User`s guide

Pro Tools Reference Guide302
Using the Trimmer
The Trimmer allows you to adjust all se-
lected breakpoints up or down by dragging
anywhere within that selection.
Editing Automation Types
Each automatable control has its own auto-
mation playlist, which can be displayed by
choosing it from the Track Display Format
Selector. See “Viewing Automation” on
page 293.
Editing Volume Automation
Drag a Volume automation breakpoint up
or down to change the dB value. Drag a
breakpoint to the left or right to adjust the
timing of the volume change.
Editing Pan Automation
Drag a breakpoint down to pan right, and
up to pan left. Drag a breakpoint to the left
or right to adjust the timing of the panning
moves.
Editing Mute Automation
Drag the breakpoint down to mute a sec-
tion. Drag a breakpoint up to unmute the
section. Drag a breakpoint to the left or
right to adjust the timing of the mute.
Editing Stepped Control Automation
Automation for certain controls, such as
MIDI controllers values or Plug-In settings,
appears as a stepped pattern on the break-
point line. Drag a breakpoint up or down to
a different step to change to a new control
value. Drag a breakpoint to the left or right
to adjust the timing of the stepped control
change.
Editing Automation Breakpoints
To edit automation breakpoints, display
the automation parameter you want to edit
by selecting it from the Track Display For-
mat selector, then do one of the following:
To create a new breakpoint:
■ Click with the Grabber (or the Pencil) on
the line graph.
Using the Trimmer to move breakpoints
Track Volume automation
Track Pan automation
Track mute automation
Stepped control automation