Plug-In Automation Basics (video)

by Chris Bryant

Pro Tools Automation Video Tutorial

Create dynamic and exciting mixes using Pro Tools Automation. I made this video to show you the basic steps to enabling and using automation to control a single plug-in parameter.

In this example, I’ll be using automation to control the Cutoff parameter on the Xpand virtual instrument plug-in. I’ll be using Pro Tools 7.4 on a Mac.

The basic steps that you’ll learn in this video can be applied to any* plug-in automation parameter (*assuming it supports automation…some don’t).

Plug-In Automation Basics 4:26

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1 Don Stewart July 3, 2009 at 5:14 pm

Thank you, Chris! Many of the plugins seem so daunting until they are demonstrated as you have done. My goal is to be able to mix as well as the folks I am paying to do it. I have come to really rely on your tutorials so that i may not only save money, but simply to have the knowledge they (and you) have gained.

Man, I wish I had begun this sooner, but then I might not have come across such a great teacher as you.

Thanks again! All the best to you.

Don “Yu Yo” Stewart

2 paolo Luviè July 4, 2009 at 4:24 am

Hi Chris , I’ve just downloaded your PT Quickstart guide. I ve learned the basics of PT but thanks to your tips and tricks now I work very fast with Protools.
I think It will be the same with your quickstartguide.

Thanks again and best regards !

Paolo

3 Sarot Kaewkird August 31, 2009 at 5:58 am

Hello Chris, thanks for your time to create this PT Quick Start Guide, all tutorials can fulfill my understanding from studying with local academy.
It will be great if you can do another documented tips.

Thanks again and best regards,
Sarot

4 Chris Bryant October 20, 2009 at 5:25 am

Don ~ Thanks for the encouraging words.
Paolo ~ Excellent! That makes it worthwhile.
Sarot ~ I’ve been developing new tutorials all summer. They should be out soon.

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