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2016/12/14 15:51:44 (permalink)

Automation for many tracks?

Is there a way to record or create volume automation on one track that can control many tracks?
 
As an example I would like to create automation info on one track that can control the level of all the vocal tracks that are in the current project? Another example would be controlling all the drum tracks that belong to the drum kit.
 
I use both X3 & 8.53 for recording my projects.
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    Re: Automation for many tracks? 2016/12/14 17:39:24 (permalink)
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    Is there a way to record or create volume automation on one track that can control many tracks?
     
    As an example I would like to create automation info on one track that can control the level of all the vocal tracks that are in the current project? Another example would be controlling all the drum tracks that belong to the drum kit.
     
    I use both X3 & 8.53 for recording my projects.
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    Route the output of all your vocal tracks to a vocal buss, then automate the buss.

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    Re: Automation for many tracks? 2016/12/14 18:03:43 (permalink)
    You can also create automation for one track then select that automation and paste it into the other tracks. This isn't great for modifying them together, but it works ok as a starting place.
     
    For example, if I have 3 backup vocal tracks I can create automation for one (since they sing together) and then paste it to the others. It's a good idea to listen though, because sometimes one singer comes in early or late.
    post edited by gswitz - 2016/12/14 20:37:32

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    Re: Automation for many tracks? 2016/12/15 05:01:03 (permalink) ☄ Helpfulby Whistlekiller 2016/12/16 04:47:40
    I'd go down the bus automation route personally.

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    Re: Automation for many tracks? 2016/12/15 06:04:27 (permalink)
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    I'd go down the bus automation route personally.




    or aux tracks ...
     
    perfect application for aux tracks actually.

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    Re: Automation for many tracks? 2016/12/15 08:03:57 (permalink)
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    I'd go down the bus automation route personally.




    or aux tracks ...
     
    perfect application for aux tracks actually.


    He's still on 8.5/X3

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    Re: Automation for many tracks? 2016/12/15 08:10:59 (permalink)
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    I'd go down the bus automation route personally.




    or aux tracks ...
     
    perfect application for aux tracks actually.


    He's still on 8.5/X3




    ok. read over that bit ...
     
    so Santa shall bring Platinum and aux tracks

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    Re: Automation for many tracks? 2016/12/15 22:35:41 (permalink)
    Doesn't it work to group multiple faders to an automated fader?

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    Re: Automation for many tracks? 2016/12/16 00:26:19 (permalink)
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    Doesn't it work to group multiple faders to an automated fader?



    I actually checked that because of this thread, but I couldn't get it to work that way.
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    Re: Automation for many tracks? 2016/12/16 05:47:39 (permalink)
    It will work if you set each fader to Write-Enable, then after quick grouping the faders just move them as the project plays.
     
    BUT, if the starting positions aren't identical I'm not sure how this would look after automation. You may not get the same volume changes for each track.
     
    Why are we talking about this - just automate the bus
     
     

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    Re: Automation for many tracks? 2016/12/16 06:16:23 (permalink)
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    Why are we talking about this - just automate the bus





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