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NOTE AND AUTOMATION EDITING297
• When the automated parameter is “stepped” rather than continuous, there will be abrupt steps between the
automation events instead of linear ramps.
Examples of stepped parameters could be device buttons and multi-mode selectors, and the Sustain Pedal perfor-
mance controller.
Stepped automation.
About drawing parameter automation events outside an open clip
If you draw parameter automation events outside the boundaries of an open clip, the same rules apply as when draw-
ing note events outside an open clip. See “About drawing notes outside an open clip”.
Creating curves between automation points
When you record or draw automation, the lines between the automation points are always straight (vectors). This
works perfectly fine in most situations. However, if you like you could change the straight lines into curves, to create
different character to your parameter automation.
Creating curved automation works both in the Song/Blocks View and in Edit Mode.
1. Open an automation clip (in the Song/Block View or in Edit Mode).
2. With the Selection (Arrow) tool selected, click and drag an automation line to make it curved:
The arrow switches to a “curve tool” as you hover over an automation line.
Creating curved automation in an automation clip open in Song View.
Creating curved automation in an automation clip open in Edit Mode.
D To edit the curve shape, repeat the procedure above and drag in the desired direction.
D To make a curve straight again, hold down [Shift] and click the automation line.
D Double click an automation curve/line to add an automation point on the line.
! Note that it’s not possible to create a curve from a straight horizontal automation line (which has automation
points with the same value).