How to monitor effects like reverb while recording but not record them | Club Cubase May 3rd 2022

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you on how to monitor effects like reverb while recording in Cubase, without actually recording those effects into your final audio track. This technique is essential for achieving high-quality recordings without committing to effects that may not suit your final mix.

Step 1: Setup Your Audio Track

• Open Cubase and create a new project or open an existing one.
• Add an audio track by selecting Add Track and then Audio.
• Configure the audio input for the track by selecting the appropriate input from your audio interface.

Step 2: Enable Monitoring

• Click on the Monitor button (often represented as an icon that looks like a speaker) on your audio track. This allows you to hear the input signal in real-time.
• Make sure your audio interface is set up correctly and that you have the right outputs selected for monitoring.

Step 3: Add Effects to the Audio Track

• Go to the Inspector Panel for the audio track.
• Locate the Insert Effects section and click on an empty slot.
• Select the desired reverb effect (or any other effect) from the list of available plugins.
• Adjust the effect settings to your preference, ensuring you can hear the changes in your monitoring.

Step 4: Record Without Effects

• Before recording, ensure that the Record settings are adjusted.
• In the Inspector Panel, find the Input Effects option. Disable the recording of effects by unchecking the relevant box or selecting the option that states Record Effects Only.
• This setup allows you to hear the reverb while recording, but it will not be printed to the audio track.

Step 5: Perform and Record

• With your settings in place, perform your recording. You will hear the effects in your headphones or monitors, but they will not be included in the recorded audio.
• After recording, review the track to ensure that the performance was captured as desired.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively monitor effects like reverb while recording in Cubase without affecting the final audio track. This technique allows for greater flexibility during mixing, as you can adjust or change the effects later without being tied to the recorded track. Experiment with different effects and settings to find the perfect sound for your project.