This video shows how I use VCA tracks and group tracks in the cubase projects that I mix in my home studio. It talks a little bit about the history and shows examples of using VCA tracks as well as group tracks. I also talk about the issue with effect send levels when you use group tracks and how i get around that.
00:00 Intro
00:15 Overview
00:53 Background VCA tracks
01:16 Background group tracks
01:46 Cubase demonstration project
03:11 Using VCA tracks
06:59 Using group tracks
09:48 Send FX level issue with group tracks
12:17 Outtro
Sound On Sound article - https://www.soundonsound.com/techniques/vca-team
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