# Envelopes and automation in Reaper Open volume envelope with v. Open pan envelope with p. Open envelope for last-touched FX parameter with w.[^2] You can also open these lanes with the envelope manager window.[^1] Open take volume envelope with opt+v. Ctrl+shift to drag points horizontally. [[Easy automation in Reaper]] [[Automation modes in Reaper]] [[Automation items in Reaper]] Double-click an envelope track panel to select all points. Right-click in the FX window to copy FX and automation. Toggle show/hide all active automation envelopes with opt+e. In the envelope manager, click Learn to use a MIDI controller to automate the parameter. You can also modulate with an LFO and add the parameter to the TCP or MCP.[^1] In the envelope manager, you can also use the filter bar to search for a parameter.[^1] Right-click the window to set default options for the window.[^1] Use the Context drop-down to show what is represented in the window. The envelope manager can work for items, adjusting pitch, volume, and item FX.[^1] [^1]: [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJlKtUJNi_E) [^2]: [7 Tips for Automation in REAPER](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIfREHJ77Qc]