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5. Offline processing in Cubase 9.5

1 Cubase has always offered some form of offline processing – meaning audio files are not processed in real time, but rendered to the actual audio file. Those functions were buried under the Process menu. Cubase 9.5 introduces Direct Offline Processing, a more immediate way to apply those same processes.

2 We access Direct Offline Processing by selecting the bit of audio we want to process and then going to the Audio menu and choosing Direct Offline Processing (or with the F7 keyboard shortcut). We’ll see the Direct Offline Processing window appear. Our selected audio is listed with a checkmark next to it.

3 We can click the Plug-in button to access our VST plugins. We’ll choose a Dualfilter. It’s GUI will appear on the right. Select the preset called Small Beats. Because we’ve got Auto-Apply checked, the processing begins as soon as we select the process. A checkmark under Status lets us know when it’s complete.

4 Let’s de-select Auto Apply. Now, we’ll click on the Process button. We can see all of our offline audio processing tools in the menu. We’ll choose the Pitch Shifter process. Now, we’ll see all of its parameters on the right. We can lower the pitch, click the Apply button and the processer will work its magic.