Automation Recording in Read Mode

Another way to insert new automations without affecting the parameters in the rest of the project through the curves is to record in Read mode.

Actually, automated parameters cannot be changed in Read mode. But if you hold down the key combination Ctrl + Alt during playback while changing a control of the mixer or an effect, this movement will be recorded. As long this key combination is held down, you can also automate the selected parameters in Read Mode.

When stopped, clicking a Mixer or FX control with the same Ctrl + Alt key combination creates an inactive curve, which you can then edit further in "Draw Automation" mouse mode.