When I’m not paying attention, I often (accidentally) record MIDI-mapped parameters while entering notes. I forget that I’m in edit-mode, turn some knobs, and, after a while, discover that I was recording automation data all over the place. Then I have to go and clean up the mess I just made.
Here’s the catch: I don’t need to record any of my mapped parameters. I mostly map parameters for performance oriented stuff, such as controlling track volumes, and any such mappings should be free from automation (a bit like the point behind the pre/post mixer)
So, I would consider it a great workflow enhancement to be able to disable automation recording while in edit mode, either on a global or per-controller basis.
For example,
global could read “[x] record automation data” in the preferences -> midi panel,
local could read “[x] record automation data” in the MIDI mapping dialog.
Personally, I’d prefer the global mode
and you can hold a button on the Midi controller to record an automation.
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