Explain Output Routing of MIDI info to me in small words

Cubase
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Okay, posting here was a last resort. I’ve tried to figure this out from the manual and from trial and error to no avail. Can someone explain some things about Output Routing in Cubase 5 to me? Specifically, I’m trying to use a MIDI track to control a VST plugin (Wah Wah). Is there a way to do this without creating a group and using a sidechain? Is there a quick and easy way to drop a Wah Wah effect (or something like it) on an audio track and then write the automation for it?

I’m not a dumb person: I have a masters degree and am getting my PhD, but I can’t figure this stuff out and it’s KILLING ME.

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Using the track’s automation:

  1. Put effect in audio track
  2. Click the “W” button on the track (this will enable writing automation. Both the “R” and “W” buttons will be enabled [this is normal]).
  3. During playback, move the controls of the effect. Automation will be written

Every insert on every track can have it’s own automation.
To only read automation from a track, ensure that the “R” button is enabled (green) and the “W” button is disabled.

Chapter 14 of the Operation Manual, starts on page 189

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Thank you. That makes perfect sense. Now I feel even dumber for needing that explained to me.