Automation refers to automating, meaning having a robot or a computer do some task(s) for you. In the case of music production, automation means having a DAW (Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Ableton, etc.) automatically perform tasks over time, particularly moving knobs, faders, and switches for you. This book is the perfect introduction for those who are new to mix automation. It's also a useful resource for mixed engineers who are familiar with automation and want to explore the topic further. This book is an easy read, full of examples, with a summary at the end of each chapter. It includes useful graphics and a separate section of automation tips and techniques to use in your mixes.Automation refers to automating, meaning having a robot or a computer do some task(s) for you. In the case of music production, automation means having a DAW (Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, Ableton, etc.) automatically perform tasks over time, particularly moving knobs, faders, and switches for you. This book is the perfect introduction for those who are new to mix automation. It's also a useful resource for mixed engineers who are familiar with automation and want to explore the topic further. This book is an easy read, full of examples, with a summary at the end of each chapter. It includes useful graphics and a separate section of automation tips and techniques to use in your mixes.