Chord Editor

Cubase Elements Help

Product
Cubase Elements
Version
13.0
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en-US
Document type
Webhelp
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The chord Editor allows you to define or change chord events, and to add new chord events.

  • To open the chord Editor, double-click a chord event.

Go to Previous Chord/Go to Next Chord

Allows you to select the previous/next chord on the chord track for editing.

Add Chord

Adds a new unassigned chord event on the chord track.

Note

This only works if the last chord event on the chord track is selected.

Chord definition buttons

Activate these buttons to define a root note, a chord type, one or more tensions, and a bass note for your chord event.

Note

If you do not select a separate bass note, the setting is linked to the root note.

Keyboard display

Shows the notes of the chord event, including the current voicing settings.

Activate MIDI Input

Allows you to define a chord by playing a chord on your MIDI keyboard. If the chord is recognized, the respective chord definition buttons and the keyboard display are highlighted.

Define Chord by Text Input

Allows you to define a chord via computer keyboard.