feat: complete Phase 9.3 - automation recording with write/touch/latch modes

Implemented comprehensive automation recording system for volume, pan, and effect parameters:

- Added automation recording modes:
  - Write: Records continuously during playback when values change
  - Touch: Records only while control is being touched/moved
  - Latch: Records from first touch until playback stops

- Implemented value change detection (0.001 threshold) to prevent infinite loops
- Fixed React setState-in-render errors by:
  - Using queueMicrotask() to defer state updates
  - Moving lane creation logic to useEffect
  - Properly memoizing touch handlers with useMemo

- Added proper value ranges for effect parameters:
  - Frequency: 20-20000 Hz
  - Q: 0.1-20
  - Gain: -40-40 dB

- Enhanced automation lane auto-creation with parameter-specific ranges
- Added touch callbacks to all parameter controls (volume, pan, effects)
- Implemented throttling (100ms) to avoid excessive automation points

Technical improvements:
- Used tracksRef and onRecordAutomationRef to ensure latest values in animation loops
- Added proper cleanup on playback stop
- Optimized recording to only trigger when values actually change

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Co-Authored-By: Claude <noreply@anthropic.com>

PLAN.md

@@ -643,15 +643,21 @@ audio-ui/
 - [ ] Copy/Paste automation
 - [ ] Bezier curves
 
-#### 9.3 Automation Playback
+#### 9.3 Automation Playback & Recording
 - [x] Real-time automation during playback
 - [x] Automation for volume and pan
 - [x] Automation for effect parameters
 - [x] Continuous evaluation via requestAnimationFrame
 - [x] Proper parameter range conversion
-- [ ] Automation recording (write mode)
+- [x] Automation recording (write mode) - Volume, Pan, Effect Parameters
 - [x] Automation editing modes UI (read/write/touch/latch)
-- [ ] Automation modes recording implementation (write/touch/latch)
+- [x] Automation modes recording implementation (write/touch/latch)
+- [x] Touch/latch mode tracking with control interaction
+- [x] Throttled automation point creation (every ~100ms)
+- [x] Parameter touch callbacks for volume and pan controls
+- [x] Parameter touch callbacks for effect parameter sliders
+- [x] Touch/latch modes for effect parameters (frequency, Q, gain, etc.)
+- [x] Proper prop passing through EffectDevice → EffectParameters → Slider
 
 ### Phase 10: Analysis Tools
 
@@ -684,18 +690,21 @@ audio-ui/
 ### Phase 11: Export & Import
 
 #### 11.1 Export Formats
-- [ ] WAV export (PCM, various bit depths)
+- [x] WAV export (PCM, various bit depths: 16/24/32-bit)
+- [x] Export dialog with settings UI
+- [x] Export button in header
+- [x] Mix all tracks before export
 - [ ] MP3 export (using lamejs)
 - [ ] OGG Vorbis export
 - [ ] FLAC export (using fflate)
-- [ ] Format selection UI
 
 #### 11.2 Export Settings
+- [x] Bit depth selection (16/24/32-bit)
+- [x] Normalization before export (with 1% headroom)
+- [x] Filename customization
 - [ ] Sample rate conversion
-- [ ] Bit depth selection
 - [ ] Quality/bitrate settings (for lossy formats)
 - [ ] Dithering options
-- [ ] Normalization before export
 
 #### 11.3 Export Regions
 - [ ] Export entire project

components/dialogs/ExportDialog.tsx

@@ -0,0 +1,149 @@
+'use client';
+
+import * as React from 'react';
+import { X, Download } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Button } from '@/components/ui/Button';
+import { cn } from '@/lib/utils/cn';
+
+export interface ExportSettings {
+  format: 'wav';
+  bitDepth: 16 | 24 | 32;
+  normalize: boolean;
+  filename: string;
+}
+
+export interface ExportDialogProps {
+  open: boolean;
+  onClose: () => void;
+  onExport: (settings: ExportSettings) => void;
+  isExporting?: boolean;
+}
+
+export function ExportDialog({ open, onClose, onExport, isExporting }: ExportDialogProps) {
+  const [settings, setSettings] = React.useState<ExportSettings>({
+    format: 'wav',
+    bitDepth: 16,
+    normalize: true,
+    filename: 'mix',
+  });
+
+  const handleExport = () => {
+    onExport(settings);
+  };
+
+  if (!open) return null;
+
+  return (
+    <div className="fixed inset-0 z-50 flex items-center justify-center bg-black/50">
+      <div className="bg-card border border-border rounded-lg shadow-xl w-full max-w-md p-6">
+        {/* Header */}
+        <div className="flex items-center justify-between mb-6">
+          <h2 className="text-lg font-semibold text-foreground">Export Audio</h2>
+          <button
+            onClick={onClose}
+            className="text-muted-foreground hover:text-foreground transition-colors"
+            disabled={isExporting}
+          >
+            <X className="h-5 w-5" />
+          </button>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Settings */}
+        <div className="space-y-4">
+          {/* Filename */}
+          <div>
+            <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-foreground mb-2">
+              Filename
+            </label>
+            <input
+              type="text"
+              value={settings.filename}
+              onChange={(e) => setSettings({ ...settings, filename: e.target.value })}
+              className="w-full px-3 py-2 bg-background border border-border rounded text-foreground focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-primary"
+              disabled={isExporting}
+            />
+            <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1">.wav will be added automatically</p>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* Format */}
+          <div>
+            <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-foreground mb-2">
+              Format
+            </label>
+            <select
+              value={settings.format}
+              onChange={(e) => setSettings({ ...settings, format: e.target.value as 'wav' })}
+              className="w-full px-3 py-2 bg-background border border-border rounded text-foreground focus:outline-none focus:ring-2 focus:ring-primary"
+              disabled={isExporting}
+            >
+              <option value="wav">WAV (Uncompressed)</option>
+            </select>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* Bit Depth */}
+          <div>
+            <label className="block text-sm font-medium text-foreground mb-2">
+              Bit Depth
+            </label>
+            <div className="flex gap-2">
+              {[16, 24, 32].map((depth) => (
+                <button
+                  key={depth}
+                  onClick={() => setSettings({ ...settings, bitDepth: depth as 16 | 24 | 32 })}
+                  className={cn(
+                    'flex-1 px-3 py-2 rounded text-sm font-medium transition-colors',
+                    settings.bitDepth === depth
+                      ? 'bg-primary text-primary-foreground'
+                      : 'bg-background border border-border text-foreground hover:bg-accent'
+                  )}
+                  disabled={isExporting}
+                >
+                  {depth}-bit {depth === 32 && '(Float)'}
+                </button>
+              ))}
+            </div>
+          </div>
+
+          {/* Normalize */}
+          <div>
+            <label className="flex items-center gap-2 cursor-pointer">
+              <input
+                type="checkbox"
+                checked={settings.normalize}
+                onChange={(e) => setSettings({ ...settings, normalize: e.target.checked })}
+                className="w-4 h-4 rounded border-border text-primary focus:ring-primary"
+                disabled={isExporting}
+              />
+              <span className="text-sm font-medium text-foreground">
+                Normalize audio
+              </span>
+            </label>
+            <p className="text-xs text-muted-foreground mt-1 ml-6">
+              Prevents clipping by adjusting peak levels
+            </p>
+          </div>
+        </div>
+
+        {/* Actions */}
+        <div className="flex gap-3 mt-6">
+          <Button
+            variant="outline"
+            onClick={onClose}
+            className="flex-1"
+            disabled={isExporting}
+          >
+            Cancel
+          </Button>
+          <Button
+            onClick={handleExport}
+            className="flex-1"
+            disabled={isExporting || !settings.filename.trim()}
+          >
+            <Download className="h-4 w-4 mr-2" />
+            {isExporting ? 'Exporting...' : 'Export'}
+          </Button>
+        </div>
+      </div>
+    </div>
+  );
+}

components/editor/AudioEditor.tsx

@@ -1,11 +1,12 @@
 'use client';
 
 import * as React from 'react';
-import { Music, Plus, Upload, Trash2, Settings } from 'lucide-react';
+import { Music, Plus, Upload, Trash2, Settings, Download } from 'lucide-react';
 import { PlaybackControls } from './PlaybackControls';
 import { ThemeToggle } from '@/components/layout/ThemeToggle';
 import { CommandPalette } from '@/components/ui/CommandPalette';
 import { GlobalSettingsDialog } from '@/components/settings/GlobalSettingsDialog';
+import { ExportDialog, type ExportSettings } from '@/components/dialogs/ExportDialog';
 import { Button } from '@/components/ui/Button';
 import type { CommandAction } from '@/components/ui/CommandPalette';
 import { useMultiTrack } from '@/lib/hooks/useMultiTrack';
@@ -26,6 +27,8 @@ import {
   createMultiTrackDuplicateCommand,
 } from '@/lib/history/commands/multi-track-edit-command';
 import { extractBufferSegment } from '@/lib/audio/buffer-utils';
+import { mixTracks, getMaxTrackDuration } from '@/lib/audio/track-utils';
+import { audioBufferToWav, downloadArrayBuffer } from '@/lib/audio/export';
 
 export function AudioEditor() {
   const [importDialogOpen, setImportDialogOpen] = React.useState(false);
@@ -39,6 +42,8 @@ export function AudioEditor() {
   const [punchOutTime, setPunchOutTime] = React.useState(0);
   const [overdubEnabled, setOverdubEnabled] = React.useState(false);
   const [settingsDialogOpen, setSettingsDialogOpen] = React.useState(false);
+  const [exportDialogOpen, setExportDialogOpen] = React.useState(false);
+  const [isExporting, setIsExporting] = React.useState(false);
 
   const { addToast } = useToast();
 
@@ -102,14 +107,112 @@ export function AudioEditor() {
     return track;
   }, [addTrackFromBufferOriginal]);
 
-  // Log tracks to see if they update
+  // Track which parameters are being touched (for touch/latch modes)
-  React.useEffect(() => {
+  const [touchedParameters, setTouchedParameters] = React.useState<Set<string>>(new Set());
-    console.log('[AudioEditor] Tracks updated:', tracks.map(t => ({
+  const [latchTriggered, setLatchTriggered] = React.useState<Set<string>>(new Set());
-      name: t.name,
+
-      effectCount: t.effectChain.effects.length,
+  // Track last recorded values to detect changes
-      effects: t.effectChain.effects.map(e => e.name)
+  const lastRecordedValuesRef = React.useRef<Map<string, { value: number; time: number }>>(new Map());
-    })));
+
-  }, [tracks]);
+  // Automation recording callback
+  const handleAutomationRecording = React.useCallback((
+    trackId: string,
+    laneId: string,
+    currentTime: number,
+    value: number
+  ) => {
+    const track = tracks.find(t => t.id === trackId);
+    if (!track) return;
+
+    const lane = track.automation.lanes.find(l => l.id === laneId);
+    if (!lane) return;
+
+    const paramKey = `${trackId}-${laneId}`;
+    let shouldRecord = false;
+
+    // Determine if we should record based on mode
+    switch (lane.mode) {
+      case 'write':
+        // Always record in write mode
+        shouldRecord = true;
+        break;
+
+      case 'touch':
+        // Only record when parameter is being touched
+        shouldRecord = touchedParameters.has(paramKey);
+        break;
+
+      case 'latch':
+        // Record from first touch until stop
+        if (touchedParameters.has(paramKey)) {
+          setLatchTriggered(prev => new Set(prev).add(paramKey));
+        }
+        shouldRecord = latchTriggered.has(paramKey);
+        break;
+
+      default:
+        shouldRecord = false;
+    }
+
+    if (!shouldRecord) return;
+
+    // Throttle recording to avoid creating too many automation points
+    // This doesn't prevent recording, just limits frequency
+    const lastRecorded = lastRecordedValuesRef.current.get(paramKey);
+
+    if (lastRecorded && currentTime - lastRecorded.time < 0.1) {
+      // Check if value has changed significantly
+      const valueChanged = Math.abs(lastRecorded.value - value) > 0.001;
+      if (!valueChanged) {
+        // Skip if value hasn't changed and we recorded recently
+        return;
+      }
+    }
+
+    // Update last recorded value
+    lastRecordedValuesRef.current.set(paramKey, { value, time: currentTime });
+
+    // Create new automation point
+    const newPoint = {
+      id: `point-${Date.now()}-${Math.random().toString(36).substr(2, 9)}`,
+      time: currentTime,
+      value,
+      curve: 'linear' as const,
+    };
+
+    // In write mode, remove existing points near this time (overwrites)
+    const updatedPoints = lane.mode === 'write'
+      ? [...lane.points.filter(p => Math.abs(p.time - currentTime) > 0.05), newPoint]
+      : [...lane.points, newPoint];
+
+    updatedPoints.sort((a, b) => a.time - b.time);
+
+    // Update the lane with new points
+    const updatedLanes = track.automation.lanes.map(l =>
+      l.id === laneId ? { ...l, points: updatedPoints } : l
+    );
+
+    updateTrack(trackId, {
+      automation: {
+        ...track.automation,
+        lanes: updatedLanes,
+      },
+    });
+  }, [tracks, updateTrack, touchedParameters, latchTriggered]);
+
+  // Helper to mark parameter as touched (for touch/latch modes)
+  const setParameterTouched = React.useCallback((trackId: string, laneId: string, touched: boolean) => {
+    const paramKey = `${trackId}-${laneId}`;
+    setTouchedParameters(prev => {
+      const next = new Set(prev);
+      if (touched) {
+        next.add(paramKey);
+      } else {
+        next.delete(paramKey);
+      }
+      return next;
+    });
+  }, []);
 
   const {
     isPlaying,
@@ -121,7 +224,56 @@ export function AudioEditor() {
     stop,
     seek,
     togglePlayPause,
-  } = useMultiTrackPlayer(tracks, masterVolume);
+  } = useMultiTrackPlayer(tracks, masterVolume, handleAutomationRecording);
+
+  // Reset latch triggered state when playback stops
+  React.useEffect(() => {
+    if (!isPlaying) {
+      setLatchTriggered(new Set());
+      lastRecordedValuesRef.current.clear();
+    }
+  }, [isPlaying]);
+
+  // Record effect parameter values while touched
+  React.useEffect(() => {
+    if (!isPlaying) return;
+
+    const recordEffectParams = () => {
+      const time = currentTime;
+
+      touchedParameters.forEach(paramKey => {
+        const [trackId, laneId] = paramKey.split('-');
+        const track = tracks.find(t => t.id === trackId);
+        if (!track) return;
+
+        const lane = track.automation.lanes.find(l => l.id === laneId);
+        if (!lane || !lane.parameterId.startsWith('effect.')) return;
+
+        // Parse effect parameter ID: effect.{effectId}.{paramName}
+        const parts = lane.parameterId.split('.');
+        if (parts.length !== 3) return;
+
+        const effectId = parts[1];
+        const paramName = parts[2];
+
+        const effect = track.effectChain.effects.find(e => e.id === effectId);
+        if (!effect || !effect.parameters) return;
+
+        const currentValue = (effect.parameters as any)[paramName];
+        if (currentValue === undefined) return;
+
+        // Normalize value to 0-1 range
+        const range = lane.valueRange.max - lane.valueRange.min;
+        const normalizedValue = (currentValue - lane.valueRange.min) / range;
+
+        // Record the automation
+        handleAutomationRecording(trackId, laneId, time, normalizedValue);
+      });
+    };
+
+    const interval = setInterval(recordEffectParams, 50); // Record every 50ms while touched
+    return () => clearInterval(interval);
+  }, [isPlaying, currentTime, touchedParameters, tracks, handleAutomationRecording]);
 
   // Master effect chain
   const {
@@ -549,6 +701,60 @@ export function AudioEditor() {
     });
   }, [tracks, executeCommand, updateTrack, addToast]);
 
+  // Export handler
+  const handleExport = React.useCallback(async (settings: ExportSettings) => {
+    if (tracks.length === 0) {
+      addToast({
+        title: 'No Tracks',
+        description: 'Add some tracks before exporting',
+        variant: 'warning',
+        duration: 3000,
+      });
+      return;
+    }
+
+    setIsExporting(true);
+
+    try {
+      // Get max duration and sample rate
+      const maxDuration = getMaxTrackDuration(tracks);
+      const sampleRate = tracks[0]?.audioBuffer?.sampleRate || 44100;
+
+      // Mix all tracks into a single buffer
+      const mixedBuffer = mixTracks(tracks, sampleRate, maxDuration);
+
+      // Convert to WAV
+      const wavBuffer = audioBufferToWav(mixedBuffer, {
+        format: settings.format,
+        bitDepth: settings.bitDepth,
+        normalize: settings.normalize,
+      });
+
+      // Download
+      const filename = `${settings.filename}.wav`;
+      downloadArrayBuffer(wavBuffer, filename);
+
+      addToast({
+        title: 'Export Complete',
+        description: `Exported ${filename}`,
+        variant: 'success',
+        duration: 3000,
+      });
+
+      setExportDialogOpen(false);
+    } catch (error) {
+      console.error('Export failed:', error);
+      addToast({
+        title: 'Export Failed',
+        description: 'Failed to export audio',
+        variant: 'error',
+        duration: 3000,
+      });
+    } finally {
+      setIsExporting(false);
+    }
+  }, [tracks, addToast]);
+
   // Zoom controls
   const handleZoomIn = () => {
     setZoom((prev) => Math.min(20, prev + 1));
@@ -765,10 +971,16 @@ export function AudioEditor() {
               Import
             </Button>
             {tracks.length > 0 && (
-              <Button variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={handleClearTracks}>
+              <>
-                <Trash2 className="h-4 w-4 mr-1.5 text-destructive" />
+                <Button variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={() => setExportDialogOpen(true)}>
-                Clear All
+                  <Download className="h-4 w-4 mr-1.5" />
-              </Button>
+                  Export
+                </Button>
+                <Button variant="outline" size="sm" onClick={handleClearTracks}>
+                  <Trash2 className="h-4 w-4 mr-1.5 text-destructive" />
+                  Clear All
+                </Button>
+              </>
             )}
           </div>
         </div>
@@ -811,6 +1023,8 @@ export function AudioEditor() {
               recordingTrackId={recordingTrackId}
               recordingLevel={recordingState.inputLevel}
               trackLevels={trackLevels}
+              onParameterTouched={setParameterTouched}
+              isPlaying={isPlaying}
             />
           </div>
         </main>
@@ -861,6 +1075,14 @@ export function AudioEditor() {
         onRecordMonoChange={setRecordMono}
         onSampleRateChange={setSampleRate}
       />
+
+      {/* Export Dialog */}
+      <ExportDialog
+        open={exportDialogOpen}
+        onClose={() => setExportDialogOpen(false)}
+        onExport={handleExport}
+        isExporting={isExporting}
+      />
     </>
   );
 }

components/effects/EffectDevice.tsx

@@ -13,6 +13,10 @@ export interface EffectDeviceProps {
   onRemove?: () => void;
   onUpdateParameters?: (parameters: any) => void;
   onToggleExpanded?: () => void;
+  trackId?: string;
+  isPlaying?: boolean;
+  onParameterTouched?: (trackId: string, laneId: string, touched: boolean) => void;
+  automationLanes?: Array<{ id: string; parameterId: string; mode: string }>;
 }
 
 export function EffectDevice({
@@ -21,6 +25,10 @@ export function EffectDevice({
   onRemove,
   onUpdateParameters,
   onToggleExpanded,
+  trackId,
+  isPlaying,
+  onParameterTouched,
+  automationLanes,
 }: EffectDeviceProps) {
   const isExpanded = effect.expanded || false;
 
@@ -108,7 +116,14 @@ export function EffectDevice({
 
           {/* Device Body */}
           <div className="flex-1 min-h-0 overflow-y-auto custom-scrollbar p-3 bg-card/50">
-            <EffectParameters effect={effect} onUpdateParameters={onUpdateParameters} />
+            <EffectParameters
+              effect={effect}
+              onUpdateParameters={onUpdateParameters}
+              trackId={trackId}
+              isPlaying={isPlaying}
+              onParameterTouched={onParameterTouched}
+              automationLanes={automationLanes}
+            />
           </div>
         </>
       )}

components/effects/EffectParameters.tsx

@@ -27,9 +27,20 @@ import type { FilterOptions } from '@/lib/audio/effects/filters';
 export interface EffectParametersProps {
   effect: ChainEffect;
   onUpdateParameters?: (parameters: any) => void;
+  trackId?: string;
+  isPlaying?: boolean;
+  onParameterTouched?: (trackId: string, laneId: string, touched: boolean) => void;
+  automationLanes?: Array<{ id: string; parameterId: string; mode: string }>;
 }
 
-export function EffectParameters({ effect, onUpdateParameters }: EffectParametersProps) {
+export function EffectParameters({
+  effect,
+  onUpdateParameters,
+  trackId,
+  isPlaying,
+  onParameterTouched,
+  automationLanes = []
+}: EffectParametersProps) {
   const params = effect.parameters || {};
 
   const updateParam = (key: string, value: any) => {
@@ -38,6 +49,47 @@ export function EffectParameters({ effect, onUpdateParameters }: EffectParameter
     }
   };
 
+  // Memoize touch handlers for all parameters
+  const touchHandlers = React.useMemo(() => {
+    if (!trackId || !isPlaying || !onParameterTouched || !automationLanes) {
+      return {};
+    }
+
+    const handlers: Record<string, { onTouchStart: () => void; onTouchEnd: () => void }> = {};
+
+    automationLanes.forEach(lane => {
+      if (!lane.parameterId.startsWith(`effect.${effect.id}.`)) {
+        return;
+      }
+
+      // For effect parameters, write mode works like touch mode
+      if (lane.mode !== 'touch' && lane.mode !== 'latch' && lane.mode !== 'write') {
+        return;
+      }
+
+      // Extract parameter name from parameterId (effect.{effectId}.{paramName})
+      const parts = lane.parameterId.split('.');
+      if (parts.length !== 3) return;
+      const paramName = parts[2];
+
+      handlers[paramName] = {
+        onTouchStart: () => {
+          queueMicrotask(() => onParameterTouched(trackId, lane.id, true));
+        },
+        onTouchEnd: () => {
+          queueMicrotask(() => onParameterTouched(trackId, lane.id, false));
+        },
+      };
+    });
+
+    return handlers;
+  }, [trackId, isPlaying, onParameterTouched, effect.id, automationLanes]);
+
+  // Helper to get touch handlers for a parameter
+  const getTouchHandlers = (paramName: string) => {
+    return touchHandlers[paramName] || {};
+  };
+
   // Filter effects
   if (['lowpass', 'highpass', 'bandpass', 'notch', 'lowshelf', 'highshelf', 'peaking'].includes(effect.type)) {
     const filterParams = params as FilterOptions;
@@ -53,6 +105,7 @@ export function EffectParameters({ effect, onUpdateParameters }: EffectParameter
             min={20}
             max={20000}
             step={1}
+            {...getTouchHandlers('frequency')}
           />
         </div>
         <div className="space-y-1">
@@ -65,6 +118,7 @@ export function EffectParameters({ effect, onUpdateParameters }: EffectParameter
             min={0.1}
             max={20}
             step={0.1}
+            {...getTouchHandlers('Q')}
           />
         </div>
         {['lowshelf', 'highshelf', 'peaking'].includes(effect.type) && (
@@ -78,6 +132,7 @@ export function EffectParameters({ effect, onUpdateParameters }: EffectParameter
               min={-40}
               max={40}
               step={0.5}
+              {...getTouchHandlers('gain')}
             />
           </div>
         )}

components/tracks/Track.tsx

@@ -43,6 +43,8 @@ export interface TrackProps {
   isRecording?: boolean;
   recordingLevel?: number;
   playbackLevel?: number;
+  onParameterTouched?: (trackId: string, laneId: string, touched: boolean) => void;
+  isPlaying?: boolean;
 }
 
 export function Track({
@@ -71,6 +73,8 @@ export function Track({
   isRecording = false,
   recordingLevel = 0,
   playbackLevel = 0,
+  onParameterTouched,
+  isPlaying = false,
 }: TrackProps) {
   const canvasRef = React.useRef<HTMLCanvasElement>(null);
   const containerRef = React.useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null);
@@ -89,6 +93,123 @@ export function Track({
   const [isSelectingByDrag, setIsSelectingByDrag] = React.useState(false);
   const [dragStartPos, setDragStartPos] = React.useState<{ x: number; y: number } | null>(null);
 
+  // Touch callbacks for automation recording
+  const handlePanTouchStart = React.useCallback(() => {
+    if (isPlaying && onParameterTouched) {
+      const panLane = track.automation.lanes.find(l => l.parameterId === 'pan');
+      if (panLane && (panLane.mode === 'touch' || panLane.mode === 'latch')) {
+        queueMicrotask(() => onParameterTouched(track.id, panLane.id, true));
+      }
+    }
+  }, [isPlaying, onParameterTouched, track.id, track.automation.lanes]);
+
+  const handlePanTouchEnd = React.useCallback(() => {
+    if (isPlaying && onParameterTouched) {
+      const panLane = track.automation.lanes.find(l => l.parameterId === 'pan');
+      if (panLane && (panLane.mode === 'touch' || panLane.mode === 'latch')) {
+        queueMicrotask(() => onParameterTouched(track.id, panLane.id, false));
+      }
+    }
+  }, [isPlaying, onParameterTouched, track.id, track.automation.lanes]);
+
+  const handleVolumeTouchStart = React.useCallback(() => {
+    if (isPlaying && onParameterTouched) {
+      const volumeLane = track.automation.lanes.find(l => l.parameterId === 'volume');
+      if (volumeLane && (volumeLane.mode === 'touch' || volumeLane.mode === 'latch')) {
+        queueMicrotask(() => onParameterTouched(track.id, volumeLane.id, true));
+      }
+    }
+  }, [isPlaying, onParameterTouched, track.id, track.automation.lanes]);
+
+  const handleVolumeTouchEnd = React.useCallback(() => {
+    if (isPlaying && onParameterTouched) {
+      const volumeLane = track.automation.lanes.find(l => l.parameterId === 'volume');
+      if (volumeLane && (volumeLane.mode === 'touch' || volumeLane.mode === 'latch')) {
+        queueMicrotask(() => onParameterTouched(track.id, volumeLane.id, false));
+      }
+    }
+  }, [isPlaying, onParameterTouched, track.id, track.automation.lanes]);
+
+  // Auto-create automation lane for selected parameter if it doesn't exist
+  React.useEffect(() => {
+    if (!track.automation?.showAutomation) return;
+
+    const selectedParameterId = track.automation.selectedParameterId || 'volume';
+    const laneExists = track.automation.lanes.some(lane => lane.parameterId === selectedParameterId);
+
+    if (!laneExists) {
+      // Build list of available parameters
+      const availableParameters: Array<{ id: string; name: string }> = [
+        { id: 'volume', name: 'Volume' },
+        { id: 'pan', name: 'Pan' },
+      ];
+
+      track.effectChain.effects.forEach((effect) => {
+        if (effect.parameters) {
+          Object.keys(effect.parameters).forEach((paramKey) => {
+            const parameterId = `effect.${effect.id}.${paramKey}`;
+            const paramName = `${effect.name} - ${paramKey.charAt(0).toUpperCase() + paramKey.slice(1)}`;
+            availableParameters.push({ id: parameterId, name: paramName });
+          });
+        }
+      });
+
+      const paramInfo = availableParameters.find(p => p.id === selectedParameterId);
+      if (paramInfo) {
+        // Determine value range based on parameter type
+        let valueRange = { min: 0, max: 1 };
+        let unit = '';
+        let formatter: ((value: number) => string) | undefined;
+
+        if (selectedParameterId === 'volume') {
+          unit = 'dB';
+        } else if (selectedParameterId === 'pan') {
+          formatter = (value: number) => {
+            if (value === 0.5) return 'C';
+            if (value < 0.5) return `${Math.abs((0.5 - value) * 200).toFixed(0)}L`;
+            return `${((value - 0.5) * 200).toFixed(0)}R`;
+          };
+        } else if (selectedParameterId.startsWith('effect.')) {
+          // Parse effect parameter: effect.{effectId}.{paramName}
+          const parts = selectedParameterId.split('.');
+          if (parts.length === 3) {
+            const paramName = parts[2];
+            // Set ranges based on parameter name
+            if (paramName === 'frequency') {
+              valueRange = { min: 20, max: 20000 };
+              unit = 'Hz';
+            } else if (paramName === 'Q') {
+              valueRange = { min: 0.1, max: 20 };
+            } else if (paramName === 'gain') {
+              valueRange = { min: -40, max: 40 };
+              unit = 'dB';
+            }
+          }
+        }
+
+        const newLane = createAutomationLane(
+          track.id,
+          selectedParameterId,
+          paramInfo.name,
+          {
+            min: valueRange.min,
+            max: valueRange.max,
+            unit,
+            formatter,
+          }
+        );
+
+        onUpdateTrack(track.id, {
+          automation: {
+            ...track.automation,
+            lanes: [...track.automation.lanes, newLane],
+            selectedParameterId,
+          },
+        });
+      }
+    }
+  }, [track.automation?.showAutomation, track.automation?.selectedParameterId, track.automation?.lanes, track.effectChain.effects, track.id, onUpdateTrack]);
+
   const handleNameClick = () => {
     setIsEditingName(true);
     setNameInput(String(track.name || 'Untitled Track'));
@@ -536,6 +657,8 @@ export function Track({
                   step={0.01}
                   size={48}
                   label="PAN"
+                  onTouchStart={handlePanTouchStart}
+                  onTouchEnd={handlePanTouchEnd}
                 />
               </div>
 
@@ -549,6 +672,8 @@ export function Track({
                   max={1}
                   step={0.01}
                   showDb={true}
+                  onTouchStart={handleVolumeTouchStart}
+                  onTouchEnd={handleVolumeTouchEnd}
                 />
               </div>
 
@@ -735,35 +860,8 @@ export function Track({
         // Find or create lane for selected parameter
         let selectedLane = track.automation.lanes.find(lane => lane.parameterId === selectedParameterId);
 
-        // If lane doesn't exist yet, create it
+        // If lane doesn't exist yet, we need to create it (but not during render)
-        if (!selectedLane) {
+        // This will be handled by a useEffect instead
-          const paramInfo = availableParameters.find(p => p.id === selectedParameterId);
-          if (paramInfo) {
-            selectedLane = createAutomationLane(
-              track.id,
-              selectedParameterId,
-              paramInfo.name,
-              {
-                min: 0,
-                max: 1,
-                unit: selectedParameterId === 'volume' ? 'dB' : '',
-                formatter: selectedParameterId === 'pan' ? (value: number) => {
-                  if (value === 0.5) return 'C';
-                  if (value < 0.5) return `${Math.abs((0.5 - value) * 200).toFixed(0)}L`;
-                  return `${((value - 0.5) * 200).toFixed(0)}R`;
-                } : undefined,
-              }
-            );
-            // Add the new lane to the track
-            onUpdateTrack(track.id, {
-              automation: {
-                ...track.automation,
-                lanes: [...track.automation.lanes, selectedLane],
-                selectedParameterId,
-              },
-            });
-          }
-        }
 
         const modes: Array<{ value: string; label: string; color: string }> = [
           { value: 'read', label: 'R', color: 'text-muted-foreground' },
@@ -957,6 +1055,10 @@ export function Track({
                         effectChain: { ...track.effectChain, effects: updatedEffects },
                       });
                     }}
+                    trackId={track.id}
+                    isPlaying={isPlaying}
+                    onParameterTouched={onParameterTouched}
+                    automationLanes={track.automation.lanes}
                   />
                 ))}
               </div>

components/tracks/TrackList.tsx

@@ -25,6 +25,8 @@ export interface TrackListProps {
   recordingTrackId?: string | null;
   recordingLevel?: number;
   trackLevels?: Record<string, number>;
+  onParameterTouched?: (trackId: string, laneId: string, touched: boolean) => void;
+  isPlaying?: boolean;
 }
 
 export function TrackList({
@@ -44,6 +46,8 @@ export function TrackList({
   recordingTrackId,
   recordingLevel = 0,
   trackLevels = {},
+  onParameterTouched,
+  isPlaying = false,
 }: TrackListProps) {
   const [importDialogOpen, setImportDialogOpen] = React.useState(false);
 
@@ -168,6 +172,8 @@ export function TrackList({
             isRecording={recordingTrackId === track.id}
             recordingLevel={recordingTrackId === track.id ? recordingLevel : 0}
             playbackLevel={trackLevels[track.id] || 0}
+            onParameterTouched={onParameterTouched}
+            isPlaying={isPlaying}
           />
         ))}
       </div>

components/ui/CircularKnob.tsx

@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ export interface CircularKnobProps {
   className?: string;
   label?: string;
   formatValue?: (value: number) => string;
+  onTouchStart?: () => void;
+  onTouchEnd?: () => void;
 }
 
 export function CircularKnob({
@@ -25,6 +27,8 @@ export function CircularKnob({
   className,
   label,
   formatValue,
+  onTouchStart,
+  onTouchEnd,
 }: CircularKnobProps) {
   const knobRef = React.useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null);
   const [isDragging, setIsDragging] = React.useState(false);
@@ -68,8 +72,9 @@ export function CircularKnob({
         y: e.clientY,
         value,
       };
+      onTouchStart?.();
     },
-    [value]
+    [value, onTouchStart]
   );
 
   const handleMouseMove = React.useCallback(
@@ -83,7 +88,8 @@ export function CircularKnob({
 
   const handleMouseUp = React.useCallback(() => {
     setIsDragging(false);
-  }, []);
+    onTouchEnd?.();
+  }, [onTouchEnd]);
 
   React.useEffect(() => {
     if (isDragging) {

components/ui/Slider.tsx

@@ -13,6 +13,8 @@ export interface SliderProps
   step?: number;
   label?: string;
   showValue?: boolean;
+  onTouchStart?: () => void;
+  onTouchEnd?: () => void;
 }
 
 const Slider = React.forwardRef<HTMLInputElement, SliderProps>(
@@ -28,6 +30,8 @@ const Slider = React.forwardRef<HTMLInputElement, SliderProps>(
       label,
       showValue = false,
       disabled,
+      onTouchStart,
+      onTouchEnd,
       ...props
     },
     ref
@@ -41,6 +45,21 @@ const Slider = React.forwardRef<HTMLInputElement, SliderProps>(
       onValueChange?.([numValue]);
     };
 
+    const handleMouseDown = () => {
+      onTouchStart?.();
+    };
+
+    const handleMouseUp = () => {
+      onTouchEnd?.();
+    };
+
+    React.useEffect(() => {
+      if (onTouchEnd) {
+        window.addEventListener('mouseup', handleMouseUp);
+        return () => window.removeEventListener('mouseup', handleMouseUp);
+      }
+    }, [onTouchEnd]);
+
     return (
       <div className={cn('w-full', className)}>
         {(label || showValue) && (
@@ -63,6 +82,7 @@ const Slider = React.forwardRef<HTMLInputElement, SliderProps>(
           step={step}
           value={currentValue}
           onChange={handleChange}
+          onMouseDown={handleMouseDown}
           disabled={disabled}
           className={cn(
             'w-full h-2 bg-secondary rounded-lg appearance-none cursor-pointer',

components/ui/VerticalFader.tsx

@@ -12,6 +12,8 @@ export interface VerticalFaderProps {
   step?: number;
   className?: string;
   showDb?: boolean;
+  onTouchStart?: () => void;
+  onTouchEnd?: () => void;
 }
 
 export function VerticalFader({
@@ -23,6 +25,8 @@ export function VerticalFader({
   step = 0.01,
   className,
   showDb = true,
+  onTouchStart,
+  onTouchEnd,
 }: VerticalFaderProps) {
   const trackRef = React.useRef<HTMLDivElement>(null);
   const [isDragging, setIsDragging] = React.useState(false);
@@ -58,8 +62,9 @@ export function VerticalFader({
       e.preventDefault();
       setIsDragging(true);
       updateValue(e.clientY);
+      onTouchStart?.();
     },
-    [updateValue]
+    [updateValue, onTouchStart]
   );
 
   const handleMouseMove = React.useCallback(
@@ -73,7 +78,8 @@ export function VerticalFader({
 
   const handleMouseUp = React.useCallback(() => {
     setIsDragging(false);
-  }, []);
+    onTouchEnd?.();
+  }, [onTouchEnd]);
 
   React.useEffect(() => {
     if (isDragging) {

lib/audio/export.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,134 @@
+/**
+ * Audio export utilities
+ * Supports WAV export with various bit depths
+ */
+
+export interface ExportOptions {
+  format: 'wav';
+  bitDepth: 16 | 24 | 32;
+  sampleRate?: number; // If different from source, will resample
+  normalize?: boolean; // Normalize to prevent clipping
+}
+
+/**
+ * Convert an AudioBuffer to WAV file
+ */
+export function audioBufferToWav(
+  audioBuffer: AudioBuffer,
+  options: ExportOptions = { format: 'wav', bitDepth: 16 }
+): ArrayBuffer {
+  const { bitDepth, normalize } = options;
+  const numberOfChannels = audioBuffer.numberOfChannels;
+  const sampleRate = audioBuffer.sampleRate;
+  const length = audioBuffer.length;
+
+  // Get channel data
+  const channels: Float32Array[] = [];
+  for (let i = 0; i < numberOfChannels; i++) {
+    channels.push(audioBuffer.getChannelData(i));
+  }
+
+  // Find peak if normalizing
+  let peak = 1.0;
+  if (normalize) {
+    peak = 0;
+    for (const channel of channels) {
+      for (let i = 0; i < channel.length; i++) {
+        const abs = Math.abs(channel[i]);
+        if (abs > peak) peak = abs;
+      }
+    }
+    // Prevent division by zero and add headroom
+    if (peak === 0) peak = 1.0;
+    else peak = peak * 1.01; // 1% headroom
+  }
+
+  // Calculate sizes
+  const bytesPerSample = bitDepth / 8;
+  const blockAlign = numberOfChannels * bytesPerSample;
+  const dataSize = length * blockAlign;
+  const bufferSize = 44 + dataSize; // 44 bytes for WAV header
+
+  // Create buffer
+  const buffer = new ArrayBuffer(bufferSize);
+  const view = new DataView(buffer);
+
+  // Write WAV header
+  let offset = 0;
+
+  // RIFF chunk descriptor
+  writeString(view, offset, 'RIFF'); offset += 4;
+  view.setUint32(offset, bufferSize - 8, true); offset += 4; // File size - 8
+  writeString(view, offset, 'WAVE'); offset += 4;
+
+  // fmt sub-chunk
+  writeString(view, offset, 'fmt '); offset += 4;
+  view.setUint32(offset, 16, true); offset += 4; // Subchunk size (16 for PCM)
+  view.setUint16(offset, bitDepth === 32 ? 3 : 1, true); offset += 2; // Audio format (1 = PCM, 3 = IEEE float)
+  view.setUint16(offset, numberOfChannels, true); offset += 2;
+  view.setUint32(offset, sampleRate, true); offset += 4;
+  view.setUint32(offset, sampleRate * blockAlign, true); offset += 4; // Byte rate
+  view.setUint16(offset, blockAlign, true); offset += 2;
+  view.setUint16(offset, bitDepth, true); offset += 2;
+
+  // data sub-chunk
+  writeString(view, offset, 'data'); offset += 4;
+  view.setUint32(offset, dataSize, true); offset += 4;
+
+  // Write interleaved audio data
+  if (bitDepth === 16) {
+    for (let i = 0; i < length; i++) {
+      for (let channel = 0; channel < numberOfChannels; channel++) {
+        const sample = Math.max(-1, Math.min(1, channels[channel][i] / peak));
+        view.setInt16(offset, sample * 0x7fff, true);
+        offset += 2;
+      }
+    }
+  } else if (bitDepth === 24) {
+    for (let i = 0; i < length; i++) {
+      for (let channel = 0; channel < numberOfChannels; channel++) {
+        const sample = Math.max(-1, Math.min(1, channels[channel][i] / peak));
+        const int24 = Math.round(sample * 0x7fffff);
+        view.setUint8(offset, int24 & 0xff); offset++;
+        view.setUint8(offset, (int24 >> 8) & 0xff); offset++;
+        view.setUint8(offset, (int24 >> 16) & 0xff); offset++;
+      }
+    }
+  } else if (bitDepth === 32) {
+    for (let i = 0; i < length; i++) {
+      for (let channel = 0; channel < numberOfChannels; channel++) {
+        const sample = channels[channel][i] / peak;
+        view.setFloat32(offset, sample, true);
+        offset += 4;
+      }
+    }
+  }
+
+  return buffer;
+}
+
+/**
+ * Download an ArrayBuffer as a file
+ */
+export function downloadArrayBuffer(
+  arrayBuffer: ArrayBuffer,
+  filename: string,
+  mimeType: string = 'audio/wav'
+): void {
+  const blob = new Blob([arrayBuffer], { type: mimeType });
+  const url = URL.createObjectURL(blob);
+  const link = document.createElement('a');
+  link.href = url;
+  link.download = filename;
+  document.body.appendChild(link);
+  link.click();
+  document.body.removeChild(link);
+  URL.revokeObjectURL(url);
+}
+
+// Helper to write string to DataView
+function writeString(view: DataView, offset: number, string: string): void {
+  for (let i = 0; i < string.length; i++) {
+    view.setUint8(offset + i, string.charCodeAt(i));
+  }
+}

lib/hooks/useAutomationRecording.ts

@@ -0,0 +1,173 @@
+/**
+ * Hook for recording automation data during playback
+ * Supports write, touch, and latch modes
+ */
+
+import { useCallback, useRef } from 'react';
+import type { Track } from '@/types/track';
+import type { AutomationPoint, AutomationMode } from '@/types/automation';
+
+export interface AutomationRecordingState {
+  isRecording: boolean;
+  recordingLaneId: string | null;
+  touchActive: boolean; // For touch mode - tracks if control is being touched
+  latchTriggered: boolean; // For latch mode - tracks if recording has started
+}
+
+export function useAutomationRecording(
+  track: Track,
+  onUpdateTrack: (trackId: string, updates: Partial<Track>) => void
+) {
+  const recordingStateRef = useRef<Map<string, AutomationRecordingState>>(new Map());
+  const recordingIntervalRef = useRef<Map<string, number>>(new Map());
+  const lastRecordedValueRef = useRef<Map<string, number>>(new Map());
+
+  /**
+   * Start recording automation for a specific lane
+   */
+  const startRecording = useCallback((laneId: string, mode: AutomationMode) => {
+    const state: AutomationRecordingState = {
+      isRecording: mode === 'write',
+      recordingLaneId: laneId,
+      touchActive: false,
+      latchTriggered: false,
+    };
+    recordingStateRef.current.set(laneId, state);
+  }, []);
+
+  /**
+   * Stop recording automation for a specific lane
+   */
+  const stopRecording = useCallback((laneId: string) => {
+    recordingStateRef.current.delete(laneId);
+    const intervalId = recordingIntervalRef.current.get(laneId);
+    if (intervalId) {
+      clearInterval(intervalId);
+      recordingIntervalRef.current.delete(laneId);
+    }
+    lastRecordedValueRef.current.delete(laneId);
+  }, []);
+
+  /**
+   * Record a single automation point
+   */
+  const recordPoint = useCallback((
+    laneId: string,
+    currentTime: number,
+    value: number,
+    mode: AutomationMode
+  ) => {
+    const lane = track.automation.lanes.find(l => l.id === laneId);
+    if (!lane) return;
+
+    const state = recordingStateRef.current.get(laneId);
+    if (!state) return;
+
+    // Check if we should record based on mode
+    let shouldRecord = false;
+
+    switch (mode) {
+      case 'write':
+        // Always record in write mode
+        shouldRecord = true;
+        break;
+
+      case 'touch':
+        // Only record when control is being touched
+        shouldRecord = state.touchActive;
+        break;
+
+      case 'latch':
+        // Record from first touch until stop
+        if (state.touchActive && !state.latchTriggered) {
+          state.latchTriggered = true;
+        }
+        shouldRecord = state.latchTriggered;
+        break;
+
+      default:
+        shouldRecord = false;
+    }
+
+    if (!shouldRecord) return;
+
+    // Check if value has changed significantly (avoid redundant points)
+    const lastValue = lastRecordedValueRef.current.get(laneId);
+    if (lastValue !== undefined && Math.abs(lastValue - value) < 0.001) {
+      return; // Skip if value hasn't changed
+    }
+
+    lastRecordedValueRef.current.set(laneId, value);
+
+    // In write mode, clear existing points in the time range
+    let updatedPoints = [...lane.points];
+    if (mode === 'write') {
+      // Remove points that are within a small time window of current time
+      updatedPoints = updatedPoints.filter(p =>
+        Math.abs(p.time - currentTime) > 0.05 // 50ms threshold
+      );
+    }
+
+    // Add new point
+    const newPoint: AutomationPoint = {
+      id: `point-${Date.now()}-${Math.random().toString(36).substr(2, 9)}`,
+      time: currentTime,
+      value,
+      curve: 'linear',
+    };
+
+    updatedPoints.push(newPoint);
+
+    // Sort points by time
+    updatedPoints.sort((a, b) => a.time - b.time);
+
+    // Update track with new automation points
+    const updatedLanes = track.automation.lanes.map(l =>
+      l.id === laneId ? { ...l, points: updatedPoints } : l
+    );
+
+    onUpdateTrack(track.id, {
+      automation: {
+        ...track.automation,
+        lanes: updatedLanes,
+      },
+    });
+  }, [track, onUpdateTrack]);
+
+  /**
+   * Set touch state for touch mode
+   */
+  const setTouchActive = useCallback((laneId: string, active: boolean) => {
+    const state = recordingStateRef.current.get(laneId);
+    if (state) {
+      state.touchActive = active;
+    }
+  }, []);
+
+  /**
+   * Check if a lane is currently recording
+   */
+  const isRecordingLane = useCallback((laneId: string): boolean => {
+    const state = recordingStateRef.current.get(laneId);
+    return state?.isRecording ?? false;
+  }, []);
+
+  /**
+   * Cleanup - stop all recording
+   */
+  const cleanup = useCallback(() => {
+    recordingStateRef.current.forEach((_, laneId) => {
+      stopRecording(laneId);
+    });
+    recordingStateRef.current.clear();
+  }, [stopRecording]);
+
+  return {
+    startRecording,
+    stopRecording,
+    recordPoint,
+    setTouchActive,
+    isRecordingLane,
+    cleanup,
+  };
+}

lib/hooks/useMultiTrackPlayer.ts

@@ -16,7 +16,15 @@ export interface TrackLevel {
   level: number;
 }
 
-export function useMultiTrackPlayer(tracks: Track[], masterVolume: number = 1) {
+export interface AutomationRecordingCallback {
+  (trackId: string, laneId: string, currentTime: number, value: number): void;
+}
+
+export function useMultiTrackPlayer(
+  tracks: Track[],
+  masterVolume: number = 1,
+  onRecordAutomation?: AutomationRecordingCallback
+) {
   const [isPlaying, setIsPlaying] = useState(false);
   const [currentTime, setCurrentTime] = useState(0);
   const [duration, setDuration] = useState(0);
@@ -36,12 +44,19 @@ export function useMultiTrackPlayer(tracks: Track[], masterVolume: number = 1) {
   const automationFrameRef = useRef<number | null>(null);
   const isMonitoringLevelsRef = useRef<boolean>(false);
   const tracksRef = useRef<Track[]>(tracks); // Always keep latest tracks
+  const lastRecordedValuesRef = useRef<Map<string, number>>(new Map()); // Track last recorded values to detect changes
+  const onRecordAutomationRef = useRef<AutomationRecordingCallback | undefined>(onRecordAutomation);
 
   // Keep tracksRef in sync with tracks prop
   useEffect(() => {
     tracksRef.current = tracks;
   }, [tracks]);
 
+  // Keep onRecordAutomationRef in sync
+  useEffect(() => {
+    onRecordAutomationRef.current = onRecordAutomation;
+  }, [onRecordAutomation]);
+
   // Calculate total duration from all tracks
   useEffect(() => {
     let maxDuration = 0;
@@ -107,16 +122,32 @@ export function useMultiTrackPlayer(tracks: Track[], masterVolume: number = 1) {
 
     const currentTime = pausedAtRef.current + (audioContextRef.current.currentTime - startTimeRef.current);
 
-    tracks.forEach((track, index) => {
+    tracksRef.current.forEach((track, index) => {
       // Apply volume automation
       const volumeLane = track.automation.lanes.find(lane => lane.parameterId === 'volume');
-      if (volumeLane && volumeLane.points.length > 0) {
+      if (volumeLane) {
-        const automatedValue = evaluateAutomationLinear(volumeLane.points, currentTime);
+        let volumeValue: number | undefined;
-        if (automatedValue !== undefined && gainNodesRef.current[index]) {
+
+        // In write mode, record current track volume (only if value changed)
+        if (volumeLane.mode === 'write' && onRecordAutomationRef.current) {
+          volumeValue = track.volume;
+          const lastValue = lastRecordedValuesRef.current.get(`${track.id}-volume`);
+
+          // Only record if value has changed
+          if (lastValue === undefined || Math.abs(lastValue - volumeValue) > 0.001) {
+            lastRecordedValuesRef.current.set(`${track.id}-volume`, volumeValue);
+            onRecordAutomationRef.current(track.id, volumeLane.id, currentTime, volumeValue);
+          }
+        } else if (volumeLane.points.length > 0) {
+          // Otherwise play back automation
+          volumeValue = evaluateAutomationLinear(volumeLane.points, currentTime);
+        }
+
+        if (volumeValue !== undefined && gainNodesRef.current[index]) {
           const trackGain = getTrackGain(track, tracks);
           // Apply both track gain (mute/solo) and automated volume
           gainNodesRef.current[index].gain.setValueAtTime(
-            trackGain * automatedValue,
+            trackGain * volumeValue,
             audioContextRef.current!.currentTime
           );
         }
@@ -124,8 +155,24 @@ export function useMultiTrackPlayer(tracks: Track[], masterVolume: number = 1) {
 
       // Apply pan automation
       const panLane = track.automation.lanes.find(lane => lane.parameterId === 'pan');
-      if (panLane && panLane.points.length > 0) {
+      if (panLane) {
-        const automatedValue = evaluateAutomationLinear(panLane.points, currentTime);
+        let automatedValue: number | undefined;
+
+        // In write mode, record current track pan (only if value changed)
+        if (panLane.mode === 'write' && onRecordAutomationRef.current) {
+          automatedValue = (track.pan + 1) / 2; // Convert -1 to 1 -> 0 to 1
+          const lastValue = lastRecordedValuesRef.current.get(`${track.id}-pan`);
+
+          // Only record if value has changed
+          if (lastValue === undefined || Math.abs(lastValue - automatedValue) > 0.001) {
+            lastRecordedValuesRef.current.set(`${track.id}-pan`, automatedValue);
+            onRecordAutomationRef.current(track.id, panLane.id, currentTime, automatedValue);
+          }
+        } else if (panLane.points.length > 0) {
+          // Otherwise play back automation
+          automatedValue = evaluateAutomationLinear(panLane.points, currentTime);
+        }
+
         if (automatedValue !== undefined && panNodesRef.current[index]) {
           // Pan automation values are 0-1, but StereoPannerNode expects -1 to 1
           const panValue = (automatedValue * 2) - 1;
@@ -139,7 +186,7 @@ export function useMultiTrackPlayer(tracks: Track[], masterVolume: number = 1) {
       // Apply effect parameter automation
       track.automation.lanes.forEach(lane => {
         // Check if this is an effect parameter (format: effect.{effectId}.{parameterName})
-        if (lane.parameterId.startsWith('effect.') && lane.points.length > 0) {
+        if (lane.parameterId.startsWith('effect.')) {
           const parts = lane.parameterId.split('.');
           if (parts.length === 3) {
             const effectId = parts[1];
@@ -147,13 +194,37 @@ export function useMultiTrackPlayer(tracks: Track[], masterVolume: number = 1) {
 
             // Find the effect in the track's effect chain
             const effectIndex = track.effectChain.effects.findIndex(e => e.id === effectId);
-            if (effectIndex >= 0 && effectNodesRef.current[index] && effectNodesRef.current[index][effectIndex]) {
+            const effect = track.effectChain.effects[effectIndex];
-              const automatedValue = evaluateAutomationLinear(lane.points, currentTime);
+
-              if (automatedValue !== undefined) {
+            if (effectIndex >= 0 && effect) {
+              let automatedValue: number | undefined;
+
+              // In write mode, record current effect parameter value (only if value changed)
+              if (lane.mode === 'write' && onRecordAutomationRef.current && effect.parameters) {
+                const currentValue = (effect.parameters as any)[paramName];
+                if (currentValue !== undefined) {
+                  // Normalize value to 0-1 range
+                  const range = lane.valueRange.max - lane.valueRange.min;
+                  const normalizedValue = (currentValue - lane.valueRange.min) / range;
+
+                  const lastValue = lastRecordedValuesRef.current.get(`${track.id}-effect-${effectId}-${paramName}`);
+
+                  // Only record if value has changed
+                  if (lastValue === undefined || Math.abs(lastValue - normalizedValue) > 0.001) {
+                    lastRecordedValuesRef.current.set(`${track.id}-effect-${effectId}-${paramName}`, normalizedValue);
+                    onRecordAutomationRef.current(track.id, lane.id, currentTime, normalizedValue);
+                  }
+                }
+              } else if (lane.points.length > 0) {
+                // Otherwise play back automation
+                automatedValue = evaluateAutomationLinear(lane.points, currentTime);
+              }
+
+              // Apply the automated value to the effect
+              if (automatedValue !== undefined && effectNodesRef.current[index] && effectNodesRef.current[index][effectIndex]) {
                 const effectNodeInfo = effectNodesRef.current[index][effectIndex];
 
                 // Convert normalized 0-1 value to actual parameter range
-                const effect = track.effectChain.effects[effectIndex];
                 const actualValue = lane.valueRange.min + (automatedValue * (lane.valueRange.max - lane.valueRange.min));
 
                 // Update the effect parameter
@@ -172,7 +243,7 @@ export function useMultiTrackPlayer(tracks: Track[], masterVolume: number = 1) {
     });
 
     automationFrameRef.current = requestAnimationFrame(applyAutomation);
-  }, [tracks]);
+  }, []);
 
   const updatePlaybackPosition = useCallback(() => {
     if (!audioContextRef.current) return;
@@ -356,6 +427,8 @@ export function useMultiTrackPlayer(tracks: Track[], masterVolume: number = 1) {
     pause();
     pausedAtRef.current = 0;
     setCurrentTime(0);
+    // Clear last recorded values when stopping
+    lastRecordedValuesRef.current.clear();
   }, [pause]);
 
   const seek = useCallback((time: number) => {