+1 Very nice thread! I am happy to see this one posted

I'm very glad some people have found the post useful. Thank you Noel for the additional information and links, which have made it even more relevant within the context of Sonar.

Nice article. thanks.

Gain/mix before Automate.

Thanks ..good stuff!

Just wanted to say thanks to all for this post (despite being a couple of weeks old ... in my in-tray ).
Special mentions to @pinguinotuerto as OP and @smallstonefan for your insights / tools (I had my eye on both when this post hit - very timely).
 
I just swung past the forum on my way to grab the Klanghelm VU Meters (8 euro) and HoRNet VU Meter  (2.39 euro) - 40% off for another day - cheap as chips!
 
The HoRNet sale seems to happen every month  - I picked up Deelay (4.79 euro) and Autogain Pro (13.20 euro) last month. The VU Meter also appears to include an autogain feature. Whilst I'm yet to figure it all out the concept makes sense to me and further ratified by this post.
 
Less then $15 for the 2 - fan-flippin-tastic!
 

Thanks :)

Stereochannel is free 
 

 

Shellstax,
 
Like you, I took smallstonefan's advice and grabbed the HoRNet vu meters.  One of the things I really enjoy about this community is the help folks give each other.  I appreciate it!!

Let me know if you have any questions on my workflow - I'd be happy to help! I didn't "grok" the concept at first, but man o man are my mixes better now that I have.