Question

After writing a fade using automation, when I switch to read, the master fader does not read the fade.  This happens periodically with the master fader.  What could be causing this?

Answer 1

Really hard to say with the limited information provided.

And to be clear, you don't write a fade using automation.  You *create* automation events so the fader moves automatically, right?

That said, I haven't had any issue with periodic failure of automation.  You can enable/disable it.  Perhaps you are accidentally hitting that shortcut?

If you go into Keyboard Shortcuts and search for automation, you'll see that hitting the J key toggles Read.

That's my best guess.