VST automation feature request

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frankgalgano3
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2015/09/18 13:08:09 (permalink)
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VST automation feature request

I use WAVES GTR a lot! I like to automate the distortion on/off and other such variables. However, scrolling through the whole list is harder than it needs to be. When I try to select which VST feature I'd like to automate, a drop-down list 10 miles long appears...which isn't very easy to navigate.
There's a better way, already included in this software though. If you assign an existing envelope to a different effect, it allows you to open a pop-up window that is SO MUCH EASIER to scroll through. Can this just be the default when selecting the automation in the first place? 
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    scook
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    Re: VST automation feature request 2015/09/18 13:29:47 (permalink)
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    While waiting you already know how to force the popup.
     
    Assign the envelop to the first unused value in Waves GTR. Then right-click the envelope line, Assign Envelope and select the plug-in to force the popup.
     
    Also the current menu system will jump to selections by clicking the first letter in the option. Unfortunately, it wraps after the last selection.
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    frankgalgano3
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    Re: VST automation feature request 2015/09/18 13:39:09 (permalink)
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    Right...just wish it were consistent. It's not SO bad when there are only a few options (like with a compressor)...
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    Re: VST automation feature request 2015/09/18 14:00:13 (permalink)
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    Here is a compressor with more than a few options. The developer also exposes quite a few unused slots which show up as blanks in the dialog box. The plug-in bypass is at the bottom of the list. Fortunately, it is the only parameter starting with a b in this plug-in so typing b in the menu sets it up without having to scroll. Unfortunately plug-ins with "bands" also start with b so, the dialog is handy.

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    Re: VST automation feature request 2015/09/18 15:31:30 (permalink)
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    I don't know about popup acutually but in general, I think wherever it has a long list, it should have a search box so you can search whatever you want.
    In bitwig studio it has a search box above the parameter list. And it also show the parameter you touch last in a synth or fx on the top of the list.

    it's not about parameter but when I try to choose a send destination for sidechain comp, it usually gets very long list and it's hard to find it. So I think a search box might be a solution for these things.
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    Adq
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    Re: VST automation feature request 2015/09/18 16:56:32 (permalink)
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    I find it easier to record (write) automation with knob movement, just one move to activate envelope, and edit it after that.
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    Re: VST automation feature request 2015/09/23 22:49:25 (permalink)
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    Is that video supposed to show how insane the current system is?
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