Reference Guide

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Automation

Automation Methods

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.

Make sure the Automation Read button is enabled, play the project and listen to the results. You

can undo any step by using the Edit > Undo command (CTRL+Z) directly after that step. You can

drag the nodes in any direction you want. You can play back your project with or without the

automation data by clicking the Enable Automation Playback button in the Automation

toolbar.

When you add multiple envelopes to a track or bus, you can choose which envelopes you want to

display. See “Showing or Hiding Envelopes” on page 717.

You can also draw envelopes on MIDI tracks. See “Creating and Editing MIDI Envelopes” on page

712.