Why don't automation nodes follow snap settings?

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2012/11/08 13:37:38 (permalink)

Why don't automation nodes follow snap settings?

Am I missing something here? 

Sometimes I need to insert nodes exactly on the beat. For instance I have an instance of Guitar Rig with multiple step sequencers containing different patterns, and I need to be able to turn them on and off individually through automation at very accurate locations. The trouble is that it's possible to insert a node slightly in front of or behind the beat, and I'm not getting the automation performance that I require because of this. The vertical guide snaps into place as I'm moving the cursor, but the nodes that I place don't. Is there any way to draw automation lines that follow snap settings? 


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    brundlefly
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    Re:Why don't automation nodes follow snap settings? 2012/11/08 13:46:38 (permalink)
    Initially, they'll be placed wherever you click, but if you then drag the node it will snap.

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    Re:Why don't automation nodes follow snap settings? 2012/11/08 13:53:21 (permalink)
    also, if you select a range it will snap, then as nodes by moving mouse in tOP half of wave form. click and drag.  this adds nodes, two on either end of the range
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    Re:Why don't automation nodes follow snap settings? 2012/11/08 14:05:03 (permalink)
    brundlefly


    Initially, they'll be placed wherever you click, but if you then drag the node it will snap.

    So it does! Thanks. 

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    Re:Why don't automation nodes follow snap settings? 2012/11/08 14:06:27 (permalink)
    gswitz


    also, if you select a range it will snap, then as nodes by moving mouse in tOP half of wave form. click and drag.  this adds nodes, two on either end of the range

    This sounds very useful but I'm not sure I understand exactly what you mean....PS I'm working in lanes if that's relevant. 

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    Re:Why don't automation nodes follow snap settings? 2012/11/08 15:06:50 (permalink)
    it works in lanes. select the lane. select a range on the time ruler. then Hoover mouse in tOP half of lane. pointer changes. click and drag up or down it creates nodes at selection points and makes notching easy.
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    Re:Why don't automation nodes follow snap settings? 2012/11/08 15:23:30 (permalink)
    He's talking about applying automation to selections. Check out this free video...

    * Cakewalk SONAR: Automating Data Selections
    http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/video.asp?ID=6

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    Re:Why don't automation nodes follow snap settings? 2012/11/08 15:25:13 (permalink)
    gswitz


    it works in lanes. select the lane. select a range on the time ruler. then Hoover mouse in tOP half of lane. pointer changes. click and drag up or down it creates nodes at selection points and makes notching easy.

    Aha I see what you mean, that is brilliant!

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    Re:Why don't automation nodes follow snap settings? 2012/11/08 15:40:01 (permalink)
    garrigus


    He's talking about applying automation to selections. Check out this free video...

    * Cakewalk SONAR: Automating Data Selections
    http://www.digifreq.com/digifreq/video.asp?ID=6

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    Great tips! 

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