Apple Logic Pro X - Manual (Page 537)

Chapter 17 Automate mix and effects settings 537
Add automation to tracks
Add and adjust control points
To create changes over time to volume, pan, and effects settings, you add control points to a
track’s automation curve at different places, and then adjust the control points so the value of
the setting changes. You can adjust control points by moving them up or down to a new value,
or by moving them left or right to a new point in the timeline. Numerical values are displayed
alongside each control point.You can also add control points at selection area or region borders.
Add one or more control points to an automation curve
Do any of the following:
m To add a control point to an empty automation curve: Click anywhere in the automation track.
This adds a control point at the project start position, using the current fader value.
m To add a control point to an existing automation curve, do any of the following:
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Click the automation curve.
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Double-click an empty area of the automation track.
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Click on or outside the automation curve with the Pencil tool.
All of these actions add a control point at the clicked position.
Adjust control points
Do any of the following:
m Drag a control point up or down to change its value.
m Drag a control point left or right to move it to a different point in the timeline. Use the ruler to
make sure control points are aligned with a beat or measure.
Add control points at marquee borders
You can do the following when Show Advanced Tools is selected in the Advanced
preferences pane:
m Drag across a region with the Marquee tool, then click the region selection with the Pencil.
Add control points at region borders
You can do either of the following when Show Advanced Tools is selected in the Advanced
preferences pane:
m To add one control point at each region border: Select the region, then choose Mix > Create
Automation > Create 1 Automation Point at Region Borders.
m To add two control points at each region border: Select the region, then choose Mix > Create
Automation > Create 2 Automation Points at Region Borders.