Cubase 10.5 Tutorial - Record One Track to Another (useful)

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of recording one track into another in Cubase 10.5. This technique is particularly useful when you want to manage automation for plugins that are not functioning as expected. Additionally, it can be applied in various situations for better mixing and production control.

Step 1: Create Your Tracks

• Open Cubase and create the tracks you want to work with.
• Ensure you have at least two audio tracks:
  • Track A: The original audio that you want to record.
  • Track B: The destination track where Track A will be recorded.

Step 2: Set Up the Group Track

• Create a Group Track to facilitate routing:
  • Right-click in the Track List and select "Add Group Channel."
  • Name the Group Track appropriately (e.g., "Group Track A").
• Route Track A to this Group Track:
  • Select Track A.
  • In the Inspector panel, locate the "Routing" section.
  • Assign the output of Track A to the Group Track you just created.

Step 3: Route the Group Track to Track B

• Now, you'll route the Group Track back into Track B:
  • Select Track B.
  • In the Inspector, look for the "Input" section.
  • Set the input of Track B to the output of the Group Track.
• This setup allows Track B to capture the audio processed through the Group Track.

Step 4: Arm Track B for Recording

• Prepare Track B for recording:
  • Click the record-enable button on Track B.
  • Ensure your audio interface is set up correctly to avoid any latency issues.

Step 5: Record the Audio

• Start recording:
  • Press the Record button in the transport panel.
  • Play Track A or the section you want to record.
• Track B will now capture the audio from Track A via the Group Track.

Step 6: Review and Edit

• After recording, listen to Track B to ensure the audio has been captured correctly.
• Make any necessary adjustments:
  • Use the editing tools in Cubase to trim, fade, or adjust the levels of Track B as needed.

Conclusion

You have successfully recorded one track into another using Cubase 10.5. This method enhances your control over audio routing and can help resolve issues with plugin automation. For further exploration, consider learning more about Cubase's mixing features or experimenting with additional effects on your newly recorded track. Happy producing!