Steve. Navigate to the bus where you wish the automation to happen then, locate the "automation write" button. Turn it on Then, go to the volume control that you wish to automate, start playback and use the change value keys on your numpad to change levels on that control. When, finished, listen back and if you don't like what your hearing, hit undo and record the automation again. Regards, Phil Muir Accessibility Training Telephone: US (615) 713-2021 UK+44-1747-821-794 Mobile: UK +44-7968-136-246 E-mail: info@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx URL: www.accessibilitytraining.co.uk/ ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Wicketts To: ddtots Sent: Sunday, September 06, 2009 3:30 PM Subject: [ddots-l] fade out Hi All, I've assigned all my instruments to a Bus that I've simply called Instruments Bus, I have a Voice Over going straight to the Master Bus. I'm aware I'm able to lower the Instrument Bus Level by, first going to the desired bar changing the level then holding down control and then pressing R twice which takes an automated snap shot of the altered level. My question is, if I wish to manually change the level on the Instruments Bus, is it possible to do this with my Lap Top Keyboard? I don't use an external mixer. I'd like to be able to control the level of the Instruments Bus,manually, to give it a more natural feel. Steve W