Two pref questions that I can't find in the manual

1176 · Post by **1176** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 6:21 pm

Back in earlier versions, DP's automation was not on by default when opening a new track. I can't stand this. Is there a way to change it back as a pref?

Back in earler versions when overdubbing, old audio was always left underneath the new audio. I want it back this way. Is there a way to change back it as a pref?

I am using DP4.6.

sndhse · Post by **sndhse** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:04 pm

1176.
To answer your 1st question. Go to Setup/Automation Setup and make sure "Enable Automation Playback" and "Enable Automation Recording" are not highlighted.
2nd Question. Make sure that " Overdub" is turned on.
I would suggest you save this as a new template.
Hope this helps.
John

1176 · Post by **1176** » Sun Dec 10, 2006 10:01 pm

No dice for #1, neither are checked. any other ideas?

Thank you for #2, I can't believe that's all it was...

sndhse · Post by **sndhse** » Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:13 am

Are we talking about MIDI automation? If so, you may need to look in "Setup/Set Event Chasing" select or deselect anything you don't want. (eg cc#7)
I find it strange that DP would have any audio automation unless that automation was recorded.
On the tracks overview window make sure automation is deselected in the "ATO"(automation) column.
Again save this as a new template.

Hope this works for you
John

1176 · Post by **1176** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:51 pm

Not MIDI automation audio track automation. The automation play button comes on automatically as soon as I create a new stereo or mono track. I'd prefer it not to, as this gets me confused as to which tracks actually have automation moves.

sndhse · Post by **sndhse** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 5:55 pm

1176
When you create a new mono/stereo track is the automation on?
I've never had a problem with this.
Not sure why this is happening, my only advise to you would be to create a new file (one that you use all the time) and deselect all the automation, then "save as new template". Close the file and create a new DP file. Lets see if that takes care of the problem.

John

sndhse · Post by **sndhse** » Thu Dec 14, 2006 6:26 pm

I fiddled around on my system to see if I could duplicate your scenario. I was able to do it. Here's what I think you need to do.
1)Go to Setup/Automation setup. Under "Track automation configuration" make sure "enable automation playback and "enable automation recording" are deselected.
2) Mouse to the bottom of the window, and click on "Save as Default for Audio Tracks"
3)Create a new mono/stereo track, and your automation enable button should stay greyed out, until of course you need it.
I hope this is helpful

John

1176 · Post by **1176** » Thu Jan 25, 2007 11:22 pm

Hey, I know it was awhile ago, but I just tried your solution and it worked. Thanks for your help, John. I guess I never bothered to 'save' it in the past.

sndhse · Post by **sndhse** » Fri Jan 26, 2007 8:11 pm

Glad I was able to help.
John