Assigning Chords with the Chord Editor

Cubase Elements Help

Product
Cubase Elements
Version
13.0
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en-US
Document type
Webhelp
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If you know exactly which chord you want to assign to a specific chord pad, you can use the chord Editor.

Procedure

  1. Select the chord pad to which you want to assign a chord.
  2. Do one of the following to open the Chord Editor:
    • Double-click the chord pad.

    • Press Return.

    • On the chord pads zone toolbar, activate Show/Hide Editor/Assistant to show the Editor/Assistant in the chord pads zone, and select chord Editor.

    • On the chord pads zone extended toolbar, click Open Chord Editor.

  3. In the chord Editor, use the chord definition buttons to define a root note, a chord type, a tension, and a bass note.

Result

The selected chord is automatically assigned to the chord pad, and the sound is triggered to give you acoustic feedback.