Cubase question: Separating stereo files

[Ermz]

Hey guys,

What's the most efficient way to break up a stereo audio event in Cubase over two mono tracks?

Thanks.

 

[[UEAK]Clowd]

super easy, just import the file and the box has a "split channels" option.

 

[jarenare]

super easy, just import the file and the box has a "split channels" option.

+1

I always use that method. But... How to do it without exports?

 

[FIXXXER]

where can i find "in the box" exactly!?
i always used to export and chooses "split stereo file" but that's really annoying.

cheers
S.

 

[~BURNY~]

Importing, not exporting (though you can do that too when bouncing).
When importing in cubase, right after you chose the file, there is an import option box in which you can choose to copy the file in the project's folder, convert to the same sampling frequency/ bit depth as the project AND split the channels of stereo files.
If the dialog doesn't appear, it's because you checked the "don't ask again" option... You need to check or reset the preferences.

 

[FIXXXER]

convert to the same sampling frequency/ bit depth as the project AND split the channels of stereo files.

thanks, but i knew that
i thought there is an option where i can split stereo files internally.
example: when i record a stereo file directly in cubase,
i need to export it and split there, or export it and split it when importing again.

i am searching for something like an
"rightclick on the event > split stereo file" option.
i guess i'm searching for nothing

cheers
S.

 

[~BURNY~]

Yep. I can't do that "internally" afaik.
You have to know what you need right from the start.

 

[Ermz]

Yep. I can't do that "internally" afaik.
You have to know what you need right from the start.

Damn, thats what I was asking. Not surprised though. Thanks guys!

 

[tgs]

Damn, thats what I was asking. Not surprised though. Thanks guys!

Yeah, this is one of the very annoying things with Cubase. You can export the track though and then re-import it and split the channels. Not intuitive at all but it works.

 

[Ermz]

Not intuitive at all but it works.

That's fair enough. I've come to expect that to be the case with almost every feature of this DAW.

 

[tgs]

That's fair enough. I've come to expect that to be the case with almost every feature of this DAW.

Well I wouldn't say EVERY feature...

 

[~BURNY~]

Well there's a workaround.
Duplicate track. Group edit if needed.
Pan original hard left, copy hard right.
Create 2 mono groups.
Route original track to group 1.
Route copy to group 2.

 

[Ermz]

Well I wouldn't say EVERY feature...

Hence the 'almost'

Seriously though, if Steinberg hired one of the Apple 'UI' guys, their software would become infinitely more usable. It needs some serious streamlining and intuitiveness injections.