Take a tempo detected audio file and set the tempo to 50% of values | Club Cubase May 17th 2022

Introduction

This tutorial guides you through the process of taking a tempo detected audio file in Cubase and adjusting its tempo to 50% of the original values. This technique is beneficial for music producers looking to create slower versions of tracks or to fit audio into a specific tempo for remixing or creative projects.

Step 1: Import the Audio File

• Open Cubase and create a new project.
• Go to the "File" menu and select "Import" > "Audio File."
• Navigate to the location of your audio file, select it, and click "Open."
• The audio will be imported into your project.

Step 2: Detect the Original Tempo

• Select the audio track in the project window.
• Right-click on the audio track and choose "Detect Tempo."
• Cubase will analyze the audio and provide the original tempo.
• Note down the detected tempo for future reference.

Step 3: Change the Tempo to 50%

• Open the "Project" menu and select "Project Settings."
• Under the "Tempo" section, you will see the current tempo.
• Divide the detected tempo by 2 to get 50% of the original tempo.
• Input the new tempo value in the tempo box.

Step 4: Adjust the Audio to Fit the New Tempo

• With the audio track still selected, go to the "Audio" menu.
• Select "Time Stretch" from the dropdown options.
• In the Time Stretch dialog, ensure that the "Preserve Pitch" option is checked.
• Input the new tempo or use the slider to stretch the audio accordingly.
• Click "Apply" to complete the adjustment.

Step 5: Fine-Tune the Audio

• Play back the audio to hear the changes.
• If necessary, make additional adjustments to the audio track to fit your project needs.
• Use effects and mixing techniques to enhance the sound quality as needed.

Conclusion

You have successfully adjusted the tempo of an audio file to 50% in Cubase. This technique can greatly enhance your music production capabilities, allowing for creative manipulation of audio tracks. For further exploration, consider experimenting with different tempo adjustments and audio effects to discover new sounds and styles.