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+<p>
+ <dfn>Automation</dfn> is the ability to dynamically control various aspects
+ of a track's innate attributes and the attributes of any processors attached
+ to it. In Ardour, automation can be used to make dynamic changes to a
+ track's:
+</p>
+
+<ul>
+ <li>Volume</li>
+ <li>Panning</li>
+ <li>Trim</li>
+ <li>Muting</li>
+ <li>Any attached processor's parameters</li>
+</ul>
+
+<p>
+ Any combination of these can be enabled on a single track; as such, it offers
+ a lot of power and flexibility over how a track will ultimately sound when
+ played back.
+</p>