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The Complete Guide to Automation

A complete, systems-based course on automation as a mixing, sound-design, arrangement, and performance tool. Master the fourth dimension of your mix: rides, fades, pans, mutes, send throws, filter sweeps, builds, drops, transitions, modulation, and a fast professional workflow, across any DAW.

11 Modules
36 Lessons
~27 Hours
The Complete Guide to Automation

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What You'll Learn

This comprehensive course covers everything you need to know, with hands-on examples and real-world applications.

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Module 1: Foundations, What Automation Actually Is

1 lessons

The Concept of Parameter Change Over Time
2

Module 2: DAW Mechanics, Lanes, Modes, and Recording

3 lessons

Automation Lanes and Playlists
Automation Modes Explained
Recording vs Drawing Automation
3

Module 3: Curve Craft, Shaping Movement with Precision

3 lessons

Understanding Curve Types
Precision Editing Techniques
Cleaning Up Messy Automation
4

Module 4: Core Mixing Moves

5 lessons

Volume Rides and Fades
Pan and Width Automation
Mute Automation
Send Automation, Delay and Reverb Throws
Automating Processors
5

Module 5: Creative and Sound Design Automation

3 lessons

Filter Sweeps as Sound Design
Parameter Morphing and Multi-Parameter Automation
Evolving Textures and Pads
6

Module 6: Arrangement and Energy

4 lessons

Builds and Risers
Drops and Breakdowns
Transitions
Intros and Outros
7

Module 7: Modulation as Automation's Partner

4 lessons

LFO Tools and Their Applications
Envelope Followers
Macro Controls and Parameter Linking
Choosing Between Automation and Modulation
8

Module 8: Ableton Live Implementation

3 lessons

Arrangement View Automation
Clip Envelopes
Ableton's Modulation Devices
9

Module 9: DAW Translation Guide

3 lessons

Logic Pro Implementation
FL Studio Implementation
Pro Tools Implementation
10

Module 10: Performance and Workflow

3 lessons

MIDI Controller Integration
Efficient Automation Workflow
Live Performance Considerations
11

Module 11: Integration Project

4 lessons

Planning Your Automation Strategy
Executing the Automation Pass
Genre Applications
Common Mistakes and Final Checks

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