What is Cubase, and why is it so good?       Cubase is the computer software that all of our recorded sound runs straight into.  The signal will start at the instrument, go through the mic (or in some cases a direct line-in) which, in most cases, leads to our tube preamp.  The preamp maximizes and somewhat "colors" the inherently small analog sound signal from the mic and sends it on it's way to our compressor.  Compression is a critical part of just about any recording.  Click it to read more.  After the compressor does it's job, it sends the still analog signal on it's way to our interface where it is converted (at 44.1 khz) into a digital signal for Cubase to read.  As many as eight tracks can go into our interface at one time, and as many as eight can leave the interface (via ADAT which is a form of fiber optic) and get to cubase, at one time.  All eight tracks of course will be seperate, editable tracks.  Such bands as Meshuggah and Opeth have recorded hit albums on Cubase.  Once our tracks are on Cubase, we can utilize the software's true power within it's plug-ins which are VST.  We have all sorts of Compression, EQ, Reverb, and just about anything else you can imagine.  And remember, VST plug-ins are professional grade plug-ins, so it's a whole different story from that EQ you might have found in programs like Cool Edit Pro, or Cakewalk which use Direct X plug-ins....not so professional.