10 Automating The Mix And Using Control Surfaces

Question 0

Describe the steps needed to record live automation.

Answer 0

Choose the desired automation mode (touch, latch, or write); then start playback and adjust the desired parameters.

Question 1

How can you view the automation track on the current track only?

Answer 1

In the toolbar, click the auto zoom button to automatically zoom in vertically on the selected track; then click the automation button to display the selected tracks automation track.

Question 2

Compare the similarities and differences of the touch and latch modes.

Answer 2

In both modes, recording automation begins when you first touch a controller slider or knob. When you release the controller knob, touch mode returns the automation to the original parameter value for existing automation on the truck, whereas latch mode continues recording at the current parameter level.

Question 3

When using automation quick access, how many parameters can you control, and how many control knobs can you use?

Answer 3

You can use only one controller knob and control only one parameter at a time, but you can easily choose the desired parameter by displaying it on the selected automation track.