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I. Adding effects:
● Reverb
-Reverb creates the effect of a sound bouncing off surfaces and reflecting back,
simulating the acoustics of a space.
-It adds a sense of space and depth to a sound, making it sound as if it's being recorded
in a room, hall, or other environment.
-Reverb can be used to add warmth, fullness, or even create a sense of distance to a
sound.

● Delay
-Delay simply repeats the original sound after a specific delay time, creating an echo-like
effect.
-The delayed sound can be repeated once, multiple times, or in a loop, depending on the
settings.
-Delay can be used to create a variety of effects, from subtle echoes to more
pronounced and rhythmic repeats.
● Chorus
-Chorus duplicates the audio signal and introduces subtle variations in pitch and timing,
creating a shimmering, fuller sound.
-These variations create the impression that multiple instruments or voices are playing
the same note.
-Chorus can be used to add warmth, fullness, or create a sense of a larger ensemble,
making the sound thicker and more vibrant.

II. Automation

Automation refers to automating, meaning having a robot or a computer do some task(s) for
you. In the case of music production, automation means having a DAW (Logic Pro X, Pro Tools,
Ableton, etc.) automatically perform tasks over time, particularly moving knobs, faders, and
switches for you.

What can I automate?

Almost anything! You can use automation to automatically adjust all sorts of parameters
(volume, panning, sends, faders, etc.) on any track in your DAW. You can even automate
changes to settings inside of plug-ins. Do you want to bypass a plug-in for a certain portion
of your song? You can do that. Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. Automate an effect bypass on and off in certain sections of your song. This could
be super useful if you want to create a delay or a long reverb tail only on a couple
specific words to help emphasize them.
2. Automate individual plugin parameters. This can be particularly handy when
creating EQ filter sweeps, or when you want to alter the delay feedback amount in a
section of your song.
3. Automate a VCA or a bus to control the level of a group of instruments at once.
4. Automate the master fader to create a fade out for the end of your song.

Can I automate more than one parameter on a track at

once?
Yes! Almost all modern DAWs allow you to perform virtually limitless amounts of
automation at the same time. So, for example, you can have the reverb send amount fade
out to 0 over the course of two bars, and at the same time have the volume, the
compression threshold and the delay mix amount adjusted.

When should I use automation?

Use automation any time you want to adjust a parameter on any track or in any plug-in in
your song. If you want this adjustment to happen over time every time you play over that
section of the song, you should use automation for it.
How can I record automation? (put a tutorial video)
In most DAWs you have three main options for recording automation:

● You can draw it in manually using your mouse

● You can perform your changes by moving the fader/knob/button directly on the
channel strip or in a plug-in
● You can perform your changes using an assigned knob/fader/button on a MIDI
controller and have your DAW record those adjustments.

All audio recording/editing/mixing programs offer the following four automation modes:

1. Read: When your track is set to this mode, the DAW plays back all the automation
that exists on the track.
2. Touch: This mode plays back automation in the same way as Read mode. However,
in Touch mode, you can modify the value of the chosen automation parameter by
moving controls (on your track, in a plug-in or on your MIDI controller) during
playback.
3. Latch: This mode works like Touch mode, but after the fader or knob is released, the
last parameter value on which you released the fader or knob continues to replace
existing automation on the track.
4. Write: This is the most intense automation recording mode, as it erases any existing
automation on the track as the playhead passes over it. In Write mode, the DAW
records the new control movement or deletes any existing data if you do nothing.

Recommended Tools:
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● Logic Pro X
 -Digital Audio Workstation (DAW):
-Logic Pro X is a software application that allows users to record, edit, mix, and
master audio and MIDI recordings.

Features:
Audio Recording: Record and manipulate audio tracks.
MIDI Sequencing: Program and edit MIDI performances.
Virtual Instruments: Access a wide variety of virtual instruments, including
synthesizers, pianos, and more.

● Pro Tools

-is a widely used digital audio workstation (DAW) software developed by Avid. It's
primarily used for music production, but also for sound design, audio post-
production, and mastering. In essence, it's a powerful tool that allows users to
record, edit, mix, and master audio, making it a staple in professional recording
studios and a favorite among music producers.

● Cubase
 -is a professional-grade digital audio workstation (DAW) developed by Steinberg, used
for music and MIDI recording, arranging, editing, and mixing. It's known for its
comprehensive feature set and is trusted by many Hollywood composers and producers.

● Reaper

-A "reaper" can refer to a few different things: a person or machine that harvests
crops, a digital audio workstation (DAW), or a personification of death. In agriculture,
a reaper is a farm implement that cuts and gathers crops, particularly cereal grasses
like wheat. In the context of digital audio, REAPER is a popular DAW software for
recording, editing, and mixing audio.

● Studio One

-Studio One is a digital audio workstation (DAW) software used for creating,
recording, mixing, and mastering music and other audio. It's designed to be an all-in-
one solution for music production, allowing users to manage the entire process from
composition to final mastering within one application.
● Ableton 10
-Ableton Live 10 is a digital audio workstation (DAW) software that enables music
production, arrangement, and performance. It's designed for both composing and
live performance, offering tools for recording, arranging, mixing, and mastering
audio. Ableton Live 10 introduced various improvements like content packs,
enhanced editing in Arrangement View, and new instruments and effects. It also
features color-coded organization, nested track groups, and the ability to start
playback from a middle of midi clip.