automation? and effects...

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first question is: where can i learn about sound filters (effects)? I only understand and use reverb. what do you use?

second, i have only a single note which i want to control the fading of, do I need to use a complete automation tracks just for that? it would be cool to be able to set the end volume of the note separately. i know I can add fading to the instrument, but that will affect every single played key and that not what i want. also, why on earth arent there curves instead of pixels for the automation?

and how to assign an automation track to an instrument? there is no place i see to set that
where can i learn about sound filters (effects)?
i did it by trying them out (and reading about them on the net). Drop a set of notes in song-editor and play those continous (irritating:) as you turn knobs.
and how to assign an automation track to an instrument? there is no place i see to set that
http://lmms.sourceforge.net/wiki/index. ... Automation