Media Mogulīefore you can do any manipulation of your loops, you have to get them into Cubase, and for loops (drum or otherwise) probably the most efficient route is through the MediaBay. The emphasis here will remain firmly on drum loops, but do bear in mind that many of the principles can be applied to other material. I'll look at some related tricks and techniques in later issues. There's too much ground to cover in a single article, so I'll start this month by looking at how to prepare your loops to make them easier to access in Cubase, and at what Groove Agent ONE can bring to the party. Each has something to offer in its own right, but making them work together opens things up even further. There are some obvious items in this toolbox - Groove Agent ONE, Beat Designer and LoopMash, to name just a few.

Usefully, Cubase 6 provides a variety of ways to help you get a little extra mileage from your existing audio loop collection. L The MediaBay provides the best way to catalogue your audio loops for use in Cubase projects.ots of musicians use commercial loop libraries, and in particular drum loops, as a key part of their creative process.

You just need the know‑how! This is the first part of a three-part series. If you want to breathe new life into your drum loop library, Cubase has the tools.

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