Hi all, let me describe the scenario first: When adding automation points, let’s say for volume, you have click to set the point, then if you want it on the grid you need to move it left or right slightly and it will snap to the grid.
My problem is that when dragging left or right to snap to the grid, I always accidentally move the mouse a little up or down which changes the value (volume in this case). Is there a way to click to set the automation point but not have the value change when I move to snap it to the grid? Or perhaps when clicking to set the point so it snaps automatically? In searching for an answer I’ve learned I can hold Ctrl which enables me to move the point left or right without changing the value, except when doing this, it no longer snaps to grid. Is there a way to change that?
I’ve been frustrated by that too. AFAIK, the problem is there are two functions (disable grid and constrain value) assigned to the same modifier key and they can’t be changed in the modifier settings.
I changed the default modifiers for drag and drop to avoid this problem with midi notes, but that category doesn’t work for automation points.
I usually end up snapping the point even though the value changed, then edit the value on the info line. Pretty annoying and should probably be considered a bug.
Yeah strange this has been overlooked for so long, it’s always been a problem for me, i just keep deleting the node and trying again until it snaps with no up or down movement. It’s a real pain. Not so bad when I’m working on just music but for big projects where I have to create lots of sound effects it’s a nightmare. Thanks for the response though!
Oh yes this works! Just have to make sure you don’t move the mouse after you hit control as it still doesn’t snap, but if you snap to position first then hit control before letting go of your mouse click it jumps to the same level as before! Thanks!!