Hey everyone,
For the longest time I've been using Cubase with only midi tracks. I've never really explored the Instrument Track feature but just recently I did some searching and I came across this thread:
Cubase Thread: Midi Track vs. Instrument Track
They posted this vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G4VxEZrGltU
I've always struggled with Cubase's automation and editing but now it looks like if I were to use an instrument track a lot of my problems will be solved. Only problem is, the instrument track is really only good for VSTs with one audio channel output. So basically if you're planning on adding USB 2 and USB 3 outputs for the Virus control, don't plan on loading Virus TI (USB) into an instrument track. I think this is unfortunate because the Virus TI is my main instrument for my productions and I would like to use a lot of automation but I tend to limit my use of automation to avoid the mess of automation lines at the bottom of the arrangement page . The lines just keep adding up, especially since I usualy use 6-8 Virus channels.
The same goes for Native Instruments Battery 3. If you want to have an audio channel for each sample then you need to use Midi Track. For VST instruments like Quantum Leap or Minimonsta I would try out Instrument Tracks.
Does anyone else struggle with the same problem?