Have you ever opened ProTools and attempted to assign outputs, but the correct paths were not in the menu? This article will teach you how to create ProTools output channels from scratch. We will also learn how to save output settings as a preset.
At the top of the screen, select "Setup"; then "Playback Engine"
Select the dropdown menu for Playback Engine and select "Dante Virtual Soundcard"
ProTools will automatically close the session and reopen it with the new playback engine selected.
Go to Setup>I/O
With the "Output" tab selected, press Command-A on the keyboard to select all. Then press Delete on the keyboard to erase all current paths. Repeat steps to delete paths in the "Bus" tab.
With the OUTPUT tab selected, click the "New Path" button on the lower-left side of the screen
Change number of mono tracks to "2"; then click the "+" sign to add more tracks.
Change the second path to "stereo"
Change number of stereo tracks to "7"
Make sure the "Add default channel assignments" box is checked and click Create
After labeling, click "OK"
Click on the output box next to each track and select the appropriate destination.
Verify all outputs are working correctly and transmitting audio to the correct channels on the console.
After verifying all outputs are working correctly, open the I/O window again
Click "Export Settings"
Name and Date preset. Example: "KLR ProTools 5.1.17"
Go to Setup>I/O
Delete all contents under the "Output" and "Bus" tabs. Press Command-A on the keyboard to select all, then press delete on the keyboard.
Select "Output" tab
Click "Import Settings"
Choose previously saved preset
Select "Bus" tab and import the same preset again. Then click "OK"
Patch Outputs and verify audio is transmitting
