How to set up Cubase from scratch for Yamaha MONTAGE multi-channel recording

In the previous video, we looked at multi-channel recording with Logic, Cubase and Live, but in the case of Cubase we used a project template that comes with Cubase AI.
This video walks you through the steps to get multi-channel recording up and running when you don't have the handy template available.
Don't forget that Quick Setup 3 (Audio Rec on DAW) only switches the current performance to multi-channel audio. If you switch to another performance, you need to run it again!

[@stewarthughesstewart]

Thanks Kier. I have spent hours trying to figure this out using my Focusrite audio interface with Cubase on a Mac and you’ve solved the problem for me in a very straightforward easy to understand way. Brilliant! Thanks, Stewart

[@KierDarby]

That's great to hear, thanks for letting me know Stewart!

[@obisraelngawani1373]

Do you Know how can I use modx sound to Cubase without a sound card because montage, modx have also sound card in them?

[@KierDarby]

Yes - connect your speakers directly to the MODX, connect the MODX via USB to the computer, then set Cubase to use the MODX audio interface as shown in the video

[@obisraelngawani1373]

@@KierDarby same for the headphones ?

[@KierDarby]

@@obisraelngawani1373 yes, treat the MODX as your sole audio interface for all input and output duties, speakers and headphones included

[@hanswurst2490]

I can't find how or if it is possible to play the DAW (softsynth) sounds/tracks with my parts. Means, I have me comfortable splits with parts, and want to play according sounds in the DAW. Seems, noone wants that, needs that... so can't find instructions.

[@KierDarby]

I don’t have a video on this specifically, apart from my ‘Integrating virtual instruments’ chapter of my Logic Pro series, but you could potentially get what you want from Scott’s video covering ZONE MASTER ua-cam.com/video/KynhPlDSJ5E/v-deo.htmlsi=c8IuxjV9t7KZxVuF

[@Moessieurs]

Thank you Kier 👍

[@KierDarby]

Very welcome Joel

[@robertoklavi]

Thank you

[@WW2Fr3k]

As soon as I pick another instrument it goes back to one stereo channel

[@WW2Fr3k]

How do I keep it "Audio through Daw"? It's when I choose another sound that it goes back to one

[@KierDarby]

The "Audio Rec on DAW" quick setup isn't a setting, it's a macro, so each time you load a new performance you will need to run the macro to reroute the audio via multiple channels, as all the preset performances have stereo audio by default. You could always load the performance you want, run the Audio Rec on DAW quick setup and then save a copy of the performance if you want to have a multi-channel version available at all times.

[@WW2Fr3k]

@@KierDarby ah ok. Thanks!