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To show or hide automation
Do one of the following:
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Choose View > Show (or Hide) Automation.
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Press Option-A.
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Click the Automation button on the toolbar.
Creating and Editing Region Automation
Automation is represented by a series of nodes (dots), connected by lines. Combined,
these create an automation curve.
Tip: If no effects have been inserted, you can do this by right-clicking (or Control-clicking)
a region in the Wave View area. Choose Add Plug-in from the shortcut menu and browse
to the effect that you’d like to use.
To create region automation nodes
1 Right-click (or Control-click) the appropriate region.
2 Choose the name of the (inserted) effect in the shortcut menu, and highlight the parameter
you want to use in the submenu.
A colored horizontal line is shown on the region in the Wave View area, and the name
of the chosen parameter is shown at the top left of the region.
3 Choose the Pencil tool, and insert nodes by clicking at positions on the region. As you
do this, connecting lines are automatically drawn between nodes, creating your
automation curve.
Tip: Press Command to toggle between the Pencil and Automation tools.
To select and edit region automation
1 Choose the Automation tool.
2 Do one of the following:
• Choose a single node: Click the node you want to edit. It is highlighted in a vertical
column.
• Choose multiple nodes: Drag across the nodes you want to edit. They are highlighted
in a vertical column.
3 Click anywhere in the highlighted area and drag vertically or horizontally to move your
automation data.
4 Click anywhere outside the highlighted area to deselect your automation data.
Tip: Press Command to toggle between the Pencil and Automation tools.
Deleting Region Automation Data
You can remove region automation data, should you make a mistake or change your
mind.
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