Reference Guide

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Using tools to perform common tasks
Tools
• With the Smart tool , position the pointer near the top center of the track/clip, then drag up/
down.
• With the Edit tool , position the pointer near the top center of the track/clip, 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.
To draw automation shapes
1. Set the track’s Edit Filter control to the desired automation parameter (Track Automation or
Clip Automation).
2. Select the desired pattern tool: Sine Pattern tool , Triangle Pattern tool , Square Pattern
tool , Saw Pattern tool , or Random Pattern tool .
3. Set the Snap to Grid to the desired length of each cycle of the shape you want to draw. For
example, if you want to draw sine curves, and you want each complete sine curve to last one
beat, set the Snap to Grid to a value of Quarter. If the Snap to Grid is disabled, the default cycle
is one measure.
4. Click and hold the mouse button in the Clips pane at the place where you want to draw the
envelope shape. The place where you click also sets the vertical midpoint of the shape.
5. Drag up or down to set the vertical range of the envelope, then drag to the right or left to set the
length of your edit. As you drag, the cursor’s vertical distance from the midpoint (the point where
you originally clicked) determines the amplitude of the shape. To create a series of identical
shapes, hold the SHIFT key down while you drag. To gradually increase or decrease the
amplitude, gradually move the pointer farther from or closer to the midpoint.