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Recording
Audio Recording Specifics
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Audio Record Modes
By selecting an Audio Record Mode you decide what happens to your recording
and to any existing events on the track where you are recording. This is necessary
because you will not always record on an empty track. There may be situations
where you record over existing events, especially in cycle mode.
• To select an Audio Record Mode, click the audio symbol in Record Mode
section of the Transport panel and select a record mode.
• To close the Audio Record Mode panel, click anywhere outside the panel.
Keep History
Existing events or portions of events that are overlapped by a new recording
are kept.
Cycle History + Replace
Existing events or portions of events that are overlapped by a new recording
are replaced by the new recording. However, if you record in cycle mode, all
takes from the current cycle recording are kept.
Replace
Existing events or portions of events that are overlapped by a new recording
are replaced by the last recorded take.
Recording with Effects
Cubase allows you to add effects and/or EQ directly while recording. This is done
by adding insert effects and/or making EQ settings for the input channel in the
MixConsole.
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If you record with effects, the effects become part of the audio file itself. You cannot
change the effect settings after recording.
When you are recording with effects consider using 32-bit float format. This way,
the bit resolution will not be reduced, which means there is no risk of clipping at this
stage. Also, this preserves the signal quality perfectly. If you record in 16-bit or
24-bit format, the available headroom is lower, which means clipping can occur if
the signal is too loud.