What are the two families of Write commands for creating static automation in Pro Tools?

• A. Manual write commands and Write On Stop commands in the automation window.
• B. Write to Current and Write to All Enabled commands in the Edit Menu.
• C. Manual- and Write On Stop; or Write to Current and Write to All Enabled commands in the Edit Menu.
• D. Preview mode and Suspend mode.

Answer: (C)

Static automation in Pro Tools can be created using two distinct approaches. The first group lives in the automation controls and includes manual write and Write On Stop. Manual write lets you actively move a parameter while in Write mode and capture those movements into the automation lane as you go. Write On Stop records the automation data at the moment you stop playback, letting you capture a performance after you’ve finished playing. The second group is found in the Edit menu and includes Write to Current and Write to All Enabled. These commands apply the current automation data to the track you’re working on or to all tracks that are enabled, streamlining the process when you want to publish the same automation across multiple paths. Both approaches produce fixed, usable automation data after writing, rather than continuously updating during playback.