Automations are much simpler than most people realise. And they are an invaluable tool.
The applications are endless, and you are only really limited by your own creativity.
For this example I have used the Fruity DX10.
It is easier to automate a FL native vst than any others, simply because you can right click on a FL native knob and it will give you the option to create automation clips.
Step 1: Create a pattern and lay it down
Step 2: Create automation clip
To choose the length of the automation, hold in CTRL and drag along the time section of the playlist editor. Now simply adjust the knob that you want to automate (Modulation one coarse envelope in this case). Open the drop down menu, select "Last Tweaked Parameter" -> "Create Automation Clip".
Step 3: Define the automation in the playlist window.
Pay attention to the "Init song in this position" option. This will make sure the song also starts with that knob in that position.
An Example: In this example I have used a pad and an acid noise. Basically we are going to automate the volume level of the pad, using fruity balance, to duck out and come back in everytime the acid noise plays.
Hopefully this has made automations a little bit simpler to understand.
Just remember that you can create an automation clip for any knob you can adjust.
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