Easy ways to BOUNCE audio back in CUBASE

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through easy methods to bounce audio tracks directly in Cubase without the need to use the Export Audio Mixdown feature. Bouncing tracks can streamline your workflow, especially when you want to create a new clean track from heavily edited audio.

Step 1: Select the Track to Bounce

• Open your Cubase project.
• Identify the track you want to bounce.
• Ensure that the track is properly edited and ready for bouncing.

Step 2: Use the Bounce Selection Feature

• Select the desired audio section:

  • Click and drag to highlight the specific area of the track you wish to bounce.

• Bounce the selection:

  • Right-click on the highlighted area.
  • Choose the "Bounce Selection" option from the context menu. This will create a new audio file in the same location as your selected section.

Step 3: Create a New Track for the Bounced Audio

• Add a new audio track:

  • Go to the "Project" menu.
  • Select "Add Track" and then "Audio". Choose the appropriate settings for your new track.

• Move the bounced audio:

  • Locate the newly bounced audio in the project window.
  • Drag and drop this newly created audio file onto the new track you just created.

Step 4: Clean Up the Original Track

• Mute or hide the original track:

  • To avoid confusion, you might want to mute or hide the original track from your project view.

• Rename the new track:

  • Consider renaming the new track for easier identification. Right-click on the track name and choose "Rename" to give it a relevant name.

Additional Tips

• Check audio levels: After bouncing, ensure the levels of the new track are consistent with your project.
• Save your project: Regularly save your work to prevent data loss.
• Use the 'Freeze' function: If you are happy with a track's effects and edits, consider using the "Freeze" function for efficient resource management.

Conclusion

Bouncing audio tracks directly in Cubase can significantly enhance your workflow by allowing you to create new tracks from edited audio quickly. By following these steps, you can efficiently manage your audio sessions and maintain a clean project layout. For further learning, explore more features in Cubase that can improve your mixing process.