Parameter Automation

MNodes exposes up to 128 parameters to your DAW for automation. Any widget parameter can be automated.

Exposing Parameters

1. Select a node with a widget (knob, slider, toggle, etc.)
2. In the Inspector, find the parameter you want to automate
3. Enable "Expose to DAW"
4. The parameter is now available in your DAW's automation list

INFO

Patches generated by The Lab with Generate Front Panel enabled come with their panel controls already exposed to the DAW, no manual setup needed.

Automation Slots

MNodes has a fixed pool of 128 automation slots. Each exposed parameter occupies one slot. You can:

• Assign any widget parameter to a slot
• Unbind a parameter to free the slot
• Reassign slots as needed

When you delete a node, its automation bindings are automatically cleaned up.

Recording Automation

1. Enable automation write mode in your DAW
2. Start playback
3. Move parameters in MNodes
4. Your DAW records the movements as automation lanes

Automatable Parameters

All widget-type parameters can be automated:

• Knob values
• Slider values
• Toggle states
• ComboBox selections
• XY Pad axes

Internal Modulation

For modulation within MNodes (not via DAW automation), use CV connections:

Modulator	Use
LFO	Rhythmic, repeating modulation
Envelope (ADSR)	Time-based, note-triggered modulation
Sequencer	Step-based, pattern modulation
Random CV	Generative, unpredictable modulation
Sample & Hold	Stepped random values

Connect any CV output to a parameter's CV input for internal modulation at audio rate.

TIP

These are just a few examples. There are many more combinations possible. Experiment by connecting different modulators to different parameters and discover new sounds.