Automating effect parameters

When you add an effect that supports automation to the Plug-In Chain, a list of the effect's automatable parameters is displayed in the Plug-In Chain tool. You can use these controls to add, show/hide, and enable/bypass automation envelopes.

Plug-in parameters can be edited using the automation envelope in the editor.

If the Plug-In Chain tool is not visible, you can select the Show or hide the right pane button or choose View > Plug-In Chain. For more information, see "Arranging editing views."

Choosing a new effect chain preset will clear the current effect automation settings.


Adding an effect automation envelope

  1. In the Plug-In Chain, click the down arrow for an effect that includes automatable parameters. The plug-in's automatable parameters are displayed.

  2. Select the Enable Envelope button to apply a parameter's automation envelope to your audio signal.

  3. Click the Show Envelope button for the parameter you want to automate. An envelope is added to the waveform.

    Envelope points represent plug-in parameter settings at a specific point in time. A new envelope will have a single point.

    You can add points, adjust their positions, and change the fade curves between points to modify effect parameters and the transitions between them.

    Choose Edit > ModeEnvelope or click the Envelope Mode button in the playbar to add points and adjust fades. For more information, see "Envelope Mode,"

Showing or hiding effect automation envelopes

Select the Show Envelope button to display a parameter's envelope in the editor.

When the button is not selected, an effect automation envelope is ignored and the effect's initial state is used.

Enabling or bypassing effect automation envelopes

Select the Enable Envelope button to apply a parameter's automation envelope to your audio signal.

Bypassed envelopes are drawn in gray in the editor.

When the button is not selected, the envelope is hidden in the editor, but its playback properties are retained.

Plug-in controls reflect the automated state during playback and when you position the cursor.