automation is basically being able to have certain parameters such as volume, effect depth, pitch, etc. change as you want them to, thru a specified length (which you decide) without having to tweak those parameters in real time. Hence they are "automated."

i hope thats a good enough explanation...im sure someone will reply with a better answer than mine.


Here's how to do it in Fruity:
http://www.blackoutaudio.co.uk/phpBB...ic.php?t=26178