Sometimes, when opening ProTools and attempting to assign outputs, the correct paths may not be available in the menu. This article will show the process of creating ProTools output channels from scratch. It will also show 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. Press Delete on the keyboard to erase all current paths. Repeat these steps to delete paths in the "Bus" tab as well.
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 the preset. E.g. "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."
Select the previously saved preset.
Select "Bus" tab and import the same preset again, then click "Ok."
Patch Outputs and verify audio is transmitting.
