Yamaha MW12CX Owners Manual - Page 13

Mixer Basics Quick Guide 4 Select [Mixer] from the [Devices] menu to open the Mixer window. The overall playback level will be displayed via the master section bus level meter on the right side of the mixer window, and the channel level will be displayed via the channel strip level meter. NOTE The output signal from Cubase AI is routed to the MW mixer's 2TR IN inputs. To hear the playback sound via a pair of headphones plugged into the MW mixer, set the bus select switch to TO MONITOR ( ) and adjust the volume with the 2TR IN/USB control and the PHONES control. 5 To save the project select [Save] from the [File] menu and enter a file name before actually saving the file. Save your project frequently to insure against losing large amounts of data if a problem occurs. 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to record further material on the same track. 7 To record additional material on a different track, select a new track and repeat the record procedure. NOTE You can monitor the sound being recorded and a previously recorded sound simultaneously while recording (MONITOR MIX). Refer to "E 2TR IN/USB" on page 19 for details. Level meter Bus level meter 6 Step Mixing with Cubase AI In this section we'll try mixing down multiple recorded audio tracks to stereo, and creating an audio file. Mixes can be stored as WAV or AIFF files, which can then be recorded to audio CDs. 1 Launch Cubase AI and open a project file. 2 Click the [Start] button on the Transport Panel. 3 While listening to playback, drag the channel strip level faders up and down to create the desired initial balance, then adjust the overall volume using the bus volume fader. Start with the Featured Part You can start working on a mix from almost any part, but it makes the most sense to start with the main instrument or vocal. Set up an initial level for the main part, and then build the rest of the mix around it. For example, if you're mixing a piano trio with a vocalist, begin by setting the level of the vocal track at around the nominal level, and then gradually add the other instruments. Your choices will also be influenced by the type of music you are working on. If the song is a ballad you might want to add the piano to the mix after the vocal, and then add the bass and drums. If it's a more rhythmically oriented piece you could add the bass and drums first, and then the piano. Whatever best serves the music is right. MW12CX/MW12C Owner's Manual 13