Automation Modes

Cubase provides different punch out modes for automation: Touch, Auto-Latch, and Cross-Over. In all modes, automation data will be written as soon as a parameter control is touched in play mode. They differ in their punch out behavior.

The automation modes are available on the upper part of the Automation Panel and on the Project window toolbar on the Global Automation Mode pop-up menu.

You can change the automation mode at any time, for example, in play or stop mode or during an automation pass. You can also assign key commands to the automation modes.

The current automation pass will always punch out as soon as one of the following conditions is met, independent of which automation mode is selected:

• If you disable Write.

• If you stop playback.

• If you activate Fast Forward/Rewind.

• If the project cursor reaches the right locator in Cycle mode.

• If you click in the ruler to move the project cursor. This is user-definable and can be controlled via the Automation Panel.