How to open more than one key editor at a time | Club Cubase April 22nd 2022

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you on how to open more than one key editor simultaneously in Cubase. This feature is useful for comparing different MIDI tracks or making simultaneous edits without having to switch back and forth between editors.

Step 1: Open the First Key Editor

1. Launch Cubase and load your existing project or create a new one.
2. Select a MIDI track that you want to edit.
3. Right-click on the MIDI region in the project window.
4. Choose "Open Key Editor" from the context menu to open the first key editor.

Step 2: Open Additional Key Editors

1. With the first key editor open, return to the project window.
2. Select another MIDI track that you wish to edit.
3. Right-click on the MIDI region of the second track.
4. Again, select "Open Key Editor." This action will open a second key editor window alongside the first one.

Step 3: Arrange Your Key Editor Windows

• You can reposition the key editor windows to view them side by side or stack them as per your workflow preference.
• To arrange the windows, click and drag the title bar of each key editor to your desired position on the screen.

Step 4: Make Edits in Multiple Editors

• Each key editor operates independently, allowing you to make edits to different MIDI tracks simultaneously.
• Utilize features like copy and paste between the editors for efficient workflow, especially when working with similar MIDI patterns.

Practical Tips

• Familiarize yourself with keyboard shortcuts to enhance your editing speed.
• Save your project frequently to avoid losing changes.
• Consider using different colors for MIDI tracks to easily differentiate between them when editing.

Common Pitfalls

• Opening too many key editors can clutter your workspace, making it difficult to focus. Limit the number to what you can manage effectively.
• Ensure that your computer's performance can handle multiple windows open in Cubase to avoid lagging.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can efficiently open and manage multiple key editors in Cubase. This capability enhances your editing flexibility and can significantly streamline your workflow. Experiment with this feature to see how it best fits into your music production process. Happy editing!