18.14 Manually Editing Envelopes
As an alternative to writing automation you can use your mouse directly within the envelope lane.
Kind: concept (user-guide-section) Chapter: 18 Automation – Envelopes and More Source: REAPER User Guide v7.70
As an alternative to writing automation you can use your mouse directly within the envelope lane. For example, you might see from observing the waveform that there is a peak that needs adjusting. Suitable actions include:
- Shift Click for adding points to an envelope.
- Ctrl Click Drag for freehand drawing of points and curves.
- Click Drag for moving envelope segments freely up or down or envelope points in any direction. These can be changed in your Mouse Modifier (Envelope segment) preferences if you wish. In this example, we will assume that Click Drag is used to adjust segments, and Shift Click to add points. The example that follows uses the mouse to raise the volume of an envelope a little for the duration of the short instrumental break that occurs between the second and third verses. You will then draw an automation over part of a track. This example assumes that the default mouse editing behavior settings are as shown above.