"Missing MIDI Out" every time I start a new project

[Aleque]

Hi

I have to set it to “All MIDI Inputs” manually every time I create a new project. Any way to make Cubase remember this setting?

Thanks

[Martin.Jirsak]

Hi,

Do you create a new project from a template by any chance?

[Johnny_Moneto]

I am not sure whether this is saved in a project or a global setting:
Click on the + symboled button on top o the track list to open the Add Track dialog.

There change the MIDI input to whatever you desire. Then click “Add Track”. You can do this for Instrument, MIDI, Sample, and Drum tracks.

Cubase should remember the last settings made in this dialog even if you create tracks in a different way.

[Aleque]

@Martin.Jirsak

Hi,

Do you create a new project from a template by any chance?

Hi, thanks for the replies and sorry the late reply from me. No, no template - I just create a new file. But maybe I should start using templates.

@Johnny_Moneto Thanks for a detailed explanation. I followed your instructions and somehow it “fixed” itself, that is - it’s assigning “All MIDI Inputs” on its own now, when I create a new project, create a new instrument track and assign a specific VST to it.

But funny enough, another problem has arisen now - the Audio Connections.

Now I have to assign this thing, manually, every time I start Cubase.

Assigning audio in Cubase has always been one big mystery to me.

[Reco29]

Hi @Aleque ,

do you have a separate audiointerface?
What OS are you on?
It’s easier to take it from there in case you need to install a dedicated driver first.

@Aleque

Assigning audio in Cubase has always been one big mystery to me.

I can assure you it’s not once you have wrapped your head around the concept

Your Inputs and Outputs are saved in a file called RAMPresets.xml
Here’s a little step by step how to save it and replace it in case it gets lost:

How to Save Profiles, Key Commands, Preferences, Inputs/Outputs, CR Presets, Plugin Collections

It takes a lot of time and energy to set up all these presets in the title and it is very cumbersome to rebuild them once they are lost. So it might be a good idea to secure them. Not only for security reasons but also if you want to update another system or copy them to a brandnew system. The file system can be confusing and sometimes presets are saved in more than one location. Moreover, there are some pitfalls that one should be aware of. At first, this might sound like a complicated and nerv…

[Johnny_Moneto]

@Aleque

Assigning audio in Cubase has always been one big mystery to me

Maybe this helps a bit?

Evaluating Cubase14 Elements. Audio input present but audio track records nothing

Glad you figured it out. Here’s some basic idea how Cubase works. You have the program Cubase. Inside it are two things - a project and anything that is not a project (e.g. global settings like key commands). When dealing with audio we need to bridge the outside world with the project in Cubase. That is done by using input and output busses. Menu: Studio → Audio Connections and there the tabs Inputs and Outputs. So, input busses will let us get audio from the audio interface into the project…

[Aleque]

@Reco29

do you have a separate audiointerface?

Not yet. I never had one, I never had a need for one. And I’m not sure which one to get and why.

@Reco29

What OS are you on?

Win 10, latest update.

I recently created this topic in WaveLab forums https://forums.steinberg.net/t/cant-change-between-recording-devices-with-ease-like-in-audacity/

They also said I should get an audio interface (with loopback recording). Is it like a common thing with Steinberg software? Either you buy an audio interface or you suffer?

And to reduce your suffering even more, you have to buy an audio interface with Steinberg’s logo on it?

Back on topic. I tried creating a new project, setting Output device to “Steinberg built-in ASIO driver” in the Audio Connections window. Then I saved the file as a new template. Then I created a new project from that new template and guess what. The Audio Connection is now set up and running as it should, but now it says: “Missing: 3- Axiom 25 MIDI Out” again. And while it’s not a big deal, I still find it comical that the problem can’t be solved but ping-ponged from one area to another. Unless I am missing something??

EDIT: I am not sure what happened, but it seems to work now. When I used a shortcut for “Create new instrument track”, then my MIDI keyboard wasn’t assigned properly, but when I pressed the “+” button as @Johnny_Moneto suggested, somehow it seems to have fixed it. I closed Cubase, opened template and the audio connections are set. And every time I create a new instrument (using the hotkey), it is set to All MIDI Inputs, automatically. I am not sure how long this success will last, but I appreciate all the help.

Conclusion: Pressing this button has apparently a different effect than using a shortcut

[Reco29]

Hi @Aleque ,

glad that worked out for you.

@Aleque

They also said I should get an audio interface (with loopback recording). Is it like a common thing with Steinberg software? Either you buy an audio interface or you suffer?
And to reduce your suffering even more, you have to buy an audio interface with Steinberg’s logo on it?

If you are working with audio it makes sense to buy a separate audiointerface for a variety of reasons. One of them is to be able to work with low latencies or to use condensor mics with phantom power.

Haha, there is absolutly no need to look for a Steinberg Logo on an audiointerface… Just pick the audiointerface from whatever brand you like and make sure that it serves your needs and that it’s within your price range. You can get really decent audiointerfaces for a resonable price nowadays.

[Aleque]

@Reco29

One of them is to be able to work with low latencies or to use condensor mics with phantom power.

By low latency, I’m assuming you mean the response time between me pressing a note and hearing it play, for instance?

“Condensor mics with phantom power” - I never heard about that one before. I would like to know how it’s different or better than a regular mic.

While we are on the subject, any particular brand or model audio interface you can recommend?

[Reco29]

@Aleque

By low latency, I’m assuming you mean the response time between me pressing a note and hearing it play, for instance?

Yes, that’s right. Usually, you’ll have two options:

• direct monitoring you’ll hear the unprocessed signal
• monitoring the processed signal which went all the way through Cubase with effects etc on it > a good audiointerface will let you hear this signal with no audible delay (lateny)

@Aleque

“Condensor mics with phantom power” - I never heard about that one before. I would like to know how it’s different or better than a regular mic.

They capture more of the signal than dynamic mics which do not need extra power. Basically, the first choice to track vocals. There are other options as well, of course.

@Aleque

While we are on the subject, any particular brand or model audio interface you can recommend?

Oh, that’s not an easy one. It depends on your budget and what you want to do with it Just browse the internet - you’ll find plenty of guides and infos online. This way you’ll get an idea what audiointerfaces are all about.