Searching / limiting the amount of automation parameters

I don't know what this feature is called, but want I want to achieve is to limit the number of automation options shown in the automation list for a specific plugin.

 

As you can see in the following screenshot, the plugin I'm using has a ton of automation options, making it hard to find the specific one you need.

How do you guys cope with this?

 

You cannot customize those menus.

 

However I don't use them. Instead, set the track's automation mode to Latch, press play and in the plug-in window, tweak the knob or slider, or parameter you want to automate, and Logic creates an automation curve for that parameter.

You cannot customize those menus.

 

However I don't use them. Instead, set the track's automation mode to Latch, press play and in the plug-in window, tweak the knob or slider, or parameter you want to automate, and Logic creates an automation curve for that parameter.

 

That's genius. Thanks!

You're welcome Karl!

That's genius. Thanks!

 

I'm sure that's how 95% of people automate plugins - by manipulating the controls directly (or via a controller) and recording the resultant automation, not by first finding the parameters you want to automate from the list of automatable parameters...

I just thought of another solution that you may or may not like depending on your workflow: in Logic's main menu bar, choose Mix > Autoselect Automation Parameter in Read Mode. Now you don't have to use the Latch mode or press play, just change a parameter in a plug-in or in the Mixer and the automation lane on the track automatically switches to display that parameter.

Good tip, David!

Good tip, David!

That's genius. Thanks!

 

I'm sure that's how 95% of people automate plugins - by manipulating the controls directly (or via a controller) and recording the resultant automation, not by first finding the parameters you want to automate from the list of automatable parameters...

 

Maybe. But I don't.

I've never liked doing it that way because I almost always have to go back and adjust the inserted automation.

But the fact that I could just start the automation process that way is genius.

Edited December 21, 2020 by karlingen

I just thought of another solution that you may or may not like depending on your workflow: in Logic's main menu bar, choose Mix > Autoselect Automation Parameter in Read Mode. Now you don't have to use the Latch mode or press play, just change a parameter in a plug-in or in the Mixer and the automation lane on the track automatically switches to display that parameter.

 

Even better Thanks again!

Great! You're welcome.

 

As for how you automate, in my workflow there's a time and a place for both workflows. Sometimes I like the comfort and ease of editing the automation curve graphically while looking at the waveform visually. For example if I want to lower the volume of breath noises on a vocal recording. Other times I like to work live during playback while listening to the track. Both are equally valid workflows in my book.