Oh that's interesting, because I always thought that you're to use it after applying automation since you can't go back and adjust the volume with out doing the automation all over again. I guess you learn something new every day. Gord wouldn't this work also for adjusting the input before track sends? May the peace of God which passes all understanding guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus. God bless you! Music soft sacred and soulful Website http://www.nevillepeter.com email neville@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx phone 407-222-4488 _____ From: ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:ddots-l-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Gordon Kent Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 8:33 PM To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [ddots-l] Re: trim knob in sonar Well, if you are using a plug like a compressor and you want to control how much signal is being fed into it before effects etc., you would want to adjust the input accordingly. Gord ----- Original Message ----- From: Brian <mailto:bshowerton1@xxxxxxxxx> Howerton To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2011 8:13 PM Subject: [ddots-l] trim knob in sonar Hello folks, What is the purpose of the trim knob in sonar? When would you want to use the volume and when would you want to use the trim knob?