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RESULT
The automated parameter changes with the automation curve, and the corresponding fader in
the MixConsole moves accordingly.
AFTER COMPLETING THIS TASK
Repeat the procedure if you are not happy with the result. If you draw over existing events, a new
curve is created.
Tools for Drawing Automation Data
Apart from the Draw tool, you can use the Object Selection tool and the Line tool to draw
automation events. If you click with any of these tools on the automation track, R is activated
automatically.
Object Selection
If you click on an automation track with the Object Selection tool, an automation event is
added. If you hold down Alt/Opt , you can draw several automation events.
NOTE
Events that are introduced between existing events and do not deviate from the existing
curve are removed as soon as you release the mouse button.
To activate the Line tool in any other available mode, click the Line tool and click again to open a
pop-up menu where you can select the
Line tool mode.
The following Line tool modes are available:
Line
If you click on the automation track and drag with the Line tool in Line mode, you can
create automation events in a line. This is a quick way to create linear fades, etc.
Parabola
If you click and drag on the automation track with the Line tool in Parabola mode, you
can create more natural curves and fades.
NOTE
The result depends on the direction from which you draw the parabolic curve.
Sine/Triangle/Square
If you click and drag on the automation track with the Line tool in Sine, Triangle, or
Square mode and the Snap Type is set to Grid, the period of the curve, that is, the
length of one curve cycle, is determined by the grid setting. If you press Shift and
drag, you can set the period length manually, in multiples of the grid value.
NOTE
The Line tool can only be used for ramp type automation curves.
Automation
Writing Automation Data
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