How to See More Automation Points When Writing Automation | Club Cubase February 25th 2022

Introduction

This tutorial provides you with a step-by-step guide on how to enhance your automation writing in Cubase, making it easier to see more automation points. Understanding this process can significantly improve your music production workflow and help you achieve more precise control over your audio tracks.

Step 1: Open Your Project in Cubase

• Launch Cubase and load the project where you want to work on automation.
• Ensure that the track you want to automate is visible in your project window.

Step 2: Access the Automation Lane

• Select the track you wish to automate.
• Right-click on the track header and choose "Show Automation" from the context menu. This will reveal the automation lane for that track.

Step 3: Choose the Parameter to Automate

• Click on the drop-down menu in the automation lane.
• Select the parameter you want to automate (e.g., volume, pan, effects).
• This action will display the automation points for the chosen parameter.

Step 4: Adjust Automation Point Visibility

• If you want to see more automation points, zoom in on the timeline. You can do this by:
  • Using the zoom slider at the bottom of the project window.
  • Pressing the "+" key on your keyboard to zoom in.
• Zooming in allows you to place more automation points more precisely.

Step 5: Adding Automation Points

• To add an automation point, click on the automation line where you want the point to appear.
• You can create multiple points by clicking at different locations along the automation lane.
• Adjust the values of the automation points by dragging them up or down.

Step 6: Editing Automation Points

• Click on an existing automation point to select it.
• Drag it to the desired location or right-click for additional options like deleting or copying.
• Use the "Draw" tool to create smooth transitions between points by clicking and dragging along the automation line.

Step 7: Review and Fine-Tune

• Play back the track to hear how the automation affects the sound.
• Make any necessary adjustments to the automation points to achieve the desired effect.
• Utilize the "Read" and "Write" modes for automation to ensure proper playback.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can effectively manage automation in Cubase, allowing for greater creativity and control in your music production. Remember to experiment with different parameters and settings, as mastering automation can elevate the quality of your tracks. For further learning, consider exploring more tutorials on automation features and techniques in Cubase.