Arranging Audio Bundles

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Chris T
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Arranging Audio Bundles

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I have a very large template incorporating hundreds of MIDI tracks, mostly controlling VEP instances on the same (Trashcan) Mac, which also controls 3 external Macs (2 Mac Minis, 1 older Intel Mac). All the VEP audio returns are routing directly into stereo audio tracks in DP (on the Trashcan). When I work, I have the appropriate VEP instanced instantiated (and the corresponding audio track enabled). I monitor through the appropriate stereo audio track (using monitor button), then, when I'm ready to print, I select the audio tracks I'm using in the mixing board, move all audio tracks from 'monitor' to 'record', then hit record. I then MIX the audio tracks (where I can work with my reverbs effects etc) and bounce to disk as a stereo Mix (or as separate audio stems if required).

My question is this:

My AUDIO BUNDLES are currently a bit of a mess. As I add new VIs etc to my template I then have to add the appropriate Audio Bundles for routing/recording. Is there a way to tidy up my Audio Bundles so that, for instance, all my strings are grouped together, synths together etc. Same goes for y Audio Busses etc. I have so many audio bundles that it would take hours to organize them efficiently, and then reorganize once I add new VIs. Is there a way to 'group' or 'mass-move' audio bundles so I can easily arrange and manage them as my template evolves?

thanks!
Main SYS: 12-Core New Mac Pro (Dec 2013), 64GB RAM, OS10.10, Apollo Quad Interface, 3xSSD work/sound drives in TB Enclosure, UAD Plugs, DP, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2nd SYS: Intel 8-Core Mac Pro (2007), 28GB RAM, OS10.7, MOTU PCI 424, 2408 interfaces (4), DP8.07, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2 Mac Minis (2011): Dual Quad, 16GB RAM running VE Pro, various libraries in Kontakt, G-Player, UVI.
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Re: Arranging Audio Bundles

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Search for posts on bundles by FMiguelez. He has mastered the technique of bundle construction.
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Chris T
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Re: Arranging Audio Bundles

Post by Chris T »

Hi FMiguelez

Do you happen to still have those pictures of your Audio Bundles you posted in this Post?

http://www.motunation.com/forum/viewtop ... es#p523515


I'm curious to know how others organize their Audio Bundles - especially for those with large numbers of Audio tracks / Busses.

thanks
Main SYS: 12-Core New Mac Pro (Dec 2013), 64GB RAM, OS10.10, Apollo Quad Interface, 3xSSD work/sound drives in TB Enclosure, UAD Plugs, DP, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2nd SYS: Intel 8-Core Mac Pro (2007), 28GB RAM, OS10.7, MOTU PCI 424, 2408 interfaces (4), DP8.07, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2 Mac Minis (2011): Dual Quad, 16GB RAM running VE Pro, various libraries in Kontakt, G-Player, UVI.
Chris T
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Re: Arranging Audio Bundles

Post by Chris T »

I'm still DP8 and am not able to update since i'm mid-project.

Does anyone know if there is a way to mass-move/arrange Audio Bundles?

AB feature is really useful but incredibly cumbersome when it comes to large templates and many inputs...

thanks!
Main SYS: 12-Core New Mac Pro (Dec 2013), 64GB RAM, OS10.10, Apollo Quad Interface, 3xSSD work/sound drives in TB Enclosure, UAD Plugs, DP, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2nd SYS: Intel 8-Core Mac Pro (2007), 28GB RAM, OS10.7, MOTU PCI 424, 2408 interfaces (4), DP8.07, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2 Mac Minis (2011): Dual Quad, 16GB RAM running VE Pro, various libraries in Kontakt, G-Player, UVI.
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Re: Arranging Audio Bundles

Post by Martini Hill »

Interested as well!

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Chris T
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Re: Arranging Audio Bundles

Post by Chris T »

I guess DP9 has not addressed this yet?....

I don't understand why DP can't:

1. Allow you to Mass-Move Audio bundles
2. When you create a new bundle, make it appear directly where you want it (i.e. below the highlighted bundle).

Both these features would save me DAYS if not WEEKS of work while I'm re-arranging my mammoth template.

Pleeease MOTU!...
Main SYS: 12-Core New Mac Pro (Dec 2013), 64GB RAM, OS10.10, Apollo Quad Interface, 3xSSD work/sound drives in TB Enclosure, UAD Plugs, DP, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2nd SYS: Intel 8-Core Mac Pro (2007), 28GB RAM, OS10.7, MOTU PCI 424, 2408 interfaces (4), DP8.07, VE PRO, All NI, All Spectrasonics, many libraries, VIs etc.
2 Mac Minis (2011): Dual Quad, 16GB RAM running VE Pro, various libraries in Kontakt, G-Player, UVI.
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