Reference Guide

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Automation
Automation methods
To reset an envelope to the current value
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to the desired automation parameter (Track Automation or
Clip Automation).
2. Move the Now time to where the envelope’s value is to your liking.
3. Right-click the envelope and choose Clear All on the pop-up menu.
SONAR resets the envelope to the current value.
To raise/lower selected envelope nodes
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to the desired automation parameter (Track Automation or
Clip Automation).
2. Do one of the following:
• With the Smart tool , position the pointer near the top center of the track/clip, then drag up/
down.
• With the Trim tool , position the pointer near the top center of the track/clip, then drag up/
down.
To raise/lower an envelope across a time range
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to the desired automation parameter (Track Automation or
Clip Automation).
2. Drag in the time ruler to select the duration of the envelope that you want to raise/lower.
3. Do one of the following:
• With the Smart tool , position the pointer within the selection near the top center of the
track/clip, then drag up/down.
• With the Move tool , position the pointer within the selection, then drag up/down.
To draw automation freehand
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to the desired automation parameter (Track Automation or
Clip Automation).
2. With the Freehand tool , drag to insert envelope nodes and segments.
To draw a straight line
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to the desired automation parameter (Track Automation or
Clip Automation).
2. With the Line tool , click to set the line start point, move the mouse, then release the mouse
button to set the line end point.