You can add processing to one or multiple events, clips, or ranges in the Direct Offline Processing window. This includes plug-in effects (Cubase Pro only), audio processes, and Sample Editor operations, such as Cut, Paste, Delete, and using the Draw tool.
Cubase Pro only: The Auto Apply function for instant rendering is suited for most workflows. However, if you work with long events or if you use plug-ins that have a learning function, you might want to deactivate it.
Procedure
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Do one of the following:
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Select an event or a range in the Project window.
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Select a clip in the Pool.
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Select a range in the Sample Editor.
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Select an event or a range in the Audio Part Editor.
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Select .
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Do one of the following:
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On the Direct Offline Processing toolbar, click Add Process and select an audio process.
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Cubase Pro only: On the Direct Offline Processing toolbar, click Add Plug-in (Cubase Pro only) and select a plug-in effect.
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Cubase Pro only: In the Media rack, click the VST Effects tile, select a plug-in effect, and drag it to the process list in the left zone.
Important
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Cubase Pro only: You can select all installed VST plug-ins for offline processing. However, not every plug-in is suited for offline processing.
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Cubase Pro only: If you apply a stereo effect to mono audio material, the left side of the effect’s stereo output is used.
The selected plug-in effect or audio process is added to the process list.
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Activate Audition and make your settings on the process panel.
You get a visual feedback while a process is running. However, even if the processing is not finished, you can activate Audition at any time.
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Optional (Cubase Pro only): If Auto Apply is deactivated, choose whether you want to apply the processing to the audio or to discard it.
Result
The plug-in effect (Cubase Pro only) or audio process is rendered into the audio.
In the Project window, the Pool or the Audio Part Editor, the processed events show a waveform symbol.