Table of Contents
Automation
In essence, automation refers to recording values for a particular MixConsole or effect parameter. When you create your final mix, Cubase can adjust this particular parameter control.
Automation Panel
The Automation Panel is a floating window and can be left open while you work.
Operations Tab
The Operations tab contains all the functions that you need to perform automation operations.
Automation Modes
Cubase provides different punch out modes for automation: Touch, Auto-Latch, and Cross-Over. In all modes, automation data is written as soon as a parameter control is touched in play mode. The modes differ with regard to their punch out behavior.
Touch
Touch mode is useful to make a change lasting only a few seconds to an already set up parameter.

Touch

Touch mode is useful to make a change lasting only a few seconds to an already set up parameter.

Touch writes automation data only for as long as you actually touch a parameter control. Punch out occurs as soon as you release the control.
After punch out, the control returns to the previously set value.

Note

You can set the time it takes for the parameter to reach the previously set value with the Return Time setting on the Settings page of the Automation Panel.