Session Data & New Playlist
Hey all - I just started fooling around with SF today, and I see the deep potential in it.
That said, I’m a code dilettante. I know
so little about writing scripts, and even less about how to deal with simple things like file paths, etc
I’ve been trying all day, including looking through previous forum posts, to create a command for importing my mix templates in Pro Tools. I just can’t get my head around it.
I’ve also tried to figure out how to create a new playlist on a selected track, and have had no luck in the forum.
Anyone?
Chris Shaw @Chris_Shaw2021-11-03 03:25:41.827ZThe easiest way to import a session template is to convert it into a track preset (open the template, select all tracks and save as a track preset via Track > Save Track Preset...).
Then, to import it, use a macro to create a new track and select the track preset from the New Tracks window.
- DDaniel Goodwin @Daniel_Goodwin
Thank you Chris... this helps!
I wonder if you have insight into the Create New Playlist action. That would be immensely helpful whilst tracking, certainly!
Chris Shaw @Chris_Shaw2021-11-03 18:13:22.619Z2021-11-03 18:30:34.085ZThe simplest way to create new playlist is with the keyboard short cut "ctrl-shift-option-".
Normally you'd do just use ctrl-\ but if you use "ctrl-shift-option-" it will create a new playlist for all selected tracks.
So in SoundFlow I'd use the press Press Keys action. Make sure when you set up a keyboard trigger that it's set to work only in Pro Tools like this:
- Chris Shaw @Chris_Shaw2021-11-03 18:27:53.176Z2021-11-03 19:47:29.934Z
Generally speaking, it's preferable to avoid using keystrokes to control PT with SF whenever possible and to use UI/Menu automation instead. The way to do this would be to have SF click the popup menu to the right of the track name and select "New...".
To do that, select the "Open & Select Item in Popup Menu" action, use the "Pick" button to select the pop up menu, then Type in the Menu Path EXACTLY as it appears in the menu ("New...").
The last thing to do is to open the action's Advanced properties (the highlighted gear) and set "Hold Shift" and "Hold Option" to "Yes" :
- Chris Shaw @Chris_Shaw2021-11-03 18:29:52.860Z
Lastly - I suggest heading over to SF's YouTube channel and checking out the tutorials there.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVXALX3neoqcwPHUaJhfQgg
//CS//
- DDaniel Goodwin @Daniel_Goodwin
Ahhh I see - I’m starting to get the UI concept.
This is very illuminating and appreciated Chris. I know much of this is likely annoying to answer, but this is truly helpful!