Newbie question -> changing track effect is assigning to specific points of the track

[CAMIROZARIO]

Hey all, I am a newbie with an audition, but I can't really find the solution to my problem.

When I am editing a multi-track song and add an effect and try editing it while the track is playing apparently the effect is applied to one point of the song (like a timestamp), and then it sets back to the original setting? 

I am probably editing it wrong, but I have no idea how to fix it or do it properly? 

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

You haven't really told us enough about what you are actually doing, I'm afraid. Are you trying to use the Automation system? Or are you just adding a track or clip effect? The only thing I can think of that automatically resets is the automation system 'Latch' mode, and the scenario you've painted doesn't exactly match that...

The other thing is - have you actually worked your way through any of the tutorial videos? A lot questions get answered in those - if you're a beginner, they're generally worth it.

[CAMIROZARIO]

Hey thank you!

I am trying to add an effect to a multitrack track ( basically recording a guitar and adding an effect to it) . So I added for example ever. When I change the settings while the audio is playing apparently it targets only that specific point in the track and then it goes back to the previous setting. DO I always have to pause the audio before making any alterations in the effect configs?

I did watch the videos but might have missed that. Thank you!

[SteveG_AudioMasters_]

If you want to alter automation levels whilst the track is playing, you need the automation in Write mode.