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Using Automation
Pro Tools features dynamic automation of mix-
ing controls on each of the track types. You can
write automation moves and view them in real
time during playback of your session. You can
also edit automation data with many if the same
techniques you use to edit audio and MIDI data.
Writing Automation
You can write automation for all automatable
controls by moving those controls during play-
back.
To write automation on tracks:
Window > Automation
1 Choose
2 Make sure the automation type is write-
enabled.
Automation
window
Automation
Mode
selector
Moving Volume
Fader during
playback
Automation window
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tion Mode selector on each of the tracks you
want to automate, and set the Automation mode.
For the initial automation pass, select
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as a track Volume fader).
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play back the automation you just recorded.
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Manually Editing Automation
For all tracks in a session, Pro Tools provides
several ways to edit automation data. You can
edit automation data graphically by adjusting
breakpoints in any automation playlist. You can
also cut, copy, and paste automation data in the
same manner as audio and MIDI data.
Automation data takes the form of a line graph
with editable breakpoints.
Automation breakpoint
In the Mix or Edit window, click the Automa-
Start playback to begin writing automation.
Move the controls you want to automate (such
When you have finished, stop playback.
Switch the Automation mode back to
After the first automation pass, you can
write additional automation to the track
without completely erasing the previous
pass by choosing Touch mode or Latch
mode. These modes add new automation
only when you actually move a control.
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