I use Cubase Elements 14 on my iMac running Sequoia 15.7.2. I have 2 microphones and run those into a FocusRite scarlett 2i2 audio interface to record the vibraphone - that works just fine and I have that down!
I only use Cubase for myself to practice vibraphone with. I cannot figure out how to record existing music from Audacity, QuickTime, Apple Music, iReal Pro, Spotify, etc. onto a track in Cubase so I can record myself practicing with it. I have seen a post or two that suggests that this can be done but I haven’t been able to put it all together.
When I go to Project | Add Track I see the options for: Audio, Instrument, Sampler, and Midi. I gone through each of those options and do not see the option to choose, for example, Audacity.
If I go to Audio Connections | Inputs the only Audio Device that shows up there is the Scarlett 2i2.
If I go to Studio Setup | Devices | Audio System there is only the Scarlett 2i2.
Can someone explain how this is done? Thanks in advance,
Jerry
Checking my Scarlett 2i2 it appears that I have the 2i2 Studio 3rd Gen version. I wasn’t certain before which model I have. I opened the FocusRite Control application and it doesn’t detect my 2i2 - it just gives a “Hardware Not Detected” error. The 2i2 does show up in the Mac’s System Report under USB category.
So I downloaded the newer version of the FocusRite Control v. 3.26.0248 and it doesn’t look anything like the description on the linked page.
I understand the directions there but don’t think that my FocusRite supports the loopback capability. I’m going to contact them to find out about this.
Gen 3 loopback instructions are here but 2i2 is not mentioned so looks like it doesn’t do it. I believe it’s possible with a third party software routing app…if you do a search for record mac audio into DAW you should find some recommendations.