How do I copy automation data on multiple aux tracks?

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How do I copy automation data on multiple aux tracks?

Hi. Can anybody tell me how I can move/copy/paste automation data that exists on multiple Aux tracks at the same time as I move/copy/paste midi and audio regions?

Currently I can move/copy/paste multiple midi and audio regions at the same time, and if they also have automation data with them this also gets moved/copied/pasted, BUT its the automation data on Aux tracks which doesnt.

e.g. If I use 'Select Inside Locators' and then alt/drag the regions, Logic refuses to select the automation data on any of my Aux tracks too- so these get left out and I have to manually select each one and copy and paste it by hand which takes ages and is very fiddley.

Does anybody know how to do this?

Many thanks,

Al.

Logic Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Apr 23, 2012 10:56 AM

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Eriksimon

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Apr 24, 2012 1:11 AM in response to Spacebat Al

Yes, use the Automation Arrange page: first open the Automation Event editor (ctrl-cmd-E), then open a new arrange (cmd-1) This new arrange contains regions that only hold automation, you can move and copy those around without touching ay audio or MIDI.

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Spacebat Al Author

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Apr 24, 2012 5:20 AM in response to Eriksimon

Hi Eriksimon!

Thanks for your reply :-) Unfortunately the keboard shortcuts you gave dont work? Nothing happens- that could be how I have them set up globally though??

Anyway, please could you tell me how to access those commands/pages yo mention using menus rather than keyboard shortcuts? I'd really like to know 'where' in Logic's menus they are hiding LOL :-)

Thanks,

Al.

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Eriksimon

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Apr 24, 2012 6:55 AM in response to Spacebat Al

ctrl-cmd-E does not work? And cmd-1 doesn't work either?

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Let's hope then that alt-K works, because that is where you can set keycommands. Any of the presets in the dropdown menu top left contains the commands you need.

I just did it myself, to check it; every keycommand preset there is, contains both combo's I've given.

I have no idea if there's a menu item for the Automation Event list, I guess there should be since there's no • in front of it (• before a command meaning it has no menu item), but I cannot find it, and I don't even know if it works using menu items. cmd-1 should work, always, but it's also under Window>Arrange.

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