Groove3 – Sidechaining in Cubase 8 (TUTORIAL)

By | October 20, 2025

 

Release Year: 2015
Manufacturer: Groove3
Website: www.groove3.com/str/Sidechaining-in-Cubase-8.html
Author: Brock Jon
Duration: 44 minutes
Type of Material: Video Tutorial
Language: English

  • 242.5 MB

Description: Are you a Cubase Pro 8 user wondering how to use Cubase’s deep and powerful sidechaining features? Cubase expert Brock Jon will help you with all things sidechaining in Cubase 8, both with VST2 and VST3 instruments, as well as using sidechaining for various effects on different instruments and sources.
Brock begins by defining sidechaining and explains why it’s a powerful weapon in a mixer’s arsenal. Next, he explains how to set up sidechains with VST2 and VST3 plug-ins, and then gets hands-on, showing how you can use sidechaining to duck vocals, create delay-level ducking, and compress drums.
If you’re a Cubase user who knows nothing about sidechaining, or you’re an experienced user looking for additional sidechaining tips, check out “Sidechaining in Cubase 8” today! Are you a Cubase Pro 8 user who has wondered how to use Cubase’s deep and powerful sidechaining features? Cubase expert Brock Jon walks you through all things sidechaining in Cubase 8 with both VST2 and VST3 instruments, as well as how to use sidechaining for a variety of effects on different instruments and sources.
Brock starts by explaining what sidechaining is and why it’s a powerful weapon in your mixing arsenal. Next, he explains how to set up Sidechains with VST2 and VST3 plug-ins, and then gets practical, showing you how to use Sidechaining to Duck Vocals, Create A Ducking Delay, and to Compress Drums.
If you’re a Cubase user who doesn’t know anything about Sidechaining, or you’re an experienced user looking for more advanced Sidechaining tips, watch “Sidechaining in Cubase 8” today!

Content :
Introduction (01m:33s)
This video gives a quick explanation of what side-chaining is and an overview of what the series covers.
Overview (04m:37s)
This video gives a quick sprint through overview of the how to set a side-chained compressor using the Compressor plugin that comes with Cubase.
Sidechaining with VST3 & Pre-VST3 Plug-ins (11m:37s)
In this video, Brock thoroughly shows how to set a side-chain using a VST3 plugin as well as a pre-VST3 plugin. He explains each step so you understand exactly how it works.
Ducking for Vocal Emphasis (10m:20s)
Learn how to use side-chaining to provide ducking for vocal emphasis in this video.
Ducking Delay (09m:53s)
Here, Brock shows how to create a ducking delay using side-chaining where the repeats don’t interfere with the clarity of the original signal.
Compression on Drum Hits (06m:59s)
In dance music, the transients of the drums need to punch through the mix. Brock shows how to achieve that result in this video.

Example files: none
Video format: MP4
Video: AVC, 1600×900, 16:9, 30,000 fps, ~516 kbps
Audio: AAC, 44.1 kHz, ~244.0 kbps, 2 channels


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