Mixing : Automation : Previewing Automation : Previewing New Automation Values

Previewing New Automation Values
To preview a new automation value for a control:
1 Make sure the track where you want to preview the value is enabled for automation (Touch, Latch, Touch/Latch or their corresponding Trim modes).
2 Make sure the automation type you want to preview is enabled in the Automation window (Volume, Pan, Mute, Send level, Send pan, Send mute, or Plug-In).
3 Click the Preview button in the Automation window. The button lights green to indicate that Preview mode is active.
4 To isolate a control, touch or move an automation-enabled control.You can isolate controls during playback or while the transport is stopped.
The Automation Mode indicator on the track lights green to indicate that at least one of its controls is isolated, and the Punch Preview button in the Automation window lights to indicate a preview value is available to punch.
5 Start playback and adjust the isolated control to audition the changes.