How To Use Automation In GarageBand - The GarageBand Guide.com

Volume automation and keyframes

One of the easiest ways to bring life, energy, and dynamics into your mixes is through volume automation. By systematically going through your tracks and riding the volume up or down where needed you can create drama, depth, and power into an otherwise flat and 2D mix. Today I want to show you a simple example of how I used volume automation on some guitars to make the hook of a song hit hard. | The Recording Revolution