devices menu
MIDI Device Manager
The MIDI Device manager allows you to install MIDI de-
vices. You can either select pre-configured MIDI devices
from a list, or define a device from scratch.
Mixer
This opens the Mixer. All audio, MIDI, FX channel and
Group tracks in a project have a corresponding channel
strip in the Mixer, as do Output busses and any activated
VST Instruments.
Plug-in Information
The Plug-in Information window lists all installed VST
plug-ins, and shows various information about them.
VST Connections
Opens the VST Connections window. This where you set
up Input and Output busses to route the audio between
your audio hardware and Cubase AI in various channel
configurations (mono and stereo).
VST Instruments
Opens the VST Instruments window, where you can se-
lect up to 2 VST Instruments. When a VST Instrument has
been selected for a slot in the window, the corresponding
instrument is selectable as a destination on the Ouput
Routing pop-up menu for MIDI tracks.
VST Performance
This window indicates the current CPU load and disk
transfer rate.
Video
Opens the default video player. The default video player is
selected in the Device Setup dialog.
Virtual Keyboard
This opens the Transport panel (if not already opened)
and activates the Virtual Keyboard. Please note that when
the Virtual Keyboard is active, the usual key commands
are blocked.
Show Panel
Opens a panel where you can directly select any of the
currently available devices on the Device menu.
Device Setup…
This dialog allows you to add or remove remote control
devices and to make various basic settings for audio and
MIDI such as selecting ASIO drivers and MIDI ports, etc.