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 On Stop: Defines what happens when you release an automatable control.
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Event: The last recorded automation value overwrites previous levels to the start of
the next available recorded automation data (or event) in that track.
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Hold: Deletes all previously recorded mixing data after what you’ve just recorded, to
hold the last recorded level for the rest of that track.
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Return: The last recorded automation value is interpolated to ramp back to the
previously recorded automation values on that track.
 Enables: The following buttons let you enable or disable different controls for
recording automation.
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Fader: Automates track and bus volume.
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Mute: Automates the mute button.
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Pan: Automates all pan controls.
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EQ: Automates all EQ controls.
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Comp: Automates just the Compressor controls in the Dynamics window.
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Gate: Automates just the Gate controls in the Dynamics window.
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Lim: Automates just the Limiter controls in the Dynamics window.
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Aux: Automates the Auxiliary controls in the Auxiliaries window.
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Plug-ins: Automates all plug-ins.
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Misc: Automates the parameters of VST and Audio Unit plugins.
How to Record Automation
There are two different ways you can set up the recording of automation for levels, panning,
EQ, Dynamics, and other audio controls in the mixer.
Recording Automation for Multiple Tracks
You can use the following steps to record automated changes to any audio control in any
control strip:
1 Open the Automation toolbar, and do the following three preparatory steps:
a Choose whether you’re going to write new automation, or trim automation that’s
already recorded. Write mode is appropriate when you’re recording automation for
the first time, or when you’re overwriting previous automation with brand new
values. Trim mode is appropriate when you’re making incremental changes to
previously recorded automation.
b Next, choose Touch and On Stop behaviors that are appropriate for the kind of
automation recording you need to do.
2 Move the playhead to the beginning of the section of the timeline you want to record
automation for.
3 Next, initiate playback using any method (Spacebar, L, Play button, third-party or
Fairlight audio control panel), and make whatever adjustments you want to the controls
for which you’ve enabled automation recording. As you make adjustments, the affected
fader control turns red to let you know you’re recording automation.
4 When you’re finished, stop playback using any method (Spacebar, K, Stop button,
third-party or Fairlight audio control panel). Automation recording stops as well.
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