Apple Logic Pro 9 - Manual (Page 816)

• Choose a parameter in the arrange track list, and move the value slider to the right of
the track list, with one of the write modes turned on.
• Move the faders or knobs of a connected hardware controller, with one of the write
modes turned on. See Writing Track Automation with External Controllers .
• Use the Pointer tool or Pencil tool to draw your automation data.
When one of the write modes is active, you can record track automation data when
Logic Pro is in record or playback mode. The Arrange window track selection or audio
record ready status is irrelevant. Whatever you touch or move is recorded when a channel
strip is set to one of the write modes. The movement of Mixer controls (when in a write
mode) can be used to overwrite or edit existing automation data, in real time.
When Logic Pro is in stop mode, the automation write modes are ignored, and no data
is written if the fader is moved. There is, however, one exception: If there are no dynamic
changes (no automation data), the current fader setting becomes valid for the whole
project. This is the default behavior for all mix parameters, when you start a fresh project.
Selecting Automation Nodes and Lines
You can use the Automation Select tool to drag to select any selection (of nodes) in the
automation data.
Automation Select tool
• Click a region to select all currently visible automation events that fall within the region
borders.
• Shift-click to select other areas, in addition to an existing selection. This allows you to
simultaneously edit noncontiguous selections.
• Shift-click a node—in front, or following a selected area—to extend the current selection.
You can also select nodes with the Pointer tool:
• Shift-click a node to toggle selection (of the node).
• Shift-click a line to toggle selection (of the line).
816 Chapter 28 Working with Automation