Setting Switched Controls for Momentary Behavior In some cases, such as when overwriting or extending Mute automation, you may want to momentarily write automation for a control by holding it down, and not have the control latch. To set switched controls for momentary behavior: 1 Choose Options > Preferences and click Mixing. 2 Deselect Latching Behavior for Switch Controls in “Touch.” 3 Click OK to close the Preferences window.