Audio Difference Between Automation/Volume and Clip Automation/Gain

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2011/03/22 11:19:57 (permalink)

Audio Difference Between Automation/Volume and Clip Automation/Gain

I'm working on audio tracks and controlling the "volume" with envelopes.  I see the functional difference between (Track) Automation/Volume, and Clip Automation/Gain.  I'm unclear what is the difference (from an audio point of view) between volume and gain.  Can someone explain the difference and any other wisdom regarding Automation/Volume and Clip Automation/Gain.  Thanks.

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    Re:Audio Difference Between Automation/Volume and Clip Automation/Gain 2011/03/22 13:31:52 (permalink)
    Practically, they are the same.  Sometimes it is easier to adjust a small clip rather than an entire track's automation.  It is useful if you use a lot of audio clips/loops for your music.  That is what I use clips for, mostly.

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    Re:Audio Difference Between Automation/Volume and Clip Automation/Gain 2011/03/22 14:17:49 (permalink)
    If I'm not mistaken, "Gain" is the new word for what used to be "Trim" pre-X1.
     
    If so, then Gain is 'pre-fader' ... it is the first 'point' in the gain stage for the channel.
     
    So if signal is coming in too hot, you'd reduce the Gain (trim) where as the "fader" (volume) is after everything that came before it.
     
    Gain -> FX -> Fader (Volume) is the simple way to look at it, with regard to signal flow.
     
     
     

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