Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
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Are you sitting on a plugin goldmine inside Cubase without realizing it?
For years, I chased every “game-changing” plugin that promised to make my mixes sound pro overnight… and honestly, I lost count of how many I bought.
But here’s the truth: it’s not about having more plugins — it’s about truly understanding the ones you already have.
In this video, I’m breaking down the misconceptions around stock plugins, the real advantages of mastering Cubase’s built-in tools, and how learning them inside out can completely transform your workflow (and your mixes).
Whether you use third-party plugins or not, this will change the way you approach mixing in Cubase.
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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:46 Why Cubase stock plugins are underrated
01:30 Misconception #1 – Stock plugins are low quality
02:49 Misconception #2 – Stock plugins are only for beginners
03:31 Misconception #3 – You can’t get a pro sound with stock plugins
04:26 Misconception #4 – Stock plugins are limited and boring
05:16 What changed my approach to mixing with stock plugins
06:22 Advantages of using Cubase stock plugins
07:40 Why consistency and CPU performance matter
08:50 Final thoughts – It’s not about the tools
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Some of the gear and plugins I use in the studio:
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CUBASE 14 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/DKa04a
DAW CONTROLLER Presonus Faderport 16 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/5bXnGn
STREAM DECK ➜ amzn.to/3OFVHaO
MONOGRAM CC ➜ monogramcc.com/shop
SPEAKER CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
MICROPHONE ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/b3WVKB
STUDIO MONITORS:
KALI Audio IN-8 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/XxQVBM
HEADPHONES:
Audeze MM-500 ➜ audeze.com/products/mm-500
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/vno7MN
Beyer Dynamics DT770 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/LPzQ6O
STUDIO MONITOR CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
#mixdownonline #chrisselim
📕 Check out my NEW Course "The Complete Guide to Cubase Mixing Plugins"
👉 mixdownonline.com/the-complete-guide-to-cubase-plugins
Are you sitting on a plugin goldmine inside Cubase without realizing it?
For years, I chased every “game-changing” plugin that promised to make my mixes sound pro overnight… and honestly, I lost count of how many I bought.
But here’s the truth: it’s not about having more plugins — it’s about truly understanding the ones you already have.
In this video, I’m breaking down the misconceptions around stock plugins, the real advantages of mastering Cubase’s built-in tools, and how learning them inside out can completely transform your workflow (and your mixes).
Whether you use third-party plugins or not, this will change the way you approach mixing in Cubase.
🔥 Get Your FREE "7 VOCAL DELAY TECHNIQUES You Don't Want to Miss".
Add Depth, Space & Character to Your Vocal Mixes, and bring your vocals to life in any mix.
👉 https://mixdown.online/vocaldelay
Vocal Mic I used in this video is the V67 by JZ Mics.
👉 intshop.jzmic.com
🔥 Enjoy a 10%OFF with coupon code MIXDOWN10 at checkout.
⏰ Timestamps ⏰
00:00 Intro
00:46 Why Cubase stock plugins are underrated
01:30 Misconception #1 – Stock plugins are low quality
02:49 Misconception #2 – Stock plugins are only for beginners
03:31 Misconception #3 – You can’t get a pro sound with stock plugins
04:26 Misconception #4 – Stock plugins are limited and boring
05:16 What changed my approach to mixing with stock plugins
06:22 Advantages of using Cubase stock plugins
07:40 Why consistency and CPU performance matter
08:50 Final thoughts – It’s not about the tools
=================================
ELEVATE YOUR SKILLS NOW ➜ JOIN OUR COURSES
=================================
FOR CUBASE
➡️ THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO CUBASE - Get FULL CONTROL over CUBASE
👉 mixdownonline.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-cubase
FOR MIXING
➡️ The Ultimate CUBASE MIXING Masterclass - Craft Professional, Radio-Ready Mixes Using Only the Tools Available to You in CUBASE
👉 mixdownonline.com/The-Ultimate-Cubase-Mixing-Masterclass
FOR RECORDING
➡️ PRO HOME RECORDING WITH CUBASE - Discover the secret to recording amazing sounding tracks, in the comfort of your home studio, with the gear you already have.
👉 mixdownonline.com/recording
FOR MASTERING
➡️ The EASY PATH to PRO Home MASTERING - Learn how to master your music like a pro with simple, effective techniques — no expensive gear required.
👉 mixdownonline.com/mastering
=================================
LET'S STAY CONNECTED
=================================
Instagram: instagram.com/mixdownonline
Facebook: facebook.com/mixdownonline
Tik Tok: ➡︎ tiktok.com/@mixdownonline
Website: mixdownonline.com
Compare CUBASE Versions: new.steinberg.net/cubase/compare-editions
=================================
Some of the gear and plugins I use in the studio:
=================================
CUBASE 14 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/DKa04a
DAW CONTROLLER Presonus Faderport 16 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/5bXnGn
STREAM DECK ➜ amzn.to/3OFVHaO
MONOGRAM CC ➜ monogramcc.com/shop
SPEAKER CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
MICROPHONE ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/b3WVKB
STUDIO MONITORS:
KALI Audio IN-8 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/XxQVBM
HEADPHONES:
Audeze MM-500 ➜ audeze.com/products/mm-500
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/vno7MN
Beyer Dynamics DT770 ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/LPzQ6O
STUDIO MONITOR CONTROLLER ➜ sweetwater.sjv.io/gbvG75
#mixdownonline #chrisselim
