2.1. How to use shortcuts to create custom prints in Pro Tools
2.1.1. Introduction
This video demonstrates how to quickly create custom prints (grouped track exports) in Forte Export using keyboard shortcuts, making your workflow even faster and more efficient.
2.1.2. Selecting tracks in your DAW
- Open your Pro Tools session and locate the tracks you want to group into a custom print.
- For example, select four tracks you want to print together.
2.1.3. Creating a custom print with a shortcut
- With your desired tracks selected, press Command + Option + C on your keyboard.
- This shortcut instantly groups the selected tracks and creates a custom print in Forte Export.
2.1.4. Creating additional prints
- To create another print (for example, for percussion tracks), select the relevant tracks.
- Use a different shortcut, such as Command + Option + B, to group these tracks into a new print that prints them individually and sequentially.
- Each print is created immediately and appears in your Forte Export print list.
2.1.5. Immediate feedback
- After using the shortcuts, you’ll see both custom prints listed in Forte Export, ready for export.
- This method allows you to create multiple custom prints in seconds, without navigating menus.
2.2. How to use shortcuts to create custom prints in Logic Pro
2.2.1. Introduction
This video demonstrates how to quickly create custom audio prints (exports) in Forte Export for Logic Pro using keyboard shortcuts, streamlining your workflow.
2.2.2. Selecting tracks in Logic Pro
- Choose the tracks you want to export in your Logic Pro session.
- For example, select a group of drum or percussion tracks to create a print.
2.2.3. Using shortcuts to create prints
- Press Command + Option + C to create a group print.
- All selected tracks are exported as a single combined file.
- Press Command + Option + V to create individual prints.
- Each selected track is exported as a separate file.
2.2.4. Output confirmation
- When using the group print shortcut, you’ll see one output file (e.g., “Drums G”).
- When using the individual print shortcut, you’ll see multiple files—one for each selected track—automatically exported in sequence.