Automation
Cubase SL ships with a full set of automation functions. You can automate nearly all mixer and effect parameters. The same goes for VST instruments, regardless of whether they are integrated plug-ins or third-party vendors’ instruments.
As a rule, you have two options for automating parameters:
Drawing Automation Envelopes
Every track in the Project window contains automation sub-tracks for all automatable parameters of the given track type, which you can show and hide on demand. You can draw and edit automation envelopes directly in the panel. You have various line and curve tools at your disposal to do this.
Automation via the Write and Read Buttons
You can also opt to use the Write and Read buttons to record and play back automation data. Write and Read buttons are available for all mixer channels as well as for every effect plug-in/VST instrument.
Remote Control
All automatable parameters in Cubase SL3 may also be adjusted via an external hardware controller. Cubase SL3 supports leading hardware controllers that you remotely control the VST Mixer and conveniently handle the drive. You can also set up any other MIDI controller as a generic control device and use it to handle the Cubase Mixer and adjust the parameters of VST instruments and effect plug-ins intuitively and ergonomically by simply twisting hardware knobs.