Instruction Manual

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Automation Methods
Automation
Note: An automated mute envelope changes the track’s mute status
whenever the envelope crosses the middle of its value range.
3. Using either the Select or Envelope tools, move the cursor
over the envelope until a vertical, double-ended arrow appears under it
(notice that the name and current value of the envelope appear in a box
next to the cursor), and right-click the envelope. If you use the Envelope
tool, you can’t accidentally edit any other data besides the envelope.
The Envelope Editing menu appears.
4. Choose Add Node from the menu.
A node appears on the envelope.
Note: A shortcut to add a node is to double-click the envelope.
5. Move the cursor over the node until a cross appears under it, and drag
the node in any direction you want.
6. Double-click the envelope to add another node.
7. Drag the new node in any direction you want and release the mouse.
8. Move the cursor over the segment of the envelope that lies between the
two nodes until the double-ended arrow appears, and right-click the
envelope to open the Envelope Editing menu.
9. Choose one of the following shapes from the Envelope Editing menu:
• Jump—This choice causes the envelope to make a ninety degree
jump where the envelope reaches the second node. SONAR
displays jumps with a dotted line, meaning that there is automation
data at the nodes where the dotted line begins and ends, but not
where the line itself is.
• Linear—This choice draws a straight line between the two nodes.
• Fast Curve—This choice draws a curve between the two nodes that
changes value rapidly at first, but more slowly toward the end of the
curve.
• Slow Curve—This choice draws a curve between the two nodes
that changes value slowly at first, but more rapidly toward the end
of the curve.
SONAR adds a shape between the nodes. You can drag any shape
except a jump up or down and it maintains its curve or angle. To edit a
jump, drag the node that’s at either end of the jump.