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Lesson on Using Automation in Logic Pro

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Hi Paul. I have some questions about some functions in Logic Pro X. Can you help me? – Laurie

I received the above message from Laurie and we arranged to connect for a remote support lesson.

Once we were connected via WhatsApp and AnyDesk, Laurie explained that he wanted instrument sounds to change in volume and tone throughout the duration of his song and I told him the best way to do that was with automation. We then spent our lesson time covering:

  • Overview of how automation works in Logic Pro
  • The difference between Track and Region automation
  • How to select a parameter to be automated (volume, mute, pan etc)
  • How to edit automation with cursor tools
  • How to record automation in real time
  • The Reading and Writing options when using automation
  • How to assign MIDI controller faders to automation parameters
  • How to automate parameters within Insert FX (Reverb/delay levels, cut-off, etc)
Logic Pro Automation

At the end of the session, Laurie now had a strong grasp of the options for automation in Logic and was confident using them for himself. He kindly took the time to leave me this nice review:

‘…helpful in soving problems with Logic Pro…’
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About the Author

PAUL ANDREWS

I’m the owner and lead technician for Audio Support, a small company based in London, UK that connects remotely with clients worldwide to help them with their music technology issues. I’ve run Audio Support since 2005 and in that time I’ve seen and solved thousands of recording studio problems. 

Outside of Audio Support, I run music workshops at a local school, play bass in a 90s tribute function band and perform modular synth jams with friends on Twitch.


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