Delete automation

Delete automation

You can delete individual automation points, multiple automation points, or use a number of commands to delete automation across tracks.

The commands to delete automation are only available when Show Advanced Tools is selected in the Advanced preferences pane.

Delete a single automation point

Do one of the following:

  • Double-click the automation point.

  • Select the automation point, then press Delete.

  • Drag across the automation point with the Eraser tool.

Delete multiple automation points

  • Select multiple automation points, then press Delete.

    Important: Make sure that no regions are selected, or they will also be deleted.

Delete automation using commands

  • Choose one of the following options from Mix > Delete Automation:

    • Delete Visible Automation on Selected Track: Removes automation for the active automation parameter.

    • Delete All Automation on Selected Track: Removes all automation from the selected track.

    • Delete Orphaned Automation on Selected Track: Removes all orphaned automation from the selected track. Automation can become orphaned when copied between tracks.

    • Delete All Automation: Removes all automation from all tracks.