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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.
Cross-Over
Cross-Over mode allows you to perform a manual return to ensure smooth transitions between new and existing automation settings. For Cross-Over, the punch out condition is crossing over an already existing automation curve after touching the parameter for a second time. The Cross-Over mode can be used in situations where you are not satisfied with an automation curve or with the automatically applied return settings.

Cross-Over

Cross-Over mode allows you to perform a manual return to ensure smooth transitions between new and existing automation settings. For Cross-Over, the punch out condition is crossing over an already existing automation curve after touching the parameter for a second time. The Cross-Over mode can be used in situations where you are not satisfied with an automation curve or with the automatically applied return settings.

Once your pass has started, the writing of automation data continues for as long as playback lasts or Write is enabled.
When you release the control, the automation pass continues, with the value setting remaining the same.
When you re-touch the fader and move it towards the original value, punch out occurs automatically, as soon as you cross the original curve.