NUENDO DEFAULT KEY COMMANDS

Opens the ADD Track Dialog Window

AUDIO

“Adjust Fades to Range” is a function that allows you to automatically adjust the length of fade-ins and fade-outs on audio clips so that they match the length of the clip’s range selection. For example, if you have a clip that is selected from bar 1 to bar 5, and you want to add a fade-in at the beginning of the clip, the “Adjust Fades to Range” function will automatically create a fade-in that starts at bar 1 and ends at the beginning of the selected range. Similarly, if you add a fade-out at the end of the clip, the function will create a fade-out that starts at the end of the selected range and ends at the end of the clip. This function can save time and help ensure that all of your fade-ins and fade-outs are precisely aligned with the selected range of the audio clip.

When you use the “Bounce Selection” feature, Nuendo will render the selected portion of your project as a new audio file, using the current mix settings and effects processing. This new audio file can then be saved to your hard drive, imported into another project, or used for any other purpose as needed.

Crossfades are used to smooth the transition between two adjacent audio events or regions. Crossfades work by gradually reducing the volume of one event while simultaneously increasing the volume of the other, creating a smooth and seamless transition.

Here are the steps to create a crossfade in Nuendo:

  1. Select the two audio events or regions that you want to crossfade.
  2. Right-click on the selection and choose “Crossfade” from the context menu, or use the keyboard shortcut “X” to enable the Crossfade tool.
  3. Click and drag the Crossfade tool over the overlapping area of the two audio events to create a crossfade region. You can adjust the length and shape of the crossfade region by dragging its edges or adjusting the crossfade handles.
  4. Preview the crossfade by playing back the audio and adjusting the crossfade region as needed until you achieve the desired effect.
There are also several options for customizing the behavior and appearance of crossfades in Nuendo. For example, you can adjust the shape and duration of the crossfade curve, choose different fade shapes, and adjust the volume and panning of the crossfade region independently of the audio events it connects.

AUTOMATION

Opens Automation Panel.

When you make changes to automation data, Nuendo typically records those changes as a new pass in the automation history for that track. Each pass of automation data is stored separately, and you can use the “Undo” and “Redo” commands to navigate between them.

The “Redo Pass” function in Nuendo allows you to quickly repeat the previous pass of automation data for a particular track or parameter. This can be useful if you want to apply the same automation changes again without having to manually redraw the automation data.

To use the “Redo Pass” function in Nuendo, simply select the track or parameter that you want to apply the previous automation data to, and then choose the “Redo Pass” option from the automation menu or using the assigned shortcut key. Nuendo will then apply the previous pass of automation data to the selected track or parameter.

CHORDS

The Chord Pads feature allows you to create and trigger chord progressions in real-time, which can be useful for composing, arranging, or improvising music.

The “Show/Hide Chord Pads” command simply toggles the visibility of the Chord Pads window in Nuendo. When you show the Chord Pads window, you can see and interact with the virtual pads, which represent different chords and can be played by clicking on them with your mouse or triggering them with a MIDI controller.

When you hide the Chord Pads window, it disappears from view, but the Chord Pads feature remains active, so you can continue to trigger chords using your MIDI controller or computer keyboard shortcuts.

DEVICES

The Audio Connections panel is a powerful tool for configuring and managing the inputs and outputs of your audio interface and external devices. It allows you to create and save custom routing configurations, which can be recalled and used in different projects.

Here are some of the key functions of the Audio Connections panel in Nuendo:

1. Input/output routing: You can use the Audio Connections panel to define which inputs and outputs of your audio interface or external devices are used for recording and playback in Nuendo. This can be especially useful if you have multiple audio interfaces or external devices connected to your computer.

2. Bus configuration: Nuendo provides a flexible system of buses that can be used to route audio between different tracks, groups, and effects. The Audio Connections panel allows you to define and customize the routing of these buses.

3. Control room configuration: If you’re working in a professional studio environment, you may want to set up a dedicated control room with separate monitors and headphone feeds. The Audio Connections panel provides tools for configuring the control room and assigning different outputs to different monitoring devices.

4. External effects: If you have external effects processors or hardware instruments connected to your audio interface, you can use the Audio Connections panel to configure their inputs and outputs, and route audio to and from them in your Nuendo project.

The Audio Performance panel typically appears as a window or tab in the Nuendo interface, and it displays real-time information about the CPU usage, disk activity, audio engine load and ASIO guard info 

Opens the Mix Window in a floating Panel

Mix Console in Project Window in the lower project window.

Opens a Qwerty/Piano Keyboard

Opens a floating Video Window

Opens the VST Panel and allows you to see instruments in your session and to browse and select virtual instruments from your library, load them into your project, and configure their settings and parameters. You can also assign MIDI inputs and outputs, create and edit instrument tracks, and manage preset libraries.

The Direct Offline Processing Panel allows you to apply audio processing such as EQ, compression, normalization, process-chains, and other effects to clips. You can preview the effect in real-time before committing to the changes, or auto apply the results and you can also batch process multiple audio clips or events at once.

EDITING COMMANDS

Toggles Markers or Transport keysets by default.

EDITORS

FILE

MEDIA

MEDIA:PREVIEW

MIDI

MIX CONSOLE HISTORY

NAVIGATE

Moves up or down track list.

Additive select – Adds next item

CTL Select – Adds next selected item.

Modal:  If Object select tool is used cursor moves to next object/marker.
If Range tool is selected, moves cursor left or right by nudge anount.

Adds next element to the left or right to the selection.

NUDGE

Moves element left or right by nudge amount

Moves start of element/clip left or right.

Moves end of element/clip left or right by nudge amount.

PROJECT

SCORE INSERT LENGTH

TOOLS

Glues selected parts together as one – “Unglue” with Audio – Dissolve Part

TRACK VERSIONS

Track Versions are a feature that allows you to create multiple variations of a track within a project. This can be useful when you want to experiment with different versions of a part, such as a guitar riff or vocal melody, without losing the original recording.

When you create a Track Version, you essentially create a copy of the original track, which you can then edit or record new material onto. You can then switch between different versions of the track to compare them or audition them in the context of the rest of the project.

Track Versions can be created for audio, MIDI, and instrument tracks, and they can be used for a variety of purposes, such as creating different takes of a performance, trying out different effects or processing chains, or creating alternate versions of a mix.

In addition to creating and managing Track Versions manually, Nuendo also provides a feature called “Auto Versioning,” which automatically creates new versions of a track based on specific events, such as recording a new take or applying a certain processing effect.

TRANSPORT COMMANDS

WINDOW ZONES

WORKSPACES

ZOOM