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Recording
MIDI Recording Specifics
MIDI Cycle Record Mode
When you record MIDI in cycle mode, the result not only depends on the MIDI record mode, but
also on the cycle record mode that is selected in the MIDI Cycle Record Mode section.
Mix
For each completed lap, everything you record is added to what was previously
recorded. This is useful for building up rhythm patterns. Record a hi-hat part on the
first lap, the bass drum part on the second lap, etc.
Overwrite
As soon as you play a MIDI note or send any MIDI message, all MIDI that you have
recorded on previous laps is overwritten from that point. Make sure that you stop
playing before the next lap begins. Otherwise, you will overwrite the entire take.
Keep Last
Each completed lap replaces the previously recorded lap. If you deactivate recording
or press Stop before the cursor reaches the right locator, the previous take will be
kept. If you do not play or input any MIDI during a lap, nothing happens, and the
previous take will be kept.
RELATED LINKS
Transport Menu on page 147
Transport Panel Sections on page 145
Quantizing MIDI Recordings
Cubase can automatically quantize MIDI notes on recording.
To enable automatic quantizing, open the Transport panel and in the Record Mode
section, click in the MIDI Record Modes field, and activate Auto Quantize.
The notes that you record are automatically quantized according to the quantize settings.
RELATED LINKS
Quantizing MIDI and Audio on page 193
Quantize Panel on page 196
Recovering MIDI Recordings
Cubase allows you to recover MIDI recordings.
Enabling Retrospective MIDI Record
The Retrospective MIDI Record setting allows you to capture any MIDI notes that you play
in Stop mode or during playback and turn them into a MIDI part after the fact. This is possible
because Cubase can capture MIDI input in buffer memory, even when not recording.
PROCEDURE
1. In the Preferences dialog, select Record> MIDI.
2. Enable Retrospective Record and specify a Retrospective Record Buffer Size.
This activates the buffering of MIDI input.
3. In the MIDI track list, activate Record Enable.
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