Automation

Display and Edit Multiple Automation Parameters

by Matt on May 18th, 2010 in Automation, Editing

Sometimes it is helpful to view and edit multiple automation parameters on a track simultaneously to ensure they are working well together. Instead of switching back and forth between which parameter is being displayed, you can simply display and edit as many as your screen real estate will allow directly from the arrange window.

First, you should display automation by pressing the ‘A’ key on your keyboard.

Select the automation parameter you would like to display in the automation drop down that is now showing on the track header. You can display another automation lane by clicking the triangle in the lower left of the track header. Once the lane is displayed you can select the parameter you would like to be displayed for that lane.

Just remember, if you turn off automation display the extra automation lanes will not reappear. We recommend creating a locked screenset if you would like to recall the additional automation lanes.

Control Multiple Plugins Using a Single Hardware Control

by Matt on April 13th, 2010 in Automation, Environment, MIDI, Video Tip

Automation Trim Shortcut

by Matt on December 7th, 2009 in Automation, Video Tip, Workflow Enhancement

Have you ever written a pass of automation on a track and decided that the whole track is too loud? You can use the automation select tool, select all the automation events and then adjust them accordingly. However, us Logic Dudes like to work efficiently and that is too much mouse work!

The quickest way to trim the automation on the entire track is to cmd-click+drag the yellow bar on the track header in the arrange window. This action can be performed no matter which tool is selected. Check out the video below to see this hint in action.