Automation Dots

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YataForLuda
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Automation Dots

Post by YataForLuda » Sat Feb 08, 2025 7:40 pm

I'm opening a set I didn't build, and I see a red dot above the Tempo and Time Signature in the upper left hand corner. I'm assuming that indicates some sort of recorded automation in the set. But, I can find any automation in any clips. The red dots turn black upon playing scenes in Session View, and never turn red again. What am I missing? How do I find where the automation is or was?
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Rivanni
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Re: Automation Dots

Post by Rivanni » Sat Feb 08, 2025 8:09 pm

Right-click on the Tempo and select Show Automation.It will bring you to the automation lanes in the Master/Main track.
Time signatures are added to the scrub area on top of the arranger, where you also set locators.

Here is a video that explains this in detail.

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Re: Automation Dots

Post by YataForLuda » Sat Feb 08, 2025 8:37 pm

Ahhh, yes! When in doubt, right click! Thanks for the reminder.
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