MPC Desktop | How To Automate On/Off For Any Plugin

If your plugin lacks an On/Off, Wet/Dry or Mix parameter and cannot be automated, we've got you covered. Please follow the steps below...


1. Click CTRL or Command + 6 to open the Channel Mixer.


2. Add your plugin to a Return Channel.



3. Click the Automation Button on your Instrument Channel so that it turns red.



4. Press the play button, then adjust the dial on your Instrument Channel that corresponds to the Return Channel where your plugin is applied. 


If you turn up Dial Number 1, it will activate the FX applied to Return 1.


If you turn down Dial Number 1 it will deactivate the FX applied to Return 1.    



5. Click the Automation Button again so that it turns green, then press play to hear your adjustments made in step 4.



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