Mixer automation

Dorico
#1

Is there a way to automate mix levels? Alternatively, is there a way to set levels independently between flows?

I’m using a cinematic fx (NI Thrill), and want it to grate quietly in the background in one flow; and it’s the only thing in the next, so normal volume. It (Thrill) doesn’t respond to velocity, so far as I can see.

(I guess a workaround would be to create a second instrument routed to the same output, and give it its own mixer level.)

#2

No, at the moment there’s no direct way to automate the Mixer. Perhaps you could map the volume to a specific MIDI continuous controller in the VST plug-in, and then add appropriate CC data at the start of each flow?

#3

OK Daniel. Following your suggestion, in this instance I can use cc7.

I’d be interested to know what the future might hold regarding the initial question, though. I imagine it’s not part of the original MIDI specification?