Plug-in Automation with the click sound
 

Hello Pro Tools 11 experts,

We have a problem with Plug-in Automation with the click sound.
When we create Automation of Plug-in ON & OFF of Master Bypass, we hear a little click sound at when the time comes at ON of the Plug-in and sometimes OFF too.
We are concern about this clicking sound when we bounce this tune.
How do you usually deal with this?

We also have Non-functional Submix Fader Automation. It does not work(can not write) with touch mode.(any other mode too)
Is there any place we should check?

We appreciate your kind information.

A.Y.L

Re: Plug-in Automation with the click sound
 

Hhmm.
Record the click to an audio track. Then mute the sections you don't want.
Fader automation,
press command & 4 to open the auto enable window. Make sure volume is selected.

Re: Plug-in Automation with the click sound
 

Thank you for your response Priorytools,

Have you ever heard little click noise at Dot of Plug-in Automation in the region, On & Off or parameters? The volume Automation (Faders) is fine.
Our situation is listening with Monitor Headphone.
The music is an Acoustic instrument.

A.Y.L

Re: Plug-in Automation with the click sound
 

if you are in grid mode .. turn it off - go to slip mode and get in there and Tweak your Automation so you do not hear the Click if possible ..

just an idea ... if you have tried this please disregard ..

Re: Plug-in Automation with the click sound
 

Thank you, John 1192

We are in SLIP mode.
Have you ever heard little click noise at Dot of Plug-in Automation?
We have been very curious if any other people have experience.

Also where do you check if Automation did not work out that when you move a fader in touch mode, the Line does not response?

A.Y.L

Re: Plug-in Automation with the click sound
 

What Plugin(s) are you using when this "click" sound is happening?

Are you only automating the Plugin Bypass (On/Off) and hearing this happen as the plugin instantiates and un-instantiates itself? Or are their other parameters that you are automating as well, perhaps in non visible lanes of the automation lanes that could be contributing to the noise?

Re: Plug-in Automation with the click sound
 

My click track uses volume automation and never gives me any extraneous noises:o

Re: Plug-in Automation with the click sound
 

Thanks, J Harry
This noise comes out when we are using UAD and PT native(air) plugs.
Kind of automation is bypass(on/off) and parameters.
Instruments are acoustic like Piano or Guitar.
When we play back on headphone, we hear little click noise at automation.
We are concern about it for bouncing.
I am surprising that seems no one has experienced this noise.

Re: Plug-in Automation with the click sound
 

Thanks for response albee1952.

Re: Plug-in Automation with the click sound
 

One possibility is the automation is occurring at a point where the audio waveform is not at zero. That would cause a "tick" or "pop" noise.

To see if that is the problem, try automating something other than hard bypass that achieves the same affect. For example, with an EQ you could automate the Gain parameter to alternate between your chosen setting and zero, with a compressor you could automate the Ratio to alternate between your setting and 1:1. Set the automation so that it has a slight "ramp" to it rather than a hard on/off and see if the click goes away.

If it does, it means you can fix the problem with Bypass by adjusting the in and out points of your Bypass automation so they fall right on a zero-crossing or a dead spot in the audio.

If that isn't it, I'm stumped.