PT: Import Session Data

[UnlikeKurt]

Hello.

I was recently working in a studio with PTHD and was using the import session data feature a lot to bring mix levels and plug ins to other session files. I have LE at home and it seems that I can only bring in full tracks the audio files, automation, etc. Am I doing something wrong or is this a limitation of LE?

Thanks
James

[Nick Sevilla]

Hi,

When you import session data you should be able to select what to bring in, in the import session data window.

There is an option on the HD at least, hopefully it is in LE as well...

Cheers

[mscottweber]

Its been a while since I have used that feature in PT LE, but I believe LE will NOT give you all of the import options that HD does. I don't recall which ones it does and does not give you though. SO, chances are you are not doing anything wrong, its just the limitations of LE.

[chris ryan]

i use this option is LE all the time. i had no idea HD had a better way.

what i do is just import it, audio and all. then erase the imported audio tracks, and drag the old audio on top of it. you have to be a little carefull that your tracks are in the right order. this isn't really ever a problem with me since most of my stuff is done all live with the same basic "template" for every song.

it's not the sleekest system, but it beats the hell out of the old way of saving plugin settings and writing down fader levels for every track.

[MrWiegand]

I have PT M-powered and I believe the 'import session data' options are the same as LE, which aren't as flexible as HD and it only slows my work flow. Saving plug-in settings is how I roll.

time to step up to HD?

[jmiller]

It's true, the "import session data" window in HD is significantly more advanced than LE. The "match tracks" option can be particularly useful. But it's not necessarily crippling in LE.

The DV toolkit does give you an HD-style import dialog, FWIW (among other things).