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I mean what does it do? And when to use it and why?

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MadMax Fri, 12/26/2008 - 03:27

Trim is a gain offset that is not effected by automation. All automation remains in place and is offset by the amount of trim applied.

Trim is generally used for overall global adjustments after a mix is completed.

e.g. The producer comes back after the final and says; "We need a kick/bass up mix (+3db), a vocal up (+3db) and a vocal minus.

You make 2 passes using trim and 1 pass using mute automation. Viola! done, done and done.