One of the coolest features in Cubase is the capability of recording multiple takes in what’s called Cycle Mode. Simply put, you don’t have to stop recording after each attempt at a tricky vocal part on a chorus, for instance. If the vocalist is having trouble, you simply set up a cycle to repeat that section over and over until you get a “keeper” track. The audio is recorded into one long file, but when you open the Cubase Audio Editor, you’ll find that you now have each pass stacked onto separate lanes. To access this feature, you’ll open the Arrange window, then set the left and right indicators at the start and stop points of the relevant section of your song. Click on the Cycle button to activate this feature, and make sure you are in the Overdub Mode (which is indicated on the top left of the transport bar).
The only drawback to this “trial and error” method of recording is that you can easily end up using huge chunks of real estate on your hard drive. If you plan on using Cycle Mode many times in a song, be sure you erase all the unwanted “clunkers” before you move on to the next recording session. Bonus tip: If you don’t see the audio represented on seperate lanes, make sure that “By Output” in the View menu is NOT enabled.