The Magic Of Automation (DO THIS FOR EVERY SONG)

In this video, Austin talks about automation and how it can transform a record. He dives into different stages and intensities of automation and how they can affect the dynamics, emotion, and structure of a record. Explore Our New Course, Producer Principles - Indie Rock Shop Our Samples, Presets, MIDI Packs, and Courses! Explore Our Start-To-Finish Production Course! Follow Our “Next In Pop Playlist“: ——— Follow us on Instagram - Listen To Our Podcast! - Join Our Facebook Community - Follow us on TikTok - ——— Listen to some of my work! ——— Use The Affiliate Links Below To Shop My Gear DAW: Cubase 13 Pro - Monitors: ATC SCM25 Mk 2 - Subwoofer: Dynaudio 18S - Interface: RME UFX ii - Interface Controller: RME ARC-USB - Desk: AZ Studio Workstations - Main Microphone: Lauten Audio LT-386 Eden - Other Microphones: Lewitt LCT1040 - Lauten Audio LA-320 - Lauten Audio LA-220 - Lauten Audio LA-120 - Slate ML-1 - Shure SM7B - Advanced Audio 251 - JZ BH-2 - JZ V11 - Voiceover Mic: Lauten LS-208 - Compressor: AudioScape 76D - MIDI Keyboard: M-Audio Code 61 (Discontinued) Keyboards: Arturia Polybrute - Roland Juno DS88 - Roland Juno 106 (Vintage) Guitars: Fender American Professional Stratocaster - Gibson Les Paul Studio - Taylor 214 CE Plus - Preamps: Heritage Audio HA81A - Audient ASP800 - Auto-Tune Unlimited - Camera: Sony A7iv Lens: Sony 24-70mm f2.4 Camera Lights: Aperture Amaran 100Xs ——— Timestamps Intro 0:00 What Is Automation 1:15 Using Automation On An Instrument 2:10 Writing Automation 3:32 Playing Automation On Physical Synths 6:17 Creative FX Automation 7:29 Automating For Space 7:40 Automating For Tension 9:50 Using Automation To Create Special Moments 11:30 Make Transitions With Automation 13:30 Dynamics and Mixing Automation 14:47 Make The Chorus Hit With Automation 15:10 Automate Vocal Performances To Bring Up Quiet Phrases 17:50 Think Of The Possibilities 19:30 Outro 20:35