16 Essential Secrets for Using Automation Clips in Music Production

Overview

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Learn 16 essential automation clip techniques in this 22-minute tutorial video for music producers. Master the fundamentals of automation clips, from basic creation to advanced manipulation, including time-specific automation, working with third-party plugins, and copying automation shapes. Discover professional tips like using the "Hold" shape, precise editing methods, and proper fader automation practices. Explore advanced concepts such as grouping automation clips, recording live automations, defining automation ranges, working with invisible clips, and merging multiple automation clips together. Perfect for electronic music producers looking to enhance their production workflow and create more dynamic, professional-sounding tracks.

Syllabus

- Intro
- What is an automation clip
- #1 - Create an automation clip
- #2 - Time-specific automation clips
- #3 - Automation with 3rd-party plugins
- #4 - Double automation clips
- #5 - Copying automation shapes
- #6 - Editing automation clips
- #7 - Using the "Hold" shape
- #8 - Precise editing
- #9 - Deleting an automation clip
- #10 - Copy plugin values
- #11 - Group automation clips
- #12 - Don't automate faders!
- #13 - Record live automations
- #14 - Define the range of an automation clip
- #15 - Invisible automation clips
- #16 - Merging automation clips