MediaBay
The MediaBay stores all Cubasis-related files such as projects, instruments, audio files, MIDI files, mixdowns and deleted files.
File list

The file list shows category, name, type, modification date and size of all files used in Cubasis. All files are automatically organized according to their extension (file type). The following directories are available:
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Audio: All "raw material" audio files are stored here, e.g. microphone recordings, audio drum loops and imported audio files. Supported formats are: .wav, .m4a, .mp3, .ogg and .flac.
MIDI: Contains all .mid files, including a wide range of MIDI drum loops.
Audio and MIDI content is split into two subfolders (Drum loops and My audio / MIDI files). Drag and drop a file into the arranger to place it, or double tap it.
Factory audio drum loops automatically match your song's tempo when imported into the project. Learn more about tempo matching here.
Instruments: Tap an instrument to load and apply it to the selected instrument track. If you have an audio (or no) track selected, a new instrument track will be created. Instruments are split into six groups: Audio Units, Inter-App, Classic Machines, Micro Sonic (sampled), Micrologue (synthesizer) and MiniSampler (custom instruments).
Projects: Cubasis refers to songs as projects. All your work is stored here, among a few project templates by Cubasis. Double tap any project file to open it, tap a template to create a new project, or simply drag it into the arranger. Note: A project consists of a folder which includes a .cbp file (Cubasis Project File) and its associated wave and backup files. You can also open these files using Cubase on your desktop computer.
Mixdown: A mixdown is a complete exported project, all of which are stored here. You can simply re-import these files into your project if you wish, just like you would with files in the Audio or MIDI list.
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Trash: Deleting a file will move it to the trash folder. Double tapping a file in the trash folder restores it to its appropriate location. Tap and hold the delete button to empty the trash.Note: Deleting files in the trash folder will erase them from memory permanently; this process can not be undone.
You can drag and drop files by tapping and dragging a file icon in the MediaBay or tapping and holding a file anywhere in the file list.
- Delete files by dragging them into the trash folder or onto the Delete button.
- Drag projects into the Templates folder to convert them to templates.
- Drag audio or MIDI files into the arranger to place them into an existing or a new track.
- Drag any file into another folder or sub folder to move it.
Tap the top of a column in the MediaBay browser to sort your files according to the desired attribute.
Tap the Autoplay button to listen to a file's content. Tap it again to stop the preview.
Tap the icon to rename a file.
Mixdown
Choose the mixdown category and tap Create Mixdown.
The following file formats are available:
WAV: Uncompressed audio format, 16-bit, Stereo, 44kHz, high quality and file size
FLAC: Free Lossless Audio Codec, open source audio format with up to 60% lower file sizes than WAV.
M4A: Compressed audio AAC format, lower quality and file size (handy for quick sharing over the internet)
MIDI: Stores notes and project parameters only, no audio material. Can be opened with any scoring software or DAW. Although instruments are matched as closely to the General MIDI standard as possible, playback will differ on each system, depending on the instrument library used. MIDI files have a pitch bend range of +/- 2 semitones by default. Note: Effect parameters are not included in MIDI files. Note: The 4 mixdown options (mixdown between locators, include effect tail, separate files for tracks, normalize) are ignored for MIDI export.




Mixdown between locators limits the exported audio file to the area enclosed by the left and right locator.
Include effect tail is turned on by default. It includes the sound created by effects after the end of your song and extends it. Turning this off can be handy for creating loops (where the end seamlessly transitions into the beginning).
Create separate files for tracks can be useful for creating a library of sound effects, loops or other song elements.
Normalize performs a normalization to 0dB on the final product.
New Project
Tap this button to create a new Cubasis project.
Duplicate
Tap this button to create a duplicate of a file.


Import
The import button offers several options to import files into your project.
- AudioShare: Allows to import audio files via the AudioShare app.
- iTunes: Allows you to import songs from your iTunes music library.
- Files: Allows you to import files from various locations (including iCloud Drive) via the Files app.
Note: Imported files will be placed into corresponding folders, according to their file type.
Note: You can import files (all supported formats) directly from the Dropbox app. Simply hit the ... icon in the file viewer and select Export. From the list of available apps, choose Cubasis 3.

Share

There are multiple options for sharing or exporting files. WiFi connection is recommended.
On Android, the default Android share dialog appears, giving you a multitude of options like Android Beam, other apps, Google Drive and more, depending on what other apps you have installed.
On iOS, a popup offers 3 options:
- AudioShare Allows to export audio files to the AudioShare app.
More: The default iOS share dialog offers a multitude of options such as AirDrop, Files App and other apps installed on your device such as Dropbox or Google Drive.
Projects that contain audio files are compressed into a .zip file containing the .cpb (Cubasis Project) and all of its wav files.
New Folder
Tap this button to create a new folder.
Rename
Allows to rename files or folders.
Move
Select a file or a folder, then tap the Move button to start the move mode. The selected item turns violet and the move button starts to blink. Navigate to the destination folder and tap the Move button again to move the file or folder there. Press the cancel button to terminate the operation.
Autoplay
Enable this button to playback available audio previews.
Delete
Moves the selected file to the Trash folder.
Deleting files in the Trash will permanently erase them from memory; this process cannot be undone.
Double tapping a file in the trash, or dragging and dropping it into another folder, restores it.
Export to External Hard Drives
Cubasis can save files onto an external hard drive that is supported by your device, allowing to backup and transfer your work with just a few simple steps:
- Select a project or file.
- Tap the Share button.
- Select the hard drive companion app. The project including its audio material will be saved to the external hard drive.
Export to Cubase
To open a Cubasis project in Cubase, follow these steps:
- Share your project via the ZIP option and transfer it to your computer via AirDrop, Files App or iTunes File Sharing
- The project arrives as a .zip file, containing a .cpb (Cubasis Project) file and all audio files used in the project.
- Make sure that the Cubasis Importer (a free Cubase extension) is installed on your computer.
- Unzip the file and launch Cubase.
- In the Cubase menu, go to File -> Import -> Cubasis.
- A file browser dialog will appear. Select the .cpb file.
File Manager Apps
You can freely copy, move, transfer and edit all your Cubasis files with other File Manager apps that have access to the Cubasis folder, such as the Files app on iOS.
Any file within the Cubasis folder (i.e. the MediaBay) can be viewed, deleted and shared intuitively.
Note: Be careful when deleting files, as the app allows you to dive quite deeply into the Cubasis folder structure. Deleting, moving or renaming certain files may impair Cubasis functionality.

iTunes File Sharing

iTunes file sharing is the simplest method for transferring files from and to your computer without a wireless connection. We recommend to back up your files this way on a regular basis.
Follow these steps to access the MediaBay from your computer:
- Connect your iOS device to your computer with the USB cable.
- On the Mac, open a Finder window, go to Locations and tap your iOS device.
- On Windows, open iTunes and select your iOS device in the Devices category.
- Click the Files (or Apps) tab and choose Cubasis 3 in the list of apps. The MediaBay directories will be displayed in the list on the right.
- Drag and drop a file into the list or use the Add button to import a file into the MediaBay. The files are sorted into the appropriate directories automatically.
- To save a folder to your computer, select it and hit the Save to button. Alternatively, drag and drop it to your desktop or local browser (e.g. Finder, Windows Explorer).
Supported file formats
Cubasis supports files with the following extensions:
- .cbp
- .zip
- .mid
- .midi
- .wav
- .mp3
- .m4a
- .ogg
- .flac
- .cbi
- .vstpreset
- .preset