Chapter 17 Blog - Posted on 2017-05-10 by Ryan Medlen

Automation automation automation where to start? This chapter in particular was a challenging one. I had no idea how many things you can automate in a track! When using automation right it can add that final touch to a track that really brings it to life! I love how through slightly changing your levels through out a track you can make it feel like the track is breathing. I've gained a whole new perspective on the music I listen to on a daily basis and have gained respect for some songs production value which I would have never noticed before. Theres just so many layers to music that I never even knew existed! I feel like every chapter I dive into is like a rabbit hole of information haha. One major piece of advice my mentor gave me is to I use automation as the final touch when creating a song because once you do its hard to go back. I definitely plan on following that process with my own music!