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Recording
In Cubase, you can record audio and MIDI.
Basic Recording Methods
The basic recording methods apply to audio and MIDI recordings.
Using Pre-Roll and Post-Roll
You can set up a pre-roll and a post-roll for recording.

Using Pre-Roll and Post-Roll

You can set up a pre-roll and a post-roll for recording.

Prerequisite

Activate Stop after Automatic Punch Out in the Preferences dialog (Record page).

Procedure

Set the locators to where you want to start and end recording.
On the Transport panel, activate Punch In and Punch Out.
Activate Pre-roll and Post-roll.
Specify a Pre-roll Amount and a Post-roll Amount.
Click Record.

Result

The project cursor rolls back and starts playback at the time that has been set as pre-roll amount. When the cursor reaches the left locator, recording is automatically activated. When the cursor reaches the right locator, recording is deactivated, and playback continues for the time that has been set as post-roll amount.