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What is Automation and How to Use It | Music Production For Beginners

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Automation is an incredibly useful tool for mixing and mastering in a DAW like Cubase. But what is automation and how can it be harnessed for mixing a song and mastering music? This music production for beginners video looks at automation in Cubase and it’s huge variety of applications – from adjusting volume, pan and effects, to automating filters and producing really creative, unique sounds. It’s a great ally for every musician, music producer and audio mixer, so we hope this basic guide will inspire you to start experimenting with automation.

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