Music Software Courses

Cubase SX crash course

Course Overview

Cubase is arguably the most widely used professional music production package available for the pc. It offers the user all the tools you expect to find in a professional recording studio such as effects and dynamic processors, instruments and a fully featured virtual mixing desk. Our Cubase crash course is designed to teach you how to effectively use the powerful functions that Cubase has available so you can accomplish professional productions and recordings. The course is aimed at the entry level student who has never used or has little experience of using this or any other music production software.

During the course you will be assigned a PC workstation and will go through the subjects necessary to use Cubase in an efficient and productive manner. The overall objective of the course is to enable the student to produce songs in their preferred style using the Cubase software including its instruments and processors.

You can take this course either in a small group or on a one to one basis. The course is very intensive but still fun and can be taken over one or two days during weekdays, evenings or weekends. You also have the option of studying this course on a one to one basis where you can change the course content and timetable to suit your personal requirements.

This course is also particularly suitable for people who are thinking of purchasing a home studio or PC workstation but have yet to decide what soundcard, keyboard or software would be the most suitable for their needs. Our tutors and advisors are able to offer informed and impartial advice that will help you choose the best combination of hardware and software to suit your budget.

For further information regarding this or any other course that we have on offer please call 0207 247 8800 and an advisor will be happy to assist you.

Snapshot of what you will learn during the course

Introduction to Cubase

– integrating Cubase with soundcards, master keyboards and associated devices

Sound editing

– using the Cubase audio editing tools and functions

Virtual instruments

– using and manipulating software instruments found within Cubase

Using samplers

– manipulating and editing samples using Halion and battery samplers

Creating and editing parts

– creating melodies, basslines and beat programming using the various editors

Basic song structure

– producing and arranging your songs in Cubase using the editors and tools

Recording audio

– using microphones to record vocals and instruments via soundcards

Mixing and mastering

– using the software compressors, gates, reverb's and delays found in Cubase

For a detailed course outline please visit our download page.

Course fees

1 day (5 hours) one to one £180
2 day (10 hours) one to one £319
2 day (10 hours) group course £198

Course Dates 2009

March 14th and 15th
You can enroll on this course at anytime on a one to one basis.

How long does the course last? the course lasts for just one or two days for the one to one version and two days for the group course .

What time of the day do I attend the course? the course starts at 12.00 and finishes around 17.00

Can I really learn that much in a single weekend? Yes you can, our crash courses are structured to be intensive yet informative and students gain a great deal of knowledge from them. We constantly monitor the content and delivery of all our courses and if they didn't work we wouldn't be running them!

What's the cost? the course costs just £198 per student for groups. For the one to one option the cost for one day is £180 and two days £319.

Can I pay in installments? unfortunately we are unable to offer payment plans at present but we sometimes accept installments in certain circumstances. Contact us to discuss this in more detail.

What's next? if you would like to enroll, telephone us on 020 8241 2277 (+44 20 8241 2277 outside the UK) and we will do the rest!