Extracting Expression Maps from VST Instruments

You can extract mapping information from VST 3 instruments and convert it into a new expression map. This way, you can set up expression maps for the instruments you often work with.

Procedure

  1. Load the VST instrument that you want to use and assign it to a MIDI or instrument track.
  2. Load an instrument preset that contains key switches.

    Included with Cubase are several track presets that are pre-configured for use with expression maps. They contain sounds that make use of key switches and have different articulations. These presets have the suffix VX.

  3. In the Inspector for the MIDI or instrument track, open the Expression Map section.
  4. Click Select Expression Map for the track.
  5. From the pop-up menu select Import Key Switches.

    The Expression Map Setup opens.

  6. Make the desired settings, enter a name for the map, and click Save.

Result

The expression map is saved and you can load it from the Select Expression Map for the track pop-up menu on the Expression Map section of the Inspector.