Message 2/6
Date: 31-Dec-03 @ 04:58 AM -
RE: changing the time signature...
I get that sometimes, too... I'm not sure what causes it (usually happens when I try to change meter after already having recorded stuff), but you can fix it in the meter event list (View-Meter/Key). Just erase the event that changes the meter back to 4/4.
Easiest way to get an envelope for a parameter in a plugin is to right click on the plugin, choose "arm parameter," and hit "arm all"... hit ok then go into automation record, open the plugin and wiggle the control you want to automate, hit stop. An envelope should appear, disarm all parameters and shape away. Actually, I just tried that and if you arm all parameters you will get envelopes for everything, which can kinda be confusing. But if you're having trouble lining up the virtual knob with its "automation name" you can at least use the "arm all method" to see the line that wiggles, hover the cursor over it, get the proper name, ctrl-z and then arm only that parameter, blah blah blah....
Another cool feature that i just realized the other day is "convert midi to shapes" (bottom of the edit menu).... this will take any CC message in a midi track and convert it to an editable automation envelope. So basically if your synth or controller transmits it, you can make an envelope for it, and that's pretty fuckin' cool in my book...