convert track volume automation to gain plugin automation.

[apricotandpearjam]

I suddenly realised today that a feature which converts track automation to a gain plugin would be amazing.

it means that no matter how much volume automation you do on a track, you can convert it and a gain plugin will be added and match the automation.

if this then deleted the volume automation then you'd have your track back and could use the fader again.

i know apple aren't listening but i thought id share it.

what do you all think?

cheers!

[des99]

You can convert automation from one parameter to another parameter - just hold (iirc, can't check right now), option while selecting the new parameter - Logic will ask you to copy or convert it to the new automation parameter.

[apricotandpearjam]

hey. i’m not really sure what you mean tbh, sorry. 

could you pls attach a gif or video so I can understand?

thanks!

[des99]

Sure:

Don't forget if your main problem is you can't use the fader because the written automation on the track is controlling it, you have lots of options, including VCA faders, sub-groups and so on, which will let you automate, but still have fader tweaking control.

[apricotandpearjam]

this is brilliant.

just have some questions after using it for a day.

sometimes (often) the track goes silent when i convert volume automation to gain. no idea why.

also should the fader go back to being at 0dB after converting or at the highest point of volume on the track?

 

[des99]

Nothing is changed about the current fader position, it just converts automation data into a different parameter, that’s it.