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Automation
Writing Automation Data
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4. Click on the static value line.
An automation event is added, read automation mode is automatically activated, and
the static value line changes to a colored automation curve.
5. Click and hold to draw a curve by adding many automation events.
When you release the mouse button, the number of automation events is reduced.
NOTE
To adjust the thinning out of events, select File > Preferences > Editing and change
the Automation Reduction Level.
6. Start playback.
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 following tools to draw automation
events:
• Object Selection tool
If R is activated and you click on an automation track with the Object
Selection tool, you can add automation events.
NOTE
Events that are introduced between two existing events that 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 mode.
The following Line tool modes are available:
Line mode
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.