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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
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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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