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Setting Up SX/SL for Your Computer |
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2 | (1) |
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Starting Cubase for Windows Users |
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Starting Cubase for Macintosh Users |
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3 | (1) |
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Audio Cards Setup---VST Multitrack |
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3 | (6) |
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4 | (1) |
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How Can I Reduce Latency? |
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4 | (5) |
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9 | (4) |
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DirectMusic (Windows XP)---Core MIDI System (OS X) |
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9 | (2) |
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11 | (1) |
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12 | (1) |
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Creating a New Project---Project Templates |
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13 | (12) |
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Creating a New Project and Adjusting Settings |
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14 | (5) |
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14 | (2) |
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16 | (3) |
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19 | (6) |
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Starting a Project Using Pre-Installed Templates |
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19 | (2) |
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Creating Your Own Custom Template |
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21 | (4) |
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25 | (18) |
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Adding and Setting Up an Audio Track |
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26 | (4) |
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26 | (2) |
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Setting the Track's Input and Enabling Track Monitoring |
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28 | (2) |
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Working with Input Channels (SX Version Only) |
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30 | (4) |
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Adjusting Input Levels---Input Gain |
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30 | (1) |
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31 | (1) |
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Adjusting the Recording Levels |
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32 | (2) |
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34 | (9) |
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34 | (1) |
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35 | (1) |
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Recording---Using Punch In and Punch Out |
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36 | (3) |
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39 | (4) |
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43 | (12) |
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Loading the Tutorial Project |
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44 | (1) |
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45 | (1) |
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Connecting a MIDI Track's Inputs and Outputs |
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45 | (2) |
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47 | (8) |
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Setting the Punch In and Out Times---Locators |
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47 | (2) |
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49 | (1) |
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Cycle Recording---Record Modes |
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50 | (5) |
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Arranging in the Project Window |
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55 | (22) |
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Navigating the Project Window |
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56 | (8) |
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56 | (1) |
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57 | (7) |
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Arranging with the Project Window |
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64 | (13) |
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Copying Audio Events and MIDI Parts |
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64 | (2) |
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Removing Audio Events or MIDI Parts |
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66 | (1) |
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Splitting and Moving Audio Events and MIDI Parts |
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67 | (3) |
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Gluing Events and Parts Together |
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70 | (1) |
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Resizing Events and Parts |
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71 | (3) |
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74 | (3) |
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Audio Editing---Sample Editor and Audio Part Editor |
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78 | (5) |
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Loading the Tutorial Project |
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78 | (1) |
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79 | (4) |
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83 | (7) |
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Working with Overlapping Audio Events and Creating Crossfades |
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90 | (6) |
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Setting an Audio Event to the Front |
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91 | (2) |
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Creating and Editing Crossfades |
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93 | (3) |
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96 | (5) |
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96 | (1) |
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97 | (3) |
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Auditioning Events in an Audio Part |
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100 | (1) |
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101 | (14) |
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Editing MIDI Note Information |
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102 | (10) |
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102 | (1) |
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102 | (3) |
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105 | (1) |
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106 | (1) |
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107 | (5) |
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112 | (3) |
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Working with VST Instruments |
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115 | (10) |
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116 | (2) |
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Assigning a MIDI Track to an Instrument |
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118 | (3) |
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121 | (4) |
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121 | (2) |
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123 | (2) |
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Getting to Know the Mixer |
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125 | (10) |
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Adjusting Channel Volumes and Panning |
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126 | (3) |
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Muting and Soloing Channels |
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129 | (2) |
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Muting and Soloing Individual Channels |
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129 | (1) |
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130 | (1) |
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131 | (4) |
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132 | (1) |
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Saving and Recalling Mixer Views Presets |
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133 | (2) |
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135 | (18) |
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136 | (3) |
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Inserting an Effect on a Channel |
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139 | (2) |
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141 | (7) |
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144 | (3) |
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147 | (1) |
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148 | (5) |
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Applying Standard Audio Processing |
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148 | (2) |
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Applying Offline Audio Plug-ins |
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150 | (3) |
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Automation and Mixing Tips |
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153 | (16) |
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Recording Mixer Movements |
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154 | (6) |
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160 | (2) |
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Mixer Tips---Group Channels and Linking Channels |
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162 | (7) |
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162 | (4) |
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166 | (3) |
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169 | (8) |
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170 | (4) |
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174 | (3) |
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177 | (10) |
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Customizing the Transport Panel |
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178 | (3) |
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Using Transport Preset Views |
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178 | (2) |
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Customizing the Components |
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180 | (1) |
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Colorizing Parts or Events |
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181 | (1) |
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182 | (1) |
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183 | (4) |
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File Management---Audio Pool |
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187 | (8) |
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188 | (3) |
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Inserting Audio into the Project |
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191 | (1) |
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192 | (3) |
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195 | (14) |
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196 | (5) |
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Slicing Audio at the Hitpoints |
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201 | (2) |
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203 | (3) |
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206 | (3) |
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209 | (14) |
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Assigning Your Audio Interface's Input and Output |
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210 | (4) |
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Creating and Removing Busses |
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214 | (9) |
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Creating a Stereo Input Bus |
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214 | (1) |
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Creating a Mono Input Bus |
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215 | (2) |
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Creating a Stereo Output Bus |
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217 | (6) |
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Appendix A Additional MIDI Editors |
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223 | (12) |
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Converting a MIDI Track to a Drum Track |
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224 | (1) |
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225 | (3) |
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228 | (2) |
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230 | (5) |
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235 | (16) |
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Markers and Marker Tracks |
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236 | (9) |
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236 | (4) |
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240 | (5) |
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245 | (6) |
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Appendix C Making Connections |
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251 | (10) |
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252 | (4) |
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256 | (5) |
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Appendix D Online Resources |
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261 | (4) |
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Official Steinberg and Cubase SX/SL Sites |
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262 | (1) |
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Sites with Cubase-Related Discussions, Tips, and Tricks |
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262 | (1) |
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262 | (1) |
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Computer Maintenance and Tweaking Sites |
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263 | (1) |
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Online Magazines and Other General Audio Sites |
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263 | (2) |
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Appendix E Review Questions and Answers |
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265 | (6) |
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266 | (2) |
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268 | (3) |
| Glossary |
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271 | (4) |
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