How do I record manual frequency sweeps in an effect or in a channel EQ?

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2015/03/29 17:34:03 (permalink)

How do I record manual frequency sweeps in an effect or in a channel EQ?

I'm not sure what this process is actually called, so sorry if I'm asking a a question that has already been answered.
I have a soft synth playing and the LP 64 EQ loaded into the channel.
When I click a node and manually move it slowly with the mouse along the mid-range, I get a sweeping "Wah-Wah" sound. 
How do I record this so that it plays back with the eq sweeping?
I have tried activating the Read and Write buttons in the effect but nothing seems to work.
I hope I am missing something obvious as it seems such a simple function.
Thanks in advance.

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    John
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    Re: How do I record manual frequency sweeps in an effect or in a channel EQ? 2015/03/29 17:37:52 (permalink)
    You will need to use automation. 

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    Re: How do I record manual frequency sweeps in an effect or in a channel EQ? 2015/03/29 17:40:25 (permalink)
    Activating the Write button and moving the knob, then turning that off on playback and activating the Read button, should do the job. Assuming you're using a version with a ProChannel, you might consider using the ProChannel EQ (or the Sonitus). The LP-64 is more of a mastering effect that uses a lot of CPU power.

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    Re: How do I record manual frequency sweeps in an effect or in a channel EQ? 2015/03/29 21:37:25 (permalink)
    Thanks John, I had to have a refresher on automation and, as always, solid advice from Mr. Anderton!
    I did as you suggested also in the Pro Channel (instead of the CPU hungry plug) but it wasn't working, then I realised that it doesn't record the automation if you move the node, only if you move the knob.
    It is puzzling as to why this is, but it is still a great function to be able to edit the automation info in the automation lane.
    I just read your article "7 Steps To Cleaning Up Your "ACT" With Hardware" Great stuff, but (of course!) it didn't work as I expected when I tried it! This is obviously something that I'm doing wrong and I will try again tomorrow.
    Thanks again.

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    Re: How do I record manual frequency sweeps in an effect or in a channel EQ? 2015/03/30 05:10:22 (permalink)
    The Automation lane shows what is written it remains a static record of what has been written. You can make a change by editing the lane but to record a change over time you need to use the knobs for the different lanes of automation.

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    Re: How do I record manual frequency sweeps in an effect or in a channel EQ? 2015/03/30 10:25:11 (permalink)
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    The Automation lane shows what is written it remains a static record of what has been written. You can make a change by editing the lane but to record a change over time you need to use the knobs for the different lanes of automation.



    Well said.

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